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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 16, 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. Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month. The proclamation was received by Jacki Ramsdell the President of the Board of trustees of Congregation Ohr Tzafon.
2. Older American's Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Older American's Month. The proclamation was received by Paso Robles Senior Center Coordinator Sharon McLean.
3. Hunger Awareness Day Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon read a proclamation recognizing June 2, 2023 as Hunger Awareness Day in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Garret Olson, the CEO of SLO Food Bank.
4. Spaceport and Tech Corridor Update
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Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan, Airport Manager Mark Scandalis, and Dr. Elise St. John, Head of Academic Programs and Partnerships at California Polytechnic State University gave an update on Spaceport and the Tech Corridor.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Cussen, Dale Gustin, Thora Snelson and David Sturtridge.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gregory asked to have a brief presentation on item I-5 prior to the vote on the consent calendar.
Dale Gustin requested that item I-7 be pulled and that staff make a presentation on the item. Council requested that staff make that presentation prior to the vote of the consent calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-13 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon
ABSENT: Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of May 2, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Reaffirmation of Resolution 23-018 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of Surplus Property Disposal
Resolution 23-059
5. Approval of Preparations for Bidding and Construction of Recycled Water Distribution System
Resolution 23-060
6. Approval of the Addition of Arborist Daniel Keeley to the City’s ISA Certified Arborist List
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Resolution 23-061
7. Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 23-03 – Removal of six valley oak trees along an 850-foot linear stretch of Linne Road between Poppy Lane and Airport Road, and at the intersection of Scott Street.
Resolution 23-062
8. Second Reading of Ordinance 1131 N.S. Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes on Lots, 2, 3, and 4 of Parcel Map PR 16-0165.
Ordinance 1131
9. Authorization of Release and Termination of Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Parcel Map PR 89-0418
10. Approval of Grant of Water Easement Quitclaim – Aerotech Way Resolution 23-063
11. Approval of Amendments to the Department of Public Works Standard Details and Specifications
Resolution 23-064
12. Approval of Termination of Local Emergency Regarding January2023 Storms
Resolution 23-065
13. Approval of Termination of Local Emergency Regarding March 2023 Storms
Resolution 23-066
J. REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explanation of the items approved on the consent agenda.
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Sole Source Authorization for Advanced Metering Infrastructure PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve standardizing on the Badger Orion AMI system provided by Badger Meter Company and sole source procurement from Badger for AMI equipment and associated data management services.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Hamon
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NOES: Bausch
ABSENT: Martin
Roll Call Vote Passed
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor Pro Tem reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
O. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Gregory
Seconded by: Strong
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:02 PM to adjourn to the June 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: June 6, 2023