CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:15 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 5:15 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.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Council Agenda September 15, 2026
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship 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. Constitution Week Proclamation 7 - 7
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
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
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 September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 - 13 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes 14 - 24
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Airport Commission Meeting Minutes 04/25/2024, 08/22/2024,10/24/2024, 02/27/2025, 04/23/2026
Youth Commission Meeting Minutes 08/05/2026
3. Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
25 - 38
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
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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 the Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code on October 6, 2026.
4. Receipt of Warrant Register 39 - 95
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report for June 2026 and Delegating Investment Authority 96 - 118 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 June 2026 and approve Resolution 26-XXX, delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer.
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – July 2026 119 - 138
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 July 2026.
7. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1174 N.S. Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2026-1, Improvement Areas No. 1 and 2
139 - 175
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: Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1174 N.S., authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2026-1, Improvement Areas No. 1 and 2.
8. Annual Report on Military Equipment Use Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and Renewal of Ordinance No. 1119
176 - 192
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.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Use Report pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and Renew Ordinance No. 1119 N.S.
9. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Gregg Drilling, LLC for the Paso Robles Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Well Project and a Professional Services Agreement with Cleath-Harris Geologists, Inc. for Construction Phase Hydrogeologi
193 - 211
Regina Wheeler, Solid Waste & Recycling Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State City Council Agenda September 15, 2026 Page 3 of 6
CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301, 15302 and 15303.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to Gregg Drilling, LLC in the amount of $319,076.60 and to execute a professional services contact with Cleath-Harris Geologists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $78,864 for construction-phase hydrogeologic and project management services, including any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
10. Approval of an Agreement with the Integrated Waste Management Authority to Operate the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 212 - 219
Regina Wheeler, Solid Waste & Recycling Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301 and 15302.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the IWMA to operate the household hazardous waste collection facility at the Paso Robles Landfill for ten years, through September 14, 2036, with an option to extend the agreement until September 13, 2046.
11. Approval of a Contract with Dave Spurr Excavating, Inc. for the Biosolids Storage Beds Rehabilitation Project at Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant 220 - 228
Casey Shepherd, Wastewater Manager
CEQA: The City finds that this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301 and 15302.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Dave Spurr Excavating, Inc. to perform the Biosolids Storage Beds Soil-Cement Installation Project for an amount not to exceed $99,900.
12. Approval of the Purchase of a Telescoping Skid Steer for the Landscape Division 229 - 233 Dwayne Brown, Maintenance Services Superintendent
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15061, subd. (b)(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to purchase one Telescoping Skid Steer as part of the City’s FY 2026/27 Fleet Replacement Program in an amount not-to-exceed $104,155.31.
13. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Remaining Portion of Airport Road, Vinedo Backbone Phase 1 Improvements
234 - 433
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 City Council Agenda September 15, 2026 Page 4 of 6
for the remaining portion of Airport Road, exonerating the Backbone Phase 1 Bonds, and authorizing administrative release of the associated performance and payment bonds.
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Resolution Establishing City User Fees for Cannabis Regulatory Permit Activities and Services
434 - 447
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
CEQA: The City finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act from environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), which provides an exemption for the establishment or modification of charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, establishing City user fees for cannabis regulatory activities, programs, and services.
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Adoption of the Citywide Traffic Signal Master Plan 448 - 572 Leslie Frazier, Public Works Director
CEQA: The recommended action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because adoption of the Traffic Signal Master Plan establishes a long-range planning, prioritization, and operational framework and does not authorize, approve, or commit the City to any specific physical improvement or construction project. Implementation of individual improvements identified in the TSMP is subject to future funding, project development, and separate City authorization. As individual projects are advanced, the City will evaluate each project for compliance with CEQA and complete any required environmental review prior to project approval or construction.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX receiving the report and adopting the Citywide Traffic Signal Master Plan as the City’s long-range guide for the operation, maintenance, coordination, and modernization of the City’s traffic signal system and direct staff to implement the recommendations of the Plan in phases as funding and resources become available.
2. Establishment of a Standing Committee for Advisory Body Interviews 573 - 576 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
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 establishing an Advisory Body Standing Committee, select two Councilmembers as committee members, and determine that future updates to the committee membership will be made as part of the Council Liaison Appointment process.
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
Coffee with the City - City Services 101: How Local Government Works September 18, 2026, 7:30 AM - Cal Coast Beer Co Patina Room
Development Review Committee September 21, 2026, 3:30 PM City Council Agenda September 15, 2026 Page 5 of 6
Planning Commission Meeting September 22, 2026, 6:30 PM Development Review Committee September 28, 2026, 3:30 PM Development Review Committee October 5, 2026, 3:30 PM
City Council Meeting October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM Norris Room, Centennial Park V. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda September 15, 2026 Page 6 of 6