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'CALIFORNIA/ 4. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
November 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member
Barneich, Council Member Paulding, Council
Member Storton
Council Members Absent: Mayor Ray Russom
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney
Timothy Carmel, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti,
Planning Manager Andrew Perez,
Administrative Services Director Nicole
Valentine
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns 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
Mayor Pro Tern George called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern George led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
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5.b. Ordinances read in title only
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem George
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further
readings be waived.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Paulding, and
Council Member Storton
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Introduction of New Employee- Aleah Bergam, Management Analyst
City Manager McDonald introduced Aleah Bergam as the City's new Management Analyst, and
highlighted her educational and professional background.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding Cal Fire's Community Meeting to
discuss a plan for a controlled burn; announced that the Jingle Bell Dash and Holiday Parade
will take place on December 4th; Tree Lighting Ceremony at Elm Street Park and Breakfast with
Santa will take place on December 10th; announced that the AGPD will be participating in the
Santa Cop Program and are accepting donations; and that the Community Service Grant
application period is open.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
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7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other
subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City's appointed representative.
7.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
7.b. MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:
1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other
7.c. COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
7.d. COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
1. Air Pollution Control District(APCD)
2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
3. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
5. Other
7.e. COUNCIL MEMBER 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
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8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Aaron Hunt, IAFF Local
4403 FCFA Union Secretary. No further public comments were received.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern George asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from
the consent agenda for further discussion.
Council Member Barneich declared a Conflict of Interest for Item 9.o.
Council requested Items 9.i. and 9.o. be pulled for separate vote.
In response to questions from Council regarding Item 9.c., Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director Robeson clarified that steam cleaning will be provided as a one-time service and business
owners will be responsible in the future.
Council thanked outgoing Commissioner Schiro for his service on the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.q., with the exception of items 9.i. and 9.o., with the
recommended courses of action.
AYES (4): Council Member Storton, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, and Mayor
Pro Tern George
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2022.
9.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
September 30, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Status Report and Request to Approve
Six Budget Adjustment Requests
Received, considered, and filed the FY 2022-23 First Quarter Financial Status Report; and
approve six Budget Adjustment Requests.
9.d. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Status Report on Development Impact Fees
(AB 1600)
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Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING THE STATUS REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES (AB 1600)".
9.e. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Baker Tilly for On-Call Accounting and
Human Resources Support
Approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Baker Tilly for On-Call Accounting and
Human Resources Support.
9.f. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 2022, as submitted.
9.g. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Authorizing the Continuance of Remote
Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54953(e)(3)
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 AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF
REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
9.h. Consideration of Contract with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Care and
Control Services
Approved the Contract for Animal Care and Control Services ("Contract")with the County of San
Luis Obispo, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract.
9.j. Consideration of Appointment to the Planning Commission
Approved the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem George to appoint Catherine Sackrison to the
Planning Commission.
9.k. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement for Uniform and Related Services with
Prudential Overall Supply
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a 3-year Service Agreement with Prudential
Overall Supply.
9.1. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.m. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050
Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1
Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09
1) Received and filed an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA
Station 1; and 2)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A NEED TO CONTINUE WORK UNDER
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EMERGENCY CONTRACTS FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT".
9.n. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Participate in Phase 1 of the
Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics Plan with the County of San Luis Obispo
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE DESALINATION EXECUTABLE
SOLUTION LOGISTICS (DESAL) PLAN".
9.p. Consider a Resolution Approving TUP 22-015; Authorize the Village Holiday Parade &
Jingle Bell Dash on December 4, 2022; Approve Street Closures in the Village; & Find the
Action Categorically Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15304(e)
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT CASE NO. 22-015
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE HOLIDAY PARADE AND JINGLE DASH ON SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 4, 2022 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT RELATED SAFETY
MEASURES INCLUDING NO PARKING ZONES AND STREET CLOSURES".
9.q. Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Changes to the Community Service Grant
Program Review Committee
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING UPDATES TO THE ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY
SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE".
9.1. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Policy for the Arroyo Grande
Tourism Business Improvement District Visit Arroyo Grande Website Calendar of Events
Council Member Barneich commented on the promotion of the Harvest Festival.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Kathy McCorry,
South County Chambers of Commerce CEO. No further public comments were received.
Council discussed event promotion and the TBID's role in increasing tourism. Ms. McCorry and
City Attorney Carmel responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT VISIT ARROYO GRANDE WEBSITE CALENDAR OF
EVENTS".
AYES (3): Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
NOES (1): Council Member Barneich
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (3 to 1)
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9.o. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code Regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels and Finding the Action is Exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15061
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE(AGMC)
REGARDING TINY HOMES ON WHEELS; LOCATION- CITYWIDE". City Attorney Carmel
read the full title of the Ordinance.
AYES (3): Council Member Storton, Council Member Paulding, and Mayor Pro Tern George
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a. Public Hearing for Preliminary Approval of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
Projects for Year 2023
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Planning Manager Perez
presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern George opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor
Pro Tern George closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern George
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
Provided preliminary approval of proposed projects to be funded with the City's allocation of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds for the Year 2023, as shown in Table 1.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, and
Council Member Storton
ABSENT(1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.a. Consider Approval of 2022 Pavement Management Program
Mayor Pro Tem George called for a brief break at 7:34 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:39
p.m.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the item and Joe Ririe,
Pavement Consultant, and Steve Kahn, Acting CIP Manager provided a presentation on the
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2022 Pavement Management Program. Director Robeson and Mr. Ririe responded to questions
from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was John Keen. No
further public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued regarding the City's failed sales tax measure, Measure D-22, in the
November 8, 2022 Election and options for reallocating Pavement Management Program funds
or postponing parts of the package. Council Member Barneich commented on the Council Goal,
Investing in People, and putting aside funds for future projects. Mayor Pro Tem George asked if
the Program packages could be brought to Council again in winter 2023 when there is more
information from the City's salary study and fire service needs.
City Manager McDonald provided an alternative timeline for package item 3 and 4.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern George
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Council moved to have Package Item 1 as a stand-alone project and to evaluate in late winter
2023; and to move forward with Package Items 2, 3, 4, with Item 2 as a bid alternative.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Storton, Council Member Barneich, and
Council Member Paulding
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich extended an invitation to the presumed Council Member-Elects to join them
on the City's Holiday Parade Float.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern George adjourned the
meeting at 9:05 p.m. in honor of Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Raymond Green Vance, Derrick Rump and
Ashley Green Paugh, who were killed, and the 17 injured, in the Colorado Springs hate crime shooting.
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Caren Ray R •m, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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