April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Paso Robles held a City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and community projects. Key procurement-related items included payments totaling approximately $4.8 million to vendors such as GHD Inc. for design work on the 101/46 roundabout, Souza Construction for downtown parking lot upgrades, Stantec for the Nimbus Corridor active transportation project, Rob Reynolds Construction for City Hall modernization, and Mott McDonald for the Union Road grade separation project. The council approved a contract with Bear Electrical Solutions for citywide traffic signal maintenance after a competitive solicitation process yielded no other bids. Additionally, the council approved a lease amendment for Earth Tones Gift Gallery and authorized an oak tree removal with mitigation requirements. The meeting also covered policy updates to the municipal code regarding temporary political signage, with a motion to introduce the ordinance for first reading and form an ad hoc committee to address real estate signage concerns. A significant agenda item was the approval of the Oak at Ardmore residential development project, which involved rezoning commercial land to mixed-use with a special plan development overlay, allocation of surplus density units, and oak tree removal permits. The project aims to deliver 154 multi-family townhome units with affordable-by-design pricing, and includes a $60,000 contribution toward affordable housing initiatives. The council unanimously approved the project entitlements. The meeting also featured presentations and discussions on homelessness, including approval of the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact to strengthen regional collaboration and funding competitiveness. Lastly, the council approved the Larry Moore Park revitalization concept and authorized completion of final design, with plans for youth-focused athletic fields, playgrounds, and community amenities. The meeting included public comments on homelessness, housing, and community safety, reflecting ongoing community engagement and concerns.