Council Discusses Impacts of Regional Stay at Home Order 

At a special meeting on December 10 to discuss local impacts of COVID-19, Council heard from dozens of residents and business owners and directed staff to: continue with the existing stated course of empathy and education, working with the Chamber of Commerce to assist local businesses in understanding and meeting requirements; allow the County public health officer to designate what is egregious or flagrant violation of those requirements; authorize the Mayor to work with the other cities in the County to request that the Governor remove SLO County from the Southern California Region; and indicate its support for returning the County to the purple, or most restrictive tier; and to reconsider this direction if the local situation or new State guidance warrant. Council will be discussing this item again at tonight’s Council meeting and may provide clarification or modifications in direction to staff, if needed.  

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Forums

COVID-19 Business Assistance and Economic Recovery Program 

On December 15, City Council will be discussing a program to support local businesses this winter. If approved it will provide some capital that can leverage staff time, stakeholder investment, and potential donor contributions into making some progress toward economic recovery in the remainder of the current fiscal year. 

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 City Council received a presentation on the housing element and approved the first reading of the ordinance on December 1^st. Council is expected to adopt the Housing Element on December 15, 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, December 15 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.

COVID Statistics

As of Monday, December 14, the County has 7,711 total cases, including 259 new cases over the weekend (91 of those cases were in the Paso Roble zip code). This week has also seen the highest number of hospitalized patients to date in the County, with 29 hospitalized and 8 of those in the ICU as of Monday. We currently have more active cases in the County than ever before at 1,332, and the highest positivity rate to date at 13%. One can track ICU capacity by region and by County on the State’s web site.

Vaccine Distribution Information

Local hospital workers and long-term care facility residents and staff will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in a matter of days. Due to limited supplies, the County is taking a phased approach to vaccine distribution over the coming weeks and months. Two different COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to be available to some San Luis Obispo County residents in those first priority categories by the end of December. Details

COVID Financial Aid Available

Paso Robles businesses may be eligible for any of the following:

• $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.
• 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
• 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

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.

Total Body Workout

Stay active and healthy this holiday season with a complete and total body workout. This class is perfect for those who are getting back into shape or folks who want to enhance their regular workout routine. Raise your heart rate for a great cardio workout while also strengthening, toning, stretching, and focusing on balance.  The first class is free.  Centennial Park patio, Wednesdays 10-11:15 a.m., Fridays noon-1:15 p.m. $35/10 punch pass.  Start any time, learn more here.

50+ Yoga

This class is designed especially for men and women 50 years of age and over who want to build muscle tone, gain balance and flexibility, trim their waistline and stay active. Class begins with participants sitting in a chair which can be used for standing balance poses if desired throughout the class.  Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Centennial Park patio 9:30 a.m., $85/10 punch pass.  Learn more here.

Zumba Gold

Join us for this mid-level aerobic workout for the mature dancer set to Latin based music. Zumba Gold is perfect for active adults who are looking for original Zumba moves at a lower intensity.  Mondays and Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the Centennial Park patio. $45/10 punch pass or $5 drop-in.  Learn more or 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 Book Group Reads: 
Murder for Christmas by Frances Duncan

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 17, 7-8 PM
Murder for Christmas is a festive mystery for the holiday season: mulled wine, mince pies... and murder. This book, the first in a series, is recommended for fans of Agatha Christie and will be a perfect read for the library’s “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Challenge!” This title is available from the library’s collection and also in eBook and audiobook formats through the hoopla Digital platform

Happy Jolabokaflod!  (Icelandic for “Christmas Book Flood”)

Thursday, December 24, 10-4
On December 24, people in Iceland gift each other books. Then they stay up into the wee hours of the night reading. In honor of this tradition, on December 24, 10:00-4:00, children ages 0-18 can choose a free book in the Library and (maybe) stay up into the wee hours of the night reading!

4th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover  Pajama Party Edition!

ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, December 31, 6-7 PM
Join the Library’s Virtual New Year’s Eve Pajama Party for our pillowy pals! Attendees will register their Stuffed Animal for the party, then come to the Library the week before to pick up a Goodie Bag full of the supplies they will need. We’ll all meet up on Zoom Thursday, December 31, from 6-7:00 pm for a fabulously fun virtual party. Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant in this special holiday event. One furry friend per child, please. 

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

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