June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Paso Robles, California, held on June 16, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of payments to Granite Construction Company for the South Vine Street Bridge design contract ($449,197), Mainline Engineering for utility upgrades ($34,973.75), and a construction contract awarded to West Rock Engineering for Commerce Way road repairs following denial of a bid protest. The council also approved a professional services agreement with the Community Action Partnership of St. Louis Abyispo County and added an arborist to the city's certified list. A significant agenda item was the approval of a $12-14 million grant application for encampment resolution funding to address homelessness, involving partnerships with local nonprofits and housing authorities. The council discussed enhancing outreach and communication regarding city public bidding opportunities to increase local contractor participation, directing staff to explore local procurement policies further. Additionally, the council adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and related water shortage contingency plan, ensuring long-term water supply reliability. The meeting also covered budget presentations, including a $147 million operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with emphasis on local procurement and economic development goals. Motions related to these items were passed unanimously, and staff was directed to continue work on procurement outreach and policy review.