CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Revised Agenda

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Centennial Park - Norris Room

600 Nickerson Drive

Paso Robles, CA 93446

The agenda addendum includes public comments received for items Q4 and R3.  It also includes corrections, shown in red or  redline, to the following items: 

• P7 – Exhibit A to Attachment 1 – Update to Section 1.3 History
• Q5 – Exhibit A to Attachment 5 – Update to Site Specific Conditions of Approval Engineering and Utilities
• R1 – Attachment 1 – Update to Section 7

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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.

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 

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 Gabe 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.

Fort Hunter Liggett 85th Anniversary Proclamation

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor

2.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor

3.

Bike Month Proclamation

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor

4.

Police Department Annual Update

Damian Nord, Police Chief

5.

Homeless Services Quarterly Update

Ashlee Hernandez, Homeless Services Manager

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 April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

Melissa Martin, City Clerk

2.

Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes

Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Youth Commission Meeting Minutes 03/04/2026
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 03/01/2026, 03/10/2026, 03/24/2026

3.

Receipt of Warrant Register

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director

4.

Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – January 2026

Catherine Piatti, Finance 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 the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.

5.

Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – February 2026

Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
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 Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for February 2026.

6.

Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement with EarthTones Gifts, Gallery & Center for Healing for Commercial Space located at the Train Station at 790 Pine Street

Paul Sloan, Economic Development Manager
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.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 26-XXX, accepting the EarthTones Gifts, Gallery and Center for Healing proposal for the commercial property 790 Pine Street, attached hereto as Exhibit A, 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.

7.

Approval of Resolution Adopting the 2025-2030 Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Paul Patti, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt from review  under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15306, Information Collection, and 15262, Planning Studies.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 26-XXX, adopting the 2025-2030 Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and finding this action exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 and 15262.

8.

Approval of Resolutions Initiating the Annual Levy of Landscape & Lighting District No. 1 and Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27

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, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (A), initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the maintenance of Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District facilities.
2. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (B), initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the maintenance of Drainage Maintenance District facilities.
3. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (C), adopting the draft preliminary Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District Engineer’s Levy Report as presented and making it available to the public for review and comment.
4. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (D), adopting the draft preliminary Drainage Maintenance District Engineer’s Levy Report as presented and making it available to the public for review and comment.
5. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (E), declaring the intent to levy for maintenance of the Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District facilities and cause a Notice to be published for a Public Hearing to be scheduled June 2, 2026.
6. Approve Resolution 26-XXX (F), declaring the intent to levy for maintenance of the Drainage Maintenance District facilities and cause a Notice to be published for a Public Hearing to be scheduled June 2, 2026.

9.

Approval of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services

David LaCaro, Public Works Operations Manager
CEQA: The City finds that executing a 4-year Maintenance Service Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions (BES)  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.)  Further, the City finds that none of the exceptions to the Class 1 exemption apply. 
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a 4-Year Maintenance Service Agreement, subject to legal counsel review, with Bear Electrical Solutions (BES) to provide citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $574,400.

10.

Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Public Highway Overpass Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for 24th Street Bridge Project

Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination: In 2021 the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 24th Street Bridge Replacement Project. 
NEPA Determination: 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, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Public Highway Overpass Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the 24th Street Bridge Project

11.

Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 26-01 – A Request to Remove a 38-inch Diameter Valley Oak Tree Located at 721 28th Street (APN 008-081-010)

Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action 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.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the removal of one 38-inch Valley Oak tree and require mitigation oak trees by planting two mitigation trees on site and/or provide payment for each tree to the City Oak Replacement Fund at a cost of $200 each.

Q.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

Public Hearing on the Status of Personnel Vacancies in Compliance with California Assembly Bill 2561

Mariah Birks, Assistant Human Resources/Risk 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:  Hold the public hearing and receive and file this report in compliance with AB 2561.

2.

Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (P26-0026; ABC26-01) for a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control License for a new grocery store to be located at 2457 Golden Hill Road (APN: 025-422-035)

Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner  
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.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 26-XXX, determining that Public Convenience will be served by the issuance of a Type 21 ABC License for Trader Joes located at 2457 Golden Hill Road.

