City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 1 of 5
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
March 18, 2025, 5:15 PM
March 18, 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. 5:15 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation: One case
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: The Tribune v. City of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch Case Number: 25CVP-0080
City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 2 of 5 D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:19 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:05 PM.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Reverend Barbara Miller, Saint James Episcopal Church
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Elizabeth Hull reported that there was no reportable action at this time on any of the items, however, Council has not completed its deliberation and will be returning to closed session after the open session meeting.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Paso Robles Housing Authority Update
Housing Authority Executive Director Loni Willey gave a brief presentation regarding Housing Authority updates, including current and future projects.
2. Airport Update
Airport Manager Mark Scandalis gave a brief presentation regarding Airport accomplishments and updates over the last year.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George and Dale Evers.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 3 of 5 P. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-5 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of March 4, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, a Branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, and the Paso Robles Unified School District for Future Facilities Development
5. Approval of a Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement for the Vintage at River Oaks II Project
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing item was moved to Discussion Items under R.3.
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Renaming of the New Turtle Creek Park and Oak Creek Park Public Comment: Linda George
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-027, renaming the new area of park currently referred to as Turtle Creek Park in the Olsen Chandler Ranch Specific Plan as Creekside Park; to approve Resolution 25-028, renaming Oak Creek Park as Paso Robles Veterans Park; and to support the VFW Post 10965’s efforts to explore the development of a concept for a Veterans Memorial art installation at the park.
AYES: Strong, Beal, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Mid-Year Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Public Comment: Tony Gaspar
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-029, amending budget City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 4 of 5 appropriations and the master pay schedule, as presented.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements Project (P25-0012) Public Comment: Larry Werner, and Gloria Fama.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-030, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH 2024120426) for the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements Project.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The open session meeting was adjourned back to closed session at 8:31 PM.
Councilmember Bausch left the meeting at 9:10 PM. The meeting was reconvened to open session at 9:55 PM.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
No reportable action
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
No reportable action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Initiation of Litigation: One case
No reportable action
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: The Tribune v. City of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch Case Number: 25CVP-0080
City Attorney Elizabeth Hull reported that Council gave direction to litigation and there was no other reportable action.
W. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:00 PM to adjourn to the April 1st, 2025 regular City Council meeting in honor of Dr. Justin Davis.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: April 1, 2025