CA to Reopen June 15

Weed Abatement Deadline

Notices to remove weeds and combustible materials have been sent to over 600 property owners and occupants within the City limits. Please ensure that weeds and other combustibles are removed from your property prior to June 1. Due to extreme fire risk in our area, the Department is not able to grant extensions to this deadline. See the hazardous fuel reduction guidelines and a list of local weed abatement contractors.

Short-Term Rental Permits 

The City recently accepted the 325th application for a non-hosted short-term rental permit, which is the maximum number allowed.  Any new applications for non-hosted short-term rental permits received by the City will be placed on a waiting list until a permit becomes available.  Permits are not transferable to new property owners except within the T-zones of the Uptown-Town Centre Specific Plan area. Details

City Hall & Annex Reopening 

On June 1, Paso Robles City Hall at 1000 Spring Street and the City Hall Annex at 821 Pine Street will reopen to the public for walk-in services. Public counter hours will be  Monday-Thursday from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Community Development Permitting processes will remain paperless. Please direct questions to 805.237.3850 or building@prcity.com. 

Summer Pool Care Tips

If you own a pool, the City has put together some tips for draining, repairing and refilling this summer. First check the condition of your pool for holes in the liner, missing tiles, or other problems that might require the pool to be drained. If you need to drain your pool prior to repairs, you can find more information here. 

Keep It Local Program End 6/15

Buy your local gift cards now!  The "Keep It Local" gift card program ends on June 15, to coincide with the potential re-opening of the state’s economy. This program is designed to generate sales revenue for local businesses and save residents money.  Over 75 local businesses are participating in the campaign offering 20% discounts on full-value gift cards and certificates for a wide range of goods and services.  See the participating businesses here.

Disaster Preparedness Training

North SLO County Community Emergency Response (CERT) is offering a Basic Training class for disaster response skills this July and August. Participants will learn how to prepare for disasters, basic first aid, the psychology of disaster, how to extinguish small fires, safe procedures for conducting structure search and rescue, and about terrorism and hazardous materials. Details

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3 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. Agendas 

Concerts in the Park Are Back!

The 20th annual concert season will kick off at 6 p.m. at Downtown City Park in Paso Robles on Thursday, July 1, and continue through Thursday, Aug. 26. See the full lineup here. You can visit www.prcity.com/concertsinthepark or the Recreation Facebook page for concert updates.

Babysitting & CPR Skills Camp

Participants (ages 11-16) will receive lots of hands-on safety practice, learn basic care for different age groups, practice storytelling skills and learn how to use guidance skills with small children. CPR training and First Aid included. Session 1: June 21-24 or Session 2: July 12-15, 2-5 p.m. at Bear Kitten Preschool. $60 registration/per session + $40 materials fee. Learn more and register here.

Summer Location Shooting 

Learn how to shoot better photos during this four-class course. Students will practice on-location shooting at local beaches over two Saturday afternoons. Participants must have a basic knowledge of their digital camera.  Class meetings Thursday, June 10 and Monday, June 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Centennial Park. Location shoots Saturday June 12 & 19 from 1-5 p.m. 

Summer Reading Program 

Beginning June 1, register at www.prcity.com/library for Reading Colors Your World and begin your summer reading adventure! Read 10 hours for great prizes!  Do you want to have even more fun? Join the library’s special summer activities for children, teens, and adults. For more information call 805.237.3870. 

Library Partners with NAMI 

The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to partner with the local National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) in offering a series of quarterly presentations about mental health issues. On Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., NAMI representative Pam Zweifl will present information on the types of services NAMI offers to our local community and how to help loved ones who may be facing a mental illness. Space is limited. Register at 805.237.3870.

Try It! Tuesdays 

Popular children’s library program Try It! Tuesdays will be revamped for the summer with Grab & Go kits! Stop by the library to pick up a kit containing everything you will need to participate then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Miss Melissa. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s free! Grab & Go kits will be available a week before each program while supplies last. Class calendar.

Community Services Officer

Under general supervision as an unarmed, non-sworn employee, performs a wide variety of specialized and technical law enforcement duties in support of Police Division operations and services;  patrols downtown parking areas and assists customers with utilizing the parking kiosks; performs related work as required. This is a part-time position and may require rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Details

Recreation Staff Assistant II

Performs various duties including support for recreational activities, customer service, and a variety of administrative functions. This is a part-time position that is generally scheduled to work 16-18 hours per week; the individual selected for this position will be required to work flexible hours including one to two evenings per week, one Sunday morning a month, and occasional Saturdays. Details

Recreation Staff Assistant III

Performs a wide variety of recreational activities, customer service, and administrative functions in a lead level capacity; provides staff support services at a skilled administrative level requiring independent judgment, and may oversee lower level Staff Assistants. This is a part-time position that is generally scheduled to work 16-18 hours per week; variable hours and occasional Saturdays and evening hours may be required. 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 (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

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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