City Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
February 17, 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. 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 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 and Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties: Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
4:31 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Steve Arkowitz, Atheist United San Luis Obispo
City Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 2 of 4 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 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 and Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties: Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month in Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Brenda Mack, member at large of the SLO County Branch of the NAACP.
2. Firestone Walker Brewing Company Certificate of Recognition Mayor Hamon presented a Certificate of Recognition to Firestone Walker Brewing Company on the occasion of their 30th year in business, their 25th year in Paso Robles, and their exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the community. The certificate was received by co-founder David Walker and brewmaster Matt Brynildson.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Linda George, Brett Knupfer, and Alicia Saballa-Santana.
Mr. Knupfer and Ms. Saballa-Santana utilized their general public comment time to present Councilmember Fred Strong with the Paso Robles Democratic Club's Annual Steve Martin Community Service Award.
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: Dale Gustin and Jeff Smith.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-6 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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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 Resolution 26-007
5. Approval of Agreement with Cannon to Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Road Repairs in the Downtown Area Resolution 26-008
6. Approval of a Resolution Awarding Contract for Design Services for the Sherwood Park Sports Field Redevelopment Project
Resolution 26-009
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program and the Final Annual Action Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and approved unanimously to approve Resolution 26-010, 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.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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 PUBLIC COMMENT: Tracy Dauterman and Max Rudolph.
Motioned by Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1166 reinstating and amending the Visual Art in Public Places program.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Mid-Year Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Authorization to Disburse Payment
PUBLIC COMMENT: Kimberlee Booth, Linda Belch, Dawn, Sam Williams, Joeli Yaguda, Terry Garden, Randy Garden, Chris Parker Kennedy, Linda George, Dale Gustin, Floyd Butterfield, and Michael Massey.
City Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to receive and file ECHO’s FY 2025-2026 mid-year report and direct staff to disburse payment in the amount of $111,000.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Quarterly Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments and Approval of the Master Pay Schedule and Budget Calendar for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-011, authorizing budget amendments, personnel reclassifications, the master pay schedule, and the budget calendar for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, as presented.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Beal, Bausch, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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.
Councilmember Beal requested, and a majority of Council agreed, to request that staff bring back an item related to the history of Norma's Alley at a future Council meeting.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:38 PM to adjourn to the March 3, 2026 regular City Council meeting in honor of Tommy Moore.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: March 3, 2026