Minutes — Paso Robles City Council, May 6, 2025

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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 6, 2025, 4:30 PM
May 6, 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. 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM.

B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 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

2. 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
4:33 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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6:05 PM.

G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Brandon Hall, Life Community Church
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of Pioneer Park located at 2010 Riverside Avenue APN 008-254-003
Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, Interim City Manager and Anglica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties: Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation No reportable action

1. Older Americans Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month.

Senior Advisory Board Member Dale Gustin accepted the proclamation.

2. Bike Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Bike Month in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare Representative Annie Bowsky.

3. National Foster Care Month
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. The proclamation was received by San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Social Worker Alyssa Rabener.

4. National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation
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Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as California Tourism Month and May 4-10, 2025 as National Travel and Tourism Week in Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Travel Paso CEO and President Stacie Jacob and Solterra Strategies Deputy Director Tracy Dauterman.

5. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza and Public Works Director Freda Berman gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city. Public Works Director Freda Berman shared a draft rendering of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge monument design. The council expressed general support for the design and suggested staff ensure the final design include adequate lighting to properly highlight the bronze monument.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin

6. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta gave an overview of services provided by Emergency Services throughout 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Jan Albin and Lyndee Althouse.

M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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.

P. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item P4 was pulled from consent by Councilmember Beal and was heard immediately after the Consent Calendar
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-3 and 5-8 of the Consent Calendar.

AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

1. Approval of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes

3. Receipt of Warrant Register
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4. Approval of Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee Advisory Body Bylaws and Appointment of Grandfathered Committee Members This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Beal.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to establish the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee as an advisory body; to approve the proposed HCOC Bylaws; and to appoint Mark Koegler, Joel Neel, Loni Willey, Ken Trigueiro, Vince Vanderlip, Greg Haas, and Larry Werner to the HCOC with term dates as noted.

AYES: Beal, Gregory, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

5. Amendments to the Planning Commission bylaws to include Commissioner’s membership in the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee and other changes (P25-0036)

6. Approval of an Update to the City’s List of Approved Arborists (P25-0031) Resolution 25-038

7. Initiating the Annual Levy of Landscape & Lighting District No. 1 and Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Resolutions 25-039, 25-040, 25-041, 25-042, 25-043, and 25-044

8. Approval of a Change Order to the Design Contract for a New Corporation Yard Resolution 25-045
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1158 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Updating Existing Animal Control Regulations of Title 8 (Animal Control) and Adoption by Reference the San Luis Obispo County Code Regarding
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve the second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance 1158, amending Title 8 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code regarding updates to existing animal control regulations and adopting by reference Title 9 of the San Luis Obispo County Code with certain changes and amendments thereto.

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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2. Time and Place Fixed for Public Hearing to Revise the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax of Improvement Areas No. 1, 3, and 5 of the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen/South Chandler Ranch – Facilities);
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-046 calling the special election.

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-047 determining the necessity to incur increased bonded indebtedness.

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1159, authorizing the levy of special taxes.

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

3. Introduction for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Amending Chapter 11.20 Regarding Trenching and Pavement Preservation and Approval of a Resolution Adopting Microtrenching Standards for Facilities in the
Public Right Of Way
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Sharon Roden.

Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1160 N.S. Amending Chapter 11.20 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code regarding trenching and pavement preservation.

AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
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Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-049, adopting the City’s Microtrenching Standards for Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Hamon called for a break in the meeting at 8:27 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 PM

1. 2024 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve the 2024 General Plan Annual Report as recommended by Planning Commission, and direct staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

2. Appointment of Chris Huot as City Manager and Approval of the City Manager Employment Agreement and Master Pay Schedule
PUBLIC COMMENT: Vince Vanderlip.

Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve Resolution 25-050 appointing Chris Huot as City Manager effective April 15, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to execute the employment agreement between the City of Paso Robles and Chris Huot, approving the revised master pay schedule.

AYES: Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.

T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.

Councilmember Gregory requested, and a majority of Council agreed, to bring back an item related to food truck regulation in the City.

U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:30 PM to adjourn to the May 20, 2025 regular City Council meeting.

Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: May 20, 2025

Paso Robles City CouncilMay 6, 2025

Paso Robles City Council
May 6, 2025