1 CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 2, 5:30 PM
Council Chamber 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Martin, Councilmember Hamon, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Councilmember Bausch
_____________________________________________________________________ A. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Hamon, Councilmembers Bausch, Gregory, and Strong were present at the start of the meeting. Mayor Martin joined the meeting virtually just after the adjournment to Closed Session.
B. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
D. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:33 PM
E. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
G. INVOCATION
H. ROLL CALL
I. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
J. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Joint Application of NEXTERA ENERGY TRANSMISSION WEST, LLC and PACIFIC
GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E) for Permits to Construct the Estrella Substation and Paso Robles Area Reinforcement Project.
2 Council was briefed on the status of the litigation and provided staff with direction to continue the litigation.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Recognition Week. The proclamation was received by several member of City Staff.
2. National Foster Care Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. The proclamation was received by Cassi DeSpain of San Luis Obispo County who shared a brief video featuring members of the County's Youth Engagement Program, former foster youth with lived experience who now work with the department to support improved outcomes for children and families.
3. National Travel and Tourism Week and California Tourism Month Proclamation
Mayor Martin read a proclamation recognizing both National Travel and Tourism Week and California Tourism Month. The proclamation was received by Travel Paso Chairman Alex Villicana.
4. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza and Public Works Director Freda Berman each reported on projects under their purview.
5. Community Development Update
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave an overview of housing production and permit metrics over the last year. In addition, he highlighted various private development projects, City infrastructure, and traffic circulation projects that are under construction, entitled, or in the pipeline.
L. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin and Thomas Box
M. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
N. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of Resolution 23-XXX(A) Approving Annexation No. 61 of Territory Within the Future Annexation Area to the City’s Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dale Gustin
3 Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 23-042 approving Annexation No. 61 of territory within the Future Annexation Area to the City’s Community Facilities District No. 2005-1.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously introduce Ordinance N.S. 1131 related thereto for a first reading.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon, Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
O. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Martin
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-11 of the Consent Calendar.
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of April 18, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of April 25, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Reaffirmation of Resolution 23-018 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Initiating the Annual Levy of Landscape & Lighting District No. 1 and Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Resolution 23-043 - initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the maintenance of Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District facilities.
Resolution 23-044 - initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the maintenance of Drainage Maintenance District facilities.
Resolution 23-045 - adopting the draft preliminary Landscape & Lighting 4 Maintenance District Engineer’s Levy Report as presented and making it available to the public for review and comment.
Resolution 23-046 - adopting the draft preliminary Drainage Maintenance District Engineer’s Levy Report as presented and making it available to the public for review and comment.
Resolution 23-047 - declaring the intent to levy for maintenance of the Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District facilities and cause a Notice to be published for a Public Hearing to be scheduled June 6, 2023.
Resolution 23-048 - declaring the intent to levy for maintenance of the Drainage Maintenance District facilities and cause a Notice to be published for a Public Hearing to be scheduled June 6, 2023.
6. Approval of Contract for Paso Robles Landscape & Lighting District Maintenance Areas 1 and 4
Resolution 23-049
7. Approval of Contract for Replacement of the City Hall/Library Chiller Resolution 23-050
8. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract for Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PAED) for the Niblick Road Corridor Plan
Resolution 23-051
9. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Allocation of Senate Bill 1 Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Resolution 23-052
10. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map PR 16-0165 for Recordation - 301 Creston Road, Carol S. Isabel Revocable Living Trust
Resolution 23-053
11. Approval of Contracts and Change Orders for Development Review Consultant
Resolution 23-054 - Approving Contracts with MNS Engineers and Joe Chouinard PE for Interim City Engineering Services
Resolution 23-055 - Adjusting FY22-23 External Plan Check Contract Limits from $100,000 to $200,000
Resolution 23-056-Increasing FY23-24 and FY24-25 External Plan Check Contract Limits from $100,000 to $200,000
P. REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT
City Manager Ty Lewis gave an overview of the items approved on the Consent Calendar.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5 1. North County Broadband Strategic Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Moved by: Martin
Seconded by: Gregory
Motioned by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 23-057 approving the North County Broadband Strategic Plan.
AYES: Martin, Gregory, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Airport Lease Policy Updates and Leasing Strategy
Mayor Pro Tem Hamon recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest. He returned to the dais at 9:54 PM after the completion of the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and John Hamon.
Moved by: Martin
Seconded by: Gregory
Motioned by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, to approve Resolution 23-XXX, updating the leasing strategy, revised lease policy, and standard lease document as presented; and to direct staff to return to Council in three years to review the leasing policy. Motion failed due to a tie.
AYES: Martin, Gregory
NOES: Bausch, Strong
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Failed due to a tie
Moved by: Strong
Seconded by: Bausch
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, to approve Resolution 23-XXX, updating the leasing strategy, revised lease policy, and standard lease document as presented; and to direct staff to return to Council in three years to review the leasing policy with a new appraisal based on comparable non-commercial airports, and general aviation airports. Motion failed due to a tie.
AYES: Bausch, Strong
NOES: Martin, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Failed due to a tie
6 Moved by: Gregory
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory to approve Resolution 23-XXX, updating the leasing strategy, revised lease policy, and standard lease document as presented; and to direct staff to return to Council in two years to review the leasing policy with a new appraisal based on comparable non-commercial airports, and general aviation airports. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by: Martin
Seconded by: Gregory
Mayor Martin resubmitted his first motion.
Motioned by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, to approve Resolution 23-XXX, updating the leasing strategy, revised lease policy, and standard lease document as presented; and to direct staff to return to Council in three years to review the leasing policy. Motion failed due to a tie.
AYES: Martin, Gregory
NOES: Bausch, Strong
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Failed due to a tie
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed 3-1 (Martin opposed, Hamon absent due to recusal) to approve Resolution 23-058, updating the leasing strategy, revised lease policy, and attached standard lease document as presented and to direct staff to bring the Airport Leasing Policy back to City Council for review in one year.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch
NOES: Martin
ABSENT: Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other related activities.
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
U. ADJOURNMENT
7 Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Hamon
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamon, and passed unanimously at 10:02 PM to adjourn the May 10, 2023 Special City Council Meeting in honor of the City Clerk, Melissa Boyer in recognition of Municipal Clerk's Week.
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: May 16, 2023