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t*_ .--- .; REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 9, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council ChamberNirtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, Council Member Storton
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney
Timothy Carmel, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Police Chief
Michael Martinez, Utilities Manager Shane
Taylor, Recreation Services Director Sheridan
Bohlken, Administrative Services Director
Nicole Valentine
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with
Assembly Bill (AB) 361,which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act, this meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Camp Fire Central Coast of California, Inc., led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b. Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including current statistics and
vaccine appointment information.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding the Village Business Roundtable
Meeting, the distribution of the Recreation Fall Activity Guide; and discussed upcoming items for
Council consideration.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Introduction and Oath of Office - Police Officers Enriquetta Peinado and Raymon Easter
Police Chief Martinez introduced Police Officers Enriquetta Peinado and Raymon Easter,
highlighted their educational and professional backgrounds, and facilitated the badge pinning
ceremony. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Chris Pyles. No further
public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of July 1 through July 15, 2022.
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8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of June
30, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 26, 2022, as submitted.
8.d. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency
Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING A CONTINUED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC".
8.e. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lucia Mar School
District to Provide Free Child Care through the Bright Futures Extended Learning
Opportunities Program for the 2022-23 School Year
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU with LMUSD for the City to
provide child care free of charge to students at Ocean View Elementary school for the 2022-23
school year and be reimbursed through the ELOP grant.
8.f. Consideration of Confirming the Environmental Determination, Approval of Construction
Plans and Specifications, Award of Construction Contract to Central Coast Playgrounds,
Inc, and Authorization of Budget Adjustment of$110,015 from Local Sales Tax Fund
1) Confirmed that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15302(b) and direct staff to file a Notice of
Exemption; 2) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the Elm Street Park
Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2022-02; 3)Awarded a construction contract to
Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc. in the amount of$106,399.50 and authorize the City Manager
to approve change orders for 10% of the contract, $10,640.00, for unanticipated costs during
the construction phase of the project (construction contract costs = $106,399.50 + $10,640.00=
$117,039.50; and 4)Allocated $110,015 from the Local Sales Tax Fund balance to cover the
subject project expenses.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a Receive an Update Regarding the Five Cities Fire Authority(FCFA), the Results of the
Oceano Fire Tax Measure A-22, and the Process for a Wind-Down Period as Defined by
the Third Amendment to the FCFA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
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City Manager McDonald presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item. The report was received and filed.
11.b. 2021 Annual Report for the Northern Cities Management Area
Utilities Manager Taylor presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item. The report was received and filed.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich stated that she will not be at the next scheduled City Council meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom stated that she and Mayor Pro Tern George will be attending the Village Business
Roundtable Meeting on August 10th.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 7:26 p.m. in memory of Mel Cottrell.
Caren Ray R om, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Mats , City rk
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