City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 1 of 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
February 6, 5:00 PM
Library/Conference Center Council Chamber
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong
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A. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
The mee�ng was called to order at 5:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch (absent at the start of the mee�ng, but joined the Closed Session at 5:04 PM), Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Li�ga�on: One case
The city has received a cease and desist leter regarding modifica�ons to the Paid Parking Program alleging viola�ons of the Brown Act and other State laws.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
I. ROLL CALL
City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Atorney Elizabeth Hull reported the City has received a cease and desist leter regarding modifica�ons to the Paid Parking Program alleging viola�ons of the Brown Act and other State laws. At this �me, the city's intent is to pause charging for parking in the downtown zone and issuing cita�ons pending further review by City Council at the February 20, 2024 City Council Mee�ng.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Opera�ons Manager David LaCaro, and Public Works Director Freda Berman gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n.
2. Travel Paso Annual Update
Stacie Jacob gave a brief presenta�on on behalf of Travel Paso highligh�ng the Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 and goals that have been accomplished throughout the past year.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Rivera, Dale Gus�n, Francisco Ramirez, Gloria Fama, and Liz Lee.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
O. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-10 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of January 11, 2024 City Council Special Mee�ng Minutes
2. Approval of the January 16, 2024 City Council Mee�ng Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
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4. Approval of a Resolu�on Repealing Resolu�on 22-029 and Adop�ng a Revised City Council Vo�ng District Boundary Map
Resolu�on 24-005
5. Second Reading and Adop�on of Ordinance 1134 N.S. Amending Chapter 9.05 of the Municipal Code
6. Authoriza�on to Execute Consent to the Assignment and Assump�on of Lease for Sherwood Dog Park to the Central Coast Dog Park Alliance (CCDPA) Resolu�on 24-006
7. Approval of Agreements for Construc�on and Construc�on Management for the Paso Fiber Connect Project
Resolu�on 24-007
8. Approval of Design for a Shade Structure Located Between the Veteran’s Memorial Building and Senior Center
9. Approval of Construc�on Management Services for the Recycled Water Distribu�on System
Resolu�on 24-008
10. Approval of a Contract Amendment for Development Review Engineering Consultant
Resolu�on 24-009
P. REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief explana�on of the items approved on the consent calendar.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a Contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants for CEQA Review for Annexa�on of 133 Acres of City-Owned Property Adjacent to the Landfill, PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-010, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to undertake the work necessary to prepare the rezoning and associated general plan amendments and enter into a contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants not-to-exceed $60,912 for CEQA review of the LAFCO applica�on submital for Annexa�on of 133 acres of City-owned property adjacent to the City’s landfill; and authorizing staff to explore and apply for relevant federal and state grants to fund a poten�al regional facility for advanced processing of biosolids and necessary associated infrastructure.
City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 4 of 4 AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 Budget Process and Timeline PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeff Carr, Francisco Ramirez, and Kris Beale.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to direct staff to move forward with no�cing/community outreach for the March 2, 2024 workshop and to endorse the proposed budget development calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City ac�vi�es.
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on commitee atendance and other City related ac�vi�es.
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
U. ADJOURNMENT
Mo�oned by Councilmember Roden, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:22 PM to adjourn to the February 8, 2024 Special City Council mee�ng.
Submited by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: February 20, 2024