3.

Approval of Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 21 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control License for an Existing Gas Station Located at 2401 Golden Hill Road (APN: 025-422-037)

Sam Ricklefs, Assistant Planner
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.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 26-XXX, determining that Public Convenience will be served by the issuance of a Type 21 ABC License for the business to be located at 2401 Golden Hill Road.

4.

Continued from April 7, 2026 meeting - Introduce First Reading by Title Only an Amendment to Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Updating Standards Related to Temporary, Prohibited, and Nonconforming Signs (RZN25-07, P25-0117)

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:  Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX, amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code.

5.

Approval of the Oak at Ardmore Project, Including a Zoning Map Amendment, a Special Planned Development Overlay Zoning Designation, and an Oak Tree Removal

Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination:  On February 20, 2024, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a commercial/industrial project (“Covelop”) consisting of 240,000 square feet of floor area spanning six buildings for this project site. Staff recommends the City Council approve an addendum to the 2024 MND for the original Covelop project. The Addendum is the appropriate document under CEQA to analyze the consistency of the residential 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:  It is recommended that City Council approve the project by taking the following actions:
a. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(A), certifying an Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planned Development 25-14, Rezone 25-03, Modification 26-04, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3255, Conditional Use Permit 25-05, and Oak Tree Removal 25-09; and
b.  Introduce for first reading, by Title only, Ordinance XXXX, approving Rezone 25-03 regarding updates to the El Paso de Robles Zoning Code and Zoning Map; and
c. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(B), approving an allocation of 154 Surplus Density Units to Parcel 025-362-050; and
d. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(C), approving Planned Development 25-14, Conditional Use Permit 25-05, and Modification 26-04; and
e. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(D), approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3255; and
f. Approve Resolution 26-XXX(E), approving Oak Tree Removal 25-09.

R.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1.

Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1168 Authorizing an Amendment to the CalPERS Contract to Reduce the Cost-Sharing Agreement for Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Employees in the Police and Fire Safety Member C

Shannon Foutz, Human Resources/Risk 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 second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance 1168 authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Paso Robles and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System for the MGMT police and fire safety member categories.

2.

Approval of the Larry Moore Park Revitalization Concept and Authorization to Complete Final Design

Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action, to approve the preparation of design documents and the finalization of traffic and environmental reports for the Larry Moore Park is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as CEQA does not apply to feasibility or planning studies that will have no legally binding effect on later activities and will not approve the construction and operation of the Park. (CEQA Guidelines § 15262).
Recommendation:  Approve the Larry Moore Park Concept Plan, direct staff to complete the design documents, and find this action exempt from CEQA pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15262.

3.

Approval of the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Receipt of Regional Homeless Services Inventory

Ashlee Hernandez, Homeless Services 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 Resolution 26-XXX approving the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and receive the Regional Homeless Services Inventory.

4.

Deferred from the April 7 2026 City Council Meeting - Oak Tree Removal Permit 26-05–Request to Remove Oak Tree No. 903 in the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (OTR26-05, P26-0028)

Darren Nash, City Planner 
CEQA Determination:  An Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2019011065) was adopted for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan (Res. 20-024) including Exhibit B to the EIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Mitigation measure BIO-4(b) outlines required mitigation for oak trees removed to construct the OSCSP. Should the oak tree removal request be denied that action would not be 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 removal of Oak Tree No. 903 based on the Arborist’s determination that the tree is in poor health and the proposed improvements for Hanson Road will cause significant impacts to Tree No. 903, and meets finding 10.01.050.D.1, based on the finding that the condition of the tree with respect to general health, status as a public nuisance, danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed structures, or interference with utility services, and require mitigation trees as required by the project EIR mitigation measures.

S.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

T.

COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

U.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Airport Master Plan Public Information Workshop April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM
Development Review Committee April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
Coffee with the City - Budget Overview and Priorities April 30, 2026, 7:30 AM - Cal Coast Beer Co - Patina Room
Development Review Committee May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM - Norris Room, Centennial Park

V.

ADJOURNMENT