City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
February 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
February 3, 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
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Strong
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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 (absent), 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:03 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Page 2 of 4 G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
In the absence of the scheduled invocator, Mayor John Hamon provided the invocation.
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong (absent), Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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
No reportable action
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
No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Freda Berman Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Freda Berman on the occasion of her retirement.
2. Workforce Development Update
Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan introduced Dawn Boulanger, San Luis Obispo County Workforce Development Board Director who gave an informational presentation on Workforce Development services and strategic initiatives of the Workforce Development Board.
3. Economic Development Update
Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan presented the City’s five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan, outlining funding, implementation, and progress toward economic development goals through 2029. He also provided updates on key opportunities and projects throughout the City, including tourism, agriculture, retail, downtown development, residential and commercial construction, the airport, and the Spaceport project.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Dale Gustin.
4. Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Presentation San Luis Obispo County Health Agency Director Nicholas Drews provided an overview of the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) and the Proposition 1 Round 1 Bond Grant funded project, which will fund the City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Page 3 of 4 addition of new behavioral health facility in northern San Luis Obispo County within the City of Paso Robles.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Lori A. Wiberg, Francisco Ramirez, and Jan Albin.
5. Brown Act Update
BBK attorney Nicholaus Norvell provided an overview of recent changes to the Brown Act resulting from the passage of SB 707.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Gary Lehrer, Linda George, and Dale Gustin.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George, Michael Rivera, Gary Lehrer, Dale Gustin, and Sharon Roden.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
Mayor Hamon called for a break in the meeting at 8:44 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:52 PM.
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 Bausch, and passed unanimously (Strong absent) to approve items 1-7 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
ABSENT: Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of January 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – November 2025
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – December 2025
7. Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 25-10 – Request to Remove a 38.5-inch Diameter Blue Oak Tree Located at 1387 Creston Road
Resolution 26-006
Q. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Page 4 of 4 R. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
S. UPCOMING EVENTS
T. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:17 PM to adjourn to the February 11, 20266 Special City Council meeting in honor of Public Works Director Freda Berman, an all-star public employee.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: February 17, 2026