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5:03 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Chris Bausch, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code, § 54957.6)
City Negotiators: Ty Lewis, City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Employee Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters Paso Robles Police Officers Association
Service Employees International Union
Unrepresented Management (including, among others, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, and Department Heads)
Unrepresented Part-time Employees
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS. None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM – RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Reverend Barbara Miller
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Chris Bausch, Steve Gregory, John Hamon, Fred Strong, and Mayor Steven Martin
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION. No reportable action
PRESENTATIONS
1. Maria Garcia Proclamation
Mayor Martin read and presented a proclamation honoring former City Councilmember Maria Garcia for her many accomplishments as both a councilmember and an active part of the community of Paso Robles. Ms. Garcia shared her appreciation of the City and presented the City of Paso Robles with a certificate of recognition from the Mexican Consulate for inspiring and highlighting contributions made by the Latino and Mexican community.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation was received by Ms. Maria Garcia.
3. San Luis Obispo County Teacher of the Year Proclamation Mayor Martin read a proclamation honoring Paso Robles High School teacher Geoffrey Land for his recognition as San Luis Obispo County Teacher of the Year. Mr. Land spoke briefly thanking the City, Paso Robles High School, his colleagues, and his students.
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION/6:30 PM REGULAR MINUTES
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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4. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer, Dave LaCaro, Interim Public Works Operations Manager and Freda Berman, Maintenance Superintendent each reported on projects under their purview.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dale Breckow, John DiNunzio, and Monte Jones AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED. Item 23 was removed from the agenda due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Receipt of Constitution Week Proclamation
6. Approval of 8/16/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of 8/24/2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
8. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee – 07/11/2022
Library Board of Trustees – 08/11/2022
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee – 05/18/2022
9. Receipt of Warrant Register
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 22-127 Amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
12. Approval of a Contribution Agreement for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 with the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
13. Approval of Resolution 22-128 Approving Job Reclassification and the Master Pay Schedule
14. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1123 Amending Sections 14.04.170 of the Municipal Code Regarding Penalties Due to Nonpayment
15. Approval of Update to the Investment Policy
16. Approval of Resolution 22-129 Awarding for Design Services for Road Repairs Zone 6B (Sierra Bonita) and 6C (Turtle Creek)
17. Approval of Resolution 22-136 Accepting Final Map of Tract 3069-1 for Recordation
18. Approval of Resolutions 22-130 and 22-131 Accepting Final Map of Tract 3060 for Recordation
19. Approval of Resolution 22-137 Approving Oak Tree Removal Permit 22-12 Removal of one 32-inch diameter blue oak tree - 232 12th St. / APN 009-081-009 PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE: Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Hamon, and passed unanimously to approve items 5-19 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Bausch, Strong, 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. Completion of Proceedings to Form Community Facilities District No. 2022-3 (Beechwood – Services) to provide maintenance and services including roadways, parks, open space as well as police, fire, community services PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE # 1: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-132, establishing the CFD No. 2022-3 and the boundaries thereof.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE # 2: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-133, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of CFD No. 2022-3 propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within the CFD to pay the cost of certain public services and establishing an appropriations limit for the CFD.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE # 3: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-134, declaring the results of the special election within CFD No. 2022-3.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon, Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE # 4: Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading, Ordinance 1124, authorizing the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2022-3.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
21. First Reading of Amendment to Section 14.04.020 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code Allowing Rates for Water Service Fees to be Established by Resolution PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading, Ordinance 1125, amending Section 14.04.020 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code, allowing rates for water service fees to be established by City Council resolution.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Hamon, Strong, Martin
22. Revised Airport Minimum Standards
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve the updated Airport Minimum Standards as presented.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
23. Appeal of Paso Commons: Planned Development (PD 21-13/P21-0121), Oak Tree Removal (OTR 21-24), Lot Line Adjustment (PRAL 21-0054). P21-0121. A request to construct seven new industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 421,000 square feet on 22 acres within the Golden Hill Business Park. 2150 Wisteria Lane (APNs:
025-425-016, -019, -020, -021, -022, -023, -024, -025, -026, -027, -028, & -029) Appellant: Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) This item was withdrawn by the appellant therefore the item has been withdrawn from the agenda. The letter of withdrawal is linked.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
24. Adoption of 2020 Water System Master Plan
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 22-135, adopting the 2020 Water System Master Plan and authorizing staff to take necessary steps to begin implementation of the Master Plan.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
25. Approval of 2022-24 Federal and State Legislative Platform PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve the City’s 2022-24 state and federal legislative platform as drafted.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon, Martin
CITY MANAGER REPORT
26. City Manager Update on Current City Activities
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
27. Current Council Committee Activities and Reports
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
ADJOURNMENT of the September 20, 2022 regular City Council Meeting at 8:22 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn to the October 4, 2022 regular City Council meeting in honor of Sherman Smoot and Aaron Hogue both local aviators who each recently passed away in separate plane crashes.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: October 4, 2022