City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 1 of 7
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
Paso Robles City Council Minutes
January 15, 2025, 4:30 PM
January 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Councilmembers
Present:
Mayor Hamon, Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal,
Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong
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A. 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three cases
City Attorney Elizabeth Hull stated that Council would be discussing only two cases. One related to a threat of litigation that the City received on 1/14/2025 related to the adoption of Solid Waste Collection Fees.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation: One case
City Attorney Elizabeth Hull stated that Council would not be addressing this issue.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
None
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 2 of 7 4:32 PM
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Pat Sheean, Family Worship Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Three cases
Per City Attorney Elizabeth Hull only two of the three cases were discussed in closed session. There was no reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation: One case
Per City Attorney Elizabeth Hull this case was not discussed in closed session.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation recognizing both the 30th anniversary of San Luis Obispo County Big Brothers Big Sisters and the month of January as National Mentoring Month. The proclamation was received by Stacy Salame, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County.
2. Doug Harris Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Fire Engineer Doug Harris on the occasion of his retirement.
3. John Prickett Retirement Proclamation
Mayor Hamon read a proclamation honoring Fire Captain/Paramedic John Prickett on the occasion of his retirement.
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Gustin, and Jose.
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 3 of 7 Assistant City Manager Chris Huot reported that Item P7 would be deferred.
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
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve items 1-6 and 8-11 of the consent calendar. Item 7 was deferred to a future meeting.
AYES: Gregory, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
1. Approval of December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of January 7, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of January 8, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
4. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
5. Approval of Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services
Resolution 25-001
6. Receipt of Warrant Register
7. Receipt of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 This item was deferred to a future meeting.
8. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Rick Engineering to Update the 2007 Storm Drain Master Plan
Resolution 25-002
9. Approval of a Resolution to Award of a Construction Contract for Water Services Installation Related to the Creston Road Rehabilitation Project Resolution 25-003
10. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Road Repairs for the Serenade and Brahma Neighborhood (Zones 4C, 4F, and parts of 4I) Project Resolution 25-004
11. Approval of a Resolution Amending the Contract with Stantec Consulting for the Design of the South Vine Road Realignment and South Vine Bridge City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 4 of 7 Resolution 25-005
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Time and Place Fixed for Public Hearing to Revise the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax of Improvement Area No. 2 of the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2022-1N (Olsen/South Chandler Ranch – Facilities)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-006 calling for a special election.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-007 declaring the results of the special election.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1156, authorizing the levy of special taxes.
AYES: Hamon, Strong, Bausch, Beal, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Public Hearing Concluding the Proposition 218 Process for Solid Waste Collection Rates
Paso Robles Waste and Recycle General Manager Ian Hoover made a brief presentation outlining the key findings of the rate study.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-008 approving the solid waste rates for Paso Robles Waste and Recycle Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with the City as shown in Exhibit A and authorize the City Manager to execute all relevant documentation.
AYES: Gregory, Beal, Bausch, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 5 of 7 R. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. 2025 Fourth of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Kevin Siegel.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch to authorize staff to proceed with the $45,000 contract for the fireworks to continue the 2025 Fourth of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park and to direct staff to return to the next regular Council meeting with recommendations on how to reduce the overall budget for the event.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
2. Introduce for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Updating Existing Animal Control Regulations of Title 8 PUBLIC COMMENT: Janice Awalt.
Motion by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch and passed unanimously to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1157, Amending Title 8 of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code Regarding Updates to Existing Animal Control Regulations.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
3. Establishing the City’s Intent to Sell Real Property Located at 417 Cool Valley Drive, Finding that the Subject Property is Exempt from the Surplus Land Act, and Setting a Hearing Date for Consideration of Protests Councilmember Bausch recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest as he sold the property in question. He left the meeting at 7:30 PM and returned after the item concluded at 7:39 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Beal and passed unanimously to approve Resolution 25-009 which will:
1. Announce the City’s intent to sell the property located at 417 Cool Valley Drive based in the finding of public interest and convenience requiring the sale of the property; and
2. Fix a date and time for hearing protests to the property conveyance; and
3. Publish the adopted Resolution in the local publication and no less than ten (10) days in three (3) conspicuous locations upon the property; and
4. Declare that the subject property is exempt for the Surplus Land Act.
City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 6 of 7 AYES: Gregory, Beal, Strong, Hamon
ABSENT: Bausch (due to recusal)
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
4. Consideration of Support for Legislation Efforts that Allow for a Future, VoterApproved, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Transportation-Specific Measure to be Waived from the Two Percent Local Sales Tax Limit.
SLOCOG Deputy Director James Worthy gave a brief presentation on the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dale Gustin and Sharon Roden.
Motioned by Councilmember Strong, seconded by Councilmember Beal and passed 3-2 (Basuch and Gregory opposed) to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the City Council and remit letter to SLOCOG.
AYES: Strong, Beal, Hamon
NOES: Bausch, Gregory
Roll Call Vote Passed
Mayor Hamon called for a break at 8:17 PM and the meeting reconvened at 8:24 PM.
5. Consideration of City Council Meeting Video Production and Chamber Improvements
PUBLIC COMMENT: Sharon Roden.
Motioned by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, and passed unanimously to appropriate $225,000 in PEG funds to the project, to direct staff to move forward with the RFP for the video system, to direct staff to return to Council with a more detailed budget including what specific options would be eligible for the PEG funding, and to exclude any plans for the proposed dais.
AYES: Gregory, Bausch, Beal, Strong, Hamon
Roll Call Vote Passed Unanimously
S. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot 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.
U. UPCOMING EVENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Motioned by Mayor Hamon, seconded by Councilmember Strong, and passed unanimously by voice vote at 9:23 PM to adjourn to the February 4, 2025 regular City Council meeting in honor of Kathie Malloy.
Submitted by:
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Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Approved: February 4, 2025