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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 2024, 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 Guthrie,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
George, Council Member Secrest
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac
Rosen, City Manager Matthew Downing,
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Bill Robeson, Administrative Services Director
Nicole Valentine, Community Development
Director Brian Pedrotti, Recreation Services
Director Sheridan Bohlken, Police Chief
Michael Martinez, Fire Chief Scott Hallett, City
Engineer Shannon Sweeney, IT Manager
Kevin Waddy, Police Commander Dave
Culver
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
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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
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
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5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
Moved: Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded: Council Member 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, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, Council
Member George, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Result: Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ELECTION MATTERS, AND CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
6.a City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing gave an update regarding the 2025 Community Priorities Survey for the
next budget cycle; Tree Lighting event on December 15th; and the 38th Annual Santa Cop
Program.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b Presentation to Outgoing Council Members Kristen Barneich and Lan George and
Opportunity for Comments
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION MATTERS AND CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Ray Russom presented Council Member George and Council Member Barneich with a
plaque, a Certificate of Recognition from Senator Laird, and provided comments regarding their
service to Arroyo Grande.
Council Member George provided comments.
Council Member Barneich provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, and Council Member Secrest commented on Council Members
George's and Barneich's service to the City.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jimmy Paulding,
Keith Storton, Adam Verdin, Hailey Barneich, and Maddy Barneich. No further public comments
were received.
6.c Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election
City Clerk Matson presented the item and reported on the election results.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW".
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Secrest, Council Member George, Council
Member Barneich, and Mayor Ray Russom
Result: Passed (5 to 0)
6.d Swearing-In Ceremony and Seating of Newly Elected Officers
City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office to the elected Mayor Caren Ray Russom,
Council Member Aileen Loe and Council Member Jamie Maraviglia. The newly elected officials
then took their seats at the dais.
6.e Comments by Newly Elected Officials
Council Member Maraviglia and Council Member Loe provided comments.
Mayor Ray Russom provided comments.
Mayor Ray Russom called a recess for a brief reception at 7:02 p.m. The City Council reconvened at
7:28 p.m. to consider all remaining items on the City Council Agenda.
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Loe, Maraviglia, Guthrie, Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom were
present.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No 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 Member Maraviglia asked to pull Item 9h for separate
consideration due to her conflict of interest being recently elected to the City Council and having
previously heard and acted on this item as a member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Ray Russom
declared a conflict of interest due to ownership of an ADU.
City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council.
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Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Alexandria Davis. No further
public comments were received. City Manager Downing responded to questions from the public.
Council Member Loe commented on Item 9.g.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the exception of item 9.h. with the
recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Loe, Council Member
Maraviglia, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 16 through
October 31, 2024.
9.b Statement of Investment Deposits for October 2024
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
October 31, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c Authorization to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration and Authorize the Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records
1) Adopted Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX"; and
2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX RECORDS"; and
3) Authorized the City Manager to amend the agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas, and
Associates (HdL Companies) for continued Transactions and Use tax Audit and Information
Services.
9.d Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 26, 2024, as submitted.
9.e 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE".
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9.f Resolution Updating the Policy for the Distribution of Tickets and Passes Pursuant to
Title 2, Section 18944.1 of the California Code of Regulations
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING THE TICKETS AND PASSES DISTRIBUTION POLICY, A
POLICY GOVERNING THE RECEIPT AND DISTRIBUTION OF TICKETS AND PASSES
PURSUANT TO TITLE 2, SECTION 18944.1 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS"; and
2) Made findings that adopting the Resolution is not a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or
reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines,
§§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.)
9.g Notice of Award, Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project, PW 2023-02
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AWARDING THE TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOLLOWING A
COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS, AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060"; and
2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AWARDING THE TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO FILIPPIN
ENGINEERING FOLLOWING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS, AND FINDING
THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15060".
9.h Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA".
AYES (3): Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Maraviglia
Passed (3 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a Selection of Council Member Secrest as Mayor Pro Tem
City Clerk Matson presented the report.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council Member Secrest accepted the nomination.
