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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED ARROYO
GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
September 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council/Board Members Present: Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair George, Council/Board
Member Paulding, Council/Board Member
Storton
Council/Board Members Absent: Council/Board Member Barneich
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney
Timothy Carmel, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Administrative
Services Director Nicole Valentine,
Community Development Director, Police
Chief Michael Martinez, Planning Manager
Andrew Perez, Associate Planner Patrick
Holub, Police Commander Dave Culver
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 held by teleconference.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom called the Regular City Council/Successor Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo
Grande Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Felix Esparza, Latino Outreach Council, led the flag salute.
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5. AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom noted that Item 9.b. will be heard before 9.a. and 11.a., and Council
Communications will be heard before the Public Hearing items.
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b. Ordinances read in title only
Moved by Mayor/Chair Ray Russom
Seconded by Council/Board Member Storton
AYES (4): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George, Council/Board
Member Paulding, and Council/Board Member Storton
ABSENT (1): Council/Board Member Barneich
Passed (4 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including available booster
vaccines and testing sites.
Mayor/Chair 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 City's summer concert series, the
Elm Street Inclusive Playground groundbreaking event; and the first Joint City Council meeting
regarding the Central Coast Blue Project.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information regarding awards
received for the Bridge Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide direction, as
necessary.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing September 15-October 15, 2022 as "National
Hispanic Heritage Month"
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation recognizing September 15 - October
15, 2022 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month." Felix Esparza, Latino Outreach Council,
accepted the proclamation. The Latino Outreach Council and Mexican Consulate presented a
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Certificate of Recognition to the Council for highlighting the contributions made by the Latino
and Mexican community in the city of Arroyo Grande and enhancing and connecting the diverse
and multi-racial and multi-cultural mosaic of cultures during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d. Introduction of Police Commander Culver
Police Chief Martinez introduced Police Commander Culver, and highlighted his educational
and professional background.
6.e. Update on Active Shooter Drill
Police Commander Culver provided information regarding the recent multi-jurisdictional Active
Shooter Drill and responded to questions from Council/Board.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Ben Franco
and Rachelle Krelle. No further public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jeff Edwards. No
further public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom asked the Council/Board if there were any questions or any items to be
pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.
Staff responded to Council questions regarding Item 8.j.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council/Board Member Storton
Seconded by Council/Board Member Paulding
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.m., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair George, Council/Board Member
Paulding, and Council/Board Member Storton
ABSENT (1): Council/Board Member Barneich
Passed (4 to 0)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2022.
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8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande
as of July 31, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Approving the Last and Final Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule for the Successor Agency to the Arroyo Grande
Redevelopment Agency
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING THE LAST& FINAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-38 AND APPROVING CERTAIN RELATED
ACTIVITIES".
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 23, 2022, as submitted.
8.e. 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.f. Consideration of Cancellation of November 8, 2022 City Council Meeting
Cancelled the regularly scheduled Council meeting of November 8, 2022.
8.g. Consideration of Authorizing the City Attorney to Amend the Affordable Housing
Agreement for 252 S. Courtland Street
Authorized the City Attorney to amend the Agreement allowing the property owner to sell the
subject property to an eligible, moderate income household.
8.h. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement from the Office of Traffic
Safety for Traffic Records Improvement and Approval of the Purchase of the Crossroads
Traffic Collision Reporting and Electronic Citation Systems
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO
APPROPRIATE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES"; 2) Approved a Budget
Amendment Request for FY 2022-23 in the amount of$109,000 to account for the OTS grant
revenue and the expenditures for the new reporting and citation systems, and 3)Approved the
sole source purchase of the Crossroads traffic collision reporting and electronic citation software
programs.
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8.i. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Office of Traffic
Safety for Traffic/DUI Enforcement
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND TO APPROPRIATE
THE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES"; and 2)Approved a Budget Amendment
Request for FY 2022-23 in the amount of$58,000 to account for the additional revenue and
expenditures related to the grant.
8.j. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) Section
20168 and Authorizing Contracting Without a Competitive Solicitation for Bids Pursuant
to PCC Section 22050 for FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AT THE FIVE
CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY STATION 1"; and 2)Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a contract with a qualified contractor for construction of the project.
