Paso Robles public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

City Council

The Paso Robles City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items like minutes, financial reports, and fleet purchases. A public hearing will set the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation for March 5, 2024, and a discussion item will consider approving San Luis Obispo County rejoining the Integrated Waste Management Authority.

• Public hearing to set 2024 CDBG allocation: $128,768 for sidewalk/ramp infill on Riverside Avenue, $29,715 for public services, $13,867 for administration, total $172,350
• Discussion: Approve resolution for County of San Luis Obispo to rejoin the Integrated Waste Management Authority
• Consent: Approve purchase of fleet vehicles (John Deere backhoe, camera van, Ford F750 dump truck) as part of FY 2023-24 Fleet Replacement Program
• Consent: Accept public utility improvements for Tract 3105-1, River Oaks 2, Phase 1
• Consent: Reaffirm Resolution 23-018 for hybrid remote/in-person meetings under AB 361

Joint City Council Airport Commission Special Meeting

The Paso Robles City Council and Airport Commission will hold a joint special meeting to discuss the Municipal Airport Full Service Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Request for Proposals. Staff has no specific recommendation but asks the Council for direction on future negotiations with one or both proposers. The meeting is limited to this agenda item, with public comment allowed.

• Discussion of Municipal Airport Full Service FBO Request for Proposals
• Direction on future negotiations with proposers
• CEQA determination: not a project under State CEQA Guidelines

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Development Review Committee's November 27, 2023 decision regarding architectural changes to a perimeter wall at 1955 Theatre Drive. The Commission may deny the appeal and uphold the DRC's action, or modify the decision by approving an alternative wall landscaping plan. The meeting also includes consent calendar items (approval of minutes) and reports from committees.

• Public hearing on River Lodge Appeal (APL23-02) concerning wall design at 1955 Theatre Drive
• Option to deny appeal and uphold DRC's October/November 27, 2023 action (Resolution A)
• Option to modify DRC decision by approving alternative wall landscaping plan (Resolution C)
• Consent calendar: approval of DRC minutes from Nov 6 and Nov 13, 2023, and Planning Commission minutes from Sept 26, 2023
• Reports from Paso Robles Streetscape Ad Hoc Committee and Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee

City Council

The Paso Robles City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments, and discuss approving a strategic plan to address homelessness and reducing short-term rental wait lists. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, a warrant register, an airport lease, and purchasing advanced metering infrastructure equipment.

• Public hearing to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments (first reading)
• Discussion on approving the Paso Robles Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness
• Discussion on reducing short-term rental wait lists
• Consent item: purchase of Advanced Metering Infrastructure equipment from Badger Meter Company for the AMI project
• Consent item: approval of airport lease agreement for Lot 42 with Wright Stuff Hangars, LLC

Planning Commission

The Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of portions of a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, focusing on draft Articles 4, 5, and 7. The commission will hear public comments and provide direction to staff on refinements. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from ad hoc committees.

• Preliminary review of Comprehensive Zoning Code Update (city-wide)
• Public hearing on draft Articles 4, 5, and 7 of the zoning code
• Approval of September 26, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Report from Paso Robles Street Streetscape Ad Hoc Committee
• Report from Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee

City Council

The Paso Robles City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on pending litigation, followed by open session items. Key actions include approving a $414,975 contract for airport runway rehabilitation, a final map for a subdivision, and discussing a YMCA facilities MOU, an oak tree removal permit, and parking committee recommendations.

• Award $414,975 construction contract to Cal Stripe, Inc. for runway 1-19 rehabilitation
• Approve final map for Tract 3154-1 in Vinedo Planning Area 15 (Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan)
• Consider MOU with San Luis Obispo County YMCA and Paso Robles Unified School District for future facilities
• Oak tree removal permit OTR 23-04 for one 18-inch Live Oak at 1415 Oak Street
• Reaffirm Resolution 23-018 for hybrid public meetings under AB 361

City Council Special Meeting Agenda

This is a special meeting with only one agenda item: a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation. No other business will be discussed or decided in open session.

• Closed session under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) for anticipated litigation (1 case)

Planning Commission

The Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review Conditional Use Permit 87-006 for Central Coast Smog & Auto Repair at 639 Creston Road, addressing noncompliance with the site plan and conditions. The commission may direct the owner to restore the site, remove fencing, and install a retaining wall with slope landscaping. The agenda also includes a spaceport update, consent calendar approval of minutes, and reports from committees.

• Public hearing on CUP 87-006 for Central Coast Smog & Auto Repair, 639 Creston Road, APN 009-424-025
• Option 1: Direct owner to restore site to regulating plan, remove fencing, install retaining wall with slope landscaping
• Spaceport update by Economic Development Manager Paul Sloan
• Consent calendar: approval of Planning Commission minutes for Oct 16, 23, and 30, 2023
• Reports from Streetscape Ad Hoc Committee and Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee

City Council

The Paso Robles City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on pending litigation, followed by an open session. Key items include a public hearing on a development plan at 2930 Union Road, discussion of a resolution condemning attacks by Hamas against Israel, and a resolution declaring all businesses essential and clarifying that masking is a matter of personal preference. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes, reaffirmation of hybrid meeting rules, and purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for emergency services.

