Paso Robles meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Paso Robles Council to weigh turf ban, cannabis retail rules; recent meetings await minutes

The Paso Robles City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit potable water use for non-functional turf and another to allow cannabis non-storefront retail businesses in certain zoning districts at its Aug. 18 meeting. No decisions from recent meetings have been published yet, as minutes are pending for all meetings held Aug. 3–13.

Recent meetings

All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are unknown.

• **City Council (Aug. 4)** – Agenda included a $2,049,999 contract with Westrock for the Westside Street Repair and Rehabilitation Project; a $356,583 professional services agreement with Wallace Group for a State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study; an agreement with San Luis Obispo County for joint participation in CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs (2027–2029); appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee for the Downtown Alley Beautification Program; and receipt of July 21 meeting minutes.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 11)** – Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-01 for Maverick Church to operate a religious assembly facility at 500 Linne Road, Unit C (APN 009-315-012). Staff recommended approval with conditions and a CEQA exemption under Class 1 and Class 11. Consent items included Development Review Committee minutes from June 29, July 13, and July 27. Discussion items covered a Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee / Zoning Code Update report and a Development Review Committee rotation schedule.
• **Youth Commission (Aug. 5)** – Agenda included approval of July 13 minutes, selection of subcommittee members and liaisons for Paso Play on Wheels, Teen Center, and Recruitment initiatives, and a Recreation Services Update by Heather Stephenson.
• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Aug. 10)** – Agenda included adopting FY2026-27 goals (staff recommended Option 2); updates from Community Services Director Angelica Fortin, Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia, and Maintenance Services Superintendent Dwayne Brown; and approval of July 13 minutes.
• **Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (Aug. 10)** – Agenda included selecting subcommittee members and liaisons, a Recreation Services Update by Lynda Plescia, a CAPSLO presentation by Lawren Ramos, approval of July 13 minutes, and senior endowment reports for June and July 2026.
• **Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 13)** – Agenda included approval of July 9 minutes, moving Staff Development Day from Nov. 17 to Dec. 9, a Library Division Update by Melissa Bailey, and a note that the library will be closed Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for staff training.
• **Development Review Committee (Aug. 3 and Aug. 10)** – Both agendas contained no substantive items.

Coming up

• **Development Review Committee (Aug. 17)** – Will consider a roof replacement at 270 and 240 Scott Street, removing the existing roof and installing composite shingles.
• **City Council (Aug. 18)** – In addition to the turf ban and cannabis retail ordinances, the council will consider a $500,000 engineering services contract, acceptance of Creekside Park improvements, and authorization of a bond refunding.
• **Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Aug. 19)** – Will administer the oath of office to new member Margaret Holstine, approve May 20 minutes, review the Q4 25-26 financial report on supplemental sales tax revenue and expenditures, and may take an optional tour of the Public Safety Center with Police Chief Damian Nord and Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta.

Minutes for all recent meetings will be published after approval at subsequent meetings.

Paso Robles meeting roundup: Street repair contract, church permit on agendas

Paso Robles city boards and commissions meet this week with several items on their agendas, including a $2 million street repair contract, a feasibility study for a highway undercrossing, and a public hearing on a church's request to use a warehouse for worship. No minutes have been published for meetings held in the past two weeks, so outcomes are not yet available.

Recent meetings (past 14 days)

City Council — Aug. 4

The council's agenda included a $2,049,999 contract with Westrock for the Westside Street Repair and Rehabilitation Project and a $356,583 professional services agreement with Wallace Group for a State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study. Also on the agenda were an agreement with San Luis Obispo County for joint participation in CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs (2027-2029), appointment of an ad hoc committee for the Downtown Alley Beautification Program, and receipt of the July 21 meeting minutes.

Development Review Committee — July 27

The committee reviewed a conditional use permit application for Maverick Church to create assembly space in a warehouse at 500 Linne Road, Unit C. The committee's recommendation goes to the Planning Commission.

Development Review Committee — Aug. 3

The agenda contained no substantive items.

Youth Commission — Aug. 5

The commission approved minutes from July 13, heard a recreation services update, and selected subcommittee members and liaisons for FY2026-27 for Paso Play on Wheels, Teen Center, and Recruitment initiatives.

