City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 1 of 6
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
February 20, 5:30 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. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The mee�ng was called to order at 5:30 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Mayor Hamon Councilmember Roden joined the mee�ng at 5:34 PM.
Absent: Councilmember Strong
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Sec�on 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Steinbeck Vineyards #1, LLC, et al., v. County Of San Luis Obispo, et al., Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No. 1-14-CV-265039.
2. 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
Julie Tacker, Gary Lehrer, John Roush, Carla Carey, Sharon Foster, David Boulle, Randall Jordan, Jennifer Roush, and David Nelson.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 2 of 6 F. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The mee�ng was reconvened at 6:42 PM.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Atorney Elizabeth Hull reported Council went into closed session on two items. The first item was conference with legal counsel regarding exis�ng li�ga�on. The case is Steinbeck Vineyards #1, LLC, et al., v. County of San Luis Obispo, et al; There was no reportable ac�on.
The second item was conference with legal counsel, an�cipated li�ga�on, significant exposure to li�ga�on: One case regarding a cease and desist leter regarding the modifica�ons to the paid parking program alleging viola�ons of the Brown Act and other State Laws. There was no reportable ac�on.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Teen Da�ng and Violence Month Proclama�on 2024
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George, Linda Becker, and Fred Strong.
Linda George submited a document that will be addended to the agenda.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None.
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n, Michael Rivera.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-10 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of February 6, 2024 City Council Mee�ng Minutes City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 3 of 6
2. Approval of February 8, 2024 City Council Special Mee�ng Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Approval of Lease Agreement with EarthTones Gi�s, Gallery & Center for Healing for Commercial Space located at the Train Sta�on at 790 Pine Street Resolu�on 24-011
5. Receipt of Warrant Register
6. Receipt of Development Impact Fee Five-Year Report
7. Approval of a Change Order to Stantec Agreement for Design Services in an Amount of $110,200 for Addi�onal Design Services for Vine Street Frontage Improvements
Resolu�on 24-012
8. Approval of a Change Order to Stantec Agreement for Design Services for the South Vine Bridge and Vine Street Road Realignment Project Resolu�on 24-013
9. Authoriza�on for the City Manager to enter into up to Five On-Call Water System Repair Contracts of $60,000 or less, following an informal bidding process, for an Amount Not-Too-Exceed $300,000 Total
Resolu�on 24-014
10. The Landing/Paso Robles Boys School Reuse Project: Consultant Agreement Amendments for the Environmental Impact Report and Traffic Impact Study Resolu�on 24-015
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of Development Plan (PD22-20), Oak Tree Removal (OTR23-11), Ves�ng Tenta�ve Parcel Map PR 22-0054, and Condi�onal Use Permit 23-14 at 2930 Union Road/APN: 025-362-043
PUBLIC COMMENT: Julie Tacker, Caroline Logudice, Michael Rivera, Sally Reynolds.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-016, adop�ng the proposed Mi�gated Nega�ve Declara�on and Mi�ga�on Monitoring and Repor�ng Plan.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-017 approving Planned City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 4 of 6 Development 22-20, CUP 23-14, and Oak Tree Removal Permit 23-11 no�ng that all efforts shall be made to plant all 34 replacement oak trees on the project site.
Should that not be possible due to space allowances, payments per tree will be made to the City's oak replacement fund.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-018, approving the Ves�ng Tenta�ve Tract Map PR 22-0054.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Introduc�on and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to clarify the process for se�ng parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone and other clean up measures.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n, David Nelson, Julie Tacker, Michael Rivera, Clive Pinder, Stephen King, Carla Cary, Michelle Nelson, Caroline LoGuidice, James Schaffer, Monte Jones, Jeff Carr, Keith Entwistle, John Roush, Jeff Wiesinger, Jan Hop, Pat Banakis, Jennifer Roush Kloth, Sharon Foster, Scot Howens�ne, Linda George, Peter Byrne, Gina Fitzpatrick, Jan Albin, Kevin Siegel, and Lisa MacCagno.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Roden, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 3-2 to Introduce for first reading by �tle only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles amending Chapter 12.42 of Title 12 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code to clarify the process for se�ng parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone and other clean up measures within the sec�ons indicated:
12.42.020 Parking zones
• Delete reference to se�ng by resolu�on
• Establish the parameters of the Downtown Parking Zone
12.42.060 Overparking- Excep�ons
• Clarifying changes regarding signage for approved parking zones • Removing the following sentences:
City Council Mee�ng Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 5 of 6 o A parking zone is defined as the parking zone indicated on posted signage.
o A vehicle may not return to the ini�al parking zone or parking lot sooner than two hours following the expira�on of the ini�al �me period.
12.42.070 Parking zone regula�ons
• Reiterate parking sessions commence upon parking of vehicle • Length of allowed parking session may range from 15 minutes -10 hours and will be established by the City Manager; designed to achieve 85% u�liza�on rate
• Authorize free 30 minute parking spots
• Establish fee range from $1-$5; the City Manager, or their designee, with the direc�on of City Council by approved resolu�on, shall set the rate of the parking zones within that range consistent with achieving the 85 percent target u�liza�on.
• Authorize preferen�al parking privileges may be established by ordinance or resolu�on (VC 22507)
AYES: Roden, Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mo�oned by Councilmember Roden, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 3-2 to receive the report from the City Manager on the implementa�on and signage for the new downtown parking program once it becomes effec�ve.
AYES: Roden, Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mo�oned by Councilmember Roden, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 3-2 to direct staff to implement the proposed process as outlined in this report to provide refunds of parking fees collected and cita�ons from February 6, 2023 to February 6, 2024.
AYES: Roden, Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. Report to Council regarding a Cease and Desist Leter Sent by Mr. Gary Lehrer; Request to Authorize Mayor to Execute and Send Response Leter to Mr. Lehrer PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n, David Nelson, Gary Lehrer, Linda Becker, and Jeff Carr.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed 4-1 acknowledging receipt of both the procedurally deficient and sufficient Cease and Desist Leter and, to reflect the City’s commitment to transparency and compliance with the Brown Act, authorize the Mayor to execute and send a response leter making an uncondi�onal commitment to cease, desist from, and not repeat the challenged ac�on, without admi�ng any viola�on of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
AYES: Gregory, Roden, Strong, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City ac�vi�es.
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on commitee atendance and other City related ac�vi�es. Councilmember Bausch requested, and a majority of Council agreed, that a presenta�on from Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Associa�on be added to a future City Council Agenda. Councilmember Gregory requested, and a majority of Council agreed, that an informa�onal presenta�on from San Luis Obispo County regarding the proposed sales tax ini�a�ve be added to a future City Council Agenda.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Mo�oned by Councilmember Roden, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 11:22 PM to adjourn to the March 2, 2024 Special City Council mee�ng.
Submited by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: March 5, 2024