• Public hearing on development plan, oak tree removal, tentative parcel map, and conditional use permit at 2930 Union Road
• Resolution condemning attacks by Hamas against Israel
• Resolution declaring businesses essential and masking a matter of personal preference
• Approval of $1.2M purchase of Pierce Ascendant Aerial Ladder Truck for emergency services
• Approval of final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Vinedo Planning Area 13 (Olsen-South Chandler Specific Plan)

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document lacks any rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters.

City Council

The City Council is considering several infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing in Rolling Hills Estates and East Side Slurry. They are also discussing a General Plan Amendment to expand the Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan boundaries.

• Construction contract for East Side Slurry (Zone F) at Salida Del Sol and Vista Cerro Drive: $166,004.50
• Construction contract for Rolling Hills Estates neighborhood street repairs: $949,999
• Establishment of Centennial Creek conservation easement with Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resources Conservation District
• General Plan Amendment and Rezoning initiation for Uptown / Town Center Specific Plan boundary expansions

City Council Special Meeting Agenda - AB Interviews

The Paso Robles City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and appoint two members to the Airport Commission. The commission advises the council on airport operations and development. The council will rank candidates, deliberate, and vote on appointments.

• Interview and appointment of two Airport Commission members from 16 applicants (one withdrawn)
• Applicants include Kenneth Alarcon, William Britton, Phoebe Brown, Eric Connolly, Keith Cramer, Dale Gustin, John Holt, Thomas Leatherwood, Mark Lynch, Paul Mazelin, Casey Pozdolski, Carl Raggio, Anthony Scalise, Sonya Vega, Gary Zannotti
• Voting procedure: councilmembers rank candidates, staff tally top three, then council nominates and votes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to develop an approximate 14-acre site at 2930 Union Road with six commercial/light industrial buildings totaling 240,327 square feet. The project includes a subdivision, development plan, use permit, and oak tree removal permit. Staff recommends the Commission recommend City Council approval of the project and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Covelop Planned Development 22-20, Oak Tree Removal 23-11, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map PR22-0054, and CUP 23-14 at 2930 Union Road
• Six commercial/light industrial buildings totaling 240,327 square feet on approximately 14 acres
• Oak tree removal permit required; project recommended to City Council for final decision
• CEQA determination: recommend City Council approve Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
• Consent calendar includes approval of September 12, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will deliberate and vote on appointing Sharon L. Roden to fill the vacant District 1 council seat. The consent calendar includes major infrastructure contracts: an $8.45 million award to Granite Construction for Creston Road Corridor Phase 1 improvements and a $488,954 drainage project. Discussion items include a quarterly report on the El Camino Homeless Organization agreement and a violation case for a damaged oak tree at 1234 Olive Street.

• Appointment of Sharon L. Roden to District 1 Council seat via Resolution 23-XXX
• Award of $8,448,751 construction contract to Granite Construction for Creston Road Corridor Phase 1 (South River Road to Orchard Drive)
• Authorization of $186,800 change order to JJ Fisher Construction for Wright Way Improvements
• Award of $488,954 contract to AAAA Engineering for Paso Robles Drainage Improvement Project
• Discussion of oak tree violation at 1234 Olive Street with proposed $1,000 in-lieu/violation fee and replacement planting

City Council Special Meeting Agenda

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address the District 1 City Council vacancy. The body will conduct interviews of eligible applicants, deliberate, and provide direction to staff.

• Interviews and deliberation for the District 1 City Council vacancy

City Council

The posted agenda for the Paso Robles City Council meeting of September 19, 2023, consists entirely of technical metadata and interface elements from the eSCRIBE agenda management system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are present in the provided text.

City Council Special Meeting Agenda

The City Council appointed John Hamon to the office of mayor. The Council also established a process to fill the resulting District 1 vacancy, including an application period and a follow-up meeting.

• Appointed John Hamon as mayor (4-0)
• Directed staff to accept District 1 vacancy applications from 9/11/2023 to 9/21/2023
• Scheduled special City Council meeting for 9/26/2023 to review applications and conduct interviews

City Council

The City Council will discuss options for filling the mayor vacancy following the death of Mayor Steve Martin. The consent calendar includes approval of a $500,000 grant application for a Community Resilience Center, a contract for landing fee collection at the airport, and a $600,000 FAA grant for runway rehabilitation. A public hearing will consider clarifying language on airport fees.

• Discussion on filling the mayor vacancy due to the death of Mayor Steve Martin
• Approval of a $500,000 Community Resilience Center Planning Grant application
• Contract with Altaport Inc. for landing fee collection at Paso Robles Municipal Airport
• Preapproval of a $600,000 FAA grant for Runway 1-19 rehabilitation
• Oak tree removal permit for a 41-inch blue oak at 1947 Tulipwood Drive

The City Council unanimously directed staff to return at a special meeting on September 7, 2023, to pursue the appointment of a current council member as Mayor. The Council also approved several airport-related contracts and fee updates, and authorized the removal of one blue oak tree.

