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City of Paso Robles Newsletter for May 1-15, 2020


If you would like more information on the City's COVID-19 efforts,
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Mayor's Message: Heroes
Mayor's Message: Heroes

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is using text, audio and video to keep the community informed as we confront COVID-19. See all messages here.

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County Reopening Plan

SLO County will unveil the plan to be ready to reopen the county in phases when the Governor proceeds with reopening the state, based on scientific/health indicators, by the end of the day.

Here’s what you need to know:

We are currently in the “Shelter at Home” phase. Before we begin reopening SLO County, the following must happen:

  1. The Governor must lift his Stay at Home Order or modify it to grant local control to SLO County; and
  2. Public Health guidelines must be met in each phase of the plan in order to progress to full reopening. 

Bottom line: What you do matters. If we all follow all Public Health guidelines it will help slow the spread so we can reopen SLO County more quickly.

The Governor's reopening plan is available here.  

The SLO County is posted here. More details will be included in the City's COVID-19 newsletter later today. Subscribe to COVID-19 updates.

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Weed Abatement Deadline is May 1

Weed abatement inspections begin May 1, 2020. Please follow the following guidelines:

• Clear lots by mowing or discing to a maximum height of 4 inches. This includes vegetation that may be green now, but dries later. Remove all cuttings.
• Clearance shall be a minimum of 50 feet in width at the perimeter of a parcel and from any roadway, a minimum of 100 feet around all structures, abatement should not disturb the soil under oak trees.
• Clear all dead leaves, weeds, brush, trees, and tree limbs.
• Remove excess trash, wood, or other combustibles from the property.

Paso Robles residents please call 805-227-7560 with any questions. 
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Help Paso, Take the Census

Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year for things like health clinics, fire departments, schools; even roads and highways. The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets. The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. Support Paso Robles, take the census now.

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Free WiFi for Paso Residents 

During this shelter-at-home period, the City is helping student residents with internet accessibility by expanding reception at two locations: in front of the City Library on 11th Street and at the Library Study Center at 36th and Oak. To connect to the WiFi, log into the library’s secured network which is the same at both locations:

Network: LibraryWiFi
Password: 2020wifi

In addition, Spectrum and Ranch Wi-Fi are also offering free or discounted services. 

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Virtual Meetings Livestream

Paso Robles is now livestreaming audio and presentations from City Council and Planning Commission meetings. To listen live and view the presentations for these virtual meetings, 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.

Other City Updates

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Happy Heart Hunt

Messages of hope and inspiration have begun to appear throughout the Paso Robles community, including this one in City Park. Residents and business owners are encouraged to join in the nationally recognized Happy Heart Hunt campaign.
Press release here
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A Message from Your Fire Chief

Paso Robles Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta updates Paso Robles residents on Emergency Services operations, social distancing guidelines and how to keep yourself and loved ones safe during the COVID-19 Stay at Home order. 

Watch the video

COVID-19 Updates

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Mental Health Hotline

SLO Hotline is a confidential mental health support, crisis and suicide prevention telephone line which also provides mental health resource information. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Free of charge. Call any time. 800-783-0607.

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COVID-19 Updates

Because of the dynamic nature of the changes being announced as California, SLO County and Paso Robles help slow the spread of COVID-19, we have provided links below to specific resources and news. Business and home resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities and more. Details

Sign up for our Tuesday and Friday COVID-19 email updates here

Upcoming City Meetings, Forums, & Workshops


City Council Meeting
May 5, 2020, 6:30 PM @ City Council Chamber
City Council meeting audio and presentations are streamed live at www.prcity.com/youtube. The call-in number to provide public comment via phone during live meetings is 805-865-PASO (7276). Submit written public comments via email to cityclerk@prcity.com 
More Details

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting
May 11, 2020, 1:30 PM
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Paso Robles Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
May 11, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Centennial Park, Live Oak Room
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Planning Commission Meeting
May 12, 2020, 6:30 PM
Planning Commission Meetings are streamed live and available for play later at www.prcity.com/youtube. The call-in number to provide public comment via phone during live meetings is 805-865-PASO (7276). Submit written public comments via email to planning@prcity.com (Planning Commission or DRC meetings) prior to meeting start time (please provide the agenda item number you are commenting on).
More Details

Library Board Meeting
May 14, 2020, 9:00 AM @ City Hall / Library Conference Room
More Details

Recreation Events & Classes 

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Recreation Services Update

The City's trails, pathways and open spaces remain open as long as you're practicing safe physical distancing.  Centennial Park will remain closed during the month of May.  All registration for spring and summer activities are pending until further notice. The City's Recreation Services staff and talented instructors have put together these messages  just for you. 

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Recreation Options during Shelter at Home Order

Recreation Services and City Library staff have created awesome resources for recreation and entertainment during the closure with activities to help you stay active, engaged and entertained: Be Well Paso and Virtual Paso.  Check them out! Looking for a little fitness with a side of humor and gratitude? Join the Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge. 


City Library Online 


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Children's Library

Check out Miss Melissa's Movie Monday on Facebook Live Mondays at 9:00 am for family film recommendations and then her Storytime Live on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. for a story and simple craft for preschoolers. On Thursdays, all day, Miss Melissa and Miss Carrie entertain the very young ones on the library website with Mother Goose on the Loose! But that's not all! Try It Tuesdays! are coming soon. Every Tuesday, new Try It videos will be posted featuring fun crafts, interesting experiments, and cool challenges for you to try at home. Stay tuned!

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Adult Library

Find a continual stream of information on the library's extensive eLibrary of downloadable books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, learning tools, and reference materials on Facebook with Online at the Paso Robles Library and the library website. The library's most recent contribution is a weekly online book review with library staff to educate, inspire, and engage adult readers. Each new video post will appear on Facebook on Tuesdays - plenty of time to pick your next book for the weekend!

Regular City Reports

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Downtown Ambassador Reports
Visitor Center Reports
Current City Project Updates
Building Department Reports
City Financial Reports

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