CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 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)
Based on existing facts and circumstances: One (1) potential cases Property Address: 2548 Spring Street APN: 008-121-001
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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 Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
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Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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L. PRESENTATIONS
1. National Library Week Proclamation
John R. Hamon Jr., Mayor
2. Atascadero Kiwanis / Martin Literacy Scholarship
3. Month of the Child Proclamation
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
4. Earth Month Proclamation
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
5. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
6. Legislative Update
Chris Huot, City Manager
Townsend Public Affairs
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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 March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
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
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
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
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)
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P. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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) Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX, amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code.
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Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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) Warren Frace, Community Development Director / Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting Recommendation: 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.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Progress Update Related to the Paso Robles City Council Vision and Goal Setting
Chris Huot, City Manager
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.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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) Darren Nash, City Planner
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.
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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
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 Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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