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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
March 21, 2023, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles
Councilmembers
Present:
Councilmember Hamon, Councilmember Gregory,
Councilmember Strong, Councilmember Bausch
Councilmembers
Absent:
Mayor Martin
_____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
D. ROLL CALL
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. 2023 Education and Sharing Day Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Hamon read a proclamation recognizing Sunday, April 2, 2023 as Education and Sharing Day. The proclamation was received by Rabbi Meir Gordon.
2. Central Coast Community Energy Presentation
Central Coast Community Energy Senior Customer Accounts Manager Judi Young gave an informational overview of CCCE.
3. Fire Department Annual Report
Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta presented the annual report of the Fire Department including overall data for responses, response times, challenges, and future plans.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Rivera.
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Cuff and Michael Rivera.
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H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
City Manager Ty Lewis indicated that item K.1. - Conditional Street Abandonments 23-001 (City of Paso Robles) - Portions of Victoria Place, San Luis Avenue, Frontage Road, Hortense Avenue, Gregory Avenue, and Unnamed Alleys be deferred due to a request from the State of California.
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Bausch
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote to open the public hearing item and continue it to the next City Council meeting on April 4, 2023.
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Moved by: Strong
Seconded by: Gregory
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of March 13, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Reaffirmation of Resolution 23-018 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – December 2022
7. Award Contract for the Annual East Side Slurry Seal Project Resolution 23-027
8. Approval of Wright Way Project – Reject Newton Construction’s Bid as Nonresponsive and Award Construction Agreement to JJ Fisher Construction and Construction Management Services to Cannon Corporation
Resolution 23-028
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9. Approval of Award of Construction Contract for Water and Sewer Upgrades Located on 17th Street - Chestnut to Spring Street Resolution 23-029
J. REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conditional Street Abandonments 23-001 (City of Paso Robles) - Portions of Victoria Place, San Luis Avenue, Frontage Road, Hortense Avenue, Gregory Avenue, and Unnamed Alleys
At the request of the State of California the public hearing on this item was deferred until April 4, 2023.
2. Thorndyke Office Building Planning Commission Appeal Pamela Jardini made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Brian Thorndyke.
PUBLIC COMMENT: John Donaldson.
Moved by: Strong
Seconded by: Gregory
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve the appeal by approving Resolution 23-030 and to allow future project review for lots 2-6 to be reviewed and approved by the Development Review Committee.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of 2023 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Bausch
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to direct staff to stage the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at an estimated total cost of $151,000.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin
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Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Quarterly Budget Report and Amendments PUBLIC COMMENT: Jan Albin.
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 23-031, amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, to reflect the updates as discussed, and amending the Authorized Position Listing by adding one Outreach Services Librarian and one Fire Prevention Specialist II, and removing one Fire Prevention Specialist I position.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Second Quarter Report: El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Councilmember Strong left the meeting just prior to the start of this item at 8:38 PM due to an early travel schedule the following morning.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Moved by: Bausch
Seconded by: Gregory
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve receive and file ECHO’s second quarterly report and direct staff to disburse funds in the amount of $55,500.
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
O. UPCOMING EVENTS
P. ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Bausch
To Adjourn the April 4, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting at 9:02 PM.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: April 4, 2023