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5:45 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code, § 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: Steve Martin, Mayor, and Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented employees: City Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM – RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Kim McGrew
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No reportable action
PRESENTATIONS
1. July 4th Recognition
Mayor Martin read a proclamation of recognition recognizing and commending Public Works Director Freda Berman and Civic Engagement Coordinator Shonna Howenstine for their significant efforts in organizing and executing the 2022 Independence Day Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park. The Mayor and Ms. Berman also recognized and thanked the community partners, city staff, and volunteers that were integral in making the event a success.
2. Dave McCue Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing Dave McCue’s accomplishments with the City on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Paso Robles after 25 years of service.
3. Julie Dahlen Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing Julie Dahlen’s accomplishments with the City on the occasion of her retirement from the City of Paso Robles after 27 years of service.
4. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza, Storm Water Manager Dave LaCaro, and Public Works Director Freda Berman reported on projects under their purview.
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
5:45 PM CLOSED SESSION/6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. Linda Becker and John Spooner
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED. Item 21 was deferred to the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of 8/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of 8/8/2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Library Board of Trustees – 07/14/2022
8. Receipt of Warrant Register
9. Reaffirmation of Resolution 21-147 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
10. Receipt of Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 Item 10 was approved in the consent calendar vote, however, Councilmember Strong did request that paragraph two of the draft Conflict of Interest Cod (Exhibit A) be revised to remove the reference to “electronically”.
11. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Strong
12. Approval of Resolution 22-124 Approving the Second Amendment to Short-term Lease Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for a Temporary COVID-19 Testing Center at the Train Station at 800 Pine Street
Councilmember Hamon recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest. See roll call vote information below.
13. Approval of Resolution 22-117 Approving the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate – Fiscal Year 2022-23
14. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1121 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD No. 2022-2N
15. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1122 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD No. 2022-1N and Improvement Area Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
16. Approval of Resolution 22-118 Approving Professional Design Services for Citywide Drainage Improvements
17. Approval of Resolutions 22-119 and 22-120 Regarding Financing of Recycled Water Distribution System
18. Approval of Parking Lot Structure Feasibility Study Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Hamon
19. Approval of Resolution 22-122 Awarding the Construction Contract to Repair Roads in the Country Club Neighborhood
20. Approval of Resolution 22-123 Awarding the Annual Pavement Striping and Markings Project
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21. Acceptance of Final Map of Tract 3069-1 for Recordation This item was deferred to the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 5-10 and 13-17 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon, Martin
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE #2: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 3-0 (Hamon absent by recusal) to approve Item 12 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Martin
ABSENT: Hamon (by recusal)
THE ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT WERE HEARD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSENT CALENDAR VOTES.
11. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Strong
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-125 designating a Voting Delegate and two alternates.
18. Approval of Parking Lot Structure Feasibility Study Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Hamon
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-121 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Stantec Architectural Inc. to prepare a feasibility study for a parking structure at the city hall parking lot, in the amount of $75,388, and appropriate General Government Development Impact Fee and General Fund reserves of $32,000 and $68,000, respectively.
REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT. City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES SUCCESSOR
AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROLL CALL
Board of Directors Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
22. Approval of Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Boardmember Gregory, seconded by Boardmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and authorize the Administrative Services Director to present the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule to the County Oversight Board for review and approval.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon, Martin
ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND
RECONVENE AS THE PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Approval of Discontinuation of Residential Water Service Policy per Senate Bill 998 and Amending Sections 14.04.170 of the Municipal Code Regarding Penalties Due to Nonpayment
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve the Policy of Discontinuation of Residential Water Service and introduce for first reading, Ordinance XXXX, amending Section 14.04.107 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code regarding penalties due to nonpayment.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon, Martin
24. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Tentative Parcel Map PR 21-0191 and Variance 22-01 for a two-lot subdivision. 90 12th Street / APN:
009-061-024 Appellant: Julie Thompson
Councilmember Gregory and Councilmember Hamon each recused themselves from this item due to real property interests within a 500 foot radius of the property address for this item. As a result of an additional councilmember vacancy along with the two recusals, there was a lack of quorum to hear the item. In order to establish a quorum for the item, it was necessary to requalify one of the recused councilmembers. Assistant City Attorney Isaac Rosen explained the requalification protocol and the process which would be used as a random means of selection. Mr. Rosen put each of the recused councilmember names on equal sized folded pieces of paper and placed them in a hat. He then had City Clerk Melissa Boyer choose one of the papers. The councilmember randomly chosen to requalify for this item was Councilmember Gregory. Councilmember Hamon then left chamber for the duration of the item discussion and vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. Pamela Jardini and Richard Kenney
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 3-0 (Hamon absent due to recusal) to approve Resolution 22-152 sustaining the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Parcel Map PR 21-0191 and Variance 22-03.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Martin
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
25. Connecting Cal Poly with the Paso Robles Space Innovation & Technology Park PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Gustin and Bill Britton
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to have staff pursue a relationship with CalPoly and to bring back an agenda item with a proposal to join with CalPoly on the Paso Robles Space Innovation & Technology Park.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon, Martin
26. Approval of Conceptual Design for Pickleball Court Complex at Sherwood Park PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to Approve the Pickleball Court Complex conceptual design to include seven lighted courts, restrooms, parking improvements and associated amenities and authorize the preparation of construction bid documents.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon, Martin
27. Council Consideration of a Revised Memorandum of Understanding with El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) and Dissolution of ECHO Ad Hoc Committee
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously to approve the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the El Camino Homeless Organization and disband the ECHO Ad Hoc Committee.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Strong, Martin
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
28. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
29. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
In addition, Council unanimously requested that staff prepare a presentation of recognition for former Councilmember Maria Garcia for the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT of the August 16, 2022 regular City Council Meeting at 10:13PM. Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the September 20, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
Originally submitted to Council for approval on September 20, 2022 and resubmitted to Council for approval of the modification adding the resolution number to item 24 on November 16, 2022 _____________________________
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: November 15, 2022