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

Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:30 P.m.

Library/Conference Center Council Chamber

1000 Spring Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

CORRECTED
The meeting agenda was revised to correct a truncated title on item L5. 

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A.

6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.

INVOCATION

Bishop Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center

D.

ROLL CALL

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

E.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

F.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation of Official Remembrances, Commendations, and Proclamations Honoring Former Mayor Steven W. Martin

John Hamon, Mayor 
Ty Lewis, City Manager

2.

Capital Projects Report

Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer

3.

League of California Cities Update

David Mullinax, Channel Counties Public Affairs Manager

4.

CalTrans Quarterly Report

Gus Khouri, President Khouri Consulting

5.

CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act Update and Current Trends 

Ali Therani, BBK Special Counsel for CEQA 

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.

OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR

J.

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 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

2.

Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes

Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee - 11/15/2023
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 01/08/2024
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee - 01/08/2024
Youth Commission - 01/10/2024

3.

Receipt of Warrant Register

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director

4.

Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Easement and Payment to PG&E for the Installation of Streetlights at the City Parking Lot at 12th and Railroad

Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer
CEQA Determination:  Staff recommends that the City Council find that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 24-XXX, authorizing the Mayor to sign the attached deed to grant PG&E an easement to maintain the poles in the parking lot located at 12th and Railroad Street, and authorize the City Manager to pay PG&E to purchase and install eight (8) streetlight poles, in the amount of $248,243.66.

5.

Approval of Public Art Installation at the Intersection of Park and 12th Streets

David Athey, City Engineer 
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 temporary art installation as stated in the proposal submitted by Dale Evers, subject to issuance of a temporary encroachment permit with conditions to be approved by the City Attorney which provide the necessary protections to the City and the artist.

6.

Approval of a Resolution Approving Oversized Recycled Water Line Facility Reimbursement River Oaks II

David Athey, Acting City Engineer
CEQA Determination: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Borkey Area Specific Plan, which analyzed development of this property. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was subsequently approved for the Rive Oaks II Expansion entitlements, including the Borkey Area Specific Plan Amendment, General Plan amendment, Zoning Amendment and Master Development Plan. The MND evaluated all potential environmental impacts that may result from the project, including the recycled water line installation. Applicable mitigation measures were incorporated into the MND Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The proposed oversize line reimbursement agreement is consistent with the Borkey Area Specific Plan (for which an EIR was adopted), no further environmental analysis is required for this project.
Recommendation:   Approve Resolution 24-XXX, approving the Oversize Facility Reimbursement Agreement relating to the oversizing of certain recycled water facilities with River Oaks Reserve, LLC and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

K.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

Approval of 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program and the Final Annual Action Plan

Darren Nash, City Planner
CEQA Determination: The Annual Action Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, as it does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 24-XXX, recommending CDBG allocations for the City’s Annual Action Plan to the County of San Luis Obispo as follows: $128,768 for Riverside Avenue sidewalk and ramp infill; $14,500 to CAPSLO for Adult Day Care services; $15,215 to ECHO for Homeless Services; and $13,867 for program administration, for a total of $172,350. 

L.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1.

Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.28.390 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code: Business License Tax – Sidewalk Vendor

Caleb Davis, Police Commander
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:  Introduce for first reading, an ordinance of the City of El Paso de Robles amending section 3.28.390, Business License Tax – Sidewalk Vendors

2.

Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with L.A. Christmas Light Installers to Install Year-Round Decorative Lighting in the Downtown City Park

Freda Berman, Public Works Director
CEQA Determination: Staff recommends that the City Council find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301.
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 24-XXX, authorizing an agreement to install year-round lighting in the Downtown City Park to L.A. Christmas Light Installers in the amount of $115,964.85 to be allocated from General Fund Reserves and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

3.

Planning Commission Ad Hoc Committee Report – Paso Robles Street Corridor Vision Concept and City Council Direction as to Next Steps

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 Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  City Council direct the Ad Hoc Committee and staff to hold a Paso Robles Street stakeholder open house and return to City Council with a final report.

4.

Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve on the FBO Proposal Ad Hoc Committee

Freda Berman, Public Works Director
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:  Staff does not have a recommended member of the Council to serve on the FBO Proposal Ad Hoc Committee and is seeking direction from Council.

5.

1) Second Reading and Adoption of the Updated and Revised Ordinance 1135 Amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 12.42, Parking Management, to clarify the process for setting parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking

Zone and other clean up measures; and 2) Adopting a Resolution Reauthorizing Preferential Parking for Resident Seniors and Offering Credits or Reimbursements to Eligible Seniors.

Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Ty Lewis, City Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section , §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation:  It is recommended that City Council take the following actions:
1) Hold the second reading and adopt the updated and revised Ordinance 1135, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles amending Chapter 12.42 of Title 12 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code to clarify the process for setting parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone and other clean up measures; and
2) Adopt Resolution 24-XXX formally adopting and reauthorizing City’s Senior Residential Preferential Permit program and offering credits or reimbursements to eligible seniors.

M.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

N.

COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

O.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting March 6, 2024, 5:00 PM
Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting March 11, 2024, 1:30 PM
Paso Robles Development Review Committee March 11, 2024, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting March 11, 2024, 4:00 PM
Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 2024, 6:30 PM
Library Board of Trustees March 14, 2024, 9:00 AM
Paso Robles Development Review Committee March 18, 2024, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles City Council Meeting March 19, 2024, 6:30 PM

P.

ADJOURNMENT