CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
INCOKFOKATED
1889 "The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
September 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
September 17, 2024, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory,
Present: Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong
5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Mayor Hamon. Councilmember Strong was not present at roll call but joined Closed Session at 5:05 PM.
c. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Claimant: Newton Construction Management
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
\gency Negotiators: City Manager or designer
egotiating Parties: Loyd's Aviation; Loyd's Aviation PRB, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Fixed Based Operator Agreement (lease- based)
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION - SIDE LETTERS WITH LABOR GROUPS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Chris Huot, Acting City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Management (including, among others, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, and Department Heads) Unrepresented Part-time Employees
Service Employees International Union
Paso Robles Police Association
Paso Robles Professional Firefighters
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2)
Number of Cases: 1
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
5:04 PM
F. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Pastor Chris Cole, Redeemer Baptist Church
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Claimant: Newton Construction Management
No reportable action
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 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
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Chris Huot, Acting City Manager
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Employee Organizations:
Unrepresented Management (including, among others, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, and Department Heads)
Unrepresented Part-time Employees
Service Employees International Union
Paso Robles Police Association
Paso Robles Professional Firefighters
No reportable action
4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
No reportable action
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
No reportable action
6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager
No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation for Constitution Week and presented it to Daughters of the American Revolution members Susan Howard, Lori Mansfield, and Denise Carlson.
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Mayor Hamon read a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation was received by Hispanic Business Association Vice President Maria Garcia and Mujeres de Acción founder Yessenia Echevarria.
Community Services Department Summer Service Update
Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia and City Librarian Eric Lashley gave a presentation highlighting all of the programs, classes, and events that were facilitated by the Community Services department throughout the summer of 2024.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Dana Roden, Linda George, David Nelson, Michael Rivera, Mike Stenstrom, Gary Lehrer, Jan Albin, and Gloria Fama.
David Nelson submitted a written public comment which has been addended to the agenda.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
None
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
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin.
Councilmember Bausch requested and Council agreed to direct staff to bring back a future discussion related to item P9 and the potential of a dedicated right-of-way to increase signalization at the Niblick and South River intersection.
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
Approval of September 3, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Youth Commission - 07/10/2024
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee - 08/12/2024
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3. Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
24-103
4. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and City Position on Conference Resolution No. 1.
24-104
Receipt of Warrant Register
Affirmation of the Community Services Department Advisory Bodies' Liaison Appointments to the State of California's Parks Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Focus Group
Approval of the Purchase of a Compact Track Loader for the Water Division 24-105
8. Dedication of Easement for Electrical Line Use for Pacific Gas & Electric Resolution 24-106
The recommendation on this item indicated that the resolution was to accept a Grant of Easement, however, staff clarified that the resolution was actually to dedicate the Grant of Easement to PG&E.
9. Approval of Public Right of Way Easement Purchase - Niblick and South River Road Right Turn
24-107
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Tentative Map Amendment for Planning Area 9 of the Olsen Ranch Tract 3149 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Rivera
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to open the public hearing and continue this item to October 1, 2024.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Written Public Comment Addended
2. Rezone 23-02 (P23-0063) Comprehensive Zoning Code Update City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 Page 5 of 8 PUBLIC COMMENT: David Nelson, Linda George, Janice Awalt, Thomas Robbins, Jeff Carr, Michael Rivera, Michelle Nelson and Dale Gustin.
Thomas Robbins submitted a written public comment which has been addended to the agenda.
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:57 PM. The meeting reconvened at 9:07 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (A), approving the changes to the Zoning Code (Title 21) and the Zoning Map with the exception of the following sections which will be deferred for review by the Planning Commission over the next six months:
• 21.21 - Home Occupation Permits
• 21.48.090 - Parking for Storage of Commercial Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, and Boats
21.69.040 - Animal Keeping, Accessory to Residential Use • 21.69.050 - Animal Keeping, Commercial
21.84 - Oak Tree Preservation
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (B), approving the changes to Title 2 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (C), approving the changes to Titles 3, 5, 9, 12, 14, and 22 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (D), City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 Page 6 of 8 approving the changes to Title 7 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (E), approving the changes to Title 8 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Bausch, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to table the first reading of Ordinance XXXX (F) approving the changes to Title 10 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Bausch, Gregory, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX (G), approving the changes to Title 19 in relation to updates to Title 21.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Approval of Short-Term Rental Agreements with Joe's One-Niner Diner, Soar Paso, and Mercy Air
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 24-108 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the short-term rental agreements with Joe's One-Niner Diner, Mercy Air, and Soar Paso subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Approval of a Full Service Fixed Based Operator Agreement with Loyd's Aviation PUBLIC COMMENT: Eric Cook and Linda George.
City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 Page 7 of 8 Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong and passed 4-1 (Bausch opposed) to approve Resolution 24-109, authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease agreement with Loyd's Aviation for full Fixed Based Operator Services, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney and subject to any minor insurance changes approved by the Risk Manager.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Roden, Hamon
NOES: Bausch
Roll Call Vote Passed
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot provided an update on current City activities.
COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
u. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Hamon clarified that there is a regularly schedule City Council Meeting on October 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 10:51 PM to adjourn to the October 1, 2024 regular City Council meeting in honor of Matt Masia.
Submitted by:
Meliss Boyer
Melissa Boyer, City Clerk (
Approved: October 1, 2024
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