PASO DE
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ROBLES
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
INCORPOXATED
1889 "The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
June 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
Library/Conference Center Council Chamber
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory,
Present: Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong
A. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
c. INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
E. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
F. PRESENTATIONS
Juneteenth Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth in the City of Paso Robles. The proclamation was received Tobin Johnson, the President of the local chapter of the NAACP.
2. Celebrate Local Project
Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan shared the Celebrate Local Project video highlighting the people who make the small businesses in Paso Robles run and who contribute not only to our local economy but the quality of life that we enjoy in Paso Robles. The video can be found here: News Flash • Paso Robles Unveils "Celebrate Local" Video to (prcitv.com)
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G. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda George, Brett Knupfer, Ron Walters, Anna Muñoz, Austin Solheim, and Dave Nelson.
Brett Knupfer provided hard copies of the application and guidelines for the Steve Martin Annual Community Service Award. Those guidelines and application were provided to Council. More information can be found at pasoroblesdemocrats.org. The documents have been added to the agenda.
H. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
1. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Ty Lewis provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar after the consent calendar was approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of June 03, 2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Approval of June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Receipt of Warrant Register
Receipt of Treasurer's Report - April 2024
Approval of Consumer Price Index Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Position-Based Adjustments to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Resolution 24-074
7. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services Resolution 24-075
Award the Construction Contract for the South River and Serenade Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and Striping Improvement Project
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Resolution 24-076
9. Approval of the City's Participation in the Updated San Luis Obispo County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics Team Memorandum of Understanding
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of Resolution Confirming the Existence of Weeds or Noxious Growth Creating a Potential Fire Hazard and Ordering their Abatement PUBLIC COMMENT: None
City Clerk Melissa Boyer read the list of properties that were still in violation as of this meeting. The list has been addended to the agenda and is Exhibit A of the approved Resolution 24-077.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 24-077, confirming the existence of public nuisance(s) described in Exhibit A and ordering the abatement of weeds or noxious growth to abate the nuisance.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
L. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Approval of New City Park Event - Dia de los Muertos
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George and Francisco Ramirez.
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Roden and passed unanimously to approve the request of the Downtown Main Street Association to stage the Día de los Muertos event in City Park on October 26, 2024 and subsequent dates in October until ended by resolution of the Council.
AYES: Bausch, Roden, Gregory, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Adoption of Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Michael Rivera, Dave Nelson, and Linda George.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve Resolution 24-078, adopting the operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26, as presented, for all funds and expenditures, and direct the City Manager to implement the budget.
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AYES: Gregory, Strong, Roden, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve Resolution 24-079, adopting $65,761,201 as the City's appropriations limit for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Roden, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
3. Airport Ad Hoc Recommendation for Municipal Airport Full Service Fixed Based Operator (FBO) - Direction on Future Negotiations
Mayor Hamon recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest with regards to his existing business leases at the airport.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory called for a short break at 8:05 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:16 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Klaasir Winegarden, Linda George, Michael Rivera, Mark McConnell, Gary Lehrer, Liz Lee, Tyler Kirk, Allison Borgsmiller, Mark Dart, Alexandra Schoepel, Kendall Pearson, Field Gibson, Steven Ells, Carl Ford, Ryan Crowl, Craig Landon, John Tucker, Nathan Ross, Martin Caskey, Bill Borgsmiller, David Nutile, Chris Campos, Luke Newlin, Jennifer Winters, and Nicole Miller.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory called for a break 10:57 PM. Mayor Hamon rejoined the meeting during the break. The meeting reconvened at 11:07 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Roden and passed 3-1 (Bausch opposed) to accept the findings and recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee and authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Loyd's Aviation for fixed based operator services at Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
AYES: Strong, Roden, Gregory
NOES: Bausch
ABSTAIN: Hamon (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Passed
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
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N. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
P. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 11:24 PM to adjourn to the July 16, 2024 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
Melisia bover
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: July 16, 2024
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