8.k. Consideration of Acceptance of the 2021 Street Repairs Project, PW 2021-01
1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Ferravanti Grading & Paving in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the 2021 Street Repairs Project, PW 2021-01;
2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3)Authorized release of retention, thirty-five
(35)days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
8.1. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Refund of Planning Commission Appeal Fees to
the Appellants of Vacation Rental Permits Approved for 263-D Spruce Street and 1170
Linda Drive
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF APPEAL FEES FOR THE APPEALS
OF THE SHORT-TERM RENTALS AT 263-D SPRUCE STREET AND 1170 LINDA DRIVE".
8.m. Consideration of a Grant Agreement with Smart Share Housing Solutions for Public
Outreach, Education, and Project Management to Facilitate Development of Accessory
Dwelling Units in Arroyo Grande
Reviewed the proposal from SSHS and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
between the City and SSHS for public outreach, education, and project management and
demonstration to facilitate the development of ADUs in the City.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom noted that due to conflicts of interest, Council previously drew straws to see
who would hear each item.
9.a. Discuss and Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Title 16 of Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units; Development Code Amendment
20-001 and Consideration of a Fee Waiver Program for Certain Accessory Dwelling Units
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Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:54 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
This item was heard after Item 9.b.
Mayor Ray Russom declared a conflict of interest due to owning an ADU and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern George presided over the meeting.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and recommended that Council introduce
the Ordinance amending the regulations for accessory dwelling units and provide feedback
about the details of the proposed fee waiver program. Staff responded to questions.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was
Ben Franco. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George
closed the public hearing and directed staff to follow-up with the commenter.
Moved by Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George
Seconded by Council/Board Member Paulding
Introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE(AGMC)
REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; LOCATION- CITYWIDE". City Attorney
Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance into the record.
AYES (3): Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George, Council/Board Member Paulding, and
Council/Board Member Storton
ABSENT (2): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, and Council/Board Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
9.b. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
Regarding Short Term Rentals (Vacation Rentals and Homestays); Development Code
Amendment 22-002
This item was heard out of order.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George declared a conflict of interest due to owning a short-term
rental and left the meeting.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item. Associate Planner Holub
presented the item and recommended that the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title
16 of the AGMC regarding short-term rentals and responded to questions.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were John
Hagler, Sharon Valienzi, Ben Franco, Jim Guthrie, Jami Fordyce, Corina Garsa, Francine
Errico, Ken Steitz. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor/Chair Ray Russom closed
the public hearing. Mayor/Chair Ray Russom responded to questions from the public. City
Attorney Carmel provided clarification regarding references to properties being "grandfathered
in."
Staff responded to questions from Council.
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Moved by Mayor/Chair Ray Russom
Seconded by Council/Board Member Paulding
To modify the Ordinance as follows: a cap of 90 vacation rentals with a 6-month lookback; a
short-term rental buffer of 500 feet as recommended by the Planning Commission; language for
revocation triggers; "unresponsive emergency contact" defined as a contact who does not
respond 3 times in a 12-month rolling period and would initiate a revocation hearing; language
that 2 citations or arrests in a 12-month rolling period would initiate a revocation hearing;
language in outreach letters regarding voluntary relinquishment of permits for existing permit
holders; language that TOT must be paid every 6 months; modify language that states the 2-
space parking requirement only applies to vacation rentals; the wording "revocation proceeding"
be changed to "revocation hearing;" definitions are approved as presented by staff; and to
continue the introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 16 of the AGMC regarding short term
rentals to a date certain of September 27, 2022.
AYES (3): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Council/Board Member Paulding, and Council/Board
Member Storton
ABSENT (2): Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair George, and Council/Board Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
10. OLD BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Discussion of Draft Ordinance Addressing Tiny Homes on Wheels
This item was heard after item 9.a. Mayor Ray Russom previously declared a conflict of interest
due to owning an ADU and left the meeting.
Planning Manager Perez presented the report and staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Joe
Pollon. No further public comments were received.
Building Official Meyers provided more information regarding tiny home accreditation
organizations permitted. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair George directed staff to research
accreditation options.
Moved by Council/Board Member Paulding
Seconded by Council/Board Member Storton
Approve staffs recommendation with the modification to add language to paragraph B3 to state
"in addition to the RVIA any other HCD approved association", and to ban roof top decks.
AYES (3): Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair George, Council/Board Member Paulding, and
Council/Board Member Storton
ABSENT (2): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, and Council/Board Member Barneich
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Passed (3 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item was heard out of order.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom stated that she will be unable to attend the Mayor's meeting and asked if any
other Council Member would be available to attend. Council members Storton, Paulding and George
stated they would not be able to attend.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council/Board of Directors, Mayor Pro
TemNice air George adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Caren Ray R om, Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk/Secretary
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