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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
May 20, 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
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Steinbeck Vineyards #1,LLC, et al. v. County of San Luis Obispo, et al.
Court Case No. 1-14-CV-265039 (Lead Case Consolidated with Case No. 1-14-CV269212)
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
City Attorney Elizabeth Hull announced that this item would not be discussed in Closed Session.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
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E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:03 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
6:02 PM
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Steve Arkowitz, Atheists United
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Steinbeck Vineyards #1, LLC, et al. v. County of San Luis Obispo, et al.
Court Case No. 1-14-CV-265039 (Lead Case Consolidated with Case No. 1-14-CV269212) No reportable action.
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
The Council did not discuss this item.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. National Public Works and Utilities Week Proclamation Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works and Utilities Week in Paso Robles. David Athey spoke on behalf of the Public Works Department and various members of the City's Public Works staff received the proclamation.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Cussen, Larry Werner, Linda George, Tom O'Malley, Patti Shudlich, Sharon Roden, and Dale Gustin.
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Former Atascadero Mayor Tom O'Malley presented the Council with a $2000 check to the Library Foundation that was donated from funds raised at the 16th Annual Mothers' Day Picnic at Portola Inn. An informational flyer about the event has been addended to the agenda.
Patti Shudlich provided an invitation to all of Council for Anna's Royal Tea which has been addended to the agenda.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Jan Albin.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of May 6, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – March 2025
5. Approval of Second Reading by title only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1159 of the City Council of the City El Paso de Robles, Acting in its Capacity of Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen/South Chandler Ranch –Facilities
6. Approval of Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1160 N.S. of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Amending Chapter 11.20 Regarding Trenching and Pavement Preservation
7. Approval of a Change Order to the Design Contract for the Pickleball Court Complex
Resolution 25-051
8. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Senate Bill 1 Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Resolution 25-052
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9. Approval to Reject All Bids, Authorization to Readvertise for the Construction of the South Vine Bridge Project, and Adoption of an Organizational Conflict-ofInterest Policy Covering Design-Build Projects Resolution 25-053
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Gregory requested and a majority of Council agreed to hear item R3 ahead of the Public Hearing and the additional Discussion items.
Mayor Hamon called for a break in the meeting at 7:52 PM and the meeting reconvened at 8:03 PM.
1. Introduce for First Reading by Title Only an Amendment to the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Section 16.04.010, Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of El Paso de Roble Local Response Area and Approval of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Local Response
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to introduce and approve first reading by title only Ordinance 1161 Amending Chapter 16.04 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code and Adopting the Exhibit A amendments to Chapter 16 of the PRMC and Fire Hazard Severity Zone Local Responsibility Area map for the City of El Paso de Robles listed in Exhibit B and to direct staff to take any additional actions necessary in furtherance of this action.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Implementation of Phase II of the Paso Robles Municipal Airport Security Plan and Authorize Transfer of Funds from Airport Reserves to Airport Working Budget for the Implementation
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-054 accepting the security recommendations as developed by the Airport Commission Security Ad Hoc Committee, approving the implementation of Phase II of the Paso Robles Municipal Airport Security Plan, and authorizing the transfer of $170,000 from Airport Reserves to the Airport working budget to implement Phase II of the security plan.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
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Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Formation of the El Paso de Robles Infrastructure Financing Authority and Certain Other Matters Pertaining Thereto
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-055 establishing the El Paso de Robles Infrastructure Financing Authority with the California State Communities Development Authority and certain other matters pertaining thereto.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Youth Sports Field Capacity Update and Direction to Staff Councilmember Gregory requested and a majority of Council agreed to hear item R3 - Youth Sports Field Capacity ahead of the Public Hearing and the additional Discussion items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mike Aanerud, Kaylyn Butterfield, Kamaiu Wagner, Olivia Lopez, Caitlyn Pierini, Jesus Perez, Linda George, Larry Werner, John Pierini, Jeff Smith, Juan Jimenez, Dale Gustin, Sharon Roden, Matt Hamm, and Kristy Areguay.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to direct staff to explore implementation of short-term strategies to alleviate the immediate need to increase sport field capacity and address maintenance concerns which may include installing field lighting and renovating field turf at Sherwood Park sports fields and adopting a formal policy position encouraging the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) to incorporate publicly accessible youth sports fields as part of future planning for the 36th Street campus.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to direct staff to implement long-term opportunities to meet the growing recreational needs of the community which includes advancing the plans to develop Larry Moore Park, Beechwood Park, and a Master Park, Recreational Facility, and Trails Plan.
AYES: Beal, Strong, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
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Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to direct staff to return to the City Council with all necessary items to facilitate this direction, including appropriate CEQA review for the aforementioned items.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:06 PM to adjourn to the May 21, 2025 Special City Council meeting in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday recognizing all the fallen military personnel who died in service of the United States.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: June 3, 2025