Minutes — Paso Robles City Council, September 1, 2026

City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Page 1 of 5

CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
September 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
September 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers

Present:

Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Strong ______
A. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory

Absent: Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

1. 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

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
Case Number: 25CVP-0159
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:32 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Page 2 of 5 H. INVOCATION
Rabbi Meir Gordon, Chabad of Paso Robles
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory

Absent: Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Strong
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

1. Hunger Action Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory read a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Hunger Action Month. The proclamation was received by SLO Foodbank CEO Molly Kern.

2. Capital Projects Report
Public Works Chief Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city. Maintenance Superintendent Dwayne Brown provided an update on providing MIA/POW Flags on the Veterans Bridge.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Linda George.

M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George and Dale Gustin.

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 Linda George.

City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-8 of the Consent Calendar.

AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory
ABSENT: Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

1. Approval of August 18, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes

3. Receipt of Warrant Register

4. Approval of Classification Changes and the Revised Pay Schedule Resolution 26-103

5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1173 N.S. to Allow Cannabis NonStorefront Retail and to Establish a Cannabis Regulatory Permit. RZN25-08, SPA26-03, P25-0077

6. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Federal Aviation Administration Grant for the Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction and Award of a Construction Contract Resolution 26-104

7. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1172 Amending the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Chapter 14.02 for AB 1572 Compliance

8. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Award of Design Services Contract for the Landfill Flare Replacement Project Resolution 26-105
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing and Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Form Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood-Facilities) to Provide Transportation Facilities, Park and Recreation Improvements and Facilities, Parkway and Landscaping Improvements, Public Safety Improvements Including Police and Fire Building and Equipment, Public Library and Community Center Facilities, Water, Wastewater and Storm Drain Improvements, Street Improvements, General Government Facilities, and Dry Utilities
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-106, establishing CFD No. 2026-1, designating two improvement areas therein and the boundaries thereof, providing for the levy of special herein, and approving the funding and acquisition agreement.

AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-107, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for Improvement Area Nos. 1 and 2 of CFD No. 2026- 1, and calling special mail ballot elections for the CFD and Improvement Areas on propositions for incurring such bonded indebtedness.

AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-108, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of CFD No. 2026-1 and Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2, thereof propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within the CFD to pay the cost of certain public services and establishing an appropriations limit for the CFD.

AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-109, declaring the results of the consolidated special election within Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2 of CFD No. 2026-1.

AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading, Ordinance 1174 N.S., authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2026-1 and Improvement Area Nos. 1 and 2 thereof.

AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Receipt of the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) End-of-Year Report and Approval of ECHO Contribution Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Development Manager Stephanie Potter and CEO Wendy Lewis from El Camino Homeless Organization provided an end of year report and update.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Diana Rocha, Shasha Sage, Bell Perez, Nick Lozito, Nick Etley, Brian Terrizzi, Sharon Roden, Cindy Wittstrom.

Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Beal and passed unanimously to receive and file ECHO’s 2025-26 End-of-Year report and direct staff to distribute the final FY 2025-26 payment in the amount of $111,000 City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Page 5 of 5 and approve the Contribution Agreement for FYs 2026-2028.

AYES: Bausch, Beal, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously

2. Olsen – South Chandler Specific Plan Development Agreement – Operating Memo #3 – Off-Site Street Improvement Timing Relief for PA-19 (Shea Homes) PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-110 authorizing the City Manager to execute Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan Development Agreement Operating Memo No. 4.

AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon, Strong
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 reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.

U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:04 PM to adjourn to the September 15, 2026 regular City Council meeting.

Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: October 6, 2026

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