CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
May 21, 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 ______
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
D. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED) 2024 Award of Merit Presentation Laura Cole-Rowe, Membership & Rural Exchange Coordinator with CALED presented the 2024 Award of Merit from the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) recognizing the outstanding collaborative efforts behind the North County Broadband Strategic Plan, a joint initiative between the cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero.
2. Older American's Month Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May as Older American's month in Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Alexis Okumura with San Luis Obispo Senior Volunteer Services.
3. National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received by Whitney Chaney on behalf of Visit SLO CAL.
4. Youth Commission Report
Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia introduced Youth Commissioners Divyana Emmons and Cole Ammann who gave a brief update regarding goals and accomplishments of the Youth Commission over the past year.
G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Cussen, Tracy Dauterman, Anna Muñoz, Francisco Ramirez, Mark Elterman, and Gina Grieb.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
I. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed unanimously to approve items 1-11 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of May 8, 2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1140 Amending Chapter 2.65 of the Municipal Code to Allow for Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Statements
5. Second Reading by Title only and Adoption of Ordinance 1139 Repealing Ordinance No. 1135, Which Amended Portions of Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management
6. Receipt of Warrant Register
7. Approval of the Purchase From CIO Solutions and Installation of Information Technology Core Networking Equipment through the National Association of State Procurement Officials Master Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Related Services Resolution 24-050
8. Approval of Resolution 24-XXX Adding a New Job Classification and Salary Range of Deputy Community Development Director/City Engineer; Reclassifying the Position of City Engineer from Professional Manager III to Deputy Community Development Director/City Resolution 24-051
9. Approval of Construction Management Services Agreement for the Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meter Retrofit Project with MeterSYS in an amount of $185,520.00.
Resolution 24-052
10. Engineering Services Contract Amendment – Provision of Additional Services by MNS Engineering Under Current Contract for City Engineering Services Resolution 24-053
11. Approval of Oak Tree Removal in Sherwood Park to Accommodate Improvements for Pickleball Courts (OTR 24-05, P24-0024) Resolution 24-054
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Strong requested and a majority of Council agreed to hear item L2 prior to items K1 and L1.
1. 2023 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan Heard after Item L2.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Francisco Ramirez, Coy Barnes, and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to approve the 2023 General Plan Annual Report, and direct staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
ABSENT: Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Review of Proposals for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 from Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association, Hispanic Business Association, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and the Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce Heard after Items L2 and K1. Mayor Hamon called for a break in the middle of this item at 10:20 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:23 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, and Franciso Ramirez.
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed 3-1 (Hamon opposed) to direct staff to include the funding requests for the FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 budget and develop a contribution agreement with the stakeholder groups for City Council consideration as follows:
Main Street: $117,000
Visitor's Center $115,000
Wine Alliance $ 85,000
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Roden
NOES: Hamon
ABSENT: Strong
Roll Call Vote Passed
Council directed the Hispanic Business Association to work with staff to develop an organizational plan and a compete budget to bring back to Council at a future time.
2. Consideration of the Continuation and/or Increase of Measure E-12 to Fund Local Road Repair and Maintenance Councilmember Strong requested and a majority of Council agreed to hear item L2 prior to items K1 and L1.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George, Dave Nelson, Michael Rivera, Dale Gustin, Sharon Foster, Sally Reynolds, Coy Barnes, and Jan Albin.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to direct staff to return on June 4, 2024 with an item to consider placing a one-half cent transaction and use tax (sales tax) extension with no sunset on the November 2024 ballot.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Roden, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mayor Hamon requested a short break at 8:54 PM at which point Councilmember Strong left the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 9:03 PM.
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot recognized Public Works staff in honor of Public Works Week and made an announcement for the community that the City is still looking for sponsors for the 4th of July event.
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
O. UPCOMING EVENTS
P. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 11:07 PM to adjourn to the May 29, 2024 Special City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: June 4, 2024
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