• Directed staff to present options for appointing a current council member as Mayor at a Sept 7 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-113 clarifying Airport Division fees regarding parking on public areas (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-109 to remove one 41-inch blue oak tree at 1947 Tulipwood Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved contract to Altaport Inc. for airport landing fee collection (Unanimous)
• Approved FAA Grant offer for Runway 1-19 rehabilitation and contract to Tartaglia Engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Resilience Center Grant Application Resolution 23-112 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for The Landing/Paso Robles Boys School Reuse Project (Unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contract amendment for MNS Engineering (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to postpone the public hearing for the Beechwood Specific Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from three previous meetings.

• Continued Beechwood Specific Plan - Planning Area J hearing to September 12, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for May 23, July 13, and July 27, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar item to authorize a $394,919.56 payment to PG&E for installing new streetlights for the South Vine Bridge and road realignment project. The Council will also discuss authorizing a grant application for up to $500,000 for a Community Resilience Centers program study. Other consent items include reaffirming hybrid meeting rules, designating a voting delegate for a League of California Cities conference, and setting the general obligation bond tax rate for the coming fiscal year.

• Authorize $394,919.56 payment to PG&E for South Vine Bridge streetlights
• Authorize application for up to $500,000 California Community Resilience Centers Grant
• Reaffirm Resolution 23-018 allowing hybrid remote/in-person public meetings citywide
• Approve Resolution 23-XXX setting GO bond tax rate at $0.0345 per $100 assessed valuation
• Designate voting delegate and alternate for 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference

The City Council unanimously approved a request for the City Manager to seek a state grant of up to $500,000 for a feasibility study regarding a Community Resilience Center at Centennial Park. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including bond tax rates and streetlight installation.

• Authorized grant application for up to $500,000 for a Community Resilience Center feasibility study (4-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 23-018 regarding remote and hybrid public meetings (4-0)
• Designated voting delegates for the 2023 California Cities Annual Conference (4-0)
• Approved General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2023-24 via Resolution 23-105 (4-0)
• Approved payment to PG&E for South Vine Bridge and Road Realignment streetlights via Resolution 23-106 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a status report on the Paso Robles Street Streetscape Ad Hoc Committee's progress and consider forwarding it to the City Council for review and direction. The consent calendar includes approving street names for the Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan's Planning Area 13 and minutes from recent Development Review Committee meetings.

• Paso Robles Street Streetscape Ad Hoc Status Report — discussion on preliminary planning study from US 101 off-ramp to 13th Street
• Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan — approval of street names for Planning Area 13 (Beechwood Area J) via Resolution 23-XXX
• Approval of Development Review Committee minutes for July 3, 17, and 24, 2023
• Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee / Zoning Code Update Report
• Development Review Committee Rotation Schedule for 2023

The Planning Commission approved street names and alternates for Tract 3213. The commission also forwarded a streetscape status report to the City Council and approved several sets of committee minutes.

• Approved Resolution PC 23-035 for Tract 3213 street names with correction of 'Gahagan' to 'Harper' (5-0-2)
• Forwarded Paso Robles Street Streetscape Ad Hoc Status Report to City Council (4-0-2-1)
• Approved Development Review Committee minutes for July 3, July 17, and July 24, 2023 (5-0-2)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a new Airport Fee Schedule effective September 1, 2023, with specific modifications regarding parking and landing fees. The council also approved several contracts for park repairs and wastewater treatment plant cleanup via a consent calendar.

• Approved updated Airport Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-103) (4-0)
• Approved construction contract for Centennial Park and Larry Moore Park asphalt path repairs (Resolution 23-101) (4-0)
• Approved contract with Raminha Construction, Inc. for storm debris cleanup and pond repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution 23-102) (4-0)
• Approved surplus property disposal (Resolution 23-100) (4-0)
• Approved occupancy license for concession sales with NCI Affiliates Inc. (4-0)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 23-018 regarding remote and hybrid public meetings (4-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $1.38 million contract for water service repairs in Sierra Bonita and Turtle Creek neighborhoods, a $268,523 contract for engineering design of Creston Road Phase 2, and a $230,762 agreement for a new sewage lift station on Union Road. Discussion items include a third-quarter report on the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) agreement and a request to support the county's Regional Housing & Infrastructure Plan.

• Approval of $1,376,540 construction contract with Raminha Construction for water service repairs in Sierra Bonita and Turtle Creek neighborhoods.
• Approval of $268,523 contract with North Coast Engineering for plans, specifications, and estimates for Creston Road Phase 2 (Orchard to Niblick).
• Approval of $230,762 professional services agreement with Cannon for engineering a new sewage lift station on Union Road.
• Approval of $137,474.13 payment to PG&E to install five new streetlights at 24th and Oak Street.
• Discussion of third-quarter report on ECHO's MOU, including a recommendation to disburse a $55,500 payment.

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar featuring 15 items, including zoning map amendments and several public works contracts. The Council also authorized a $55,500 payment to the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) and reaffirmed support for the County's Regional Housing & Infrastructure Plan.

