CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Revised Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Centennial Park - Norris Room
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 5:00 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: Portion of Pioneer Park located at 1910 Riverside Avenue, APN 008-254- 003
Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager and Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties: 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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Based on existing facts and circumstances: One (1) potential cases Property Address: 2548 Spring Street APN: 008-121-001
Property Owners: Scott Stokes and Harry Hamilton, 2548 Spring LLC 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
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. National Library Week Proclamation 7 - 7
John R. Hamon Jr., Mayor
2. Atascadero Kiwanis / Martin Literacy Scholarship
3. Month of the Child Proclamation 8 - 8
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
4. Earth Month Proclamation 9 - 9
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
*5. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
6. Legislative Update
Chris Huot, City Manager
Townsend Public Affairs
*M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 10 - 11
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
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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 March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 - 16 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes 17 - 23
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Youth Commission Meeting Minutes 02/04/2026
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 02/09/2026 Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 02/09/2026
3. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting Inc. (WSC) to Perform an Update to the City’s Wastewater Collections System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan
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Casey Shepherd, Wastewater 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 26-XXX Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting Inc. (WSC) to Perform an Update to the City’s Wastewater Collections System Renewal Strategy and Master Plan
4. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with APG-Neuros for Master Control Panel Modifications and Equipment Required for Ammonia-Based Aeration Control at the Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant and Appropriating Funds Therefore
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Casey Shepherd, Wastewater Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15301, Existing Facilities.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with APG-Neuros for master control panel modifications and equipment required for ammonia-based aeration control at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, appropriating funds therefore and finding this action is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Second Reading by Title Only Ordinance No.1167, Approving the Allegretto Resort Expansion, Rezone 25-02, and Borkey Specific Plan Amendment 26-01, and to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of El Paso De Robles for 2700 Buena Vista Drive 56 - 69
Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination: Addendum to the 2012 MND for the original Allegretto project. The Addendum is the appropriate document under CEQA to analyze the consistency of the Project with the type and intensity of development previously analyzed for the site in the MND as provided for in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 Page 3 of 6
and 15164.
Recommendation: Approve the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No.1167, amending the Borkey Specific Plan (26-01) and the Zoning Map (25-02) to rezone the 10.8-acre site at the southeast corner of Dallons Drive and Buena Vista Drive (APN 008-121-021) to Parks and Open Space with Resort Lodging Overlay (POS-R/L).
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Removal of a 51-inch Diameter Valley Oak Tree Located at 2400 Golden Hill Road (APN 025-423-023) 70 - 78
Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 – Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the removal of one 51- inch Valley Oak tree and require mitigation oak trees to be planted.
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Introduce First Reading by Title Only an Amendment to Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Updating Standards Related to Temporary, Prohibited, and Nonconforming Signs (RZN25-07, P25-0117)
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Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination: The proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA. State CEQA Guidelines §15060(c) provides that “[a]n activity is not subject to CEQA if … the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378.” Even if the proposed ordinance is considered a “project” subject to CEQA, it is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15320 (Class 20).
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX, amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code. *2. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Approve an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit 00-020 and Planned Development 00-023 for the Ravine Water Park at 2301 Airport Road (AMD25-02/P25-0124)
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Warren Frace, Community Development Director
Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
CEQA Determination: On February 10, 2026, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and Planned development for the Ravine Water Park pursuant to a finding of consistency with 2004 adopted Ravine Water Park Initial Study and Mitigated Negative (“IS/MND”) Declaration. Staff is recommending that the City Council find that, in addition to compliance with the IS/MND, the Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and Planned Development for the Ravine Water Park also qualifies for a categorical exemption from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303 and 15311.
Recommendation: While the Appellant raises issues primarily related to existing conditions and maintenance issues unrelated to the Amended Conditional Use Permit and Planned Development, which do not present substantial evidence that the Amended Conditional Use Permit and Planned Development could have a potentially significant impact on the environment, the City Council may wish to consider imposing additional Conditions of Approval as a good faith gesture to ensure the harmonious future operation of the Ravine Water Park.
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Staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal and sustain the Planning Commission’s decision with additional Conditions of Approval to be incorporated into draft Resolution A, approving the amendment to Conditional Use Permit 00- 020 and Planned Development 00-023 for the Ravine Water Park, with the addition of the following conditions of approval that must be implemented prior to final approval of building permits:
1. Require the existing detention basin to be regraded to hold 1700 cubic feet of stormwater. The condition should also require the installation of a metered outflow and a secondary overflow, consistent with the original construction plans. The Water Park operation could be required to repair downstream erosion and restore the roadway shoulder caused by unregulated stormwater flow to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. Prohibit the Ravine Water Park from using Paso Robles Boulevard for employee or visitor parking or for access to the Water Park.
3. To the extent permitted by law the applicant shall by accepting these conditions agree to defend (with legal counsel of City’s selection), indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its elected and appointed officials, agents, attorneys, employees and officers, from any action, claim or proceeding brought by any party other than the applicant against the City or its elected and appointed officials, agents, employees and officers to attack, set aside, void, or annul a discretionary land use approval of the City, including but not limited to the approval of this CUP, Planned Development or associated CEQA action, which action is brought within the applicable statute of limitations. The required indemnification shall include damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the action.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Progress Update Related to the Paso Robles City Council Vision and Goal Setting 300 - 305 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 the presentation on the draft City Council Goals, Priorities, and Work Plan developed through the facilitated strategic planning process with Jacob Green & Associates and the City’s leadership team. Provide feedback and direction to staff, along with input from the public and other key stakeholders, to guide further refinement, and direct staff to return with a final document for City Council consideration and acceptance as part of the strategic framework supporting the FY 2026–28 budget cycle.
2. Oak Tree Removal Permit 26-05–Request to Remove Oak Tree No. 903 in the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (OTR26-05, P26-0028)
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Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination: An Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2019011065) was adopted for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (Res. 20-024) including Exhibit B to the EIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Mitigation measure BIO-4(b) City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 Page 5 of 6
outlines required mitigation for oak trees removed to construct the OSCSP. Should the oak tree removal request be denied that action would not be a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the removal of Oak Tree No. 903 based on the Arborist’s determination that the tree is in poor health and the proposed improvements for Hanson Road will cause significant impacts to Tree No. 903, and meets finding 10.01.050.D.1, based on the finding that the condition of the tree with respect to general health, status as a public nuisance, danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed structures, or interference with utility services, and require mitigation trees as required by the project EIR mitigation measures.
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
Library Board of Trustees April 9, 2026, 9:00 AM
Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Development Review Committee April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM Development Review Committee April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM V. ADJOURNMENT
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