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

Tuesday, March 07, 2023 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chamber 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles

The City has returned to hybrid public meetings pursuant to AB 361, which allows for a deviation from the teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. Residents now have the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely.  To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call [phone] to provide public comment via phone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting and remain open throughout the meeting to ensure the opportunity to comment on each item heard by the Council.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the Council meeting to be posted as an addendum to the Agenda. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item by number or name. 

City Council meetings will be live-streamed during the meeting and also available to play later on YouTube by accessing the following link:  www.prcity.com/youtube.

Any writing or document pertaining to an open session item on this agenda which is distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public inspection at the time the subject writing or document is distributed.  The writing or document will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, during normal business hours, and may be posted on the City’s web site at www.prcity.com/meetings.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Any individual, who because of a disability needs special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, may request assistance by contacting the City Clerk’s Office [phone].  Whenever possible, requests should be made four (4) working days in advance of the meeting.

 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.

INVOCATION

D.

ROLL CALL

E.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

F.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

On-Street Parking Implementation

Ty Lewis, City Manager/Donna King, Parking Coordinator

2.

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Update

Joel Peterson, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Executive Director

3.

California Department of Insurance Presentation

Richie M. Sayavong, California Department of Insurance Associate Governmental Program Analyst

4.

SLOCOG 2023 Regional Transporation Plan Presentation

James Worthley, SLOCOG Planning Division Chief

5.

CalTrans Quarterly Report

Gus Khuri, President Khouri Consulting

G.

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).

H.

AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED

I.

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 February 16, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk

2.

Approval of February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk

3.

Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk
Library Board Minutes - January 12, 2023 

4.

Receipt of Warrant Register

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director 

5.

Approval to Conduct Remote and/or Hybrid Remote and In-Person Public Meetings Citywide as Needed Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk 
CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX, allowing for the continuation of remote and/or hybrid remote and in-person meetings citywide pursuant to AB 361

6.

Continuation of the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Regarding January 2023 Storms

Jonathan Stornetta, Fire Chief
CEQA Determination:  The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 150601 subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX approving the Continuation of the Local Emergency related to the January Storms and direct staff to continue to take actions as necessary to respond to protect and preserve public welfare and seek reimbursement from State and Federal resources.

7.

Designation of the City’s Agents in Applying for Reimbursement from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
CEQA Determination:  The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15061, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX, approving the State of California Governor’s Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution allowing the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, and/or the Director of Administrative Services to apply for and obtain disaster relief and emergency financial assistance on behalf of the City, for costs incurred related to the January 2023 winter storms.

8.

Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22

Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
CEQA Determination:   The City find 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:  Receive and file the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022. 

9.

Approval of New City Park Event – Wine Country Classic Street Vault

Freda Berman, Public Works Director
CEQA Determination:  The City find that this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations of Land, as a temporary use having no permenant effect on the environment
Recommendation:  Approve the request of Sky Performance Athletics and the Paso Robles Bearcat Boosters to stage the Wine Country Classic Street Vault in City Park on August 5, 2023.

10.

Approval of Contract with Bear Electrical Solutions to Upgrade Niblick Road Traffic Signals

David LaCaro, Public Works Operations 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:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a maintenance service contract with Bear Electrical Solutions (BES) to implement Niblick corridor signal upgrades in an amount not to exceed $220,000.

11.

Vacation of Kleck Sewer Easement

David Athey, City Engineer
CEQA Determination: The City find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-XXX, summarily vacating, per Streets and Highway Code Section 8333 through 8336, the 15-foot wide Public Sewer Easement that was previously accepted by the City Council on November 18, 2014, as shown on Lot 10, Tract 2805.

12.

Approval of a Durable Encroachment Agreement with River Walk Terrace for the Installation of a Private Underground Water Service at Larry Moore Park

David Athey, City Engineer
CEQA Determination:    The Durable Encroachment Agreement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 4 exemption, which applies to minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation where the project does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes (see CEQA Guidelines section 15304).
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Durable Encroachment Agreement with River Walk LP, attached in substantially final form, for the installation of two-inch water service crossing the east end of Larry Moore Park, and make any necessary modifications to the Agreement in consultation with the City Attorney.

13.

Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Olsen/South Chandler Planning Area 1 Affordable Housing

Darcy Delgado, Associate Planner
CEQA Determination:  The Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan and Development Agreement were analyzed as part of the Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report SCH#2019011065. The modifications to the timeline for the Memorandum of Understanding, which was established in accordance with the Development Agreement, have been determined to be consistent with previously approved EIR and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and there are no additional environmental impacts. As such, no additional CEQA review is required.
Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to execute Olsen–South Chandler Specific Plan MOU Amendment Memo No. 1.

J.

REPORT ON ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT

K.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Annual Action Plan

Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination: The Draft Annual Action Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State Guidelines Sections 15060 and15378 as it is does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 23-XXX recommending CDBG allocations for the City’s One-Year Action Plan to the County of San Luis Obispo as follows:

a) Non – Public service projects     Sidewalk and Ramp infill (Riverside Avenue)	$147,546
b) Public services
PSHH – supportive Housing	$9,000
5CHC – Homeless Services	$6,000
ECHO – Homeless Services	$5,000
CAPSLO – Adult Day Care	$14,049
c) Administration	$15,889
Total (a+b+c)	$197,484

2.

Amendment to Road Maintenance Agreement Condition of Approval for PD 20-17 and CUP 21-21 (P20-0085)ABI Construction maintenance shop and office - 70 Nutwood Circle / APN: 009-851-016 Applicant/Owner – Andy Brown, ABI

Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination:  The City Council determined the project was Categorically Exempt from environmental review per Section 15332 (Infill) of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as part of City Council Resolution 21-145.
Recommendation:  The Planning Commission is recommending Option 1 - to remove Condition No. 16. From the project.  

L.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

M.

COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

N.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting, Monday, March 13, 2023, 1:30 PM 
Paso Robles Development Review Committee, Monday, March 13, March 13, 2023, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting, Monday, March 13,2023, 4:00 PM 
Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:30 PM
Paso Robles Development Review Committee, Monday, March 20, 2023, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:30 PM

O.

ADJOURNMENT