CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles
The City has returned to hybrid public meetings pursuant to AB 361, which allows for a deviation from the teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. Residents now have the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment via phone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Council.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Any individual, who because of a disability needs special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, may request assistance by contacting the City Clerk’s Office (805) 237- 3960. Whenever possible, requests should be made four (4) working days in advance of the meeting.
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Pro Tem Hamon, Mayor Martin
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. CalTrans Quarterly Report
Gus Khouri, President Khouri Consulting
2. Spaceport and Tech Corridor Update
Paul Sloan, Economic Development Manager
Mark Scandalis, Airport Manager
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G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time the public may address the Council on items within the Council’s purview but not scheduled on the agenda. All persons desiring to speak on an agenda item are asked to fill out Speaker Information Cards and give them to the City Clerk prior speaking. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes per item. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered.
State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2).
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE, NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION. However, if discussion is wanted by a member of the Council or public, the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Councilmembers and members of the public may offer comments or ask questions of clarification without removing an item from the Calendar. Individual items are approved by the vote that approves the Consent Calendar unless an item is pulled for separate consideration. Items pulled from consent will be heard at the end of the meeting.
1. Approval of the August 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 - 8 Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes 9 - 11
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Library Board Minutes July 13, 2023
3. Reaffirmation of Resolution 23-018 Approving Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental
12 - 13
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15061, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Reaffirm Resolution 23-018 allowing for the continuation of hybrid remote (teleconference)/in-person public meetings citywide pursuant to the requirements of AB 361.
4. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference
14 - 21
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-XXX designating a Voting Delegate and one Alternate.
5. Receipt of Warrant Register 22 - 90
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
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6. Approval of General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2023-24 91 - 94 Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-XXX, establishing the General Obligation tax rate of $0.0345 per $100 of secured assessed valuation for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
7. Approval of Payment to PG&E to Install Streetlights for the South Vine Bridge and Road Realignment
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Ditas Esperanza, P.E., Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, a Class 3 exemption, pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15303,which applies to the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-XXX, authorizing the payment to PG&E to install new streetlights at the South Vine bridge and road realignment, in the amount of $394,919.56 and find the action exempt from CEQA.
J. REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of Application for the California Community Resilience Centers Grant Program
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Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to provide a letter of commitment to proceed with the study for the submittal of a State of California Community Resilience Centers Program grant planning application for up to $500,000.
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee Meeting August 16, 2023, 5:30 PM Paso Robles Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee Meeting August 17, 2023, 1:00 PM
Public Meeting - 46 East/Union Road Intersection Improvements August 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Teen Center Ribbon Cutting August 19, 2023, 10:00 AM
Teen Center Grand Opening August 21, 2023, 2:00 PM
Paso Robles Parking Ad Hoc Committee August 21, 2023, 1:00 PM City Council Agenda August 15, 2023
Paso Robles Development Review Committee August 21, 2023, 3:30 PM Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting August 22, 2023, 6:30 PM Paso Robles Airport Commission Meeting August 24, 2023, 6:30 PM Paso Robles Parking Ad Hoc Committee August 28, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Paso Robles Development Review Committee August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM WineDirect Groundbreaking Ceremony, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 3:30 PM - 5175 Airport Road
Paso Robles City Hall Closed Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023 Paso Robles City Council Meeting September 5, 2023, 6:30 PM O. ADJOURNMENT
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