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Location: Library/Conference Center Council Chamber
1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles
5:46 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong (absent), and Mayor Steven Martin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union Paso Robles Police Association
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS. None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
6:33 PM – RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Pastor Pat Sheean
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION. No reportable action
PRESENTATIONS
1. American Red Cross Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation recognizing March as American Red Cross Month. The proclamation was received by Robert Lewin and Cynthia Fisher from the American Red Cross.
2. Women’s History Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. The proclamation was received by Gina Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce.
3. Month of the Child Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation recognizing April of 2022 as the Month of the Child and as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation was received by Mike Buchanan, Family Resource Manager at Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County.
4. Paso Robles Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update Susan Davison of Central Coast Community Energy gave a brief overview of the CCCE Energy Program.
5. Paso Robles Police Department Update
Police Chief Damian Nord gave a brief overview of current Police Department personnel and activities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Frank Cano, Jim Fotinakes, and Jan Albin
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
5:45 PM CLOSED SESSION/
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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6. Caltrans Quarterly Report and Transportation Update
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave an update on transportation plans throughout the City and Gus Khuri, President of Khouri Consulting shared a quarterly report on Caltrans activities related to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. Joe Kuntze and Patty Smith
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED. None
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes from 02/26/2022 and 03/01/2022
8. Receipt of Warrant Register
9. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Library Board – 02/10/2022
10. Reaffirmation of Resolution 21-147 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
11. Approval of Resolution 22-025 Awarding Contract for Open Space Weed Abatement to Sustainable Mitigation
12. Approval of Juneteenth Celebration – New City Park Event
13. Approval of Resolution 22-026 Awarding Contracts for the Golden Hill and Union Road Intersection Improvements and Authorize PG&E to Install Streetlighting PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed 4-0 (Strong absent) to approve items 7-13.
AYES: Gregory, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ABSENT: Strong
REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. Funding Request: El Camino Homeless Organization
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Jim Cogan, Dale Gustin, John Peschong, Jim Fotinakes, Rogan Thomquist, David Crabtree, Matthew Navarette, Dr. Kenney, Floyd Butterfield, Elise Becerra, Gina Fitzpatrick, Joe Kuntze, Ken Trigueiro, and Patty Smith.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed 4-0 (Strong absent) to form an ad hoc committee comprised of two City Council members and key community stakeholders and facilitated by City staff to review and amend the existing MOU between ECHO and the City and to consider bridge gap funding options to be brought back to the May 17, 2022 City Council meeting.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Garcia, Martin
ABSENT: Strong
15. Approval of Regional Memorandum of Understanding: King City, et al PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed 4-0 (Strong absent) to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding by and between Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), Camp Roberts (CR), Camp SLO (CSLO), the City of Paso Robles, and the City of King to form a partnership to strengthen relations between military installations and local governments.
AYES: Gregory, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ABSENT: Strong
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16. Modification of Paid Parking Rates and the Senior Parking Permit Program PUBLIC COMMENTS. Joe Kuntze, Patty Smith, John Roush, Linda Becker, Tim Smith, Dale Gustin, Norma Moye, and Jan Albin
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed 3-1 (Martin opposed, Strong absent) to adopt the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission recommendations to modify the terms and conditions for future senior permits starting April 1, 2022 as follows:
Limit sales of senior permits to full-time residents of Paso Robles Require proof of vehicle ownership to the applicant in the application process, consistent with parking industry standards for permit programs
Limit the total number of permits per address to one
Exclude Downtown employees from obtaining senior parking permits Limit the number of senior permits sold to 500 annually Limit sales of annual senior permits to the months of March and April Annual senior permits valid from April 1 to March 31 each year Offer annual permits at a rate of $30 with no prorating AYES: Gregory, Garcia, Hamon
NOES: Martin
ABSENT: Strong
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia and passed 4-0 (Strong absent) to continue the discussion of the paid parking rates item to the next regular City Council meeting with direction to bring additional figures on differential tier rates and to some preliminary information on what it would take to consider a TOT increase.
AYES: Gregory, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ABSENT: Strong
CITY MANAGER REPORT
17. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
ADJOURNMENT of the March 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting at 10:47 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia passed voice vote to adjourn to the March 29, 2022 Special City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: April 5, 2022