City Council Meeting Minutes July 21, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
July 21, 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. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Paso Play on Wheels Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing Arthur and Sarah Ludwick for their generous donation of the Paso Play on Wheels van. Recreation Services Coordinator Heather Stephenson read a letter from Arthur acknowledging the proclamation and explaining how connections with others made an impact on his life and how a simple act of play, kindness and community can shape someone's story.
2. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Community Services Department Director Angelica Fortin, Parks & Trails Supervisor James Taylor, Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia, Recreation Program Coordinator Heather Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator Victoria Teeter, Lead Recreation Services Assistant Gigi Clark, Recreation Services Assistant Bonnie Williams, Recreation Services Assistant Jeremy Record, Recreation Services Representative City Council Meeting Minutes July 21, 2026 Page 2 of 4
Estefany Perez, Recreation Services Representative Chassey Coelho, Recreation Services Representative Brook Linau, and Events Coordinator Megan Tannehill.
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
Item J18 - Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Remaining Portion of Airport Road, Vinedo Backbone Phase 1 Improvements was continued to a future meeting date uncertain.
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-17 and 19 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Warrant Register
3. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – April 2026
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – May 2026
5. Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (BeechwoodFacilities) to Provide Transportation Facilities, Park and Recreation Improvements and Facilities, Parkway and Landscaping Improvements, Public Safety Facilities Including Police and Fire Buildings and Equipment, Public Library and Community Center Facilities, Water, Wastewater and Storm Drain Improvements, Street Improvements, General Government Facilities, and Dry Utilities
Resolution 26-077 - Approval to Form CFD 2026-1 - Beechwood Facilities Resolution 26-078 - Approval to Incur Debt 2026-1 - Beechwood Facilities
6. Approval of Contribution Agreements for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 with Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and Visitor Services Agreement with Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce.
7. Approval of a New City Park Special Event – Church Backpack Giveaway
8. Approval of Public Safety Communication Center Remodel and Technology Upgrade
Resolution 26-079
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9. Approval of the Cost Report for Costs Incurred Abating Public Nuisance Parcels and Directing the Costs be Forwarded to the County Auditor for Inclusion on the Property Tax Bill
Resolution 26-080
10. Receipt of the Annual Fire Inspection Report for State Mandated Occupancies Resolution 26-081
11. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management and Integrated 311 Citizen Request Portal Services
Resolution 26-082
12. Approval of a Property Exchange Agreement with the 16th Agricultural District and the Right of Way Contract with Black Oak LLC for the Acquisition of Land for the Construction the 24th Street Bridge Project Over the Union Pacific Railroad
Resolution 26-083
13. Approval of a Design Services Contract for the Fire Station 3 Phase 2 Training Facility Project
Resolution 26-084
14. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Rick Engineering to Update the 2007 Storm Drain Master Plan (SDMP) Phase 2 and Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement
Resolution 26-085
15. Approval to Add Arborists Amy Trejo and Manuel Trejo to the City’s Certified Arborist List
Resolution 26-086
16. Acceptance of Beechwood Conservation Easement Deed Agreement (Tract 3160) – Beechwood Specific Plan
Resolution 26-087
17. Declination of Drainage Easement – Lot 76, Tract 3153-4, Vinedo Planning Area 4 Resolution 26-088
18. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Remaining Portion of Airport Road, Vinedo Backbone Phase 1 Improvements
This item was deferred to a future meeting date unknown.
19. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Sherwood Road within Tract 3154-1 (Vinedo Planning Area 15) and Rescind the Rejections of Offers of Right-of-Way Dedications for Tract 3155
Resolution 26-089
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K. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
L. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
M. UPCOMING EVENTS
N. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 7:10 PM to adjourn to the August 4, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: August 4, 2026