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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:15 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chamber - Library/Conference Center

1000 Spring Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

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A.

5:15 PM CALL TO ORDER

B.

ROLL CALL

Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon

C.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

1.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title:  City Manager

2.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators:  Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee:  City Manager

3.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation: One case

4.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section  54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: The Tribune v. City of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch
Case Number:  25CVP-0080

D.

PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

E.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

F.

6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

G.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

H.

INVOCATION

Reverend Barbara Miller, Saint James Episcopal Church

I.

ROLL CALL

Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon

J.

STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

K.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

L.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Paso Robles Housing Authority Update

Loni Willey, Paso Robles Housing Authority Executive Director 

2.

Airport Update

Mark Scandalis, Airport Manager

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, Interim 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 March 4, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

2.

Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes

Melissa Boyer, City Clerk

Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee - 11/20/2024

3.

Receipt of Warrant Register

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director 

4.

Approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, a Branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, and the Paso Robles Unified School District for Future Facilities Development

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:  Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, a Branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, and the Paso Robles Unified School District for Future Facilities Development.

5.

Approval of a Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement for the Vintage at River Oaks II Project

Leslie Frazier, City Engineer/Deputy Director Community Development 
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 Transportation Impact Fee Credit Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with The Vintage at River Oaks II, LLC.

Q.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements Project (P25-0012)

Katie Banister, Associate Planner
CEQA: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an initial study and mitigated negative declaration (SCH 2024120426) were prepared for the project and circulated between December 12, 2024 and January 10, 2025. 
Recommendation:  Approve Resolution 25-XXX, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH 2024120426) for the Niblick Road Complete and Sustainable Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements Project.

R.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1.

Renaming of the New Turtle Creek Park and Oak Creek Park

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:  It is recommended that City Council make the following actions:
1. Approve Resolution 25-XXX(A), renaming the new area of park currently referred to as Turtle Creek Park in the Olsen Chandler Ranch Specific Plan to Creekside Park; and
2. Approve Resolution 25-XXX(B), renaming Oak Creek Park as Veterans Park and support the VFW Post 10965’s efforts to explore the development of a concept for a Veterans Memorial art installation at the park.

2.

Mid-Year Financial and Budget Report Update and Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
This item was continued from the 3/4/2025 Regular City Council Meeting
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 25-XXX, amending budget appropriations and the master pay schedule, as presented.  

S.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

T.

COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

U.

UPCOMING EVENTS

V.

ADJOURNMENT