• Approved items 1-15 of the consent calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1132 to expand the Highway-Oriented Sign Overlay District (5-0)
• Approved replacement of Emergency Services Fire Engine 8192 (5-0)
• Approved construction contract for water service repairs in Sierra Bonita and Turtle Creek (5-0)
• Approved engineering services for a new sewage lift station on Union Road (5-0)
• Approved $55,500 payment to El Camino Homeless Organization (5-0)
• Reaffirmed commitment to the 2020 San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact (5-0)
• Approved Airport Lease Agreement – Parcel 2 (5-0)

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a development plan to convert an existing commercial building into office and 14 residential units and build a new building with 5 units, totaling 19 units at 2508 Spring Street. The project is continued from the June 13, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• Public hearing on Development Plan 22-22 for 19 residential units at 2508 Spring Street
• Project includes converting existing commercial building to office and 14 units, plus new 5-unit building
• Applicant: Verasion Wine Country Properties, LLC
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332 for infill development
• Consent calendar includes approval of April 11, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved a development plan for 19 residential units at 2508 Spring Street with specific modifications to a tree dripline condition. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Development Plan 22-22 for 19 residential units at 2508 Spring Street (6-0-1)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes for April 11, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved Development Review Committee Minutes for June 5, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved Development Review Committee Minutes for June 12, 2023 (6-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will review a development plan for a 25,000 square-foot Peterbilt service and sales center. Other items include emergency sinkhole repairs on Bolen Drive and annual updates from city departments.

• Peterbilt truck dealership development plan and billboard sign CUP
• $297,893 contract for Bolen Drive sinkhole and storm drainpipe repairs
• $180,000 amendment to professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs
• 2023 Speed Survey Update
• Annual updates from Community Services, Administrative Services, and City Manager's offices

The City Council approved the development plan and signage for a Peterbilt Sales and Service Center. The council also adopted budget amendments and a $63.2M appropriations limit for fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, several infrastructure contracts and a fire hazard abatement resolution were passed.

• Approved Peterbilt Sales and Service Center development plan and conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for new Peterbilt billboard sign (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-24 budget amendments and revised master pay schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $63,225,845 appropriations limit for FY 2023-24 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-082 ordering abatement of weeds/noxious growth fire hazards (unanimous)
• Approved annual CPI inflationary and position-based fee adjustments for FY 2023-24 (unanimous)
• Approved contract to MGE Underground, Inc. for Bolen Drive sinkhole and storm drain repairs (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Perez to the Paso Robles Youth Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings on a residential subdivision in the Beechwood Specific Plan area and a solar installation for Firestone Walker Brewery. The body is also reviewing a proposal to convert a commercial building into 19 residential units.

• Subdivision of Beechwood Specific Plan Areas D & E into 181 lots, including 164 single-family homes
• 1.2-megawatt ground-mounted solar system (210,705 sq ft) at 1460 Ramada Drive
• Proposal to convert a commercial building at 2508 Spring Street into 19 residential units
• Approval of Development Review Committee minutes from April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 22, 2023

The Commission approved a vesting tentative tract map and planned development for 177 lots. It also approved a photovoltaic solar installation for Firestone Walker Brewery. A development plan for 19 residential units was tabled.

• Tabled Development Plan for 19 Residential Units
• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3198 (177 lots total; 160 residential, 17 non-residential) via PC Resolution 23-030
• Approved Planned Development 22-18 via PC Resolution 23-031
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for Firestone Walker Brewery solar installation via PC Resolution 23-032 (6-0-1)
• Approved Planned Development 22-21 and Conditional Use Permit 22-21 for Firestone Walker Brewery via PC Resolution 23-033 (6-0-1)
• Approved Development Review Committee Minutes for April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 22, 2023 (6-0-1)

City Council

The Paso Robles City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation (John Borst v. City), then reconvene to consider consent items including a $502,346.83 contract for a pump track at Barney Schwartz Park, a $134,000 FAA grant for airport pavement management, and a $162,990/year landscaping contract. A public hearing will set annual assessments for landscape and drainage districts, and a discussion item will review the downtown on-street parking program after 90 days.

• Closed session: pending litigation John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles (case 23CVP-0156)
• Award contract to Greenwald Inc/Frontier Skateparks for Barney Schwartz Park Pump Track construction, $502,346.83
• Preapprove FAA grant ($134,000) and professional services agreement ($117,000) for Airport Pavement Maintenance Management Program
• Public hearing to levy annual assessments for Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 for FY 2023/24
• 90-day review of downtown on-street parking program, including possible renewal of contract with Flowbird

The City Council authorized the renewal of a parking management services contract with Flowbird and approved annual levies for landscape, lighting, and drainage maintenance districts. Several infrastructure contracts and a grant for airport pavement maintenance were also approved via the consent calendar.

