City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
March 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
March 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, Councilmember Strong
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, 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 1910 Riverside Avenue, APN 008- 254-003
Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager and Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties:
Pioneer Museum Foundation, Don A. Ernst, Esq.
Housing Authority San Luis Obispo, Michelle Pedigo, Executive Director 16th District Agricultural Association, Colleen Bojorquez, Chief Executive Officer D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:02 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabriel Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
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I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of Pioneer Park located at 1910 Riverside Avenue, APN 008-254-003 Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager and Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
Negotiating Parties:
Pioneer Museum Foundation, Don A. Ernst, Esq.
Housing Authority San Luis Obispo, Michelle Pedigo, Executive Director 16th District Agricultural Association, Colleen Bojorquez, Chief Executive Officer No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza and Public Works Operations Manager David LaCaro gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Dale Gustin.
2. Insurance Services Office Presentation
Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta provided an update regarding the Insurance Services Office's recent rating evaluation for the City of Paso Robles.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Dale Gustin.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin and Linda George.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
Item Q1 - Approval of a Development Plan for 24 Residential Units including an Affordable Housing Density Bonus; Fence-Height Modification; Removal of Ten Oak Trees; and a One-Lot Tract Map (PD24-07, MOD25-09, OTR25-04, Tentative Tract Map 3254, P24-0100) - Applicant has requested a continuance to the March 17, 2026 meeting.
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
No overview of the items was given.
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
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1. Approval of February 11, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes - AB Interviews
2. Approval of February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Approval of a Side Letter of Agreement with the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters, Local 4148
Resolution 26-012
6. Second Reading by Title Only, Adoption of Ordinance No. 1166 Re-Instating and Amending Chapter 3.21 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code, Visual Art in Public Places and Approval of Revised PRAC Bylaws
7. Approval of Agreement with Cannon to Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Road Repairs in the Sherwood Neighborhood Resolution 26-013
8. Approval of a Change Order to Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. for the City Hall Remodel Construction Project
Resolution 26-014
9. Approval of an Easement Dedication to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Electrical Facility Use Near 4280 Second Wind Way
Resolution 26-015
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Development Plan for 24 Residential Units including an Affordable Housing Density Bonus; Fence-Height Modification; Removal of Ten Oak Trees; and a One-Lot Tract Map (PD24-07, MOD25-09, OTR25-04, Tentative Tract Map 3254, P24-0100)
The applicant requested a continuance of this item to the March 17, 2026 meeting. Mayor Hamon opened the public hearing for public comment with the caveat that anyone who spoke on the item in this meeting would not be permitted to speak again when it comes back to Council on March 17, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to continue this item to the March 17, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a Commitment to Defer Certain Development Fees for the Highland’s Senior Affordable Apartments at 298 Niblick Road (P25-0106) PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Sheila Kerz.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2026 Page 4 of 4
passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-016, authorizing the deferral of water connection, sewer connection, development impact, and building permit fees and authorize the City Attorney to prepare a final Fee Deferral Agreement for execution by the Paso Robles Housing Authority and the City of Paso Robles.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for Potential Transportation Sales Tax Measure
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed 3-2 (Bausch and Gregory opposed) to approve Resolution 26-017 approving the SLOCOG Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for a potential transportation sales tax measure.
AYES: Strong, Beal, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed
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.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 7:53 PM to adjourn to the March 4, 2026 Joint City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: March 17, 2026