Public Forum: Central Coast Community Energy

A number of cities in SLO County, including Paso Robles, opted to switch to Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) for power, for competitive rates and cleaner energy. Public forums are being held on December 8 (English) and December 10 (Spanish). Learn more at 3CEnergy.org and on social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @3Cenergy. 

City Manager Retiring

City Manager Tom Frutchey has announced that after five years of service to the City, his last day is anticipated to be in February or March. Mr. Frutchey indicated that with the passage of Measure J-20 and the imminent start of next year’s budget development process, this feels like the most appropriate time to transfer leadership of the organization to the next generation. Additional information about Mr. Frutchey’s contributions to the City and departure are available here. 

Public Hearing: Housing Element

The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affordable housing. The Planning Commission previously held a public hearing on November 10, 2020 on the proposed Housing Element and recommended the City Council approve all the entitlement actions. The City Council will be holding a public hearing on December 1, 2020.

Survey: Union Road-46 East Alignment Project

The City of Paso Robles, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5, is currently preparing a Community Impact Assessment for the proposed project. The assessment will consider effects on recreational facilities/parks, businesses, and community character, among other topics. Learn more about the project and take the survey here. 

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17 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.

New State COVID Aid Available

The state announced this week:

• a 3-month deferral for taxpayers w/less than $1M in sales tax and interest-free payment agreements to businesses with up to $5M in sales 
• California Rebuilding Fund - a public-private partnership that is aggregating funding from private, philanthropic, and public sector sources
• $500M in grants for small businesses - the California Office of the Small Business Advocate is working quickly to establish the program; for updates please sign up at the link above.
• Main Street Hiring Tax Credit, which authorizes $100 million in hiring tax credit for qualified small businesses 

More info on the Business Resources page at prcity.com/coronavirus

Popup Testing Site December 2

There will be a popup testing site tomorrow, December 2 at the Study Center at 36th and Oak by the Uptown Family Park from 2-5 PM.

No insurance needed, free, walk-up testing, and registration completed onsite.

All county testing sites

COVID-19 Updates

Because of the dynamic nature of the changes being announced as California, SLO County and Paso Robles are working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and hasten the reopening of businesses.  We have provided links below to business and resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Details

Sign up for our COVID-19 email updates here.

Super Stocking Drive-Thru 

Santa’s helpers from Recreation Services and the Paso Police Department have joined forces to plan a safe holiday drive-thru celebration. Load up the family and join the elves for the Super Stocking Drive-Thru Giveaway in the parking lot at Centennial Park on Saturday, December 5 from noon to 2 PM  While supplies last, Santa’s elves from the Paso Robles Police Department will be distributing special holiday stockings filled with toys especially for girls or boys to all children present while Recreation Services elves will be handing out special holiday goodie bags filled with treats to help infuse a bit of magic into this holiday season.  For more information about this festive drive-thru event, visit PRCity.com/recreation and click the Special Events tab.

Mail Your Letters to Santa

Santa’s elves have delivered a special mailbox to Centennial Park for children to mail their letters to Santa. This magical mailbox (which offers a great photo-op for the holiday season) will be in the lobby of Centennial Park beginning Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 17.  The lobby will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children to mail their letters.  After placing a letter into the mailbox, children will receive a special treat bag from Santa’s elves.  To learn more about how to mail your letter to Santa or to download a Santa letter template for your little one to use, visit PRCity.com/recreation.  Invite friends and check out the Facebook event HERE.

Self-Hypnosis: Relieve Stress, Anxiety & Worry (virtual class)

While the holidays can contain many magical moments, it’s also true that for many stress, anxiety and worry can tarnish this season as well.  During this class, licensed hypnotherapist Art Kuhns of Breaking Day Hypnotherapy will help participants learn to recognize the stress in their lives and provide simple and easy techniques to diminish those emotions that can have negative health consequences.  A group hypnosis session is included in the class and all participants will receive an mp3 to download to reinforce the techniques learned during this class on Tuesday, December 8 from 6-8 p.m.  $25 (discounts for returning students, active and retired military).  Learn more/register HERE.

