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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
April 2, 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. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Reverend Sarah-Kate Duran, The Revival Center.
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Na�onal Library Week 2024 Proclama�on
2. Month of the Child and Child Abuse Preven�on Month Proclama�on
3. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gus�n, John Rousch, Dave Nelson, Gary Lehrer, Ray Katz, Maria Garcia, Jose Guadarrama, Manuel Medina, Raechelle Bowlay, Wendy Lewis, Francisco Ramirez, Jan City Council Mee�ng Minutes April 2, 2024 Page 2 of 4
Hop, Michael Rivera.
Maria Garcia submited a document that has been addended to the agenda.
Based on public comment that was heard, Mayor Hamon requested, and a majority of the council agreed to have staff return with an item related to the Hispanic Business Associa�on at a future mee�ng.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
Councilmember Roden requested that item K1 be moved ahead of the other discussion items.
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: Linda Becker.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 on the consent calendar.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of March 19, 2024 City Council Mee�ng Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – December 2023
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – February 2024
6. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – January 2024
7. Second Reading and Adop�on of Ordinance 1136 N.S. Amending Sec�on
3.28.390 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code: Business License Tax – Sidewalk Vendor
8. Approve the Annexa�on of, and Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for, River Oaks II Phases 2 through 5 into Community Facili�es District No. 2005-1
Resolu�on 24-025
9. Approval of Oak Tree Removal Permit 23-12 at 426 Creston Road Resolu�on 24-026
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. Introduc�on and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 2.40, Bonds and Salaries of Officers, Sec�on
2.40.030(B), Salary - Amounts
Public Comments: None
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 3-1 to introduce for first reading by �tle only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles amending Title 2, Chapter 2.240, Bonds and Salaries of Officers, Sec�on 2.40.030(B) of the Paso Robles Municipal Code, increasing the Mayor and City Councilmember salary to $1,540 and $1,155, respec�vely.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
ABSENT: Roden
Roll Call Vote Passed
2. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Second Quarter Report: El Camino Homeless Organiza�on (ECHO) Memorandum of Understanding and Direc�on to Staff to Disburse Payment Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding
Public Comment: Francisco Ramirez
ECHO Opera�ons and Development Director Aus�n Solheim gave a presenta�on highligh�ng ECHO's second quarter accomplishments.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by councilmember Bausch to receive and file ECHO’s FY 23-24 second quarter report and direct staff to disburse payment in the amount of $55,500.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
Absent: Roden
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Award Park Design and Environmental Services Contracts for Larry Moore Park Redevelopment
Public Comment: James Lopez, Michael Aanerud, Gene Messina, Francisco Ramirez.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and approved unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-028 awarding a contract for landscape architecture design services for Larry Moore Park Redevelopment to David Volz Design in the amount of $707,498.00; awarding a contract for Larry Moore Park Redevelopment CEQA Services to SWCA Environmental Consultants to SWCA Environmental Consultants in the amount of $144,042.86; find the ac�on exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)- (3), 15378; and authorize the City Manager to execute both contracts, subject to City Council Mee�ng Minutes April 2, 2024 Page 4 of 4
any minor, technical, or non-substan�ve changes as approved by the City Manager and the City Atorney.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Hamon
ABSENT: Roden
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
4. City Council Posi�on on the Local Roads First Transporta�on Tax Measure:
Adop�on of Resolu�on in Support or Opposi�on to the Measure Public Comment: Ray Katz, Sandy Triggs, Linda Becker, Gary Lehrer.
Councilmember Roden le� the mee�ng at 8:21pm.
Moved by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve resolu�on 24-027 opposing the proposed Local Roads First transporta�on tax measure.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City ac�vi�es.
M. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on commitee atendance and other City related ac�vi�es.
Mayor Hamon requested, and a majority of Council agreed to direct staff to bring back an item including a resolu�on to support Diablo Canyon's 20-year extension at a future mee�ng.
N. UPCOMING EVENTS
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:19 PM to adjourn to the April 16, 2024 regular City Council mee�ng.
Submited by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: April 16, 2024