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5:45 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS. None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
6:30 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. World War II Commemoration Week Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation recognizing the last week of April as World War II Commemoration Week. The proclamation was received by Dr. Kathleen A. Cairns, of the San Luis Obispo History Center Board of Directors.
2. Sexual Assault Action Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation recognizing the month of April as National Sexual Assault Action month. The proclamation was received by Erika Neel, the Director of Donor Relations for Lumina Alliance.
3. Capital Projects Report
Maintenance Superintendent Freda Berman and Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed and in progress projects throughout the city.
4. Water Resources/Drought Update Presentation
Public Works Director Christopher Alakel gave a brief update on water resources throughout the City and plans to meet state requirements for summer water conservation.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mike Cussen and Mike Stenstrom AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED. None
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of 4/5/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of 4/9/2022 City Council and Downtown Parking Advisory Commission Joint Meeting Minutes
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, April 19, 2022
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7. Receipt of Warrant Register
8. Reaffirmation of Resolution 21-147 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1118 Adjusting the Boundaries of City Council Districts Based on the 2020 Decennial Census and Amending Municipal Code Section 2.08.015
10. Approval of Cancellation of the May 3, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
11. Approval of Resolution 22-057 Approving the Resolution of Intention to Renew the Paso Robles Tourism Improvement District
Item 11 was revised after initial approval of minutes to add the resolution number.
12. Approval of Resolutions 22-032, 22-033, 22-034, 22-035, 22-036, and 22-037 Initiating Proceedings for Balloting and Annual Levy of Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Annual Levy of Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
13. Approval of Porsche 356 Registry West Coast Holiday – New City Park Event
14. Approval of Festival Mozaic – New City Park Event
15. Approval of Resolution 22-038 Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Pleasant Valley Estrella Cemetery District for Airport Access
16. Approval of Resolution 22-039 Approving Purchase of Fleet Replacements Items
17. Approval of Resolution 22-040 Approving Repair of Butterfield Well
18. Approval of Resolution 22-041 Approving Streetlights for New Ardmore Road Connection to Union Road
19. Approval of Resolution 22-042 Approving San Luis Bay Motors and Paso Robles Kia Settlement Agreement
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve items 5-19.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT. City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. 2021 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan PUBLIC COMMENTS. Jan Albin
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve the 2021 General Plan Annual Report, and direct staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for their review and consideration.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
DISCUSSION ITEMS
21. Approval of Award Design Contract to Upgrade the City Owned Downtown Parking Lots
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-043 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cannon Corp to prepare design documents to refurbish the parking lot adjacent to Marv’s Pizza and at Railroad and 12th Street, in the amount of $93,000.
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AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Garcia, Strong, Martin
22. Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 Preliminary Budget Overview PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to adopt the City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24; to request that staff bring the report back to City Council with more detail regarding the reorganization of the City showing the direct lines of communication and expenses, with more detail regarding economic development, and to include an airport category in the report; and to add state and federal government monitoring, collaboration, advocacy, cooperation, and participation in our joint powers agreement commitments.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to accept the City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 as presented.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
23. City Revenue Generation Discussion and Direction
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Matt Masia
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously to direct staff to go forward with the steps necessary to approve 1% TOT increase based upon general needs including improvements for the downtown and tourist related costs to the community.
After the motion passed, Councilmember Gregory clarified that the motion included direction to staff to hire an appropriate consulting for polling and related services associated with placing the measure on the ballot. Councilmember Hamon agreed to the clarification of the motion as an amendment and the Council unanimously concurred.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Garcia, Strong, Martin
CITY MANAGER REPORT
24. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
25. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
In addition, Councilmembers asked that Downtown Parking Advisory Commission options be agendized for a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT of the April 19, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting at 9:40 PM in honor of those who served in World War II. Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the May 17, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: June 7, 2022