Ongoing and Planned Actions to Reduce Personnel Costs

The Great Recession and the coronavirus pandemic have led to worsening fiscal realities for the City and additional workloads for existing staff. As a result, the City has updated the Layoff Protection Plan (now called the Graduated Personnel Cost Reduction Plan) to make ongoing personnel cost reductions in concert with service reductions. City Council will discuss ways to further reduce personnel costs on September 1. Staff Report

Beechwood Specific Plan Public Hearing

The Planning Commission, after much thoughtful discussion, recommended approval of the project at its August 11 meeting. The Public Hearing has been continued to a future City Council meeting.

The 235-acre site is located in the southeast corner of the city; south of Meadowlark, east of Virginia Peterson Elementary, and north of Creston Road.    

If approved by City Council, the project would result in the development of 911 residential units, 5.6 acres of commercial and mixed-use development; an 8-acre public park; and 20 acres of open space.  
 
Project details

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30pm. To listen live and view the presentations for this virtual meeting, go to the City's YouTube channel here. If you would like to call with public comment during either meeting, know the item number(s) you'd like to comment on and call 805-865-PASO (7276). You will be able to listen to the meeting while you wait. City Council agendas. Planning Commission agendas.

Blueprint for Safe Reopening

California has created a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its rate of new cases and positivity. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for at least 3 weeks before moving forward. Data is reviewed weekly and tiers are updated on Tuesdays. To move forward, a county must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks. If a county’s metrics worsen for two consecutive weeks, it will be assigned a more restrictive tier. Public health officials are constantly monitoring data and can step in if necessary. Details

Tenant and Landlord Protection 

Community COVID-19 Coalition

The COVID-19 crisis has affected the lives of every Paso Robles resident. Mayor Steve Martin has formed a Community COVID-19 Coalition be to engage local residents in efforts in community education, outreach , and assistance efforts as they pertain to the coronavirus crisis. To volunteer or learn more, visit the Mayor’s website!

COVID-19 Updates

Because of the dynamic nature of the changes being announced as California, SLO County and Paso Robles help slow the spread of COVID-19 and reopen for business, we have provided links below to specific resources and news. Business and resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities and more. Details

Sign up for our COVID-19 email updates here.

Family Fitness with CaliKids

Join CaliKids for this outdoor and socially distanced family fitness class full of FUN. This class is the perfect way to exercise, tumble, dance, move and play through warm-ups, games and obstacles. A parent or guardian will need to participate in this class to keep the flow of class safe, fun and socially distanced at all times.  Tuesdays, September 8-29, noon-12:45 PM in the Centennial Park courtyard. Ages 2-5, $40 (sibling discounts available).*  Registration includes a one month free membership to CaliKids Club virtual classes.  

Paint & Cocoa Party--Fall Owl

Join us for this seasonal all ages art class to learn step by step how to paint a wise fall owl silhouette with acrylic paint on canvas. Make your own independent art project or bring your kiddo or the entire family and share a canvas to make a family creation. Instructor Stormy Capalare can even help to divide your picture into two or four parts to make a family masterpiece. Sip cocoa while painting and enjoying seasonal music. Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30-7 PM on the Centennial Park patio. Ages 4-adult, $10 + $15 supply fee (family discounts available).* Register

Youth Evolution Basketball Camp (Levels 2 & 3) 

Join Youth Evolution Basketball for a one week outdoor skills camp to help your child stay active and engaged in a safe environment. This camp will focus on the whole player, teaching your child the important skills needed both on and off the court including respect, teamwork, and responsibility. After a week of passing, shooting and dribbling, your player will enjoy increased confidence in their basketball skills.  Monday, September 14-Friday, September 18, 3:30-6:30 PM Level 2 (ages 5-7) at Centennial Park outdoor basketball court, Level 3 (ages 8-11) Larry Moore Park outdoor basketball court.  $149 (sibling discounts available).* Register

Good Dogs Dog Training

Join veteran animal behaviorist Kathy Kropp and her talented team of teachers for classes in Beginning Dog Training, K9 Fun & Games, and Introduction to K9 Rally this fall at Centennial Park.  Class dates and times vary.  For details, dates and pricing, click here. 

Library Cookbook Club Explores Every Day is Saturday  

Simply access this cookbook by Sarah Copeland, from hoopla Digital, choose a recipe to make and try it out, then during the meet up on Thursday, September 3, 7:00-8:00 PM, discuss the book and the successes (or challenges!) with the recipes tried! Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to join the ZOOM discussion. For ages 16+.  

Driveways: Film Discussion  

Use hoopla Digital to access this film (rated PG-13) about the relationship between the three main characters: Kathy, tasked with preparing her sister’s house for sale, Cody, her son, who has challenges fitting in with his peers, and Del, a lonely Korean War vet who lives next door. Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to join the ZOOM discussion on Thursday, September 10, 7:00-8:00 PM. For ages 16+. 

NEW: Miss Cappy is Back! 

Toddler Story Time participants will be thrilled to know that Miss Cappy is back with a Facebook LIVE story and craft on Fridays, 10:00 am. Craft kits will be available for pick up in the Library the Wednesday before her program (while supplies last) and participants are welcome to make the craft before or follow along with her during the program. Didn’t pick up a craft kit? No problem, attend her Toddler Story Time anyway! 

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