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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
April 1, 2025, 5:00 PM
April 1, 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. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
Councilmember Bausch left the Closed Session portion of the meeting at 5:20 PM and did not return to the regular meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCEWITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of Litigation: One case
2. CONFERENCEWITH 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:02 PM
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F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
6:02 PM
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Rabbi Meir Gordon, Chabad of Paso Robles
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch (absent), Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Associate City Attorney Kellan Martz reported that the meeting was attended by five councilmembers until 5:20 PM when the meeting was attended by four councilmembers.
1. CONFERENCEWITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of Litigation: One case
Associate City Attorney Kellan Martz reported that the City Council voted 4-0 (Bausch absent) to initiate litigation subject to final internal review. If and when such litigation is formerly commenced on the matter, further information may be reported, subject to legal requirements and limitations.
2. CONFERENCEWITH 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
No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Month of the Child Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing April as Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Maggie Payne and her son, Miles Payne along with Elisa Huot and her son Clark on behalf of First 5 San Luis Obispo County.
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2. Education and Sharing Day Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 as Education and Sharing Day in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was accepted by Rabbi Meir Gordon.
3. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George
4. Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee Report
Administrative Services Director Ryan Cornell introduced Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee (SSTOC) members Jim Fotinakes, Karli Twisselman, and James Nunno. They provided an overview of the SSTOC's purpose, structure, and function within the City.
5. CalTrans Quarterly Report
President of Khouri Consulting Gus Khouri shared a quarterly report on Caltrans activities related to the City of Paso Robles.
6. Regional Transit Authority Update
Regional Transit Executive Director Geoff Straw gave an overview of transit services in Paso Robles. Mr. Straw provided a document highlighting the RTA Short-Range Transit Plan Proposed Service Changes which has been addended to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Francisco Ramirez, and Jim Fotinakes.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George, Michael Rivera, Francisco Ramirez, Corie Shuster, and Wendy Lewis.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 7:54 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:01 PM.
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
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.
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AYES: Gregory, Strong, Beal, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of March 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of an Update to the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
5. Approval of New City Park Event – Cinco de Mayo Celebration Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of Resolutions Determining that the Public Convenience and Necessity Require the Special Tax for Improvement Areas No. 1, No. 3, and No. 5 of the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen Ranch/South Chandler Facilities
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-031, determining that the public convenience and necessity require the rate and method of apportionment of special tax for Improvement Areas No. 1, 3 and 5 of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen Ranch/ South Chandler – Facilities) be revised.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-032, declaring necessity for City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen Ranch/ South Chandler – Facilities) to incur bonded indebtedness in an increased amount for Improvement Areas No. 1 and 3 of the Community Facilities District.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Updating Existing Animal Control Regulations of Title 8 City Council Meeting Minutes April 1, 2025 Page 5 of 6
(Animal Control) and Adoption by Reference the San Luis Obispo County Code Regarding Animal Control R
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Eric Anderson, DVM, SLO County Animal Services Manager added some clarification regarding the item after Commander Rehner made his presentation.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance 1158, amending Title 8 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code regarding updates to existing animal control regulations and adopting by reference the San Luis Obispo County Code with certain changes and amendments thereto.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Beal, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
S. JOINTLY CONVENE THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY BOARD
T. ROLL CALL OF THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Bausch (absent), Director Beal, Director Gregory, Director Strong, Chairperson Hamon
1. Appointment of a Primary and Alternate Representative to the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin JPA Board of Directors and Authorizing Certain Administrative Actions in Connection with the Formation of the Authority PUBLIC COMMENT: Murray Powell, Sharon Roden, and Francisco Ramirez.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to appoint Mayor John Hamon as the City’s representative to the JPA Board of Directors and appoint Councilmember Kris Beal as the City’s Alternate to the JPA Board of Directors.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Beal, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to authorize the County to take necessary administrative actions in connection with the formation of the JPA, including but not limited to the administrative tasks identified in this Report, calling the first meeting of the JPA and providing the appropriate Brown Act notice of such meeting, until the JPA appoints staff and officers.
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AYES: Gregory, Strong, Beal, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
U. 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 8:34 PM to adjourn to the City Council meeting.
V. RECONVENE TO THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 8:34 PM with all Councilmembers except Councilmember Bausch present.
W. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
X. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Y. UPCOMING EVENTS
Z. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:49 PM to adjourn to the April 15, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: April 15, 2025