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CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
April 16, 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, 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4))
Significant Exposure to Li�ga�on: One case
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
David Nelson
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Rabbi Meir Gordon, Chabad of Paso Robles
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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 that there was no reportable ac�on from Council prior to the start of the open session mee�ng and that Council was planning to reconvene to closed session at the conclusion of the open session mee�ng.
Council recessed from the open session mee�ng back to closed session at 9:46 PM.
Council reconvened to open session at 10:36 PM and the City Atorney reported that there was no reportable ac�on on Closed Session Item #1.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Li�ga�on: One case
In addi�on, the City Atorney reported that regarding Closed Session Item #2, City Council directed the City Atorney to not ini�ate li�ga�on regarding the Paid Parking Referendum
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4))
Significant Exposure to Li�ga�on: One case
A�er the City Atorney's report out of closed session and prior to the adjournment of the mee�ng, Councilmember Gregory requested, and a majority of Council agreed to have the Parking Program brought back as a discussion item on May 7, 2024.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presenta�on of Life Saving Medal to Paso Robles Police Officers Josh Lewis and Alex Hascall
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory and Police Chief Nord honored Officers Lewis and Hascall by presen�ng them with their Life Saving Medals and Cer�ficates. Chief Nord and City Manager Ty Lewis recognized the officers for their service to the City and for their dedica�on.
2. Na�onal Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclama�on Mayor Pro Tem Gregory read a proclama�on recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as Na�onal Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The proclama�on was received by Support Services Manager Katherine McKinley and Dispatcher Sarah Afana.
3. Educa�on and Sharing Day Proclama�on
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Mayor Pro Tem Gregory read a proclama�on recognizing April 19, 2024 as Educa�on and Sharing Day in the City of Paso Robles. The proclama�on was received by Rabbi Meir Gordon.
4. Parkinson's Awareness Month Proclama�on
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory read a proclama�on recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
5. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclama�on
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory read a proclama�on recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proclama�on was received by Juan Ramirez of Lumina Alliance.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Roush, Linda George, Coy Barnes, Aus�n Solheim, and Dale Gus�n.
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
Councilmember Bausch requested to pull items P4 and P6. Item P4 was heard just a�er the consent calendar vote. Item P6 was heard a�er the discussion items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gus�n, Linda George and Francisco Ramirez.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-3, 5, and 7-15 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Roden, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of April 02, 2024 City Council Mee�ng Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Second Reading and Adop�on of an Ordinance No. 1138 N.S. Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 2.40, Bonds and Salaries of Officers, Sec�on 2.40.030(B), Salary - Amounts
This item was pulled from consent by Councilmember Bausch and was heard just a�er the consent calendar vote was taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Mayor Hamon, and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve the second reading by �tle only and adopt Ordinance No. 1138 N.S., amending Sec�on 2.40.030(B), of Title 2, Chapter
2.240, Bonds and Salaries of Officers, by increasing the salary of the Mayor and City Councilmembers to $1,540 and $1,155, respec�vely.
AYES: Strong, Hamon, Roden, Gregory
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
5. Appointment of Victor Popp to Represent the City of Paso Robles Lodging Industry on the Board of Visit SLO CAL
6. Rejec�on of All Bids, Rejec�on of the Bid Protests as Moot, Authoriza�on of a Scope Amendment for Bid-phase Services for Carollo Engineers and ReAdver�sing for the Recycled Water Distribu�on System Project This item was pulled from consent by Councilmember Bausch and was subsequently heard at the end of the mee�ng a�er the discussion items were completed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve Resolu�on 24-038, to (a) reject all bids for the Recycled Water Distribu�on System Project; (b) reject the bid protests as moot; (c) delegate authority to the City Manager to authorize a budget amendment for Carollo Engineers to provide engineering support for readver�sing; and (d) authorize staff to re-adver�se the Project for bids.
AYES: Strong, Roden, Gregory, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
7. Approval of New City Park Event – Horseless Carriage Club of America Show and Shine
8. Approval of New City Park Event – Summer Reading Program Launch Party
9. Preapproval of FAA Grant Offer and Award of Professional Services Agreement for Airport Master Plan Update
Resolu�on 24-029
10. Approval of Award of Construc�on Contract for Annual Pavement Striping and Markers Refreshment
Resolu�on 24-030
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11. Approval of Construc�on Contract for Centennial Park Parking Lot Maintenance and Rehabilita�on
Resolu�on 24-031
12. Approval of Resolu�on Awarding a Construc�on Contract to J.L. Plank, Inc. dba Cen-Cal Construc�on for the 17th Street Road Maintenance Project Resolu�on 24-032
13. Second Reading by Title Only and Adop�on of Ordinance 1137 of the City Council of the City of Paso Robles, Ac�ng as the Legisla�ve Body of the City of Paso Robles CFD No. 2005-01 (Public Services) Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in such Communit
14. Acceptance of Final Map of Tract 3105-2 (Phase 2) for Recorda�on (The Vintage at River Oaks II)
Resolu�on 24-033
15. Authoriza�on to Execute Beechwood Specific Plan Development Agreement Opera�ng Memorandum No. 1 Landscape Area Maintenance
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of a Resolu�on Approving the 2024 Emergency Opera�ons Plan PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mo�oned by Mayor Hamon and seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-034, approving the 2024 Emergency Opera�ons Plan formally known as the Emergency Response Plan.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Approval of Consultant Agreement and Establishment of a City Council Ad-hoc Commitee for the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Process - Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan Boundary Expansions - "Olive Street Area Rezoning"
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Roden, and Councilmember Gregory each have conflicts of interest on this item. The Olive Street Area Rezone Item was discussed by City Council on October 17, 2023. At that �me, by a random selec�on conducted by the City Atorney, Councilmember Gregory was randomly selected to par�cipate, and he will be the par�cipa�ng Councilmember on this item throughout the process.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-035, approving John. F.
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Rickenbach Consul�ng in connec�on with JFR’s submited proposal and scope of work in the amount of $86,940, authorizing staff to enter into a contract with JFR to complete this project in accordance with the proposal submited, and appropria�ng $87,000 from General Fund reserves to cover the cost of the consultant agreement.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal), Roden (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed 2-1 (Gregory opposed) to approve Resolu�on 24-036 establishing and AdHoc Commitee consis�ng of Councilmember Strong and Councilmember Bausch to provide guidance and updates for the process.
AYES: Strong, Bausch
NOES: Gregory
ABSENT: Hamon (due to recusal), Roden (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Passed
3. Receipt of Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - Preliminary Budget Overview for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and Approval of Resolu�on Making Quarterly Budget Adjustments For Maintenance and Opera�ons and Capital Appropria�ons for Fiscal Year
PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Rivera, Aus�n Solheim, and Gary Lehrer.
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to receive and file this report and to direct staff to refine the prepara�on of the Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 budget based upon the discussion provided during the mee�ng.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Roden, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Mo�oned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to approve Resolu�on 24-037, amending the City’s budget for Maintenance and Opera�ons and Capital Appropria�ons for FY 2023-24, to modify the General Fund ($225,000); ARPA Fund ($444,000) and Airport Fund ($96,000) as outlined in the report.
AYES: Strong, Bausch, Roden, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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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 Strong, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:38 PM to adjourn to the May 7, 2024 regular City Council mee�ng.
Submited by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: May 7, 2024