Public Hearing: Trash Ordinance

The State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1383 to reduce disposal of organic material to landfills by 75% by 2025. Regulations require all cities, residential households, multifamily dwellings, commercial businesses, commercial edible food generators, waste haulers, and food recovery organizations to reduce organic waste disposal in landfills. A Public Hearing on November 16 will discuss a proposed solid waste ordinance. 

New Assistant City Manager 

The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant City Manager, Chris Huot (Hue-Ott), effective January 3, 2022. Over 40 applications for the position were received by the city. The process included multiple interview sessions with the community, city staff, and the City Council enabling all participants to provide their feedback to the City Manager prior to the final selection. Throughout the extensive selection process, Mr. Huot consistently ranked as the top candidate. More details

Supplemental Sales Tax Meeting

The Supplemental Sales Tax Committee provides a forum for citizens to review and report to both the City Council and the community as a whole on matters relating to Supplemental Sales Tax revenues and expenditures resulting from both Measure E-12, approved by the voters in 2012, and Measure J-20, approved by the voters in 2020. The next committee meeting takes place on November 17. View agenda 

Economic Development Newsletter

The City of Paso Robles Economic Development newsletter provides residents and business owners with information and updates related to the City’s various programs and activities for: business retention and expansion, business attraction, workforce development and special topics of relevance to our local business community.  View Previous newsletters

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The next Paso Robles City Council meeting takes place on November 16, 2021 beginning at 6:30PM. Residents can attend in person or listen live and view the presentations on the City's YouTube channel here. To provide public comment during the meeting, call 805-865-PASO (7276). The agenda can be found here 72 hours prior to the meeting. 

Youth Evolution Basketball Thanksgiving Camp

Join Youth Evolution Basketball for a special three-day skills camp to help your child stay active and engaged in a safe environment. Using Youth Evolution’s progressive curriculum and focusing on the whole player, this camp will teach your child the important skills needed both on and off the court.  This camp is for players ages 5-12. Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24 from 3:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the Centennial Park Gym. $100 (includes a basketball jersey). $10 sibling discount available. Learn more and register here.

Youth Evolution Soccer Academy 3 Day Thanksgiving Camp

This camp will focus on helping your soccer player ages 5-12 develop age appropriate skills during fun games and drills while also working on improving team interaction. Players ages 5-7 (level 2) and 8-12 (level 3) will work with a coach on skills specific to their age and ability.  Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Larry Moore Park in Paso Robles.  $98 (includes a soccer jersey).  $10 sibling discount available.  Learn more and register here.

Pickleball 101

During this three day class taught by certified pickleball instructor Janice Mundee new players will learn court terminology, types of shots, how to play doubles and how to score.  Families and individuals ages 12 and older are welcome!  Monday, November 22 through Wednesday November 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. on the Centennial Park Pickleball courts.  $55 registration + $20 supply fee per family for The Official Pickleball Workbook.  A pickleball paddle, cover and ball can be purchased form the instructor at class for an additional $25.  Learn more and register here. 

Paso Robles Library Book Group Reads: Autumn by Ali Smith

Zoom meetup: Thursday, November 18, 6-7 pm
This Man-Booker Prize Finalist and first in the Seasonal Quartet Series is an unforgettable story about aging and time and love—and stories themselves. The title is available in print and audiobook through the library, as an eBook on the Overdrive/Libby platform, and as an audiobook on the hoopla Digital platform. Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

Ongoing Children’s Library Fun  

Mondays: Craft Kit Pick Up Day! Every Monday, pick up one of our age-appropriate craft kits to do at home. All kits are available while supplies last.

• Toddler (ages 1-3)
• Preschool (ages 3-6)
• Animal Tales (1^st-5^th grade)

Tuesdays: Try It! Tuesday Kit Pick Up Day! Every Tuesday, come on in to pick up one of our STEAM themed kits, which includes everything you need to complete the activity – even instructions! Try It! kits are great for all ages, but children under 6 will need help for most projects. Available while supplies last.

Dispatcher

Dispatchers are an integral part of the Police Department by acting as a critical link between the community and police and fire units in the field. They help maintain the safety of our community by taking command of situations in a sensitive and straightforward manner while also showing consideration and respect to others. The successful candidate will be able to assess situations accurately, make quick decisions, and use sound judgment. This recruitment is for both experienced dispatchers as well as entry-level candidates looking for an exciting career change. More details

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; provides information and assistance to the general public and answers citizen inquiries; patrols downtown parking areas and assists customers with utilizing the parking kiosks; performs related work as required. More details

Police Officer

Under general supervision and in cooperation with the community, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work to provide for the safety of the public, such as: 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;  prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and illegal incidents observed; performs other related duties as required or assigned. More details

Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is 100 percent organized and executed by volunteers. We expect a large turnout this year again and your assistance is needed more than ever. There’s a lot to do! We have to raise the money to buy the food, pick it up, prepare it, package it up, and serve it. And, of course, we need to prepare the drive-thru space to do all of this. There’s pre-cleaning, packaging, and more cleaning. More details

Shop Small on Saturday, Nov 27

Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition — just one part of the larger Shop Small Movement that supports small businesses every day and everywhere. Because shopping at a family-owned shop or from your favorite online small business helps to promote more vibrant communities. Here is the Main Street Association's merchant directory to get you started, and don't forget all the businesses all over town! 

Foster Care Needed in Paso Robles

SLO County is currently facing an unprecedented shortage of available resource family homes to care for foster youth, 51 of whom are from Paso Robles. The two most pressing needs are for homes willing to provide short-term care as an emergency shelter home or homes willing to care for school-aged youth ages 6-18, especially teenagers. More information at 805-781-1705 or www.slofostercare.com

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are two North County Job Boards listing a wide range of available positions:

• Visit SLO CAL North County Job Board
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Job Board

Translation Services Available

The City of Paso Robles uses a 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 is now available in 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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