Coming up

Planning Commission — Aug. 11

Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-01 for Maverick Church at 500 Linne Road, Unit C (APN 009-315-012). Staff recommends approval with conditions and a CEQA exemption under Class 1 and Class 11 categories. The agenda also includes consent items for Development Review Committee minutes and discussion of a housing constraints report and zoning code update.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — Aug. 10

The committee will consider adopting its goals for FY2026-27, with staff recommending Option 2. Updates are scheduled from parks, recreation, and public works staff.

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee — Aug. 10

The committee will select subcommittee members and liaisons for the fiscal year, hear a recreation services update and a CAPSLO presentation, and approve June and July senior endowment reports.

Library Board of Trustees — Aug. 13

The board will consider moving Staff Development Day from Nov. 17 to Dec. 9, 2026, and receive a library division update. The library will be closed for staff training Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Development Review Committee — Aug. 10

The agenda contains no substantive items.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Paso Robles Council to Vote on $2M Westside Street Repairs; Recent Meeting Minutes Not Yet Published

Paso Robles residents have several government meetings to watch this week, headlined by an August 4 City Council vote on a $2,049,999 contract for Westside Street repairs and a $356,583 feasibility study for a State Route 46 East/Airport Road undercrossing.

No minutes have been published yet for the city's late-July meetings, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided at those sessions. The summaries below reflect what was agendized, not what was voted on.

Recent Meetings (Agendas Only — Minutes Pending)

City Council — July 21, 2026

The council agenda listed several notable items, including the proposed formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood) to fund transportation, park, and public-safety facilities, along with related bonded indebtedness. Other agendized items included contribution agreements with the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce; a Public Safety Communication Center remodel and technology upgrade; a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov for enterprise asset management and a 311 portal; and a special event permit for a Church Backpack Giveaway at New City Park on August 8, 2026. Because minutes are not yet published, outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Development Review Committee — July 20 and July 27, 2026

The July 20 agenda contained no listed items, appearing to be a procedural placeholder. The July 27 agenda included one item: a conditional use permit application from Maverick Church to create assembly space within a warehouse at 500 Linne Road Unit C. The committee was scheduled to provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission. No minutes are available for either meeting.

Art and Culture Board — July 22, 2026

The board was scheduled to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, establish goals and a meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027, and approve minutes from a June 17, 2026 Community Services Advisory Body Special Joint Reorganization Meeting. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Coming Up

City Council — August 4, 2026

The council is scheduled to vote on a $2,049,999 contract with Westrock for the Westside Street Repair and Rehabilitation Project and a $356,583 Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for the State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study. Also on the agenda: an agreement with San Luis Obispo County for joint participation in CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for 2027-2029; appointment of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the Downtown Alley Beautification Program; and receipt of the July 21 City Council meeting minutes.

Development Review Committee — August 3, 2026

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

Youth Commission — August 5, 2026

Commissioners are scheduled to approve July 13 meeting minutes, assign subcommittee members and liaisons for Paso Play on Wheels, the Teen Center, and Recruitment initiatives for fiscal year 2026-27, and hear a recreation services update from Heather Stephenson. No major decisions are scheduled.

Paso Robles panels weigh 133-acre annexation, Beechwood subdivision; council to take up new facilities district

Paso Robles advisory bodies and commissions met over the past two weeks to consider a proposed 133-acre annexation east of the city, a 182-lot subdivision within the Beechwood Specific Plan, and a professional services agreement for Senior Center operations. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, outcomes — including votes and final actions — are not yet confirmed in the public record. The following reflects what was on each agenda.

Development Review Committee — July 13

The committee was scheduled to take final action on sign permits for a Kwik Serv gas station at 1637 Spring Street (APN 008-284-013), covering new canopy, building, and cabinet signs. It was also set to review a recommendation to annex approximately 133 acres near 9000 State Route 46E (APNs 015-043-005 through 015-043-009). The land is currently owned by the city but remains under county jurisdiction. The proposed annexed area includes approximately 106 acres designated Agriculture and approximately 27 acres designated Public Facilities with a planned development overlay. Both items were presented for discussion and recommendation. A July 6 Development Review Committee agenda contained only procedural boilerplate with no specific items.

