CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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A. 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
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B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of Pioneer Park located at 2010
Riverside Avenue, APN 008-254-003
Agency Negotiators:
Chris Huot, City Manager
Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties:
Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED
SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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H. INVOCATION
Steve Arkowitz, Atheist United San Luis Obispo
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Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
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L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Black History Month Proclamation
John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
2. Firestone Walker Brewing Company Certificate of Recognition John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
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M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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PLEASE BEGIN BY STATING YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.
EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES.
Any person or subject requiring more than three minutes may be scheduled for a future Council meeting or referred to committee or staff. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered.
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N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
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1. Approval of February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of Health Benefit Contributions for Elected Officials
5. Approval of Agreement with Cannon to Prepare Plans,Specification, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Road Repairs in the Downtown Area
6. Approval of a Resolution Awarding Contract for Design Services for the Sherwood Park Sports Field Redevelopment Project
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P. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program and the Final Annual Action Plan Darren Nash, City Planner
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, approving CDBG allocations for the City’s Annual Action Plan to the County of San Luis Obispo as follows: $120,108 for public improvement project (Spring and 32nd St. curb ramps); $48,750 for CAPSLO Home Repair Program; $19,483 to CAPSLO for Adult Day Care services; $19,484 to ECHO for Homeless Services; and $18,185 for City’s program administration, for a total of $226,010.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.21 Visual Art in Public Places of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Wyatt Lund, Recreation Program Coordinator Recommendation: Introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance XXXX re-instating and amending the Visual Art in Public Places program.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Mid-Year Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Authorization to Disburse Payment
Ashlee Hernandez, Homeless Services Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file ECHO’s FY 2025-2026 mid-year report and direct staff to disburse payment in the amount of $111,000.
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R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Quarterly Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments and Approval of the Master Pay Schedule and Budget Calendar for the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing budget amendments, personnel reclassifications, the master pay schedule, and the budget calendar for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, as presented.
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S. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Update on Current City Activities
Chris Huot, City Manager
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T. COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee Meeting February 18, 2026, 5:30 PM Development Review Committee Meeting February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2026, 6:30 PM Development Review Committee Meeting March 2, 2026, 4:00 PM Paso Robles City Council Meeting – Norris Room March 3, 2026, 6:00 PM Paso Robles City Council, Planning Commission, & Airport Commission Joint Meeting – Spaceport Update – Norris Room March 4, 2026 6:00 PM Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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