CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City Council Agenda May 5, 2026
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city Case Number: 25CVP-0159
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 Steven Anastasia, Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene 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 Police Week Proclamation 7 - 7
John R. Hamon, Jr. Mayor
2. Water Safety Month Proclamation 8 - 8
John R. Hamon, Mayor
3. Travel and Tourism Proclamation 9 - 10
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
4. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
5. Adventist Health Community Healthcare Update
Ryan Ashlock, President Adventist Health Central Coast
6. Paso Robles Main Street Association, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce Annual Updates
Jeffry Wiesinger, President PRMSA
Joel Peterson, Executive Director of PRWCA
Robert Covarrubias, President/CEO PRTCC
M. 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).
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
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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 meeting.
1. Approval of April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 - 18 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes 19 - 22
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting 03/09/26 Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 03/09/2026
3. Receipt of Warrant Register 23 - 64
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
4. Approval of the Sixth Amendment to Municipal Pool Lease Between the City and the Paso Robles School District Extending Terms and Revising Use Payments 65 - 84
Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
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: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, extending the term through May 10, 2027 and revising District payment terms to reflect reduced usage and a usage-based fee structure, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney and consistent with Council’s intent.
5. Approval of a New City Park Special Event – Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Experience
85 - 87
Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager
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: Approve the request of the MindTravel Foundation to hold a Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano experience as a ticketed event limited to 200 participants on Sunday evening, July 19, in City Park.
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of Senate Bill 1 Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27
88 - 93
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt under the Class 1 exemption State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26–XXX, designating the FY 2026-27 allocation of SB 1 funds for repairs of Capitol Hill Drive loop at Creston Road using the City’s full allocation of $880,561 in FY 2026-27 SB 1 funds.
7. Approval of a Construction Contract to Whitaker Construction for the Creston Road 94 - 114 City Council Agenda May 5, 2026 Page 3 of 6
Corridor Improvements Phase 2 from Orchard Drive to Niblick Road Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
CEQA Determination: On July 25, 2018, the Community Development Department adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and found that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment after mitigation consistent with City’s adopted Local CEQA Guidelines.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to award the construction contract to Whitaker Construction for the Creston Road Corridor Phase 2 project, in the amount of $13,469,901.20; the continued construction phase engineering services to North Coast Engineering, in the amount of $754,276.30.
8. Approval of a Construction Contract to Cen Cal Construction for the Riverside Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project
115 - 127
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
CEQA Determination: 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 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CenCal Construction in the amount of $451,218, for the Riverside Avenue from 17th to 21st Pedestrian Improvements Project.
9. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No.1169 to Amend Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Updating Standards Related to Temporary, Prohibited, and Nonconforming Signs
128 - 146
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: Approve the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1169, by amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code updating standards related to temporary, prohibited, and nonconforming signs.
10. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1170, Approving the Oak at Ardmore Project, Rezone 25-03 to Amend Title 21, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map for 2930 Union Road (Lots 6 & 13 of APN 025-362-050). 147 - 162
Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination: Addendum to the 2024 MND for the original Covelop 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 and 15164.
Recommendation: Approve second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1170 N.S., amending Title 21, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map for 2930 Union Road (Lots 6 & 13 of APN 025-362-050).
11. Approval of Final Map Tract 3153-5 For Recordation, Vinedo Planning Area 5 163 - 257 City Council Agenda May 5, 2026 Page 4 of 6
Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Director of Community Development CEQA Determination: The City finds that a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously prepared for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan. Acceptance of a final map does not require additional review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and 15182.
Recommendation:
1. Approve Resolution 26-XXX which:
A. Approves Final Tract Map 3153-5 and directs the City Clerk to state the Council’s approval on the Final Map.
B. Accepts the Offers of Dedication 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 make any minor or non-substantive changes in furtherance of the Council’s intent.
D. Accept the Deed Restriction and Covenant.
E. Accept the Grant Deed for the Booster Pump Station offered to the City by the parties having a record interest in said land.
2. Direct the City Engineer to record all documents required by the Conditions of Approval.
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adoption of a Meeting Disruption Policy in Compliance with SB707 258 - 263 Elizabeth Hull, City Attorney
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: Adopt the City of Paso Robles Meeting Disruption Policy
2. Introduction for First Reading by Title Oly an Ordinance to Amend Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts; Chapter
21.20, Temporary Use Permits; Table 21.32-1, Zoning District Use Regulations; 264 - 291
Section 21.91.070,“F” Definitions; and Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan Table 5.3- 1, Allowed Land Uses and Permitting Requirements.
Piper Smith, Assistant 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” and, alternatively, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance XXXX amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts; Chapter 21.20, Temporary Use Permits; Table 21.32-1, Zoning District Use Regulations; and Section 21.91.070, “F” Definitions; and amending the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan Table 5.3-1, Allowed Land Uses and Permitting Requirements.
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. Preliminary Overview of the General and Supplemental Sales Tax Funds Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program 292 - 309
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer 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: Receive and file this report and provide any desired direction on the preparation of the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget items outlined within the report.
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Paso Robles City Council Special Meeting - Goals and Initiatives Workshop - Norris Room May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival - City Park May 9, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting May 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Development Review Committee May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM City Council Special Meeting - Advisory Body Interviews May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM - Conference Room 2 - City Hall
Library Board of Trustees May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM
Special City Council Meeting - Advisory Body Interviews May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM - Conference Room 2 - City Hall
Development Review Committee May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM V. ADJOURNMENT
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