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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
July 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
July 15, 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
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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: The Tribune v. City of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch, Chris Bausch v.
City of Paso Robles (cross-complaint), City of Paso Robles v. Chris Bausch (crosscomplaint) Case Number: 25CVP-0080
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:02 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Steve Jaworski, Atheists United San Luis Obispo
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I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: The Tribune v. City of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch, Chris Bausch v. City of Paso Robles (cross-complaint), City of Paso Robles v. Chris Bausch (cross-complaint) Case Number: 25CVP-0080
No reportable action.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mid-State Fair Presentation
California Mid-State Fair CEO Colleen Bojorquez gave a brief overview of the 2025 Mid-State Fair which is the 79th year of the fair. She highlighted daily events, special opportunities for the community to enjoy the fair at a discounted rate, and all the opportunities that the fair provides for locals of all ages to participate in the fair. All of this provides an opportunity for the local community to showcase what we do in this area to all of the visitors
2. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing July as Parks Make Life Better Month in the City of Paso Robles. In addition, Mayor Hamon presented Certificates of Recognition to Franciso R. Vasquez, Parks & Trails Maintenance Specialist and J. Manuel Ibarra, Parks & Trails Maintenance Specialist recognizing their swift and courageous response on June 5, 2025, when a fire broke out near the northwest corner of Sherwood Park. Their decisive actions in deploying a fire extinguisher, coordinating with the construction team, and extinguishing the fire with a water truck prevented what could have become a serious threat to public safety and property.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
3. CALED Award of Merit for Economic Development Strategic Plan Michelle Stephens, Program Director at the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), presented the CALED Award of Merit to the City of Paso Robles in recognition of its Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP).
Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan accepted the award and was acknowledged for his contributions and leadership in developing the EDSP.
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4. Homeless Services Update
Homeless Services Manager Ashlee Hernandez provided a quarterly update on the City’s Homeless Services Division. The presentation highlighted current initiatives, progress, and challenges related to addressing homelessness in Paso Robles.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Dana Stroud, Tony Gaspar, Gloria Fama, Silvano Vazquez, Jay Peet, Joe Farley, Francisco Ramirez, Linda George, and Micheal Rivera.
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
Item 7 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Gregory.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-6, and 8 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Warrant Register
3. Approval of Cost Report for Costs Incurred Abating Public Nuisance Parcels and Directing the Costs be Forwarded to the County Auditor for Inclusion on the Next Tax Bill
Resolution 25-077
4. Receive and File the Annual Fire Inspection Report for State Mandated Occupancies
Resolution 25-078
5. Acceptance of Donation of a 2022 Ram ProMaster 2500 Van from Arthur and Sarah Ludwick
Resolution 25-079
6. Acceptance of Improvements and Warranty of Royal Oak Meadows Park Resolution 25-080
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7. Approval of Operating Memorandum No. 2 of the Olsen-South Chandler Ranch Specific Plan Development Agreement – Allowing for All Electric Subdivision Tract Improvements
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Gregory and heard immediately following the Consent Calendar vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Christian Orzano, and Gloria Fama
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Greogory, and passed unanimously to table this item and have staff expedite bringing it back to Council to provide further clarification on the specific details of the Development Agreement and California Public Utilities Commission regulations related to this item.
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
8. Acceptance of Public Improvements and Rescind the Rejections of Offers of Right-of-Way Dedications for Tracts 3152 and 3155
Resolution 25-081
Q. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
R. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Mayor Hamon requested, and a majority of Council agreed to bring an item back to Council related to the possibility of creating a City Foundation to allow for donations similar to the donation that was accepted by Council in item P5 of this agenda.
Mayor Hamon requested, and a majority of Council agreed to have staff return with an item to cancel the September 4, 2025 meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
S. UPCOMING EVENTS
T. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:29 PM to adjourn to the August 5, 2025 regular City Council meeting in honor of former City employee Gary Perruzzi and former mayor Steve Martin.
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Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: August 5, 2025