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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
March 5, 2024, 6:30 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. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Bishop Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Official Remembrances, Commendations, and Proclamations Honoring Former Mayor Steven W. Martin
Mayor Hamon and City Manager Ty Lewis presented Jennifer Martin with official remembrances, Commendations and Proclamations honoring former Mayor Steven W. Martin from Congressman Panetta, the City of Paso Robles, the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, and the San Miguel Community Services District.
2. Capital Projects Report
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Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of in-progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
3. League of California Cities Update
Channel Counties Public Affairs Manager for the League of California Cities Dave Mullinax gave a presentation on the background, purposes, and membership of Cal Cities and the services that are provided to the City of Paso Robles as a member of the League of California Cities.
4. CalTrans Quarterly Report
Gus Khouri, President of Khouri Consulting shared a quarterly report on Caltrans activities related to the City.
5. CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act Update and Current Trends BBK Special Counsel Ali Therani gave a presentation explaining the California Environmental Quality Act and how projects are evaluated to determine whether or not they have significant environmental impact.
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Monte Jones, Michael Rivera, Linda Becker, Gary Lehrer, Dave Nelson, and Jan Albin.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
Councilmember Bausch requested that Item L5 be moved ahead of L1 on the agenda this evening. All Councilmembers agreed.
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-6 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of February 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Easement and Payment to PG&E for the Installation of Streetlights at the City Parking Lot at 12th and Railroad City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Page 3 of 6
Resolution 24-019
5. Approval of Public Art Installation at the Intersection of Park and 12th Streets
6. Approval of a Resolution Approving Oversized Recycled Water Line Facility Reimbursement River Oaks II
Resolution 24-020
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program and the Final Annual Action Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 24-021, recommending CDBG allocations for the City’s Annual Action Plan to the County of San Luis Obispo as follows: $128,768 for Riverside Avenue sidewalk and ramp infill; $14,500 to CAPSLO for Adult Day Care services; $15,215 to ECHO for Homeless Services; and $13,867 for program administration, for a total of $172,350.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.28.390 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code: Business License Tax – Sidewalk Vendor PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to Introduce for first reading, an ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles amending section 3.28.390, Business License Tax – Sidewalk Vendors.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with L.A. Christmas Light Installers to Install Year-Round Decorative Lighting in the Downtown City Park PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 24-022, authorizing an agreement to install year-round lighting in the Downtown City Park to L.A. Christmas Light City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Page 4 of 6
Installers in the amount of $115,964.85 to be allocated from General Fund Reserves and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Planning Commission Ad Hoc Committee Report – Paso Robles Street Corridor Vision Concept and City Council Direction as to Next Steps PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to direct the Ad Hoc Committee and staff to hold a Paso Robles Street stakeholder open house and return to City Council with a final report.
AYES: Bausch, Strong, Gregory, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
4. Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve on the FBO Proposal Ad Hoc Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT: Eric Cook.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Mayor Hamon, and passed unanimously to appoint Councilmember Roden to serve on the FBO Proposal Ad Hoc Committee.
AYES: Gregory, Hamon, Bausch, Roden, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
5. 1) Second Reading and Adoption of the Updated and Revised Ordinance 1135 Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to clarify the process for setting parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking
It was requested by Council that this item be heard ahead of all other discussion items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Gary Lehrer, David Nelson, Jan Hop, Dora Cary, John Roush, Marjorie Hamon, Jennifer Roush Kloth, Carla Cary, Sharon Foster, Bill Saylor, Monte Jones, Gina Fitzpatrick, Jeffry Wiesinger, Linda Becker, Jan Albin, Ashley Wilkin, Coy Barnes, Timothy Bochum, and Michael Rivera.
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Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed 3-2 (Bausch and Strong opposed) to conduct the second reading and adopt the updated and revised Ordinance 1135, 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 setting parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone, and other clean up measures.
AYES: Gregory, Roden, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
Amendment:
Substitute motion by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and failed to pass 2-3 (Gregory, Roden, Hamon opposed) to table Item L5.
AYES: Bausch, Strong
NOES: Gregory, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Failed
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed 4-1 to approve Resolution 24-023 formally adopting and reauthorizing the City’s Senior Residential Preferential Permit program, and offering credits or reimbursements to eligible seniors that participated during the 2023/2024 year.
AYES: Gregory, Roden, Strong, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis deferred reporting out due to the late hour.
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Strong left the meeting at 11:13 PM.
Councilmember Roden requested, and a majority of Council agreed, that a report regarding the existing in-lieu parking and parking requirements rules related to development be added to a future Council Agenda.
Councilmember Gregory requested, and a majority of Council agreed, to look into scheduling quarterly Town Hall meetings with the Spanish speaking community to include translation services.
Councilmembers and the Mayor did not report on committee attendance and other City related activities due to the late hour.
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O. UPCOMING EVENTS
P. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 11:18 PM to adjourn to the March 19, 2024 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: March 19, 2024