City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
January 14, 2026, 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. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mentorship Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County During National Mentoring Month. The proclamation was received by Carol Florence and program participants Teri and Delilah.
2. Certificate of Recognition - Sean Kain
Mayor Hamom presented Sean Kain with a certificate recognizing his exceptional generosity, dedication, and support of the Paso Robles Police Department K9 Program by donating time, resources, and personal funds to design and construct two custom K9 kennels for Police Service Dogs assigned to K9 Officers Lugo and Gingery.
3. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2026 Page 2 of 4 G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aurora Spann, Linda George, Megan McGeary, Lisa-Ann Galati, Amy Salas, Michael Rivera, Michael White, Stephen Dritz, and Francisco Ramirez, H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve item 4 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-3 and 5-9 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval to Join a Coalition with the County of San Luis Obispo to Petition the California State Legislature for the Continued Operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCCP), Restoration of Unitary Tax Treatment or Comparable Financial Mitigations, and
5. Approval of the Memorandums of Understanding with the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters, Local 4148 and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620; the Side Letter of Agreement with the Paso Robles Police Association; an Amendment to the Unr
Resolution 26-001 - Approval of IAFF and SEIU MOUs, POA Side Letter, MGMT Amendment, and Master Pay Schedule
Resolution 26-002 - CalPERS Cost Share Amendment
6. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Road Repairs in the Sierra Bonita Neighborhood and Slurry Seal Treatment of Scott Street from Creston to Airport Road and Fallbrook Court Cul-de-Sac
Resolution 26-003
City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2026 Page 3 of 4
7. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to Rick Engineering to Prepare a 65% Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) and Support on the Required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documents for the North River Road Bike Path Project
Resolution 26-004
8. Approval of Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1165 N.S., Accepting the Completed Engineering and Traffic Study and Authorizing the Update and Enforcement Posted Speed Limits
9. Approval of Final Map Tract 3105-4 For Recordation, River Oaks Phase 4 Resolution 26-005
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Sensorio & HYBYCOZO Public Art Installation in Downtown City Park
PUBLC COMMENT: Michael Rivera and Dale Gustin.
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve the proposed Sensorio & HYBYCOZO installation at Downtown City Park.
AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Mayoral and City Council Term Limits: Legal Overview and Policy Options PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Sharon Roden, and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to take no action on this item.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
O. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:27 PM to adjourn to the February 3, 2026 regular City Council meeting in honor of Norma Moye.
City Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: February 3, 2026