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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 Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: A 5.6-acre portion of APN 008-254-002 more commonly known as Pioneer Park
Negotiators: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: State of California acting by and through the State Public Works Board with the consent of the Department of Food and
Agriculture, acting by and through the 16th District Agricultural Association.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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. Roger Oxborrow Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Martin presented a retirement proclamation to Airport Manager Roger Oxborrow honoring his thirty-seven years as an employee of the City of Paso Robles.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED None
CONSENT CALENDAR .
2. Approval of Revised 5/31/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of 6/7/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee – 02/16/2022
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, June 21, 2022
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Library Board – 04/14/2022
6. Reaffirmation of Resolution 21-147 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
7. Direction to Staff to Perform a Biennial Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
8. Approval of Resolution 22-077 Approving an Agreement for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services
9. Approval of Resolution 22-078 and Resolution Approving Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-2N (Olsen/South Chandler Ranch – Services) to provide maintenance and services including roadways, parks, open space as well as police, fire, community services
10. Approval of Resolution 22-079 and Resolution 22-080 Proposed Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen/South Chandler Ranch – Facilities) to provide transportation facilities, park and recreation improvements and facilities, parkway and landscaping improvements, public safety facilities including police and fire buildings and equipment, public library and community center facilities, water, wastewater and storm drain improvements, street improvements and general governmental facilities
11. Approval of Resolution 22-081 Approving Side Letters of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union and Paso Robles Police Association, and the Master Pay Schedule
12. Second Reading - Short-Term Rental Ordinance 1082 – proposed 2022 Amendment (ZC 15-006) Amendment to Table 21.16.200 and Chapter 21.34 of the Zoning Code regulating short-term rentals in all zoning districts Item 12 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin
13. Approval of Resolution 22-082 Approving an Airport Lease Amendment – Hamon Industrial Park, LLC
14. Approval of Resolution 22-083 Awarding a Surface Water Treatment Plant Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Contract
15. Approval of Amendment to Franchise Agreement with Paso Waste & Recycle - Temporary Reduction of Solid Waste Franchise Fees
Item 15 pulled from consent by Councilmember Hamon
16. Approval of Adjustment of Landfill Tipping Fee
Item 16 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin Item 12 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin
17. Second Reading and Adoption of Military Equipment Use Ordinance 1119 Pursuant to AB 481
18. Approval of Resolution 22-084 Approving an Upgrade to Public Safety Center Camera System
19. Approval of Resolution 22-085 Approving a Traffic Impact Fee Credit Agreement – Arrive Paso, 1401 Creston Road
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
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CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 2-11, 14, and 17-19; and passed 4-1 (Hamon abstaining due to a conflict of interest) to approve item 13.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon (except Item 13), Martin ABSTAIN: Hamon (Item 13 only)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. The items pulled from consent were heard immediately following the consent calendar vote
12. Second Reading - Short-Term Rental Ordinance 1082 – proposed 2022 Amendment (ZC 15-006) Amendment to Table 21.16.200 and Chapter 21.34 of the Zoning Code regulating short-term rentals in all zoning districts Item 12 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin
Councilmembers Gregory and Hamon recused themselves from this item due to conflicts of interest and both left Council Chamber at 6:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin and Beth Burke
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed 3-0 (Gregory and Hamon abstain)
AYES: Strong, Garcia, Martin
ABSTAIN: Gregory, Hamon
Councilmembers Gregory and Hamon returned to Council Chamber at 6:55 PM after this item was completed.
15. Approval of Amendment to Franchise Agreement with Paso Waste & Recycle - Temporary Reduction of Solid Waste Franchise Fees
Item 15 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-086 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Paso Waste, to temporarily reduce franchise fee payments.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
16. Approval of Adjustment of Landfill Tipping Fee
Item 16 pulled from consent by Dale Gustin
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-087 approving the proposed adjustments to Landfill tipping fees, effective July 1, 2022.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Garcia, Gregory, Martin
REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT. Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONVENE AS THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD
ROLL CALL
Board of Directors Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
20. Adoption of a Revised Groundwater Sustainability Plan PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-088, adopting the revised GSP for the Paso Robles Basin.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
ADJOURN THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
BOARD MEETING
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RECONVENE TO THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL
21. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-28 1240 Spring Street / APN: 009-042- 029Applicant – Grover Beach Enterprises Consideration of a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve the establishment of a basement bar within an existing commercial building by approving a Conditional Use Permit, and with a determination that Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) would be served by the issuance of a Type 48 license by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) (P21-0124)
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-089, approving Conditional Use Permit 21-28, subject to site specific conditions of approval AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-090, making a determination that Public Convenience would be served by the issuance of a Type 48 ABC license for the bar located at 1240 Spring Street.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
22. Approval of Consumer Price Index Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Amendments to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23 PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-091, adopting the annual consumer price index inflationary adjustments and amendments to the FY 2022-23 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
23. Calling for and Conducting a Consolidated General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022 for the Election of Certain Officers; Approving the City Proposed Ballot Measures and First Reading of an Ordinance Increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax; Setting Priorities for the Filing of Written Arguments; and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Impartial Analysis for each Ballot Measure
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22- 092 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the election of certain officers and requesting consolidation of the General Municipal Election with Statewide General Election held on November 8, 2022.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-093 requesting the Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10304 of the California Elections Code.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #3: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-094 pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
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ROLL CALL VOTE #4: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-095 placing a ballot measure on whether the City Treasurer should be an appointive position.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #5: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-096 placing a ballot measure to increase the transient occupancy tax (paid by hotel, motel, Short-Term Rental Guests) within the City Of El Paso De Robles From 10% To 11%; and introduce by title only Ordinance XXXX (Exhibit A), an ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles, California, amending.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
See ROLL CALL VOTE #9 which amended Roll Call Vote #5
ROLL CALL VOTE #6: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-097 establishing priorities for the use of revenues generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax measure if it is passed by the voters.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #8: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-098 Setting Deadlines and Rules for Arguments and Rebuttals – Treasurer and TOT Measure November 2022 AYES: Gregory, Strong, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
After the close of Item 24, City Attorney Elizabeth Hull recommended that Councilmembers recall Item 23 and amend the motion for Resolution 22-096 to include the full title of Ordinance XXXX. The amended motion and roll call vote are recorded in Roll Call Vote #9 of Item 23.
ROLL CALL VOTE #9: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-096 placing a ballot measure to increase the transient occupancy tax (paid by hotel, motel, Short-Term Rental Guests) within the City Of El Paso De Robles From 10% To 11%; and introduce by title only Ordinance XXXX (Exhibit A), an ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles, California, amending Title 3, Chapter
3.26, Section 3.26.30 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code to enact a one percentage point (1%) increase to Transient Occupancy Tax to be reserved in its entirety for the City General Fund.
AYES: Strong, Hamon, Garcia, Gregory, Martin
DISCUSSION ITEMS
24. Adoption of FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budget and Appropriation Limit for FY 2022-23
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously approve Resolution 22-099 adopting the operating and capital improvement budget for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24, as presented, for all funds and for all expenditures, and direct the City Manager to implement the budget.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously approving Resolution 22-100 adopting $61,164,598 as the City’s appropriation limit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
AYES: Hamon, Gregory, Garcia, Strong, Martin
LL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember
CITY MANAGER REPORT
25. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
26. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
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ADJOURNMENT of the June 21, 2022 regular City Council Meeting at 9:22 PM. Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the July 19, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: July 19, 2022