COUNCIL MINUTES 02-26-2022
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
12:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
City Council Budget Planning Session
Saturday, February 26, 2022
12:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steve Martin
PUBLIC COMMENT
DISCUSSION
1. City Council Goals Review and Update Workshop
The goals workshop portion of the meeting included a review of accomplishments and significant milestones achieved related to existing adopted City Council Goals. Staff provided a summary of suggested updates to existing goals.
PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Gustin, Mark Dart, Dale Evers, Floyd Butterfield, Larry Werner, Danna Stroud, Desiree Harris, Stacie Jacob, Gina Fitzpatrick, and Jean Serge.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to incorporate all of the recommended staff additions as follows:
• Complete all phases of Spaceport Feasibility Study
• Adopt updated economic development strategic plan
• Establish cannabis governance framework
• Adopt a regional broadband strategic plan
• Adopt updated strategy for recruitment and retention of sworn staff • Partner with ECHO and stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and reduce the number of unsheltered individuals
• Activate the library and recreation master plans
• Augment maintenance efforts at all City parks and greenspaces • Establish policies and regulations for parklets/outdoor dining • Enhance communications efforts to inform the public and highlight successes ; and to address additional areas included in the Council discussion of this item as follows:
• Infrastructure
Streets
Bridges
• Housing/Homelessnes
• Continuity of Housing
Emergency
Temporary
Rental
Tiny Homes
Standard
• Public Safety
Recruitment
Facilities
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• Quality of Life
Library Master Plan
Parks acquisition
Parks maintenance
Outdoor dining
• Governance
Public Communication
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
2. City Council Budget Planning Workshop
T. Lewis, City Manager/C. Huot, Assistant City Manager/R. Cornell, Administrative Services Director The budget workshop portion of the meeting will provide the City Council and public with a preliminary fiscal outlook for the upcoming budget cycle, with a focus on estimated one-time funds availability, general revenues and Measure J-20 funds. Staff will then provide a summary of major budget themes and areas of emphasis for upcoming budget cycle. The public will then be encouraged to provide public comment and input on priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. Finally, the City Council is anticipated to discuss budget priorities for the upcoming budget cycle.
PUBLIC COMMENT. Dale Gustin and Danna Stroud
ADJOURNMENT of the February 26, 2022 Special City Council Meeting at 3:44 PM. Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the March 1, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: March 15, 2022