CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 5:45 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center

1000 Spring Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

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A.

5:45 PM CALL TO ORDER

B.

ROLL CALL

Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon

C.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

1.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of cases: 2

2.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases:  1

3.

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

E.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

F.

6:30 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

G.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

H.

INVOCATION

Pastor Laurene McCoy, Agape Church

I.

ROLL CALL

Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Roden, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon

J.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

K.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

L.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Dating and Domestic Violence Month Proclamation

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor

2.

Resident Academy Graduation

John R. Hamon, Jr., Mayor
Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager

3.

Capital Projects Report

Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer 
David LaCaro, Public Works Operations Manager
Freda Berman, Public Works Director 

4.

Fort Hunter Liggett Update

Colonel Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander

5.

CalTrans Quarterly Report

Gus Khouri, Khouri Consulting

M.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

This is the time the public may address the Council on items within the Council’s purview but not scheduled on the agenda. All persons desiring to speak on an agenda item are asked to fill out Speaker Information Cards and give them to the City Clerk prior speaking. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes per item. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2).

N.

AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED

O.

OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Chris Huot, Acting City Manager

P.

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE, NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION. However, if discussion is wanted by a member of the Council or public the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Councilmembers and members of the public may offer comments or ask questions of clarification without removing an item from the Calendar. Individual items are approved by the vote that approves the Consent Calendar unless an item is pulled for separate consideration.  Items pulled from consent will be heard at the end of the meeting.

1.

Approval of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk

2.

Approval of the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk 
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.

3.

Receipt of Warrant Register

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director

4.

Approval of the Hiring Incentive Program and Side Letter of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
Shannon Foutz, Human Resources/Risk Manager
CEQA Determination:  The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to implement the Citywide Hiring Incentive Program and approve Resolution 24-XXX, and the side letter of agreement with the Service Employees International Union.

5.

Approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System

Eric Lashley, City Librarian
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve resolution 24-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.

6.

Affirmation of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Liaison Appointment to the San Luis Obispo County Master Plan on Aging

Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Affirm the assignment of Senior Citizens Advisory Committee member Dan Rodriguez as advisory body liaison to the San Luis Obispo County Master Plan on Aging.

7.

Approval of a Construction Contract to R. Burke Corporation for the Navajo Avenue Basin Repair Project

David LaCaro, Public Works Operations Manager 
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is exempt under the Class 1 exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301), which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 24-XXX, awarding a contract for the Navajo Avenue Basin Repair project to R. Burke Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $114,996 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract subject to any minor, technical or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

8.

Approval of The Landing/Paso Robles Boy School Reuse Project: Consultant Agreement Amendments for the Environmental Impact Report and Traffic Impact Study.

Warren Frace, Community Development Director
CEQA Determination:  The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 24-XXX authorizing the City Manager to approve the contract amendment to Central Coast Transportation Consultants Traffic Impact Study, Contract Amendment 6, for $17,000 (for a new not-to-exceed of $281,765).

9.

Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance No.’s 1144 to 1149 - A Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, amending the Zoning Map including removing special conditions overlays D and E and removing of Hillside District Overlay, and amendments to Mun

Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner  
CEQA Determination: Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, § 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 and exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(b)(3).
Recommendation: Approve 2nd reading by title only and adopt the Zone Code text Amendments, Map Amendments, and Municipal Code Title Amendments as follows:

1. Ordinance 1144, approving the changes to the Zoning Code (Title 21) and the Zoning Map;
2. Ordinance 1145, approving the changes to Title 2 in relation to updates to Title 21;
3. Ordinance 1146, approving the changes to Titles 3, 5, 9, 12, 14, and 22 in relation to updates to Title 21;
4. Ordinance 1147, approving the changes to Title 7 in relation to updates to Title 21;
5. Ordinance 1148, approving the changes to Title 8 in relation to updates to Title 21;
6. Ordinance 1149, approving the changes to Title 19 in relation to updates to Title 21;

Q.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

Tentative Map Amendment for Planning Area 9 of the Olsen Ranch Tract 3149

Warren Frace, Community Development Director
Recommendation:  Open the public hearing and continue this item to November 5, 2024. 

2.

Rezoning and Development Plan - Spring Street Mixed-Use / Affordable Housing Density Bonus Project

Construction of a mixed-use building with 3400± square foot first floor commercial space including a winetasting room, 16 hotels rooms, and 8 residential units (including 1 density bonus very low-income unit). RZN23-01, PD22-11, CUP23-07, P22-0076
The application is a request to:
1.    Rezone the property to adding a Zoning Map overlay for the Resort/Lodging overlay district to allow a hotel on the property,
2.    Approve a Development Plan for construction of the building including an Affordable Housing Density Bonus, and 
3.    Approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Winetasting Room. 
Katie Banister, Associate Planner 
CEQA: In   compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and mitigated negative declaration (SCH 2024070401) were prepared for the project and were circulated between July 11, 2024 and August 9, 2024. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures.
Recommendation:  Approve the project by the following actions:
1.    Approve Resolution 24-XXX (A) adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH 2024070401, based on findings and subject to mitigation measures; and
2.    Introduce for 1st reading, by Title only, Ordinance XXX adding a Zoning Map overlay for the Resort/Lodging overlay district to the property, based on findings; and
3.    Approve Resolution 24-XXX (B) approving Development Plan 22-11, including an affordable housing density bonus and concessions, and Conditional Use Permit 23-07 for a winetasting room, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.

R.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1.

Approval of Interim City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Paso Robles and Chris Huot and Amendment of the Master Pay Schedule

Elizabeth Hull, City Attorney
CEQA Determination:  The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 24-XXX, approving the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Paso Robles and Chris Huot effective August 12, 2024, the date upon which Mr. Huot began performing the duties of City Manager and amending the Master Pay Schedule.  

S.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

T.

COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

U.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting October 2, 2024, 5:00 PM 
Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting October 8, 2024, 6:30 PM 
Paso Robles City Council Special Meeting - Advisory Body Interviews, Airport Commission October 9, 2024. 4:30 PM
Library Board of Trustees October 10, 2024, 9:00 AM
Annual Pioneer Day Parade Saturday, October 12, 2024
City Facilities Closed in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day October 14, 2024
Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Special Meeting October 21, 2024, 1:30 PM
Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Special Meeting October 21, 2024, 4:00 PM 
Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting October 22, 2024, 6:30 PM
Paso Robles Airport Commission Meeting October 24, 2024, 6:30 PM
Paso Robles City Council Meeting November 5, 2024, 6:30 PM

V.

ADJOURNMENT