• Authorized contract renewal for parking management services with Flowbird (3-1)
• Approved annual levy for Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Res. 23-071, 23-073)
• Approved annual levy for Drainage Maintenance District 2008-1 (Res. 23-072, 23-074)
• Approved contract for Barney Schwartz Park Pump Track construction (Res. 23-069)
• Approved contract for Landscape & Lighting District Maintenance Area 2 (Res. 23-070)
• Preapproved FAA Grant for Airport Pavement Maintenance Management Program (Res. 23-068)
• Approved declaration of public nuisances for weed abatement (Res. 23-067)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 23-018 regarding remote and hybrid public meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering approvals for a solar installation at Firestone Walker Brewery and a new Peterbilt sales and service center. The body will also receive an update on the Spaceport and Tech Corridor.

• Firestone Walker Brewery: 1.2-megawatt ground-mounted solar system on 4.84 acres at 1460 Ramada Dr
• Peterbilt Sales and Service Center: 25,000 square-foot facility and replacement billboard at 2805 Theatre Drive
• Beechwood Specific Plan Areas D and E: Proposed subdivision into 181 lots (recommended to be continued to June 13, 2023)
• Highway-Oriented Sign overlay district: Proposed amendment to include the Peterbilt property
• Spaceport and Tech Corridor update discussion

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the development plan and conditional use permits for a Peterbilt Sales and Service Center and billboard. Two other agenda items were continued to the June 13 meeting.

• Approved PC Resolution 23-026 recommending certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration 2022090384 (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 23-027 recommending City Council amend Highway-Oriented Sign overlay district (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 23-028 recommending approval of Development Plan 22-02 and Conditional Use Permit 22-16 (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 23-029 recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit 23-03 for a new billboard sign (7-0)
• Continued Master Development Plan for Beechwood Specific Plan Areas D and E to June 13, 2023 (5-0-2)
• Continued Firestone Walker Brewery Photovoltaic Solar Installation to June 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including April 3 DRC and March 28 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and administrative items, including the bidding and construction of a recycled water system. The body will also discuss a sole source authorization for water metering infrastructure and the termination of two local emergency declarations.

• Authorization of up to $1,400,000 for easements/land and $715,718 for Carollo Engineers for the Recycled Water Distribution System
• Sole source procurement from Badger Meter Company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Removal of six valley oak trees on Linne Road between Poppy Lane and Airport Road with 19 replacement trees
• Adoption of Ordinance 1131 N.S. to levy special taxes on lots of Parcel Map PR 16-0165
• Termination of local emergency declarations for January and March 2023 storms

The City Council approved the procurement of the Badger Orion AMI system from Badger Meter Company. The council also passed a consent calendar containing 13 items, including infrastructure projects and emergency terminations.

• Approved sole source procurement of Badger Orion AMI system (3-1)
• Approved preparations for Recycled Water Distribution System construction (Resolution 23-060)
• Approved removal of six valley oak trees on Linne Road and Scott Street (Resolution 23-062)
• Approved levy of special taxes on Lots 2, 3, and 4 of Parcel Map PR 16-0165 (Ordinance 1131)
• Approved termination of local emergency for January 2023 storms (Resolution 23-065)
• Approved termination of local emergency for March 2023 storms (Resolution 23-066)
• Approved surplus property disposal (Resolution 23-059)
• Approved grant of water easement quitclaim for Aerotech Way (Resolution 23-063)

City Council Special Meeting Agenda - AB Interviews

The Paso Robles City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Library Board of Trustees, and Youth Commission. The council will fill multiple vacancies, including three full terms and one partial term on the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. No other business is scheduled.

• Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: 5 applicants for 4 vacancies (3 full terms, 1 partial term)
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: 3 new applicants for 2 vacancies
• Library Board of Trustees: 3 applicants (1 incumbent) for 2 vacancies
• Youth Commission: 4 new applicants for 3 vacancies

The City Council held a special meeting to interview and appoint members to several local boards and commissions. All appointments were passed unanimously.

• Appointed Lisa Pohmajevich, Mara Whitten, and Ruth Grzybicki to two-year terms on the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Rodriguez to a partial term ending June 30, 2024, on the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Goodman and William Saylor to two-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Marilu Gomez and Raymond Hardie to three-year terms on the Library Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Appointed Cole Ammann, Divyana Emmons, and Serenity Wulfing to two-year terms on the Youth Commission (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1. The body is also deciding on several maintenance and planning contracts, including a broadband strategic plan and airport lease updates.

• Public hearing for Annexation No. 61 to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
• Two-year contract with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for $338,939.64 per year
• Contract with Stantec Consulting for the Niblick Road Corridor Plan in the amount of $260,698.38
• Allocation of $775,276 in FY 2023-24 SB 1 funds for road completion
• Approval of the North County Broadband Strategic Plan

The City Council approved the North County Broadband Strategic Plan and updated the airport leasing strategy and policy. The Council also approved the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 and passed several consent calendar items including infrastructure contracts.

