City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
September 15, 2026, 5:15 PM
September 15, 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. 5:15 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:16 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.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:17 PM.
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened at 6:06 PM.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 Page 2 of 4 H. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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.
No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing September 17th - 23rd 2026 as Constitution Week. The proclamation was received by El Paso de Robles Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Committee Chair for Constitution Week Terri Vanderhoeven, and Treasurer Leslie Overton.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Linda George, John DiNunzio, and Corinne Schuster.
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: Linda George and Jan Albin.
Item P1 - Approval of September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes was continued to the next meeting.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 2-13 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Meeting Minutes
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3. Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report for June 2026 and Delegating Investment Authority
Resolution 26-118
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – July 2026
7. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1174 N.S.
Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2026-1, Improvement Areas No. 1 and 2
8. Annual Report on Military Equipment Use Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and Renewal of Ordinance No. 1119
9. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Gregg Drilling, LLC for the Paso Robles Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Well Project and a Professional Services Agreement with Cleath-Harris Geologists, Inc. for Construction Phase Hydrogeologi
Resolution 26-111
10. Approval of an Agreement with the Integrated Waste Management Authority to Operate the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Resolution 26-112
11. Approval of a Contract with Dave Spurr Excavating, Inc. for the Biosolids Storage Beds Rehabilitation Project at Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolution 26-113
12. Approval of the Purchase of a Telescoping Skid Steer for the Landscape Division Resolution 26-114
13. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Remaining Portion of Airport Road, Vinedo Backbone Phase 1 Improvements
Resolution 26-115
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Resolution Establishing City User Fees for Cannabis Regulatory Permit Activities and Services
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Megan Souza.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-116, establishing City user fees for cannabis regulatory activities, programs, and services.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 Page 4 of 4 R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Adoption of the Citywide Traffic Signal Master Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Jeff Carr.
Motioned by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 26-117 receiving the report and adopting the Citywide Traffic Signal Master Plan as the City’s long-range guide for the operation, maintenance, coordination, and modernization of the City’s traffic signal system and direct staff to implement the recommendations of the Plan in phases as funding and resources become available.
AYES: Beal, Bausch, Gregory, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Establishment of a Standing Committee for Advisory Body Interviews PUBLIC COMMENT: Corrine Schuster, Linda George, and Bob Simoni.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to continue with the current process for advisory body interviews making the needed adjustments to comply with SB707 requirements and not having any cap on applicants.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
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 and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:17 PM to adjourn to the October 6, 2026 regular City Council meeting in the names of five people who were killed in the World War II plane crash that John Hamon, Sr. survived on December 24, 1944.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Approved: October 6, 2026