CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
August 20, 5:30 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
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 meeting 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. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Gov. Code, § 54956.8)
Property: Various Parcels and Portions of Parcels at Paso Robles Airport, located generally at 4900 Wing Way, and including APNs 025-453-010, 025-453-007, 025- 453-008, 025-453-021, and 025-453-022
Agency Negotiators: City Manager or designee
Negotiating Parties: Loyd’s Aviation; Loyd’s Aviation PRB, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Fixed Based Operator Agreement (leasebased)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
City Council Meeting Minutes September 03, 2024 Page 1 of 5 D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Motion to adjourn to closed session by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory and passed unanimously by voice vote.
F. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Open session was reconvened at 6:33 PM.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Real Property Negotiations
(Gov. Code, § 54956.8)
Property: Various Parcels and Portions of Parcels at Paso Robles Airport, located generally at 4900 Wing Way, and including APNs 025-453-010, 025-453-007, 025-453- 008, 025-453-021, and 025-453-022
Agency Negotiators: City Manager or designee
Negotiating Parties: Loyd’s Aviation; Loyd’s Aviation PRB, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Fixed Based Operator Agreement (lease-based) No reportable action
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
(Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Airport Update
Airport Manager Mark Scandalis gave a brief update on the Airport FBO negotiation process as well as negotiation of sub-tenant lease agreements at the City Council Meeting Minutes September 03, 2024 Page 2 of 5 airport.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
2. Central Coast Community Energy Annual Presentation
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Senior Account Manager Judi Young gave a brief overview of 3CE and various 3CE projects throughout the region.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda George
3. Recognition of K-9 Renzo
Mayor Hamon shared a video tribute to K-9 Renzo, who recently passed away unexpectantly. Renzo's partner and handler Officer Joe Stanley spoke briefly about K-9 Renzo, his training and their relationship.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Rivera, Dave Nelson, Timothy Francis, Linda George, Janice Awalt, Sean Connally, Mary Jo Silva, Jeff Carr, Francisco Ramirez, and Nancy Baron.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 6 was pulled by Councilmember Bausch and heard at the end of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dave Nelson, Linda George, Jeff Carr, Sharon Foster, Michael Rivera, and Francisco Ramirez.
Motioned by Gregory, seconded by Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1- 5 and 7- 12 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of August 6, 2024 City Council Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Receipt of Warrant Register
4. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – May 2024
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – June 2024
Resolution 24-097
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6. Approval of General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25 This item was pulled from consent by Councilmember Bausch and was heard after the discussion item.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Strong and approved unanimously to approve Resolution 24-096, establishing the General Obligation tax rate of $0.0325 per $100 of secured assessed valuation for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
AYES: Bausch, Strong, Gregory, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
7. Approval of New City Park Event – Defend America Career Fair
8. Approval of an Extension to the Agreement with Los Angeles Christmas Light Installers for City Park Holiday Lighting
Resolution 24-098
9. Approval of Award of Design Services Contract for City Hall Remodel Resolution 24-093
10. Approval of Award of Contracts for Construction and Construction Management Services for Sherwood Neighborhood Waterline Upgrades and Repairs
Resolution 24-094
11. Approval of a Construction Contract for Road Repairs on Golden Hill Road from Creston Road to Rolling Hills Road
Resolution 24-095
12. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1143 N.S., Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 7.50 Regarding Camping on Public Property and Protection of Waterways
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Potential Modifications to the Downtown Employee Monthly Permit Parking and Short-Term Spaces
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dave Nelson, Sharon Foster, Dominique Lobjois, Jeff Carr, Linda George, Michael Rivera, and Jan Albin.
Council directed staff to research the ownership of employee permit only parking lots, research a reduced or no cost decal-based permit system, explore options City Council Meeting Minutes September 03, 2024 Page 4 of 5 and associated costs of increasing enforcement of 30-minute parking, and conduct outreach to downtown parking stakeholders.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities and shared the recently completed police recruitment video.
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
Councilmember Gregory added the Uptown Rezone Open House on August 29, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bauer Speck Elementary.
U. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:10 PM to adjourn to the September 3, 2024 regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: September 3, 2024
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