• Approved Resolution 23-042 for Annexation No. 61 to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance N.S. 1131 related to Annexation No. 61 for first reading (Unanimous)
• Approved North County Broadband Strategic Plan via Resolution 23-057 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-058 updating airport leasing strategy and policy with a one-year review cycle (3-1)
• Approved SB 1 fund allocations for Fiscal Year 2023-24 via Resolution 23-052 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for City Hall/Library chiller replacement via Resolution 23-050 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for Niblick Road Corridor Plan PAED via Resolution 23-051 (Unanimous)
• Approved interim engineering services contracts via Resolution 23-054 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

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City Council Special Meeting Agenda

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a presentation on Emergency Operations Center Disaster Training. The session is led by Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta.

• Emergency Operations Center Disaster Training presentation by Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta

The City Council participated in a disaster preparedness planning and training session provided by Resolute Associates. The session focused on the roles and responsibilities of elected officials during emergency operations center activation. No legislative decisions were made during this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two major development proposals: a 135-unit apartment complex at 1025-1049 Creston Road and a 155,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 65 Nutwood Circle. The council will also consider the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and several consent items including a $548,000 slurry seal contract and a $111,613 landscape maintenance contract.

• Rolling Hills Apartment Project: 135-unit planned development and oak tree removal at 1025-1049 Creston Road
• Nutwood RV and Self-Storage: 155,000 sq ft mini-storage development with conditional use permit at 65 Nutwood Circle
• Annual West Side Slurry Seal: $548,000 contract with VSS International for road maintenance
• Landscape & Lighting District Area 5: $111,613/year contract with Silver Fox Landscapes, Inc.
• Oak tree removal at 204 18th Street: removal of hazardous Coast Live Oak, replacement with 3 trees

The City Council approved a 135-unit residential apartment project and a 155,000-square-foot mini-storage development. The council also approved the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and several maintenance contracts via the consent calendar.

• Approved 135-unit Rolling Hills Apartment project and oak tree removal (3-1)
• Approved 155,000 sq ft Nutwood RV and Self-Storage development plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 General Plan Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved West Side Slurry Seal road maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved Paso Robles Landscape & Lighting District Maintenance Area 5 contract (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Tree Removal Permit 23-02 for 204 18th Street (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 23-018 regarding remote/hybrid public meetings (unanimous)
• Affirmed Emergency Response Reimbursement Mutual Aid Resolution 23-034 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests to extend approval deadlines for large developments that have not yet been built. The projects include a 95-unit apartment complex on Spring Street, a mixed-use building with 26 apartments and commercial space at 2548 Spring Street, and a 290-space RV resort at the Links Golf Course. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and receive committee reports.

• Spring Street Village: one-year extension for a 95-unit, 3-story apartment complex at 3328 Spring Street
• 2548 Spring Street Mixed-Use: one-year extension for 26 residential units and 4,000 sq ft of commercial space
• Cabernet Links RV Resort: two-year extension for a 290-space RV resort at 5151 Jardine Road
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from February 28 and March 14, 2023 meetings
• Discussion items include Street Scape Ad Hoc Committee and Housing Constraints Committee reports

The Planning Commission unanimously approved one-year extensions for the Spring Street Village and 2548 Spring Street Mixed-Use projects. A two-year extension was also granted for the Cabernet Links RV Resort. The commission additionally approved minutes from February 28 and March 14, 2023.

• Approved one-year time extension for Spring Street Village (PD 18-04 and VTTM 3047 - Phase 2) to February 11, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year time extension for 2548 Spring Street Mixed-Use (VTPM PR 19-0070 and Development Plan 19-07) to February 4, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year time extension for Cabernet Links RV Resort (PD 15-004, CUP 94-005 Amendment, and VTTM 3088) (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes for February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes for March 14, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider opting into settlement agreements with opioid distributors and manufacturers, including Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Teva, and Allergan. The council will also hold a public hearing on abandoning portions of several streets and alleys near the fairgrounds. Other items include approving new events in City Park and authorizing a grant application for encampment resolution funding.

• Opting into opioid settlement agreements with Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Teva, and Allergan
• Public hearing on street abandonment 23-001 for portions of Victoria Place, San Luis Avenue, Frontage Road, Hortense Avenue, Gregory Avenue, and unnamed alleys
• Approval of new City Park event: Open Farm Days Farmers Market on July 14, 2023
• Approval of new City Park event: Firestone Walker Invitational Kick Off Party on June 1, 2023
• Authorizing Encampment Resolution Funding grant application to the County of San Luis Obispo

The City Council unanimously approved the abandonment of several street portions and authorized $26,000 for the Paso Robles Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration. The Council also approved several consent items, including new city park events and a recycled water system financing resolution.

• Approved Resolution 23-033 for street abandonments of portions of Victoria Place, San Luis Avenue, Frontage Road, Hortense Avenue, Gregory Avenue, and unnamed Alleys (5-0)
• Authorized $26,000 for Paso Robles Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to provide letter of support for ERF-2-R grant to San Luis Obispo County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-032 for financing of Recycled Water Distribution System (5-0)
• Approved Open Farm Days Farmers Market as a new City Park Event (5-0)
• Approved Firestone Walker Invitational Kick Off Party as a new City Park Event (5-0)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 23-018 regarding remote and hybrid public meetings (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development projects: a 155,231-square-foot self-storage facility at 65 Nutwood Circle and a 135-unit apartment complex at 1025-1049 Creston Road. Both projects require recommendations to the City Council and involve mitigated negative declarations under CEQA. The commission will also discuss the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and consider new street names for two specific plans.

