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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal,
Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong
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A. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
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; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
3. 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
5:02 PM
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F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Steven Anastasia, Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
(Gov. Code, § 54957(b))
Title: City Manager
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; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
No reportable action
3. 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. National Police Week Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May 11th - 16th, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Sergeant Josh Hermanson, Corporal Joe Feaster, Corporal Walter Canizalez, K-9 Officer Bryce Gingery, Officer Tyler Morris, Officer Nick Rabener, Officer Kyle Wheeler, Officer Victor Garcia, and Officer Cameron Gonzalez.
2. Water Safety Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Water Safety Month in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Aquatics Coordinator Victoria Teeter and Lifeguard/Swim Instructors Zoey Bixler, Leila Barela Gonzalez, Emily Joy McNeal, and Lindsey Cockrum.
3. Travel and Tourism Proclamation
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Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May 3rd - 9th, 2026 as National Travel and Tourism Week and May as California Tourism Month in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Travel Paso representatives: CEO Stacie Jacob, Board of Directors Chair Angela Mckee, and Solterra Strategies Senior Account Director Tracy Dauterman.
4. Capital Projects Report
Public Works Chief Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
5. Adventist Health Community Healthcare Update
Adventist Health Central Coast President Ryan Ashlock provided a presentation highlighting the major investments the organization is making in people, technology, facilities, and community partnerships to expand access to high-quality, locally guided healthcare across San Luis Obispo County.
6. Paso Robles Main Street Association, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Paso Robles Templeton Chamber of Commerce Annual Updates Jeffry Wiesinger, President PRMSA, Joel Peterson, Executive Director of PRWCA, and Robert Covarrubias, President/CEO PRTCC each gave presentations highlighting organizational goals, accomplishments, and how each of their organizations impact the City's economy and the local community.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George, Stacie Jacob, Mary Ubersax, Kristen Grasso, Margaret Holstine, and Darcia Stebbens.
Linda George provided a document to Council as part of her comment. That document has been addended to the agenda.
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, Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-11 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
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4. Approval of the Sixth Amendment to Municipal Pool Lease Between the City and the Paso Robles School District Extending Terms and Revising Use Payments
5. Approval of a New City Park Special Event – Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Experience
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of Senate Bill 1 Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27
26-049
7. Approval of a Construction Contract to Whitaker Construction for the Creston Road Corridor Improvements Phase 2 from Orchard Drive to Niblick Road 26-050
8. Approval of a Construction Contract to Cen Cal Construction for the Riverside Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project
26-051
9. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No.1169 to Amend Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Updating Standards Related to Temporary, Prohibited, and Nonconforming Signs
10. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1170, Approving the Oak at Ardmore Project, Rezone 25-03 to Amend Title 21, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map for 2930 Union Road (Lots 6 & 13 of APN 025-362-050).
11. Approval of Final Map Tract 3153-5 For Recordation, Vinedo Planning Area 5 26-052
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:10 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:22 PM.
1. Adoption of a Meeting Disruption Policy in Compliance with SB707 PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to Adopt the City of Paso Robles Meeting Disruption Policy.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Introduction for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance to Amend Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts; Chapter
21.20, Temporary Use Permits; Table 21.32-1, Zoning District Use Regulations PUBLIC COMMENT: Jerry Torres.
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Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1171 N.S. amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts; Chapter 21.20, Temporary Use Permits; Table 21.32-1, Zoning District Use Regulations; and Section 21.91.070, “F” Definitions; and amending the Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan Table 5.3-1, Allowed Land Uses and Permitting Requirements.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Preliminary Overview of the General and Supplemental Sales Tax Funds Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George.
The Preliminary Overview of the General and Supplemental Sales Tax Funds Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program was received and filed.
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 Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:24 PM to adjourn to the May 6, 2026 City Council Special meeting in honor of Soren Hamon.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: May 19, 2026