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5:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Maria Garcia, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Unrepresented employees: All unrepresented employees other than the City Manager • Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: SEIU, POA, IAFF
• Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
• Conference With Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.8
Property: A 5.6-acre portion of APN 008-254-002 more commonly known as Pioneer Park
City Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: 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
6:32 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
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION/
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation declaring July as “Parks Make Life Better” Month. The proclamation was received by Recreation Manager Lynda Plescia.
2. San Luis Obispo County Strategic Plan to Reduce Homelessness Susan Funk, Chairperson of the San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council and Joe Dzvonik, Homeless Manager and Principal Admin Analyst for San Luis Obispo County gave an update on the Countywide Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. The draft plan can be viewed at Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov).
PUBLIC COMMENT. John Peschong
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. Doug Beckett, Mark Elterman, Gina Grieb, Norma Moye, and Jan Albin
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED. None
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of 6/21/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Airport Commission – 04/28/2022
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee – 05/09/2022
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. Approval of Resolution 22-101 Approving Contribution Agreements for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 with Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and Paso Robles Main Street Association
8. Modifying previously approved Resolution 22-098 regarding setting deadlines for ballot arguments on the two City ballot measures and Resolution 22-095 regarding the office of City Treasurer
9. Approval of Resolution Confirming the Cost Report for Costs Incurred Abating Public Nuisance Parcels
Item 9 pulled from consent by Councilmember Strong
10. Approval of Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioner Vacancy Appointment of Joseph Irick
11. Approval of Resolution 22-102 Approving Deputy Fire Chief Wage Range and the Master Pay Schedule
12. Approval of Resolution 22-103 Approving a Temporary Waiver of Competitive Bidding on Fleet Items and Purchase of Emergency Services Vehicle
13. Approval of Amendment to Youth Commission Bylaws
Item 13 pulled from consent by Councilmember Strong
PUBLIC COMMENT. None
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 3-8 and 10-12.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Garcia, Gregory, Martin
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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. Cannabis Update
PUBLIC COMMENT. Sunni Vogel Mullinax, Dale Gustin, Grace Hall, and Gina Fitzpatrick ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed 4-1 (Hamon opposed) to receive and file the presentation from staff and HdL Companies; reaffirm the City Council’s desire to advance the development of the cannabis governance framework, including recreational retail cannabis sales, approve the policy development and public outreach plan; and to direct staff to incorporate the public comments received as a part of the deliberation of the process.
AYES: Strong, Garcia, Gregory, Martin
NOES: Hamon
15. Rescinding Resolution 16-141 Approving of an Agreement with the 16th District Agricultural Association for the Sale of a Portion of Pioneer Park Property PUBLIC COMMENT. Krista Sabin, Colleen Bojorquez, Keba Baird, Dale Gustin, John Peschong, Chris Bausch, Marc Dart, Anthony Stornetta, Tom Keffury, Brent Burchett, Linda Becker, and Chris Taranto
ROLL CALL VOTE #1: Motioned by Councilmember Strong to postpone a decision on this item until the first meeting in October. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
After much discussion and several attempts to modify the motion Councilmember Strong asked to modify the motion to defer this item for six week and bring it to Council at the second meeting in August. The seconder of the motion did not agree to the modification and the motion died for lack of a second.
ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Garcia and passed 3-2 (Hamon and Strong opposed) to delay the rescission of this agreement until November 1, 2022 to allow the board and manager of the fair to work with DGS to bring back language for the agreement that will work for DGS, the Fair, and the City.
AYES: Gregory, Garcia, Martin
NOES: Hamon, Strong
9. Approval of Resolution Confirming the Cost Report for Costs Incurred Abating Public Nuisance Parcels
Item 9 pulled from consent by Councilmember Strong
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Philip Tsui and Ms. Gomez
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-104 confirming the cost report of abated parcels described in Exhibit A with the exception that the administrative fee for APN 009- 092-043 will be waived.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Garcia, Hamon, Martin
13. Approval of Amendment to Youth Commission Bylaws
Item 13 pulled from consent by Councilmember Strong
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-105 amending the Paso Robles Youth Commission Bylaws to expand the members ages to 14 through 21 years, inclusive, that reside in the 93446 zip code; to remove the three alternate positions; and to revise the duties of the Vice-Chair.
AYES: Strong, Garcia, Gregory, Hamon, Martin
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
16. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
Councilmembers directed staff to bring back an agenda item related to the Cal Poly’s desire to assist the City in efforts to the obtain Spaceport licensing.
ADJOURNMENT of the July 19, 2022 regular City Council Meeting at 10:39 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the August 2, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: August 2, 2022