• Public hearing on Planned Development 22-13 and Conditional Use Permit 22-13 for a self-storage facility at 65 Nutwood Circle (155,231 sq ft on 5.35 acres)
• Public hearing on Planned Development 22-08 for a 135-unit multiple-family residential development at 1025-1049 Creston Road, including one oak tree removal
• Discussion of the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and Housing Element update
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes and new street names for Olsen South Chandler Specific Plan and Beechwood Specific Plan
• Reports from Paso Robles Street Streetscape Ad Hoc Committee and Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a wine and self-storage facility and a separate development project known as Redtail. The commission also recommended the 2022 General Plan Annual Report to the City Council.

• Recommended City Council approve Planned Development 22-13 and Conditional Use Permit 22-13 for Wine and Self Storage Facility with amendments for exterior materials and 3 additional parking spaces (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for Wine and Self Storage Facility (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Planned Development 22-08 and Oak Tree Removal Permit 22-16 (Redtail) amended to 267 parking spaces (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for Redtail amended to 267 parking spaces (Unanimous)
• Recommended 2022 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including January 24 and February 14 minutes and street names for Olsen South Chandler and Beechwood Specific Plans (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ex Parte Communications to a future meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several construction contracts for road and sewer improvements. The body will also discuss the 2022-23 quarterly budget report and a Planning Commission appeal regarding the Thorndyke Office Building.

• Contract with JJ Fisher Construction for Wright Way construction in the amount of $1,234,567.89
• Contract with Papich Construction for the annual east side slurry seal project for $499,186
• Contracts with Raminha Construction ($726,880) and Stantec ($74,858) for 17th Street water and sewer upgrades
• Proposed $151,000 for the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park
• Payment of $55,500 to the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)

The City Council approved a $151,000 fireworks celebration and amended the FY 2022-23 budget to update staffing positions. The council also approved a planning appeal for the Thorndyke Office Building and awarded several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved 4th of July fireworks at Barney Schwartz Park at an estimated cost of $151,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-031 amending FY 2022-23 budget and staffing positions (Unanimous)
• Approved Thorndyke Office Building Planning Commission Appeal via Resolution 23-030 (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,500 disbursement to El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) (Unanimous)
• Awarded East Side Slurry Seal Project contract via Resolution 23-027 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Wright Way Project construction to JJ Fisher Construction and management to Cannon Corporation via Resolution 23-028 (Unanimous)
• Awarded construction contract for 17th Street water and sewer upgrades via Resolution 23-029 (Unanimous)
• Deferred public hearing on Conditional Street Abandonments 23-001 to April 4, 2023 (Unanimous)

Joint City Council and Disaster Council Special Meeting Agenda

The Joint City Council and Disaster Council will meet to discuss the ratification of a local emergency proclamation. This action follows recent rain, flood, and windstorm events in March.

• Ratification of a Local Emergency Proclamation due to March Rain, Flood, and Windstorm Events

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-026. This action ratifies the March 10, 2023 Proclamation of Declaration of Local Emergency caused by rain, flood, and windstorm events.

• Approved Resolution 23-026 ratifying the March 10, 2023 Proclamation of Declaration of Local Emergency (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider allocating $197,484 in Community Development Block Grant funds for infrastructure and homeless services. The body is also deciding on the continuation of a local emergency declaration related to January 2023 storms. Other items include traffic signal upgrades and a new event in City Park.

• CDBG allocations totaling $197,484, including $147,546 for Riverside Avenue sidewalk and ramp infill
• Contract with Bear Electrical Solutions for Niblick corridor signal upgrades not to exceed $220,000
• Continuation of the Proclamation of a Local Emergency regarding January 2023 Storms
• Authorization for the Wine Country Classic Street Vault event in City Park on August 5, 2023
• Proposed removal of Condition No. 16 for the ABI Construction maintenance shop at 70 Nutwood Circle

The City Council unanimously approved a series of consent items including traffic signal upgrades and a local emergency proclamation. The council also approved CDBG allocations for sidewalk infill and homeless services, and modified a road maintenance agreement for a construction shop.

• Approved $197,484 in CDBG allocations for sidewalk infill and public services (5-0)
• Approved removal of Condition No. 16 from road maintenance agreement for 70 Nutwood Circle (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved contract with Bear Electrical Solutions for Niblick Road traffic signal upgrades (5-0)
• Approved continuation of Local Emergency Proclamation regarding January 2023 storms (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-018 for remote/hybrid public meetings per AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved vacation of Kleck Sewer Easement (5-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement with River Walk Terrace for water service at Larry Moore Park (5-0)
• Approved Wine Country Classic Street Vault event (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on awarding a $3.66 million construction contract for the Salinas River segment of the recycled water distribution system and discuss a downtown on-street parking program, including a resident pilot with five free hours per month. The consent calendar includes contracts for janitorial services ($119,400), pedestrian improvements at Niblick and Appaloosa ($232,676.50), and a lease with Congressman Panetta at the train station. A public hearing will consider development plans, oak tree removal, and a tentative parcel map at 5175 Airport Road.

