CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Paso Play on Wheels Proclamation 8 - 8
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
2. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation 9 - 9
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time the public may address the Council on items within the Council’s City Council Agenda July 21, 2026
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).
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
J. 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 June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 - 15 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Warrant Register 16 - 154
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
3. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – April 2026 155 - 174 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 April 2026.
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – May 2026 175 - 194
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 May 2026.
5. Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (BeechwoodFacilities) to Provide Transportation Facilities, Park and Recreation Improvements and Facilities, Parkway and Landscaping Improvements, Public Safety Facilities Including Police an
195 - 242
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
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.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(A), declaring intention to establish proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) and to designate two improvement areas therein and to levy a special tax therein;
2. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(B), declaring necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of proposed City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) for Improvement Areas No. 1 and 2, therein.
6. Approval of Contribution Agreements for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 with Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Visitor Services Agreement with Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce.
243 - 264
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.
Recommendation: Approve contribution agreements with the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Visitor Services Agreement with Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
7. Approval of a New City Park Special Event – Church Backpack Giveaway 265 - 268 Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager
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.
Recommendation: Approve the request of Victory Outreach Church of Paso Robles to hold the Take Your City & Backpack Giveaway as a free public event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown City Park, and to authorize the event to be held annually each August, subject to application submission, staff review, and continued compliance with all applicable City requirements and permit conditions.
8. Approval of Public Safety Communication Center Remodel and Technology Upgrade 269 - 373 Caleb Davis, Deputy Police Chief
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, and the Class 1 exemption, (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts, purchase orders and any other related documents necessary to complete the Communication Center remodel and technology upgrade.
9. Approval of the Cost Report for Costs Incurred Abating Public Nuisance Parcels and Directing the Costs be Forwarded to the County Auditor for Inclusion on the Property Tax Bill
374 - 378
Paul Patti, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
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.
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Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, confirming the cost report of abated parcels described in Exhibit A including the associated administrative fees and directing staff to submit it to the County Auditor-Controller.
10. Receipt of the Annual Fire Inspection Report for State Mandated Occupancies 379 - 388 Paul Patti, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
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 Resolution 26-XXX, to receive and file the Annual Fire Inspection Report for State Mandated Occupancies.
11. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management and Integrated 311 Citizen Request Portal Services
389 - 406
Melissa Green, Public Works Management Analyst
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.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Service Agreement with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management and Integrated 311 Citizen Request Portal services, and authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments necessary to incorporate the City's existing OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management services into the Master Services Agreement upon expiration of the SHI International End User License Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney and subject to available budget appropriations.
12. Approval of a Property Exchange Agreement with the 16th Agricultural District and the Right of Way Contract with Black Oak LLC for the Acquisition of Land for the Construction the 24th Street Bridge Project Over the Union Pacific Railroad and 407 - 499
direct the City Manager to Take all Necessary Actions to Effectuate These Transactions
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
CEQA: In 2021 the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 24th Street Bridge Replacement Project. This action is in furtherance of that previously reviewed project and there have been no changes in circumstances that would warrant additional
NEPA: Caltrans has determined that this project has no significant impacts on the environment as defined by NEPA, and that there are no unusual circumstances as described in 23 CFR 771.117(b). As such, the project is categorically excluded from the requirements to prepare an EA or EIS under NEPA and is included under the following: 23 USC 326: Caltrans has been assigned, and hereby certifies that it has carried out the responsibility to make this determination pursuant to 23 USC 326 and the Memorandum of Understanding dated April 18, 2019, executed between FHWA and Caltrans. Caltrans has determined that the project is Categorical Exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117(c): activity (c)(28).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, approving the property exchange agreement with the 16th Agricultural District and the Right of Way Contract with Black oaks, LLC for the acquisition of land for the construction of the 24th street bridge property and directing the city manager to take all necessary actions to effectuate these transactions.
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13. Approval of a Design Services Contract for the Fire Station 3 Phase 2 Training Facility Project
500 - 507
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
CEQA: The City finds that this action has been previously analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Training Center Project as reviewed and approved via Planned Development Permit 21-04 and City Council Resolution 21- 075 and therefore no additional environmental review is required at this time. The City finds that there are no substantial changes to the project, no substantial changes in the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance that would require preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental document pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a design services contract with Omni Means, Inc. for the Phase 2 training facility at Fire Station 3, in the amount of $159,390.
14. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Rick Engineering to Update the 2007 Storm Drain Master Plan (SDMP) Phase 2 and Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement
508 - 563
Kim Porter, Stormwater Manager
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), and 15378, as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, nor is the activity a “project” as defined under CEQA.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rick Engineering in the amount not to exceed $212,000, and authorizing the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes to the Agreement that are consistent with the Council action.
15. Approval to Add Arborists Amy Trejo and Manuel Trejo to the City’s Certified Arborist List
564 - 580
Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
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 does not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is a continuing administrative activity of the City.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, adding Amy Trejo and Manuel Trejo, ISA Certified Arborists, to the City’s List of Certified Arborists.
16. Acceptance of Beechwood Conservation Easement Deed Agreement (Tract 3160) – Beechwood Specific Plan
581 - 624
Dante Peccenino, Interim City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA: The Beechwood Specific Plan project was previously analyzed under the Beechwood Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2018061064), certified by the City Council in 2020, together with associated CEQA findings, mitigation measures, and Statements of Overriding Considerations.
The Beechwood Conservation Easement is within the scope of the previously approved project and constitutes an implementation measure contemplated and evaluated as part of the approved Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3160, City Council Agenda July 21, 2026 Page 5 of 7
Conditions of Approval, and environmental mitigation framework.
The proposed action consists solely of acceptance and recordation of a conservation easement and does not authorize any new construction or changes to the previously approved project. Accordingly, the action is covered by the prior environmental review for the Beechwood Specific Plan project and no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, accepting the Beechwood Conservation Easement Deed Agreement for approximately 11.328 acres within Areas B, C, D, and H of the Beechwood Specific Plan area; authorize the City Manager to execute the Conservation Easement Deed Agreement acknowledging the City’s acceptance of the Conservation Easement; and direct staff to record the Conservation Easement Deed Agreement and process all associated recordation documents necessary to effectuate the Conservation Easement.
17. Declination of Drainage Easement – Lot 76, Tract 3153-4, Vinedo Planning Area 4 625 - 641 Dante Pecchenino, Interim City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA: The proposed action involves the declination of a previously recorded easement interest and does not constitute a project under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). Additionally, the action is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not result in a significant environmental impact.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, declining the acceptance of the drainage easement located within Lot 76 of Tract 3153-4 and authorize the City Clerk to record the Resolution with the San Luis Obispo County Recorder and authorize City Manager to take any ancillary actions necessary to effectuate the City Council’s action.
18. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Remaining Portion of Airport Road, Vinedo Backbone Phase 1 Improvements
642 - 841
Dante Pecchenino City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and environmental impact report (SCH 2019011065) were prepared for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (Vinedo) and were circulated between 10/17/2019 and 12/2/2019. Staff recommends the City Council find that accepting Airport Road for public use does not require additional review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and 15182 (no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required, because no “substantial changes” to the project or to the circumstances under which the project was undertaken are proposed, and there are no “new significant environmental effects” or a “substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects” under the existing EIR).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, accepting the public improvements for the remaining portion of Airport Road, exonerating the Backbone Phase 1 Bonds, and authorizing administrative release of the associated performance and payment bonds.
19. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Sherwood Road within Tract 3154-1 (Vinedo Planning Area 15) and Rescind the Rejections of Offers of Right-of-Way Dedications for Tract 3155
842 - 904
Dante Pecchenino, Interim City Engineer/Deputy Community Development Director CEQA Determination: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act City Council Agenda July 21, 2026 Page 6 of 7
(CEQA), an initial study and environmental impact report (SCH 2019011065) were prepared for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (Vinedo). Staff recommends the City Council find that accepting Sherwood Road for public use does not require additional review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and 15182 (no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required, because no “substantial changes” to the project or to the circumstances under which the project was undertaken are proposed, and there are no “new significant environmental effects” or a “substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects” under the existing EIR).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, rescinding the prior rejection and formally accepting the right-of-way dedications for those public street segments shown on the Final Map for Tract 3155, accepting the public improvements for portions of Sherwood Road, exonerating Vinedo PA 15 Frontage Performance and Payment Bond No. ES00015902, each in the amount of $2,706,700, authorizing administrative release of the associated performance bond, and administrative release the payment bond ninety (90) days after the recordation of the notice of completion of the improvements.
K. CITY MANAGER REPORT
L. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
M. UPCOMING EVENTS
Art and Culture Board July 22, 2026, 2:00 PM, Norris Room, Centennial Park Development Review Committee July 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
Coffee with the City - Homelessness Services July 31, 2026, 7:30 AM Sunrise Villa Apartments
Development Review Committee August 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting - Norris Room, Centennial Park August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM N. ADJOURNMENT
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