Planning Commission — July 14

The commission was set to review a proposal to subdivide 40 acres of the Beechwood Specific Plan into 182 lots: 159 single-family lots, one multi-family lot, and 22 non-developable lots. The commission also was scheduled to consider municipal code amendments regarding non-storefront cannabis delivery establishments, including a proposed amendment to allow non-storefront retail in the RSC and C-3 districts and a proposed expansion of the 600-foot separation requirement to include public parks.

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee — July 13

The committee was scheduled to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, establish goals for fiscal year 2026-27, and approve minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting and the June 17, 2026 Community Services Advisory Body Special Joint Reorganization Meeting. Staff planned to present a proposal for a professional services agreement with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) to operate the Senior Center.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — July 13

The committee was set to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, discuss proposed fiscal year 2026-27 goals, and approve minutes from May 11 and June 17, 2026. Presentations were scheduled on parks facilities, recreation division programs, and public works updates.

Library Board of Trustees — July 9

The board was scheduled to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for fiscal year 2026-2027, assign liaisons to the Friends of the Library and the Paso Robles Library Foundation, select board goals for the coming year, and hear a library division update from Melissa Bailey. Approval of minutes from April 9 and June 17, 2026 was also on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Development Review Committee:** No agenda items listed; appears to be a procedural placeholder.
• **July 21 — City Council:** The council is scheduled to consider formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood) to fund transportation, park, and public-safety facilities, along with related bonded indebtedness. Also on the agenda: contribution agreements with the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce; a Public Safety Communication Center remodel and technology upgrade; a master services agreement with OpenGov for enterprise asset management and a 311 portal; and a special event permit for a Church Backpack Giveaway at New City Park on August 8, 2026.
• **July 22 — Art and Culture Board:** Election of chairperson and vice chairperson, establishment of fiscal year 2026-2027 goals and meeting schedule, and approval of June 17, 2026 joint reorganization meeting minutes.

Paso Robles faces proposed 133-acre annexation and 182-lot Beechwood subdivision in coming meetings

Recent Paso Robles committee and board meetings were held under agendas that have not yet produced published minutes, so outcomes — including officer elections and goal-setting — cannot be confirmed. The most consequential items on the calendar are upcoming: a proposed annexation of roughly 133 acres east of the city limits and a Planning Commission review of a 182-lot subdivision in the Beechwood Specific Plan.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no published minutes

Four meetings took place between June 29 and July 9, but all are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. That means no votes, decisions, or discussion outcomes can be reported.

Development Review Committee (June 29): The agenda included review of new exterior building-mounted signage for La Mexicana Market at 1920 Creston Road, and a tentative tract map plus master development plan for Area I, located south of Meadowlark Rd., east of Airport Road, and north of Creston Rd.

Youth Commission (July 1): Scheduled items included electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, approving May 6 and June 17 meeting minutes, and establishing goals for FY 2026-2027. The agenda noted no major policy changes, contracts, or public hearings.

Development Review Committee (July 6): The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate with no specific items.

Library Board of Trustees (July 9): Scheduled items included electing a chairperson and vice chairperson for FY 2026-2027, assigning liaisons to the Friends of the Library and the Paso Robles Library Foundation, selecting board goals, and a library division update from Melissa Bailey. Approval of April 9 and June 17 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

Coming up

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (July 13): Staff will present a proposal for a professional services agreement with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) to operate the Senior Center. The committee will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, establish goals for FY 2026-27, and approve minutes from May 11 and a June 17 special joint reorganization meeting.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (July 13): The committee will elect officers, discuss proposed FY 2026-27 goals, and receive presentations on parks facilities, recreation programs, and public works. Consent items include approval of May 11 and June 17 meeting minutes.

Development Review Committee (July 13): The committee will take final action on new canopy, building, and cabinet signs for a Kwik Serv gas station at 1637 Spring St. (APN 008-284-013). It will also review a recommendation to annex approximately 133 acres near 9000 State Route 46E (APNs 015-043-005 through 015-043-009) into city limits. The land is currently owned by the city but under county jurisdiction. The proposed annexed area includes approximately 106 acres designated Agriculture and 27 acres designated Public Facilities with a planned development overlay. Both items are presented for discussion and recommendation.

