CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
ADVISORY BODY INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 5:00 PM
Large Conference Room
1000 SPRING ST
Second Floor
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Hamon, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Martin
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment for Special Meetings is limited to agenda items only and an opportunity will be provided for each agenda items when each item is called.
Please see above for how to provide public comments.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee 4 - 9
A. Fortin, Community Services Director
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee represents the senior citizens of the community on issues and matters related to the senior center and its attendant recreation programs. It is responsible for researching and advising the City on the needs of senior citizens, making recommendations regarding Senior Endowment Fund and annual Senior Center expenditures, and is a communication liaison to the senior citizens of Paso Robles.
City Council is appointing for three full term vacancies and one mid-term vacancy.
Applicants:
• Ruth Grzybicki, Incumbent
• Lisa Pohmajevich, Incumbent
• Daniel Rodriguez, New Applicant
• Mara Whitten, Incumbent
• Bernard Zemsky, New Applicant
OPTIONS:
a. Interview all applicants and by majority vote, appoint four committee members to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, three to full terms and one to a partial term of one year to fill a recent vacancy. b. Amend, modify, or reject the above option.
ROLL CALL VOTE
2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 10 - 12
A. Fortin, Community Services Director
The Parks and Recreation Committee provides a communication link between the community, City Council and the staff of the Community Services Department as the City strives towards a better quality of life for its citizens. The Committee is advisory in all matters pertaining to parks, recreation, playground and entertainment.
The City Council is appointing for two vacancies.
Applicants:
• Greg Goodman, New Applicant
• William Saylor, New Applicant
• Chris Smith, New Applicant
OPTIONS:
a. Interview all applicants and by majority vote, appoint two members to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
b. Amend, modify, or reject the above option.
ROLL CALL VOTE
3. Library Board of Trustees 13 - 15
A. Fortin, Community Services Director
The Library Board of Trustees advocates for continued and increased community support for the programs and services offered by the Paso Robles City Library.
The City Council is appointing for two vacancies.
Applicants:
• Raymond Hardie, New Applicant
• Marilu Gomez, Incumbent
• Barbara Springer, New Applicant
OPTIONS:
a. Interview all applicants and by majority vote, appoint two members to the Library Board of Trustees.
b. Amend, modify, or reject the above option.
ROLL CALL VOTE
4. Youth Commission 16 - 20
Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
The Paso Robles Youth Commission was established in 1999 as an advisory body to the City Council. Members learn about, suggest, and review policies, programs, and services related to youth issues. In addition, members assist with special events and are involved in activities such as community services projects, youth conventions, and bringing special activities to the teens of Paso Robles.
The City Council is appointing for three vacancies.
Applicants:
• Cole Ammann, New Applicant
• Noemi Basurto, New Applicant
• Divyana Emmons, New Applicant
• Serenity Wulfing, New Applicant
OPTIONS:
a. Interview all applicants and by majority vote, appoint three members to the Youth Commission.
b. Amend, modify, or reject the above option.
ROLL CALL VOTE
E. ADJOURNMENT
F. UPCOMING EVENTS
Paso Robles City Council Special Meeting - AB Interviews - In Person Only, May 10, 2023, 5:00 PM
Library Board of Trustees, Thursday, May 11, 2023, 9:00 AM Paso Robles Development Review Committee, Monday, May 15, 2023, 3:30 PM Paso Robles City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:30 PM