Moved by Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Appoint Council Member Secrest as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one-year period, pursuant
to City Council policy.
AYES (5): Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Secrest,
Council Member Loe, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
11.b Appointment of Council Members to Regional and Local Boards and Committees
City Clerk Matson presented the report.
City Council discussion ensued regarding appointments to the various regional boards and
committees as follows:
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CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION TO: PRIMARY ALTERNATE
Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Kate Jim Guthrie
Secrest
Meetings held 4th Wednesday of every odd
numbered month; 9:00 am; Board of Supervisors
Chambers, County Government Center; Staff
Representative: City Manager
Audit Committee Caren Ray Aileen Loe
Russom
Meets twice a year before and after Audit; time
varies; AG Council Chambers Conference Room;
Staff Representative: Administrative Services
Director
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Caren Ray Jamie
(CJPIA) Russom Maraviglia
Meets in July for Annual Board Meeting in La
Palma, CA; Staff Representatives: City Manager,
Human Resources Officer
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Jim N/A (Grover
Policy Board Guthrie Beach)
1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 pm, February
& June; Monterey Headquarters;3rd Wednesday
& Thursday of the month, Time TBD, September;
Location TBD;2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:00
am, December; SLO County teleconference
option; The 2-year term runs odd years from
January 1 – December 31; Staff Representative:
Not applicable
City Selection Committee (Mayors) Caren Ray Kate Secrest
Russom
(Enabling legislation requires the Mayor to be the
primary representative); Meets as needed; time
varies; Board of Supervisors Chambers, County
Government Center; Staff Representative: Not
applicable
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Council of Governments/Regional Transit Aileen Loe Jim Guthrie
Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)
Meetings held 1st Wednesday of each month
(SLOCOG and RTA meetings are scheduled in
alternating months); 8:30 am; Board of
Supervisors Chambers, County Government
Center; Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
County Water Resources Advisory Committee Aileen Loe Jim Guthrie
(WRAC)
Meetings held 1st Wednesday of each month;
1:30 pm; City/County Library Community Room,
San Luis Obispo; Staff Representative: Not
applicable
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board (Two Caren Ray Kate Secrest
members) Russom
Meetings held 3rd Monday of each month; 5:00 Jamie
pm; Grover Beach Council Chamber 154 S. 8th Maraviglia
Street, Grover Beach; Staff Representative: City
Manager
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Kate Jamie
Secrest Maraviglia
Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of odd-numbered
months; 1:00 – 3:00 pm; SLO Veterans Hall, 801
Grand Avenue, SLO; Staff Representative: City
Manager
Integrated Waste Management Authority Jim Kate Secrest
Board (IWMA) Guthrie
Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of every month;
1:30 pm; City of SLO Chamber; Staff
Representative: Not applicable
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REACH Economic Development Roundtable Jim Jamie
Guthrie Maraviglia
1 meeting in Spring; 1 meeting in Fall; Time TBD;
location varies; Staff Representatives: City
Manager, Community Development Director
South County Chambers of Commerce Kate Jim Guthrie
Governmental Affairs Committee Secrest
Meets as needed; time varies; location varies;
Staff Representative: City Manager
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation Caren Ray Jim Guthrie
District Board Russom
(Legislation requires the Mayor to be the primary
representative); Meetings held the 1st (and 3rd
Wednesday, if needed) of each month; 6:00 pm
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board Jamie Caren Ray
Maraviglia Russom
Meetings held semi-annually; time varies; location
varies; Staff Representative: Recreation Services
Director
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board Aileen Loe Kate Secrest
Meetings held 3rd Thursday of odd-numbered
months; 10:30 am; Rotates between South
County agencies; Staff Representative: Public
Works Director
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Guthrie asked staff regarding a procedure, and City Attorney Rosen responded;
commented on Elegant Night in the Village and the Holiday Parade.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the Holiday Parade and commended staff; wished staff and the
public a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Mayor Ray Russom commended staff on the Holiday Parade and wished staff and the public a Merry
Christmas and Happy Holidays.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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