Community Workshop

Paso Robles City Council is inviting residents to participate in a virtual public workshop on February 20, 2021 to discuss budget priorities for the next budget cycle. The community visioning portion will begin at 9am. The Council’s goal-setting workshop will begin at 1pm. Register to attend the meeting by sending your name and email address to cityclerk@prcity.com or by calling 805.237.3888. 
Thank you for your input! 

SLO County Close to Red Tier, but Not There Yet

SLO County is still in the Purple Tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy for one at least one more week. SLO County may move into the Red Tier in the coming weeks. While we remain in the Purple Tier for our adjusted case rate, our test positivity rate and health equity metric are both in or close to Orange Tier requirements. If we are able to maintain  these metrics for two weeks, SLO County will qualify for a special health equity exception that places us in the Red Tier. The City will provide updates via social media and email as we learn more. More details

Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee Seeking Volunteers

With the passage of Measure J-20 in November 2020, the voters of Paso Robles approved an additional one-cent supplemental sales tax. A component of Measure J-20 calls for advice and oversight by an independent committee. As a result, the City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Details

10-Year Financial Forecast

On February 2,  City Council heard a report on the City’s current financial situation, including the projected revenues and expenditures, over a 10-year horizon. It is meant to help City Council and staff prioritize programs and spending in the next budget cycle while reinforcing the City Council’s commitment to long-term fiscal sustainability prior to the visioning and goal setting session on February 20. View the presentation.

Potential Changes to Sewer Rates 

At its regular meeting on February 2, City Council began the process of considering potential changes to sewer rates and will review the topic again on February 16. Should Council decide to move ahead, they will direct staff to commence the Proposition 218 notification, public hearing, and protest process for sewer rates for the next five years, and declare that a public hearing shall be held on April 20, 2021. Staff Report

Roadway Safety Discussion

The City is in the process of developing a Roadway Safety Plan. This plan will establish the framework and process for identifying and prioritizing transportation safety improvements. Please visit the website to learn about the effort and provide feedback. City Council will be discussing the plan at its regular meeting on February 16. Read the staff report

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30  PM. 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.

Propane Program

The City is currently providing up to $100,000 towards the purchase of propane for local businesses as part of its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program.  Any business currently using outdoor propane heaters, with a valid City business license and following COVID-19 guidelines can participate. Amount of reimbursement is equal to 50% of total expense up to $700/month per business. Apply here

Keep It Local Gift Card Program

The Paso Robles "Keep it Local" Gift Card Program generates sales revenue for local businesses and saves residents money on local goods and services. The program encourages locals to buy full-value gift cards or certificates from Paso Robles businesses at a 20% discount and the City will then reimburse the 20% discount amount back to participating businesses up to $1,000 per business! More details here. 

Vaccines

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.

Art Park: Let's Begin with Drawing

Join art instructor Mindy Dierks for this new six week art series.  Young students will discover that shapes are in everything we see. Students will apply this knowledge to their artistic creations and learn how to add backgrounds, use organic shapes, what contour lines are, experiment with panel and three dimensional techniques and complete a self portrait. Ages 5-6, Mondays 2/22-3/29 and Ages 7-8, Tuesdays 2/23-3/30, 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Centennial Park Courtyard.  $100 (includes all supplies), scholarships available. Register

YaYa Yoga: Toddler & Preschooler 

Yoga comes to life in these fun and creative parent/caregiver participation classes designed to stimulate a young child's growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises and imaginative relaxation techniques, teach toddlers and young children about their growing bodies. Ages 12 months to 5 years. Wednesdays, 2/24-3/17 on the Centennial Park Pool Patio. $42/4 week session. Register

Virtual Beginning Lightroom and Photoshop or Virtual Intermediate Photoshop

Join professional photographer Sharon West for these two classes designed to introduce you to photo processing software or to take your knowledge to the next level.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged.  Beginning class: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3/2-4/1 from 7-8 p.m. $45.  Intermediate class: Wednesdays 3/3-3/31 from 7-8 p.m. $40. Register

50+ Yoga

Feel the love this February with special half price monthly registration and 8 punch passes purchased during the month (limit 4 per person).  This 60 minute class gives those 50 and over an opportunity to build muscle tone, gain balance and flexibility, trim their waistline and stay active. Tuesdays & Thursdays on the Centennial Park patio from 9:30-10:30 a.m. February special pricing: $44/month or $42.50 for an 8 punch pass (to be used in February or during any subsequent month).

Read A Book You Love 

Book lovers, here’s a challenge for you! Read or listen to your favorite book(s) in February and earn up to 10 virtual badges. Be sure to register for the Read A Book You Love Reading Challenge at  prcity.com/library, log your minutes, and check the competition weekly on the Library’s Facebook page leader board. Show the Library your love and celebrate National Library Lover’s Month! 

Children’s Library Virtual Fun on Facebook

Mondays: Pre-school Storytime (3-6yrs) with Miss Melissa, 10:00 am  
Tuesdays: Try It! (all ages) with Miss Melissa, 4:00 pm 
Wednesdays: Animal Tales Story Time & Craft* (1st-5th grades) with Miss Frances, Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. 
*Craft kits available for pick up starting the Monday before. 
Thursdays: Mother Goose on the Loose (0-18mos) with Miss Carrie, Thursdays 9:00 am  
Fridays: Toddler Story Time & Craft* (1-3yrs)with Miss Cappy, Fridays 10:00 am  
*Craft kits available for pick up starting the Wednesday before. 
All on Facebook Live! 

Police Records Administrative Assistant

Under direct or general supervision provides varied confidential administrative, and general clerical assistance for the implementation and monitoring of specific departmental programs within the Paso Robles Police Department; provides information externally and internally regarding City/department policies and/or procedures; and performs other related duties as required. Full details

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 Recruit

This is a non-sworn, training level classification in the Police Department. Recruits do not have police officer powers or authority. Incumbents will assume non-sworn duties within the department and attend a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy through Allan Hancock College in Lompoc, CA, which starts July 19, 2021 and is approximately 6 months in length. The academy is intense and requires a high degree of discipline. 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

Kudos to Streets Crews

As crews continue to repair streets throughout the City, we thank our residents with their patience for the various projects. As supplemental sales tax funds begin being collected in April, we hope to have more updates to share. Here is a recent comment we received from a grateful resident: "Wow, after traveling this road for 35 years daily and have driven on it annually for the 20 years prior to that, what a difference.  Much appreciated by us and our neighbors.  It is a huge difference.  Please share our appreciation with all of the city departments involved in this process." 

Senior Tax Assistance 

AARP-Tax Aide will be at the Senior Center Monday through Friday from February 1 through April 1 from 9 to 12 for drive up and drop off service only.  There will not be any in-person tax preparation.  No appointments will be taken. When you arrive, please stay in your car with your mask on.  A Tax Aide representative will meet you at your car window, give you forms to prepare, and take all your 2020 tax documents. Please do not come unless you have all your tax documents. When your tax return is ready in 7 to 14 days, you will be called and asked to return to sign and pick it up.  Please go to the Central Coast Free Tax website at ccfreetax.org for more information.

Translation Services Available

The City of Paso Robles is using a new translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conference call. The service has been in use by the Police Department for some time and will now be available to all departments when callers access the City’s information line at 805.227.7276. Read the Press Release o la  Noticia de Prensa. 

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