City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Page 1 of 5
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
December 3, 2024, 6:00 PM
December 3, 2024, 6:30 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. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of 611 Spring Street
Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager
David Athey, Acting City Engineer
Negotiating Parties: Bob Gundert, Cregor's Liquor & Deli D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Open session reconvened at 6:33 PM
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Page 2 of 5 H. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Recently hired City Engineer Leslie Frazier introduced herself and provided a brief biography.
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portion of 611 Spring Street
Agency Negotiators: Chris Huot, City Manager
David Athey, Acting City Engineer
Negotiating Parties: Bob Gundert, Cregor's Liquor & Deli No reportable action
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Capital Projects Engineer Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Director Freda Berman and Public Works Operations Manager David LaCaro gave an overview of recently completed, in progress, and upcoming projects throughout the city.
2. Emergency Services Annual Report
Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta provided an update of activity for 2024.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, Linda George, and Mika Buchanen.
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
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Page 3 of 5 Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory and passed unanimously to approve items 1-9 of the consent calendar.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
3. Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 1152 Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Regarding the Time of Regular Meetings of the City Council
Resolution 24-134
4. Receipt of Warrant Register
5. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report – September 2024
6. Approval of Beechwood Specific Plan Development Agreement Operating Memo No. 2 – Modifying the Timing Requirements for Southbound Right Turn Lane at South River Road and Niblick Road
Resolution 24-135
7. Approval of Beechwood Specific Plan Development Agreement Operating Memo No. 3 - Modifying Timing Requirements for Off-site Sewer Improvements Resolution 24-136
8. Approval of Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with Justin Vineyard for Improvements made to New Airport Road
Resolution 24-137
9. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Easement Deed for an Expansion of an Existing Public Bike Path and Pedestrian Easement at Stoney Creek from People’s Self Help Housing, located near Nicklaus Drive.
Resolution 24-138
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of a Resolution Determining that the Public Convenience and Necessity Require the Special Tax for Improvement Area No. 2 of the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen Ranch/South Chandler Facilities) be Revised and A
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 24-139, determining that the public convenience and necessity require the special tax for Improvement Area No. 2 of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen Ranch/ South Chandler – Facilities) be revised and approval of a related assignment, assumption, and amending agreement.
AYES: Strong, Gregory, Bausch, Roden, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Quarterly Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed unanimously by voice vote to receive and file the report and to approve Resolution 24-140 amending budget appropriations as presented.
AYES: Strong, Roden, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Review of Downtown Employee Parking Lot Program and Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.44.010 Regarding Employee Parking Permits
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin, Jeff Carr, and David Nelson.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Roden, and passed unanimously to not pursue low-cost employee parking lot program and to eliminate the employee parking lot program as of January 1, 2025, and to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance 1153 Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.44.010 Regarding Employee Parking Permits.
AYES: Strong, Roden, Bausch, Gregory, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Councilmember Strong requested that the second reading come back to Council as a discussion item rather than on consent.
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ty Lewis provided an update on current City activities.
T. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers and the Mayor reported on committee attendance and other City related activities.
City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Page 5 of 5 U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 8:40 PM to adjourn to the December 9, 2024 Special City Council meeting in honor of Renee Athey and Sandra Tannler.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: December 17, 2024