City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2025 Page 1 of 5
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
Centennial Park - Norris Room
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal,
Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong
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A. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session portion of this meeting was cancelled.
B. ROLL CALL
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators:
Chris Huot, City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Che Johnson, Special Counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
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)
The Closed Session portion of this meeting was cancelled.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2025 Page 2 of 5 G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no report as the Closed Session portion of this meeting was cancelled.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Deputy Chief Randy Harris Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Deputy Fire Chief Randy Harris on the occasion of his retirement.
2. Commander Tod Rehner Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Police Commander Tod Rehner on the occasion of his retirement.
3. Richard Almendarez Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Richard Almendarez on the occasion of his retirement.
4. Presentation of JustServe Certificate to City
Floyd Butterfield presented a JustServe Certificate to the City of Paso Robles.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Sheean and Francisco Ramirez.
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: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 5
2. Receipt of Warrant Register
3. Approval of Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Compliance Report Resolution 25-142
4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Paso Robles Police Association; the Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Group Wage and Benefit Summary; the Unrepresented Part-Time/Temporary Group Wage and Benefit Summary; and the
Resolution 25-143
5. Approval of a Resolution Awarding the Design Build Contract to Granite Construction for the South Vine Bridge Project
Resolution 25-144
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase and Installation of a Well Pump and Column for Well No. 18
Resolution 25-145
7. Acceptance of the Completed Engineering and Traffic Study and Conducting First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Update and Enforce Posted Speed Limits, and Waiving Further Reading
Ordinance 1165 - First Reading
8. Approval of a Resolution Updating Resolution 24-020 to Correct the Approved Reimbursement Amount for the Oversize Facility Reimbursement Agreement with River Oaks Reserve, LLC (Tract 3105)
Resolution 25-146
9. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Final Parcel Map PRAL 25-0024 - Brown Lot Line Adjustment (P25-0051)
Resolution 25-147
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Food Truck Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation for Food Truck Permitting Requirements and Operational Standards
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bill Saylor, Jerry Torres, Sharon Roden, Francisco Ramirez, and Alex Savala.
Bill Saylor provided a document with his public comment which has been addended to the agenda.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve the following recommendations to be effective immediately:
City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Recommendation #1
Food trucks will utilize generator acoustic panels to protect adjacent land uses and the public right-of-way from excessive noise and to comply with the Noise Ordinance.
Recommendation #2:
Accessory furniture is not permitted:
▪ In the public right of way (e.g., sidewalk or parkways),or ▪ Where it will obstruct circulation, ingress, or egress The following accessory furniture is permitted:
▪ 1 shade structure, no more than 120square feet in size; ▪ Table(s) totaling no more than 24 square feet in size; and ▪ 8 chairs
Recommendation #5:
Require a minimum setback of 9 feet (half the length of an uncovered parking space) for food trucks with service windows facing the public right-of-way (see Attachment 5). No setback is required for food truck service window facing internally into the commercial lot. Shade canopies, tables, and chairs area allowed within the food truck setback. Allow the Zoning Administrator to increase or decrease setback requirements for individual temporary use permits to account for unique site configurations.
Recommendation #6:
Temporary Use Permits will not be granted on private property within 100 feet of City Park.
;and to direct staff to process a Zoning Code Amendment to enact recommendation #3 & #4 as follows:
Recommendation #3:
Amend Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120 to require a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for ALL food trucks operating in the City and vending to the public. Exception - food truck operating as a caterer for an event are not required to have a TUP.
Recommendation #4:
Amend Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120 to require on-site commercial businesses hosting more than 7 events in a year to obtain a Temporary Use Permit for food trucks to participate in reoccurring events.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Mayor Hamon called for a break in the meeting at 8:10 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:24 PM.
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Supplemental Funding Overview and Draft Expenditure Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Chris Iverson
This was a receive and file item and there was no motion by Council.
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3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 PUBLIC COMMENT: None
This was a receive and file item and there was no motion by Council.
4. Receipt of the Police and Fire and Emergency Services Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Report
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
This was a receive and file item and there was no motion by Council.
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 10:07 PM. The meeting reconvened at 10:13 PM.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Councilmember Bausch requested and a majority of Council agreed to direct staff to explore use of airport vacant land for athletic fields.
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
U. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:32 PM to adjourn to the January 14, 2026 regular City Council meeting in honor and remembrance of Norma Moye. In addition, staff was directed to lower the City Flag to half-staff in Norma's honor.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: January 14, 2026