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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
August 5, 2025, 4:30 PM
August 5, 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
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: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city
Case Number: 25CVP-0159
3. 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
City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Page 2 of 5 D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
4:32 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened at 6:01 PM.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Sarah-Kate Duran, The Revival Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
No reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city Case Number: 25CVP-0159
No reportable action.
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 (cross-complaint) Case Number: 25CVP-0080
No reportable action.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
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2. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Annual Update
3CE Community Relations Manager Spencer Brandt gave a brief update 3CE's Renewable Energy Progress over the last year.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Greg Grewal, Linda George, Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Murray Powell, Sharon Roden, and Jan Albin.
Murray Powell included a document with his public comment 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.
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 July 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Cancellation of the September 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – May 2025
5. Receipt of Warrant Register
6. Approval of the Paso Robles Library Study Center Lease Renewal
7. Approval of the Application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Beechwood Park Project
Resolution 25-082
8. Award a Construction Contract for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Water and Sewer Mains on 17th Street, Capitol Hill and Almond Court and a Change Order for Related Construction Services
Resolution 25-083
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9. Approval of a Change Order to North Coast Engineering’s Contract for the Creston Road Phase 2 Project
Resolution 25-084
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of a Specific Plan Amendment for the Project located at 2508 Spring Street
Jamie Jones of Kirk Consulting made a presentation on this item on behalf of the applicant and Larry Gabriel of Gabriel Architects provided some clarification on the design specifications.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Dale Gustin, Francisco Ramirez, and Tim Gearhart.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 4-1 (Beal opposed) to approve Resolution 25-085 to approve General Plan Amendment 25-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-01.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon
NOES: Beal
Roll Call Vote Passed
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed 4-1 (Beal opposed) to approve Resolution 25-086 to approve Conditional Use Permit 24-10 for a private meeting facility and Site Plan Review 24-13 for the physical changes to the site and building.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
NOES: Beal
Roll Call Vote Passed
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 7:43 PM. The meeting reconvened at 7:49 PM.
1. Legislative Update and Review Regarding Food Truck Regulations PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Bill Saylor, Jerry Torres, Everado Gomez Santiago, Maria Elena Garcia, Javier Perez, Ana Rodriquez, Francisco Ramirez, Corrina (did not provide last name), Jeffrey Weisinger, Jan Albin, Teri Smith, Alejandra (did not provide last name), Luis Dias, and Ana Mendez.
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 4-1 (Beal opposed) to establish an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to be comprised of Councilmember Gregory and Councilmember Bausch to address the Food Truck issue and to report back to Council within six months.
City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Page 5 of 5 AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Strong, Hamon
NOES: Beal
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
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:31 PM to adjourn to the August 19, 2025 regular City Council meeting.
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: August 19, 2025