Planning Commission (July 14): The commission will consider subdividing 40 acres of the Beechwood Specific Plan into 182 lots — 159 single-family lots, one multi-family lot, and 22 non-developable lots. The commission will also review a cannabis regulatory permit amendment to allow non-storefront retail in RSC and C-3 districts, and a proposed expansion of the 600-foot separation requirement to include public parks.

All upcoming items are proposals for discussion or recommendation; no decisions have been made. Readers can consult the official agendas for full details.

Paso Robles boards weigh apartment extension, tract map, and new leadership

Paso Robles advisory bodies turned their attention this past week to housing, land use, and routine organizational business. Because only agendas are available and minutes have not yet been published, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.

Planning Commission: Spring Street Village time extension on the table

The Planning Commission's June 23 agenda set public hearings on two land-use requests:

• A time extension request for Spring Street Village at 3328 Spring Street, described as a 95-unit, three-story apartment complex.
• A request to exceed the maximum retaining wall height at 128/132 Almond Street.

The commission was also scheduled to receive a zoning code update report from the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee and to consider approving April and May 2026 minutes for both the Planning Commission and the Development Review Committee. No vote tallies or decisions are available because minutes have not been published.

Development Review Committee: signage and tract map review

On June 29, the Development Review Committee was set to review:

• New exterior building-mounted signage for La Mexicana Market at 1920 Creston Road.
• Tentative Tract Map 3229 and a Master Development Plan for Area I, located south of Meadowlark Road, east of Airport Road, and north of Creston Road.

An earlier June 22 Development Review Committee agenda contained only procedural boilerplate, with no substantive items listed.

Youth Commission: new leadership and FY 2026-2027 goals

The Youth Commission's July 1 agenda called for electing a new chairperson and vice chairperson, approving minutes from May 6 and June 17, and establishing goals for FY 2026-2027. Members were also scheduled to review recreation services and city government updates and note upcoming July events, including Concerts in the Park. No major policy changes, contracts, or public hearings were listed.

Airport Commission meeting cancelled

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026 was cancelled. No substantive business, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming up

• **Development Review Committee — July 6, 2026:** Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed.
• **Library Board of Trustees — July 9, 2026:** The board is scheduled to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for FY 2026-2027, assign liaisons to the Friends of the Library and the Paso Robles Library Foundation, select board goals for the coming year, hear a library division update from Melissa Bailey, and approve minutes from its April 9 and June 17, 2026 meetings.

Apartment Complex Time Extension, Area I Tract Map Among Recent City Board Discussions

The Paso Robles Planning Commission and Development Review Committee reviewed proposals last week that could shape housing and commercial development in the city. Meanwhile, the Youth Commission elected new officers, and an airport panel cancelled its session. All details come from meeting agendas; minutes had not been released as of July 5.

Planning Commission

The commission’s June 23 agenda featured a request from the developer of Spring Street Village, a planned 95-unit, three-story apartment building at 3328 Spring Street, for an extension of its approval timeline. The panel also held a public hearing on a hillside standards modification for 128 and 132 Almond Street, where the applicant sought permission to build a retaining wall taller than city code ordinarily allows.

Commissioners received an update from the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee on ongoing zoning code revisions and were scheduled to approve minutes from the April and May 2026 meetings of the Planning Commission and the Development Review Committee.

Development Review Committee

The DRC met on June 22 but took no substantive actions; its agenda consisted of procedural setup. On June 29, the committee turned to a tentative tract map (No. 3229) and master development plan for “Area I,” a parcel south of Meadowlark Road, east of Airport Road, and north of Creston Road. The same meeting included an application for new building-mounted signage for La Mexicana Market at 1920 Creston Road.

Airport Commission

The June 25 Airport Commission meeting was cancelled. The posted agenda showed only routine items.

Youth Commission

On July 1, the Youth Commission held its annual organizational meeting. Members elected a new chairperson and vice chairperson, adopted goals for fiscal year 2026-2027, and approved minutes from May 6 and June 17. Commissioners also received updates from the city’s recreation division and general city government, and noted upcoming July events including the Concerts in the Park series.

Coming Up

No city board or commission meetings are scheduled between July 6 and July 19, based on the city’s current online calendar. Agendas for future meetings will be posted at least 72 hours in advance.