CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
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A. 4:45 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
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED
SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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F. 6:15 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. Public Works Week Proclamation
John R. Hamon, Jr. Mayor
2. Foster Care Month Proclamation
John R. Hamon, Mayor
3. Wine Month Proclamation
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 Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting May 19, 2026 City Council Adjourned Meeting
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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 May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of May 6, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – March 2026
6. Approval of a Five-Year Renewal Agreement for Microsoft 365 Licensing
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
8. Approval of an Extension of Dale Evers Public Art Installations at Intersection of Park and 12th Streets
9. Approval of a Contract Change Order to Souza Construction for the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Projects
10. Approval of Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1171 N.S. to Amend Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts;
Chapter 21.20
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)
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)
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P. CONSENT CALENDAR
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ROLL CALL VOTE
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Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Preliminary Monument Concept for Veterans Park Wyatt Lund, Recreation Program Coordinator
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.
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Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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 and Revised Pay Schedule; Ongoing Review of FY 2026-28 City Council Goals
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Chris Huot, City Manager
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.
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Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review of the Process to Authorize Adult-Use Non-Storefront Retail Cannabis (Recreational Cannabis Delivery Offices) Including Establishing a Cannabis Regulatory Permit Katie Banister, Associate Planner
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.
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R. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Update on Current City Activities
Chris Huot, City Manager
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S. COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & 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 Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting May 19, 2026 City Council Adjourned Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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