New city council members sworn in at Tuesday night’s meeting
New Councilwoman Kris Beal was sworn in on Tuesday night.
Councilmember Steve Gregory selected as mayor pro tempore
– The Paso Robles City Council declared and certified the results of the Nov. 5 Consolidated General Election, officially recognizing the winners for city treasurer and council members for Districts 1, 3, and 4.
As part of the transition, newly elected Councilmember Kris Beal joined the council. Outgoing Councilwoman Sharon Roden was recognized for her service, during which she expressed gratitude for the friendships she made and the lessons she learned over the past year.
Roden wished Beal well, saying, “No doubt she will represent our city well.”
Newly elected officials, including incumbents Steve Gregory, Fred Strong, newcomer Beal, and City Treasurer Ryan Cornell, received their oaths of office and certificates of election during the meeting.
Outgoing Councilwoman Sharon Roden was recognized for her service.
The council unanimously selected Councilmember Steve Gregory as mayor pro tempore.
The council also appointed members to various bodies, with three changes made following discussion. The updated appointments are listed below.
Public agencies and associations appointments:
- Air Pollution Control District (APCD): Hamon (Primary), Gregory (Alternate)
- California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA): Hamon (Primary), City Staff (Alternate)
- Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE): Hamon (Primary), Gregory (Alternate)
- Chamber of Commerce Board: Beal (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association: Beal (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Community Stakeholder Committee: Gregory (Primary), Hamon (Alternate)
- Groundwater Sustainability Agency: Hamon (Primary), Beal (Alternate)
- Homeless Services Oversight Committee (HSOC): Bausch (Primary), Beal (Alternate)
- Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA): Hamon (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- Nacimiento Water Project Committee: Hamon (Primary), Strong (Alternate)
- Paso Robles Events Center Liaison: Gregory (Primary), Hamon (Alternate)
- Paso Robles Housing Authority: Strong (Primary), Beal (Alternate)
- PRJUSD/Cuesta College/City: Hamon (Primary), Beal (Alternate)
- Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance: Beal (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG): Strong (Primary), Gregory (Alternate)
- SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA): Strong (Primary), Gregory (Alternate)
- Travel Paso: Gregory (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee: Gregory (Primary), Hamon (Alternate)
- Youth Sports Council: Beal (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- Atascadero GSA: Hamon (Primary), Strong (Alternate)
Council liaison to city advisory bodies:
- Airport Commission: Hamon (Primary), Gregory (Alternate)
- Library Board of Trustees: Bausch (Primary), Strong (Alternate)
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee: Bausch (Primary), Beal (Alternate)
- Senior Advisory Board: Gregory (Primary), Bausch (Alternate)
- Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Gregory (Primary), Hamon (Alternate)
- Youth Commission: Bausch (Primary), Strong (Alternate)
Ad hoc committees:
- Economic Development: Hamon, Gregory
- Housing Constraints & Opportunities: Gregory, Bausch
- Specific Plans: Hamon, Gregory
Appeals boards:
- Building Board of Appeals: Bausch (Primary), Hamon (Alternate)
The council retains the ability to modify these assignments as needed.
Related: Council tables final decision on downtown employee parking lots
Click here to view the full agenda with linked staff reports.
Watch the full meeting below:
