CC 2020-06-23 Agenda Summary
City Council
Caren Ray Russom Mayor
Keith Storton Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich Council Member
Jimmy Paulding Council Member
Lan George Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
In compliance with the State and County Shelter at Home Orders, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive
Order N‐29‐20, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City
Council meetings will be held by teleconference only until further notice. Meetings can be viewed on Channel
20 and are live‐streamed on the City’s website and on www.slo‐span.org . Members of the public may provide
public comment during the meeting by calling 1‐833‐493‐5844 or by submitting written public comments to
the Clerk of the Council at publiccomment@arroyogrande.org.
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:
a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Bill Robeson, Acting City Manager
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620
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RECONVENE
The City Council will reconvene to open session at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the City Council
Regular Meeting and announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in closed session will be
made under Item 5.a.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
5. AGENDA REVIEW:
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting
at 5:00 p.m.
5.b. Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only
and all further readings be waived
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts (McDONALD/RAY RUSSOM)
Recommended Action: Receive update, accept public comments, discuss, and provide
direction, as necessary.
6.b. Presentation by Arroyo Grande Police Department Regarding Policies and
Procedures and Training Program (PRYOR)
Recommended Action: Receive presentation, accept public comments, discuss, and
provide direction, as necessary.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2020 as Parks Make Life Better Month
(BOHLKEN)
6.d. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing June 20, 2020 As “Juneteenth Day” (NAACP
San Luis Obispo County)
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7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments
should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The
Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.
It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council
agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to
individual Council members.
Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member
of the audience shall not be permitted.
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The
recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to
comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may
request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or
change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder
of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period June 1,
2020 through June 15, 2020.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report listing of investment deposits
of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of May 31, 2020 as required by Government Code Section
53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June
9, 2020, as submitted.
8.d. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (ROBESON/CARMEL)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring a continued local emergency
related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.e. Consideration of an Award of Contract to G. Sosa Construction, Inc. for
Construction of the 2020 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2020-03 (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: 1) Award a contract for the 2020 Concrete Repairs Project to G.
Sosa Construction, Inc. in the amount of $103,963; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $10,396 for unanticipated costs
during the construction phase of the project
8.f. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Regarding Preparation of a Groundwater
Sustainability Plan for the Santa Maria River Valley-Arroyo Grande Subbasin
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Approve the MOA regarding preparation of a Groundwater
Sustainability Plan for the Santa Maria River Valley - Arroyo Grande Subbasin with the
County of San Luis Obispo.
8.g. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
8.h. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements for Parcel Map 11-
0046, Located at the Intersection of White Court and Ridgeview Way (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements for Parcel
Map 11-0046 located at the intersection of White Court and Ridgeview Way.
8.i. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Closure of
Short Street South of East Branch Street and North of Olohan Alley to Accommodate
its Use as an Outdoor Eating Area During the COVID-19 Reopening Process
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Short
Street south of East Branch Street and north of Olohan Alley to accommodate its use as a
common outdoor eating area during the COVID-19 reopening process.
8.j. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to
Waive Application Fees for Encroachment Permits and Minor Use Permits-
Temporary Use Permits Submitted by Restaurants Seeking Additional Outdoor
Dining Space during the COVID-19 Reopening Process (McDonald)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Community Development
Director to waive application fees for encroachment permits and Minor Use Permits-
Temporary Use Permits submitted by restaurants seeking additional outdoor dining space
during the COVID-19 reopening process
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Directing the Levy of the Annual
Assessments for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment
District and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, Within Tract 1769,
for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: 1) Conduct a public hearing for the levy and collection of
assessments for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment
District, and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, within Tract 1769; 2)
Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for the Parkside Village
Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and
Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021; 3) Adopt a Resolution
directing the levy of the annual assessment for the Grace Lane Assessment District
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code
Sections 22500 et. seq.) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021; and 4) Adopt a Resolution directing
the levy of the annual assessment for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code
Sections 22500 et. seq.) within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
10.a. Consideration of Adoption of Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget (ROBESON\STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Consideration and Direction Regarding a Proposed Revenue Measure to Address
the City’s Future Funding Needs (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Consider a proposed revenue measure to address the City’s
future funding needs, and, if desired, direct staff to prepare an action item to place a local
transaction and use tax (“sales tax”) measure on the November 2020 ballot.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the
other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which
they may be participating.
(a) MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
(1) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
(3) Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
(4) Other
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12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont’d):
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM STORTON:
(1) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(2) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(3) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(4) South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
(5) Other
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(2) South County Homeless Task Force
(3) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(4) Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
(1) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(2) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(3) Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)
(4) South County Transit (SCT)
(5) Other
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
(1) Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
(3) Regional Water Initiatives
(4) Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
(5) Other
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or
report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and
procedures, Council Members may request staff to report back to the Council at a
subsequent meeting concerning any matter or request that staff place a matter of business
on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of business for original consideration
on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least one other Council Member.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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