City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
August 4, 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 Pete Torres, Victory Outreach Paso Robles
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. 4th of July Recap and Staff Recognition
Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia provided a brief recap of the 4th of July Celebration. Mayor Hamon presented certificates of appreciation to members of the planning committee Angelica Fortin,Caryn Jackson, David Malewitz, Dwayne Brown, Gigi Clark, James Taylor, Jeremy Record, Joseph Leonard, Justin Dowling, John Nicolds, Lovella Walker, Lynda Plescia, Melissa Green, Melissa Martin, Paul Patti, Piper Smith, Ross Porter, Steve Boyett, and Wyatt Lund for their contribution in planning the successful event.
2. Graffiti Volunteer Appreciation Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing August 2-8, 2026 as Graffiti Volunteer Appreciation Month. The proclamation was received by Maintenance Services Superintendent Dwayne Brown and various members of the Graffiti Volunteer Team.
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3. Capital Projects Report
Public Works Chief Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
4. Airport Operations Update
Airport Manager Mark Scandalis gave a brief update on Paso Robles Airport projects and initiatives, including the Airport Master Plan, plans for the Airport Terminal Refresh, the Airport Logo development process, and the Spaceport RFP review and approval timeline.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Elliot Cannon.
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George and Dale Gustin.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
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: None
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-5 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Westrock for the Westside Street Repair and Rehabilitation Project
Resolution 26-090
5. Approval of Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for the Purposes of Participating in the Federal Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and the Emergency Solutions Grant ProgramsCEQA Determination: Participation in the
Resolution 26-091
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for the State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study PUBLIC COMMENT: Tom Erskine, Sharon Roden, and Linda George.
City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Mayor Hamon and failed 2-3 (Bausch, Beal, and Strong opposed) to approve Resolution 26-XXX, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group in the not to exceed amount of $356,583 for preparation of the State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study excluding the purple option and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Beal, Strong
Roll Call Vote Failed
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 3-2 (Gregory and Hamon opposed) to approve Resolution 26-092, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group in the not to exceed amount of $356,583 for preparation of the State Route 46 East/Airport Road Undercrossing Feasibility Study and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
AYES: Bausch, Strong, Beal
NOES: Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:36 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:43 PM.
2. Appointment of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Downtown Alley Beautification and Public Realm Enhancement Program
PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeffry Weisinger.
Motioned by by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimoulsy to approve Resolution 26-093, appointing Councilmember Gregory and Councilmember Beal to the Downtown Alley Beautification an Ad Hoc Committee and endorsing the downtown alley study area map and work plan outline.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
Mayor Hamon asked and a majority of Council concurred to have staff return with a proposal to establish a Veteran's Committee.
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Page 4 of 4 O. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:05 PM to adjourn to the August 18, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: August 4, 2026