Adopted Council Goals

he Paso Robles City Council recently adopted goals for fiscal years 2022-2024, and is in the process of developing a two-year budget to align with those goals. Goal areas come in six categories: Economic Development and Vitality, Infrastructure, Housing and Homelessness, Public Safety, Quality of Life Amenities; and Governance. The proposed budget will come forward to the City Council for adoption in June. View the Adopted Goals for 2022-2024. 

City Budget Workshop

A varied list of projects and budget needs for the next budget cycle were outlined at a public hearing on May 31. Reports from each City department provided a financial overview of each division along with proposed staffing plans and supplemental funding requests designed to achieve the Adopted Goals for 2022-2024.  A preliminary budget overview outlined how to achieve those goals financially. View the Preliminary Budget Workshop presentation. The next budget discussion takes place at the June 7 City Council meeting with the final budget scheduled for discussion and approval on June 21.  

Trash Pick Up Efforts

The City of Paso Robles is participating in a county-wide initiative to help decrease the amount of trash, especially plastic, that makes its way into our waterways and effects water quality on the Central Coast and in Paso Robles. The campaign asks county residents for help in getting and keeping trash out of local waterways. Residents who would like to participate can pick up trash on their own, adopt-a-street or volunteer for Salinas Riverwalk Cleanup days with Earth Shine. More information. 

4th of July Volunteers Needed

The City of Paso Robles is hosting a free 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park and is seeking volunteers.  Volunteer shifts are two hours each and positions include lake monitor, parking attendant and access control monitor. Volunteer benefits include a branded t-shirt, premium parking, a meal voucher and the community’s eternal gratitude. Come be a part of the fun! More information. 

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The next Paso Robles City Council meeting takes place on June 7, 2022 beginning at 6:30 PM. 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. 

Beginning Crochet

During this weekly beginning crochet class, students will work at their own speed to create a beautiful scarf. Basic crochet stitches such as chain, single and double crochet will be taught, and no prior crochet experience is necessary. Come enjoy learning a new skill! Mondays, June 6-27 from 6-7 p.m. in the Live Oak Room. $45 registration + $5 supply fee provides everything you’ll need to create a beautiful scarf.  Learn more and register here. 

Self Defense: Krav Maga 

During this class, students will learn this reality-based self-defense discipline that is practiced worldwide. This class will be taught in a fun, supportive and safe environment where students will learn the fundamental movements of Krav Maga, get some great exercise, and start to develop the building blocks of situational awareness. Ages 16+ Tuesdays/Thursdays June 14-July 21 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Centennial Park Gym.  $108 (15% additional family member discount available). Learn more and register here. 

Pickleball: Tuesday Tune-Ups

Janice Mundee, Professional Pickleball Registry certified instructor, will lead drills and exercises to help players take their game to the next level. This intermediate class is for students ages 12 to adult who know basics of serving, scoring and court positioning. Tuesday, May 3 from 1-3 PM on the Centennial Park Pickleball Courts. $35 (additional family member discount available).  Learn more and register here.

In-Person Story Time 

In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer! 
Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Animal Tales & Crafts at 2:30 pm in the Story Room. 
Fridays: Miss Cappy returns with Toddler Story Time & Crafts at 10:00 am in the Story Room. 

Craft a Macrame Basket 

Deadline to register: June 6 
ZOOM Meetup: Wednesday, June 22, 6-7 pm  
Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating a macramé basket based on the design of Home Decoration Love. Using the simple square knot, this basket can be used to hold any number of small items and will complement the décor in any room. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card is required for each participant. For ages 16+.  

Library Book Group Reads: Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt 

Wednesday, June 15, 6-7 pm 
Library Conference Room  
When mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine to begin a dog-rescue foundation, they thought they had prepared for everything. But traveling with 25 dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated! The title is available in in various formats through the catalog. Library  
Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant to receive ZOOM meetup information. For ages 16+. 

Children’s Activities  

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.

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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