Train Your K-9

Join animal behavior experts Kathy Kropp and Sue Graham for dog training classes at Centennial Park including Beginning Dog Training (starting Thursday, December 3) and Intro to K9 Rally Obedience (beginning Monday, December 7).  These classes are a wonderful way to enhance the bond between you and your furry family member.  Learn more/register HERE.

“Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge

December 1-31
A chilly evening calls for a hot drink, a warm blanket, and a good book. Cozy up this winter with our Caught Read-Handed Mystery Reading Challenge, where the only mystery is whether you'll be able to read 500 minutes during the month of December. Choose a cute cozy or a spine-tingling psychological thriller, as long as it's a mystery, it counts! And this challenge is for all ages, so dust off that copy of Who Took My Hat? and let the little ones participate, too. Just remember to log those minutes and come into the library to claim your Mystery Book Bag once you've completed the challenge. Visit the library website for more information.

Library Cookbook Club 

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 3, 7-8:00 PM 
Get in the holiday spirit by trying out a new recipes or two to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah. You can make one recipe or one from each book! Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook is a classic with everything from appetizers to dessert to tempt even the most Scrooge-like of your holiday guests. Modern Jewish Cooking is a fresh take on traditional Jewish fare with recipes recommended for a Hanukkah feast. Simply access these cookbooks from hoopla Digital, choose a recipe or two to make, then during the meet up, discuss the book and the successes (or challenges!) with the recipes tried! Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Mystery Holiday Craft

Registration Deadline: December 9
ZOOM Meetup: Wed, December 16, 7-8:00 PM 
In keeping with our December “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Challenge, this month’s adult craft is under wraps! Sign up today to solve the mystery of this craft – what will it be? Here are some clues:

•Your craft kit will contain a ping pong ball, a pompom, and a sock
•There is no sewing involved
•You will be making something Christmas-y that has a big nose

Registration is required for all participants to receive craft kit materials in plenty of time to complete the craft before the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.  

Christmas Crime Story: Film Discussion 

ZOOM Meetup: Thurs, December 10, 7-8:00 PM
A botched Christmas Eve robbery leads down a destructive path for a police officer reconnecting with his estranged mother, a coming-apart-at-the-seams amateur photographer, his vindictive and murderous fiancée, her secret lover and a strung-out mall Santa...as they all converge in one explosive and deadly night. Simply download this film for free from the library’s hoopla Digital platform then join in the discussion. Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+.

Dispatcher

Under general supervision, monitors and dispatches police and fire personnel; handles emergency calls and requests for assistance; receives and processes complaints; transmits critical data to appropriate personnel; maintains a variety of confidential records and reports; performs other related duties as required. This position will remain open until filled. Full details 

Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level)

Under general supervision and in cooperation with the community, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work to provide for the safety of the public, including: Patrols a designated area of the City in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, or on foot, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; directs traffic; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and illegal incidents observed; apprehends and arrests criminals; performs other related duties as required or assigned. This is an ongoing recruitment. Full details

Streets Maintenance Specialist

Under direct or general supervision, performs a wide variety of routine and specialized work in the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and related public works facilities; responsible for the painting of traffic markings and maintenance of traffic and street signs; operates light and heavy equipment; conducts herbicide spraying along the City right-of-way; performs other related work as required.
Full details
Closes: 12/10/2020 5:00PM
Tentative Interviews: 1/5/2021

PD Turkey Drive

Heroes don't always wear capes. Paso Robles PD held a Turkey Drive with Loaves & Fishes for Thanskgiving and between food deliveries and handouts, were able to assist in providing over 200 families with Thanksgiving day meals.  Many thanks to PD staff and their families who did deliveries, including Dispatcher McKinley, parking coordinator King, and the entire CAT Team. 

WWTP Video

Prior to the pandemic, the Public Works Department hosted many tours of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, especially for school groups interested in learning about the water cycle and water-related careers.  Since tours have not been an option, the City produced a new short video that introduces viewers to the interesting technology at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the City’s plans for a new recycled water supply.  Check it out.

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