CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 4:30 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
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
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3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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 Gabriel Abdelaziz, The Revival 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. Public Works Week Proclamation 7 - 7
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
2. Foster Care Month Proclamation 8 - 8
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
3. Wine Month Proclamation 9 - 9
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
4. Emergency Services Annual Report
Johnathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
5. CAPSLO Childcare Presentation
Paul Sloan, Economic Development Manager
Shana Paulson, Director CAPSLO Child Care Resource Connection Mariela Rodriguez, Children Services Manager, CAPSLO Child Care Resource Connection
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 May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 - 15 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Approval of May 6, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes 16 - 17 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes 18 - 19
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Youth Commission Meeting 04/01/2026
4. Receipt of Warrant Register 20 - 86
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – March 2026 87 - 107
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer 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: Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for March 2026.
6. Approval of a Five-Year Renewal Agreement for Microsoft 365 Licensing 108 - 160 Kevin Tran, Information Technology 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 a five-year agreement for Microsoft 365 licensing and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, utilizing the State of California’s cooperative purchasing program administered by the California Department of Technology, and approve any minor, non-substantive amendments.
7. Approval of Lease Termination Agreements with G3 Enterprises, Inc., and Greater California Financial Services, Inc., and Lease Agreement with Zone 5 Technologies LLC for 4309 and 4301 Second Wind Way
161 - 297
Paul Sloan, Economic Development 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. In the alternative, the execution of the Lease Termination Proposals and the Lease Agreement are exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, section 15061, subd. (b)(3).)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, accepting the Lease Termination Proposals from Greater California Financial Services and G3 Enterprises, and City Council Agenda May 19, 2026 Page 3 of 6
accepting the Lease Agreement Proposal from Zone 5 Technologies, attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, and C, and authorizing the City Manager to execute leasing agreements, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney and consistent with Council’s intent.
8. Approval of an Extension of Dale Evers Public Art Installations at Intersection of Park and 12th Streets
298 - 315
Wyatt Lund, Recreation Program Coordinator
CEQA: 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 as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed extension will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeably indirect physical change in the environment.
Recommendation: Approve the six-month extension of the installations “Michael” and “Wings of Legend” by Dale Evers and authorize staff to execute the First Amendment extending the exhibit period through December 1, 2026.
9. Approval of a Contract Change Order to Souza Construction for the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Projects
316 - 320
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 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract change order in the amount of $360,000 with Souza Construction for repairs to the Downtown Parking Lots, for a revised total not-toexceed contract amount of $1,389,955.
10. Approval of Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1171 N.S. to Amend PasoRobles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts; Chapter 21.20
321 - 343
Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
CEQA: 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: Approve the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance 1171 N.S 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; Section 21.91.070, “F” Definitions; and Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan Table 5.3-1, Allowed Land Uses and Permitting Requirements.
11. Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 26-04 – A Request to Remove a 36-inch Diameter Blue Oak Tree Located at 1835 Vine Street (APN 008-211-006) 344 - 384
Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
CEQA: Staff recommends that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council determine that this proposal to remove the 36-inch City Council Agenda May 19, 2026 Page 4 of 6
diameter Blue Oak tree 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, which “consist of minor private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of a healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for forestry and agricultural purposes.” Here, the proposed project involves the removal of one oak tree that is structurally compromised and poses a hazard due to its condition and proximity to nearby occupied buildings. The tree removal process is limited to the removal of one oak tree in poor health and is thus a minor private alteration. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the removal of one 36- inch Blue Oak tree and requiring mitigation oak trees by planting four (4) mitigation trees on site and/or any combination of plantings and payment for each tree to the City Oak Replacement Fund at a cost of $200 each.
12. Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 26-07 – A request to Remove a 41-inch Diameter Valley Oak Tree Located at 70 Nutwood Circle (APN 009-851-016) 385 - 400
Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
CEQA: Staff recommends that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council determine that this proposal to remove the 41-inch diameter Valley Oak tree 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, which “consist of minor private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of a healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for forestry and agricultural purposes.” Here, the proposed project involves the removal of one oak tree that is structurally compromised and poses a hazard due to its condition and proximity to both pedestrian areas and equipment storage. The tree removal process is limited to the removal of one oak tree in poor health and is thus a minor private alteration.
There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the removal of one 41- inch Valley Oak tree and requiring mitigation oak trees to be planted on-site and/or the payment of in lieu fees into the City’s Oak Replacement fund.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Preliminary Monument Concept for Veterans Park 401 - 419 Wyatt Lund, Recreation Program Coordinator
CEQA: The City finds that this action is from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15303, 15304, 15332.
Recommendation: Find the project exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, 15304, 15332 and approve the preliminary monument concept for Veterans Park, subject to future City Council review and approval of final design, engineering, and funding.
2. Preliminary Overview of Enterprise Funds Budgets for FY 26-27 and 27-28 and Related 5-Year Capital Improvement Program and Approval of Personnel Changes 420 - 473
and Revised Pay Schedule.
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Ongoing Review of FY 2026-28 City Council Goals
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer 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: 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 this report, including any input related to goals, priorities and the work plan, and approve Resolution 26-XXX reclassifying the Water Quality Technician I/II position to Water Treatment Operator and Compliance Technician, reclassifying the Airport Operations Technician position to Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, and adopting the revised master pay schedule.
3. Review of the Process to Authorize Adult-Use Non-Storefront Retail Cannabis (Recreational Cannabis Delivery Offices) Including Establishing a Cannabis Regulatory Permit
474 - 482
Katie Banister, Associate Planner
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 return at a subsequent regular City Council meeting with the following actions for Council consideration:
A. A resolution repealing Resolution 22-144, thereby removing the current limitation on the number of permitted adult-use cannabis non-storefront retailers and eliminating the designation of specifically named operators; B. Amendments to Chapter 21.60 of the Municipal Code to remove the existing cap on the number of permitted non-storefront cannabis businesses within the City;
C. Amendments to Title 5, Permits and Regulations, establishing a requirement that all businesses operating withing the City obtain and maintain a Cannabis Regulatory Permit; and
D. Amendments requiring existing holders of a Conditional Use Permit holders authorized for medical cannabis delivery, who also intend to conduct adult-use cannabis delivery operations, to apply for and obtain an amendment to their existing Conditional Use Permit.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
Paso Robles City Council Special Meeting - Advisory Body Interviews - May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Offices Closed In Observance Of Memorial Day May 25, 2026 Coffee with the City - Parks, Libraries & Community Services May 29, 2026, 7:30 AM Development Review Committee June 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM U. ADJOURNMENT
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