City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Page 1 of 5
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
March 4, 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
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A. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT: Rosie Ebron, Dale Gustin, Linda George, and Francisco Ramirez.
1. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
2. Police Department Annual Update
Police Chief Damian Nord gave a brief presentation highlighting the Police Department's performance and the ongoing efforts to maintain a well-trained, capable, and sustainable police force while addressing challenges in recruitment, retention, and community safety over the last year.
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G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Caitlin Carini, Greg Grewal, Raymond Smoot, Mike Stenstrom, and Sharon Roden.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Joseph Gable, Greg Grewal, Julie McLusky, Jan Albin, and Darcia Stebbens.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approved items 1-12 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of the February 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of February 24, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – November 2024
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – December 2024
7. Approval of Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Compliance Report Resolution 25-020
8. Approval of Final Map Tract 3153-4 For Recordation - Vinedo Planning Area 4 Resolution 25-021
9. Approval of a Contract to GHD Engineering Group for Development of the Traffic Signal Master Plan
Resolution 25-022
10. Approval of a New City Park Event – Studios on the Park Wonderland City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Page 3 of 5
11. Approval of Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Union Road Overcrossing at Highway 46 East
Resolution 25-023
12. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Airfield Parking Ramp Repairs at the Paso Robles Airport
Resolution 25-024
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing to Receive and Consider Protests for the Conveyance and Sale of Real Property Located at 417 Cool Valley Drive and Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement Conveying the Property to David Anderson Councilmember Bausch recused himself from this item due to his previous involvement in a financial interest in this property. Councilmember Bausch left the meeting 7:12 PM and returned to the meeting after the completion of the item at 7:20 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Amanda Kramer, and Francisco Ramirez.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to accept and overrule any written and/or oral protest receive and approve Resolution 25-025 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between the City and Mr. David Anderson subject to any minor, technical or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. JOINTLY CONVENE THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY BOARD
ROLL CALL OF THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Bausch, Director Beal, Director Gregory, Director Strong, Chairperson Hamon
1. Consideration of the Joint Powers Agreement for Administration of the Paso Robles Groundwater Sub-Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Creating the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority
Councilmember Bausch disclosed that he attended an ex parte meeting with the San Luis Obispo County Tea Party on 3/3/2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Melissa Kayali, Jerry Reaugh, Darcia Stebbens, Linda Quinlan, Amy Salas, Sheila Lyons, Roy Barba, Kathy Anderson, Chuck Ott, Jane Shults, Stephen Krauss, Susan Poteet, Maureen Rudnick, George Tracy, Julie City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Page 4 of 5
McCloskey, Felicia Morrison, Hilary Graves, Ivan Tomazin, Gloria Fama, Erin Jonson, Jim Wilkins, Victor Streamland, David Madrid, Ned Thompson, Robert Ballo, Cody Ferguson, Corinne Schuster, Richard Pratt, Lori Pratt, Greg Grewal, Jeannie Thornton, Berkeley Baker, Murray Powell, and Michael Rivera.
Julie McCloskey submitted two documents as part of her public comment. They have been addended to the agenda.
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:31 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:41PM.
Councilmember Bausch made a motion to table this item. The motion died for lack of a second.
The City of Paso Robles GSA Board and City Council as motioned by Director Strong, seconded by Director Gregory, and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) do approve Resolution 25-026 and authorize the City Manager to sign either one of the two versions of the Joint Powers Agreement for Administration of the Paso Robles Groundwater Sub-Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and creating the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority, with the understanding that staff and counsel may make non-substantive and/or technical edits to the agreement as necessary.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Beal, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
M. ADJOURN THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:32 PM to adjourn to the City Council meeting.
N. RECONVENE TO THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 10:32 PM with all Councilmembers present.
O. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Mid-Year Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Due to the late hour this item was continued to the March 18, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Councilmember Bausch requested and a majority of Council agreed to have an item related to finding additional field space for youth sports come back at a future meeting.
R. UPCOMING EVENTS
S. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:44 PM to adjourn to the March 18, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: March 18, 2025