City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Page 1 of 2
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Special Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2025, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal,
Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong
_____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, and Mayor Hamon
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
E. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case
F. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Michael Rivera.
G. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:04 PM and reconvened at 6:32 PM.
H. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case
City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Page 2 of 2 City Attorney Elizabeth Hull issued the following statement on behalf of the City:
The City of Paso Robles has reached a mutual settlement agreement with City Manager Ty Lewis. Mr. Lewis' last day with the City was Sunday, January 26, 2025. This agreement resolves all outstanding issues related to a claim Mr. Lewis previously filed against the city.
Under the terms of the settlement, neither party will pursue litigation related to this claim.
In accordance with state law, the settlement agreement will be available for public inspection no earlier than February 4th, 2025. The City thanks Mr. Lewis for his dedicated service to the Paso Robles Community as a Police Officer, Police Chief, and City Manager.
Effective immediately, Assistant City Manager Christopher Huot will assume the roll of Acting City Manager. The leadership transition will not impact city services, projects or programs. The City will have no further comment on this matter.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 6:33 PM to adjourn to the February 4, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: February 4, 2025