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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
June 17, 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
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
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K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
City Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Employee Organizations:
International Association of Fire Fighters
Paso Robles Police Officers Association
Service Employees International Union
Unrepresented Part-time Employees
Unrepresented Management (including, among others, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, and Department Heads)
No reportable action.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Juneteenth Day Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation declaring the third Saturday in June as “Juneteenth Day” in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Juanetta Perkins, Paso Robles Juneteenth event organizer.
2. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce Annual Update
Gina Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of PRTCC, highlighted the organization's services over the past year and the new shared space with PRWCA. PRTCC focused on supporting local businesses through advocacy, networking, and marketing in 2024- 2025, with key accomplishments and increased tourism efforts. Joel Peterson, Executive Director of PRWCA, discussed regional partnerships and the wine industry's impact, while Krista Smith, Marketing Director, updated on membership and educational initiatives.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Greg Grewal,
3. Paso Robles Youth Commission Update
Youth Commission Vice Chairperson Cole Ammann and Youth Commissioner Amelia Peterson gave a presentation highlighting the various events that the Youth Commission has supported throughout the last year as well as the goals that the Youth Commission is pursuing in the coming year.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Greg Grewal, Brett Knupfer, Gloria Fama, Amy Salas, Linda George, Sharon Roden, Francisco Ramirez, Murray Powell, and Wendy Lewis.
Murray Powell distributed a document to Council as part of his public comment. It has been addended to the agenda.
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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: Dale Gustin and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-12 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of June 2, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes - AB Interviews
2. Approval of June 3, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Receive and File the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – April 2025
6. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Newton Construction for the Training Tower Project
Resolution 25-068
7. Approval of Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Program
8. Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with AECOM for 24th Street Bridge Project
Resolution 25-069
9. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to JJ Fisher Construction for the Annual Sidewalk Replacement Project Resolution 25-070
10. Approval of a Resolution Adding JAS Pacific to the List of Qualified Plan Check and Inspection Services
Resolution 25-071
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11. Approval of an Agreement with Todd Groundwater for the Development of the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Resolution 25-072
12. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between the City and San Luis Obispo County for Cross Connection Inspections
Resolution 25-073
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of Resolution Confirming the Existence of Weeds or Noxious Growth Creating a Potential Fire Hazard and Ordering their Abatement PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Sharon Roden.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-074, confirming the existence of public nuisances described in Exhibit A and ordering the abatement of weeds or noxious growth to abate the nuisance.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1153, Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.44.010 Regarding Employee Parking Permits
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Dale Gustin, Francisco Ramirez, Sharon Roden, Jeff Wiesinger, Norma Moye, and Pat Banakis.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 4-1 (Hamon opposed) to approve second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance 1153 deleting Section 12.44.010 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code; and to direct staff to implement “Employee and Public Parking” signage in the Spring Street and 12th Street, 12th Street adjacent to Marv’s Pizza, Alley between Pine Street and Railroad Street, and 12th Street and Railroad Street lots; and to affirm that there will not be any ability for the Police Department to enforce non-employees from parking in these parking lots.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal
NOES: Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:13 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.
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2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendments, General Fund Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit), and Master Pay Schedule PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-075, amending the Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, Authorized Position Listing, and Revised Master Pay Schedule for fiscal year 2025-26, as presented, and direct the City Manager to implement the budget.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-076, approving the appropriations limit of $70,160,625 for fiscal year 2025-26.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
S. CONVENE AS THE EL PASO DE ROBLES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD 9:13 PM
T. ROLL CALL OF THE EL PASO DE ROBLES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD Director Bausch, Director Beal, Director Strong, Vice Chairperson Gregory, Chairperson Hamon
U. FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the El Paso de Robles Infrastructure Financing Authority Bylaws, Establishing Regular Meeting Dates, and Authorizing Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Authority Resolution 001 adopting bylaws, appointing officers, establishing regular meetings dates, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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V. ADJOURN THE EL PASO DE ROBLES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:21 PM to adjourn the El Paso De Robles Financing Authority Board.
W. RECONVENE THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES COUNCIL MEETING
9:21 PM
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
Y. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Z. UPCOMING EVENTS
AA. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:58 PM to adjourn to the July 15, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: July 15, 2025