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ACTION MINUTES
O'CALEFORNIA,
.-` REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem
Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Guthrie, Council Member Secrest
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, Assistant City
Attorney David Hirsch, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti
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 Ray Russom 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
Krista Bandy, Arroyo Grande Village Association, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: Interim City Attorney
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Assistant City Attorney Hirsch gave a report on closed session. There was no reportable action.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barneich
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further
readings be waived.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Guthrie, and Council Member Secrest
Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2023 as Black History Month
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2023 as Black History
Month. Rev. Stephen Vines, President of NAACP San Luis Obispo Chapter, accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b Child Care Grant Awards Presentation
City Manager McDonald presented and announced the Child Care Grant award recipients.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Rev. Stephen Vines.
No further public comments were received.
6.c Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including the closing of the
County's free COVID-19 testing sites due to loss of State funding and provided information on
other free testing options.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding upcoming items for Council
consideration and the upcoming City Council goal-setting meeting in March.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information regarding storm
debris centers in San Luis Obispo County and within the city.
Mayor Ray Russom 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. Central Cost Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board
3. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
4. Other
7.b MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
1. Five Cities Fire Authority
2. Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
3. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
4. Other
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
5. Other
7.e COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
3. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
4. Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided. No
further public comments were received.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the
consent agenda for further discussion.
Council commented on Items 9.e., 9.j., 9.m., and 9.n. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom requested to agendize an item regarding suspending water penalties. Council
Member Guthrie concurred and asked to include a discussion on goals for target water use, on a future
agenda. Mayor Ray Russom concurred.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.n., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Guthrie, Council
Member Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of December 16 through December 31,
2022.
9.b Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 — Receipt and Use of Water and Sewer
Capacity and Connection Fees/Charges
Received and filed the annual report of the receipt and use of water and sewer capacity and
connection fees and charges, in compliance with Government Code Section 66013.
9.c Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Annual Adjustment of Sewer Connection
Fees
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING SEWER CONNECTION FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE
ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
9.d Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Annual Adjustment of Development Impact
Fees
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE
ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
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9.e Adopted Consideration aResolution of Adoption entitled:of"A a Resolution
RESOLUTION ConfirmingOFTHE C theITY EmergencyCOUNCILOF ServicesTHECITY DirectorOF 's
Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Arroyo Grande and
Waiving Demolition Permit and Inspection Fees Related to Flood Damage
ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN ARROYO GRANDE AND
WAIVING DEMOLITION PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR FLOODED RESIDENTS".
9.f 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".
9.g Consideration of Agreement with Best Best & Krieger for Interim City Attorney Services
Approved the Agreement and appointed Isaac Rosen, of Best Best & Krieger, as the Interim
City Attorney.
9.h Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 10, 2023, as submitted.
9.i Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Establishing an Electronic Signature Use
Policy
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE POLICY FOR
SELECT CITY DOCUMENTS", and adopting additional guidelines as necessary to implement
the Policy's stated purpose.
9.j Consideration of Council Appointments to Various City Commissions, Boards, and
Committees
Approved the appointments to the various City Commissions, Boards, and Committees.
9.k 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
EMERGENCY CONTRACTS FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT".
9.1 Consideration of Acceptance of the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement
Project, PW 2020-02
1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Park and Play Structures and Central
Coast Playgrounds, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Elm Street Park
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Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02; 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.
9.m Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.n Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Plot Plan
Review 19-011 Located at 329 Traffic Way and Finding the Project Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLOT
PLAN REVIEW 19-011, LOCATED AT 329 TRAFFIC WAY".
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building Codes and Other Codes as
Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the item and recommended that the
Council adopt the Ordinance to adopt by reference the 2022 Building Codes and other codes as
listed.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray
Russom closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Attorney Hirsch provided clarification regarding the reading of the Ordinance Title.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Guthrie
Adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING PROVISIONS IN TITLES 8 AND 15 OF THE ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2022
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;ADDING
CHAPTER 15.06 REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS AND ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM
SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE;ADDING CHAPTER 15.07 REGARDING
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS;ADDING CHAPTER 15.11
REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS;AMENDING AND
RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.08 AS CHAPTER
15.12, AND AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 15.10 AS CHAPTER 15.13".
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AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tern Barneich, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member George, Council
Member Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.a Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities
City Manager McDonald provided a presentation regarding progress toward the City Council's
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Goals and Priorities.
Discussion ensued regarding water resources. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Barneich commented on a short film called "Restrictions Apply"; stated that $6,500 was
raised by the 5Cities Homeless Coalition for flood relief; and provided a status report on the current
5Cities Homeless Coalition cabin project.
Council Member George commented on warming shelter operations.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Caren Ray Rus , Mayor
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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