• Award of $3,664,525 contract to Mountain Cascade for Salinas River recycled water segment
• Downtown parking program: resident pilot (5 free hours/month) and merchant validation pilot
• Pedestrian improvements at Niblick and Appaloosa: $232,676.50 contract with G. Sosa Construction
• Lease agreement with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for office at 800 Pine Street train station
• Public hearing on development plans (PD22-04, PD22-09) and tentative parcel map at 5175 Airport Road

The City Council awarded a contract for the Salinas River recycled water system and established a new resident parking pilot program. They also approved a discounted parking validation program for downtown merchants and several development plans at Airport Road.

• Approved $3,664,525 contract with Mountain Cascade for Salinas River Recycled Water Distribution system
• Authorized up to $330,000 for anchored mesh system installation with Mountain Cascade
• Approved resident pilot parking program: 2 hours free daily, then $2 per hour (3-1)
• Approved 12-month Pilot Merchant Validation Parking Program with 50% discounted prepurchased hours (Unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Flowbird for parking services not to exceed $66,605 annually plus fees
• Approved development plans, oak tree removal, and tentative parcel map at 5175 Airport Road
• Approved lease agreement with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for office at 800 Pine Street
• Approved Resolution 23-007 for pedestrian improvements at Niblick and Appaloosa

City Council Special Meeting Agenda - AB Interviews

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill vacancies on local boards and commissions. The council will interview applicants and vote on appointments for the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Housing Authority.

• Appointment of 2 members to the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee
• Appointment of 3 members to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of 1 member to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants and fill vacancies on three local bodies. The Council unanimously approved appointments and re-appointments for the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Housing Authority.

• Re-appointed Jeannette McClure and Jim Fotinakes to the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee for three-year terms (4-0)
• Approved Sara Lopus and Don Witmer as alternate appointees for Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee vacancies (4-0)
• Re-appointed Ty Christensen to the Planning Commission for a three-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Patrick Connally and Eric Marlow to the Planning Commission for three-year terms (4-0)
• Re-appointed Wes Wilhoit to the Housing Authority for a four-year term (4-0)

Joint City Council and Disaster Council Special Meeting Agenda

The City Council will discuss and vote on participating in a countywide desalination study and on a downtown on-street parking program that includes a contract renewal with Flowbird, a local discount pilot, and a merchant validation program. The Council will also consider a report on rezoning options for the Olive Street area but staff recommends taking no action. Consent items include approving minutes, financial reports, and a lease agreement with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for an office at the train station.

• Approve Resolution authorizing participation in San Luis Obispo County Desalination Study
• Authorize contract renewal with Flowbird for downtown parking services (annual cost not to exceed $66,605 plus variable fees)
• Approve 12-month local discount parking pilot (up to 5 free hours/month for residents) and merchant validation program
• Discuss Uptown/Town Center Specific Plan boundary expansions and Olive Street Area rezoning; staff recommends no action
• Approve lease agreement with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for a district office at 800 Pine Street (Train Station)

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-005 to participate in the San Luis Obispo County desalination study. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including previous meeting minutes and financial reports. A proposal for a discounted merchant validation parking program was tabled pending further revenue projections.

• Approved Resolution 23-005 to participate in county desalination study (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-5 (4-0)
• Approved January 12, 2023 Emergency Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Received Warrant Register and November 2022 Treasurer’s Report (4-0)
• Received Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (4-0)
• Denied motion to table Downtown On-Street Parking Program (2-2)
• Denied contract renewal with Flowbird (2-2)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appropriation of Measure J-20 funds for road maintenance and a farming license for airport land. The body is also reviewing a quarterly report from the El Camino Homeless Organization and electing a Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Appropriation of $3.5 million in Measure J funds for street and road repair and maintenance
• Farming license agreement with Premier Ag Products & Services, Inc. for ~800 acres of airport land
• Disbursement of $55,500 to the El Camino Homeless Organization based on first quarter report
• Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award for Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore and assignment of Councilmembers to regional bodies and committees

The City Council approved the appropriation of $3.5 million from Measure J-20 funds for road maintenance, prioritizing Sunset and Panorama. Council also appointed a Mayor Pro Tem and authorized a $55,500 disbursement to the El Camino Homeless Organization.

• Approved Resolution 23-002 appropriating $3.5 million of Measure J-20 funds for street and road repair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Hamon as Mayor Pro Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,500 disbursement to El Camino Homeless Organization (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-004 for Airport Farm License Agreement with Premier Ag Products & Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Accepted Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award (Unanimous)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 21-147 regarding remote and hybrid public meetings (Unanimous)
• Continued final map acceptance for 301 Creston Road to a date uncertain (Unanimous)
• Approved liaison appointments for regional bodies and advisory committees (Unanimous)