The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2025-06-24 1 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 24, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting 215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande Council Members Present: Mayor Caren Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Kate Secrest, Council Member Jim Guthrie, Council Member Jamie Maraviglia, Council Member Aileen Loe Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac Rosen, City Manager Matthew Downing, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bill Robeson, Recreation Services Director Sheridan Bohlken, Recreation Coordinator Brianna Gould, Interim Police Chief David Culver, Police Commander Zak Ayala, Capital Improvement Project Manager Theresa Wren, City Engineer Shannon Sweeney This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. CLOSED SESSION MEETING 5:00 P.M.: 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ray Russom called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Matson took roll call. 3. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No comments were received. 5. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Rosen announced that the City Council will recess to a closed session for the following and will report any reportable action at the City Council Regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.: a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Attorney Isaac Rosen Title: City Manager 2 City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. 6. ADJOURNMENT City Council adjourned Closed Session at 5:47 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. 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. 5. AGENDA REVIEW 5.a Closed Session Announcements City Attorney Rosen will announced that the City Council met in Closed Session for the following items and there was no reportable action: June 24, 2025 a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Attorney Isaac Rosen Title: City Manager 5.b Ordinances read in title only Moved by Mayor Ray Russom Seconded by Council Member Maraviglia 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 Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maraviglia, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0) 3 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2025 as "Parks Make Lives Better Month" Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation declaring July 2025 as "Parks Make Lives Better Month." Recreation Services Director Bohlken and Recreation Coordinator Gould accepted the Proclamation. No action was taken on this item. 6.b City Manager Communications City Manager Downing provided an update on the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project and the demolition of the Bridge beginning Monday; fireworks sales beginning June 28th and City regulations regarding the discharge of safe and sane fireworks; Summer Concert Series beginning July 4th; and recruitment for Engineering Technician. No action was taken on this item. 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. Audit Committee 2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) 3. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board 4. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting 5. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) 6. State of South County Event 7.b MAYOR PRO TEM SECREST: 1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD) 2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) 3. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee 4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board 7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE: 1. Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board 2. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA) 3. REACH Economic Development Roundtable 4. Other 4 7.d COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA: 1. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board 2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board 3. REACH Economic Development Roundtable 7.e COUNCIL MEMBER LOE: 1. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) 2. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) 3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board 4. Other 8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Ellen Tealander, and Patricia Price. 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. Mayor Ray Russom commented on Item 9h and 9j. City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council. Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Leigh Martin. No further public comments were received. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Secrest Seconded by Council Member Loe Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.j., with the recommended courses of action. AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Loe, Council Member Guthrie, 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 May 16 through May 31, 2025. 9.b Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit) 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A TAX PROCEEDS EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26"; and 5 2) Determined that establishing the appropriation limit for FY 2025-26 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, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) 9.c Approval of Minutes Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 10, 2025, as submitted. 9.d Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between the Arroyo Grande Police Department and the Lucia Mar Unified School District for School Resource Officer Services 1) Approved the amended School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; and 2) Found that approving the Memorandum of Understanding 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, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) 9.e Amendments to Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Sections 8.36.020 and 8.36.050 Regarding Sales to Minors and Sales and Distribution of Electronic Tobacco Products 1) Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.36.020 AND 8.36.050 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS"; and 2) Found that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable, indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378). 9.f Contract with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Care and Control Services 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CARE AND SERVICES IN SUBSTANTIALLY FINAL FORM"; and 2) Found that adopting the Resolution and Contract approval are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378). 9.g Public Works Surplus Vehicles Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL THEREOF". 6 9.h Award Contract for Parkside Park Play Structure, PW 2024-09 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PARKSIDE PARK PLAY STRUCTURE PROJECT TO LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. (PW 2024-09)"; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders of 10% of the contract amount, up to $22,398.02, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the Parkside Park Play Structure Project; and 3) Found the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15302 as replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities. 9.i Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update. 9.j General Plan Update Progress Report – June 2025 Received and filed a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.a Directing the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the Item. Capital Improvement Projects Manager Wren presented the report and responded to questions from Council. Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Maraviglia Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Secrest Adopt a Resolution entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026"; Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026"; and Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO GRANDE 7 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026". AYES (5): Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Loe, and Mayor Ray Russom Passed (5 to 0) 11.BUSINESS ITEMS None. 12.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center and its support services and activities; and Festival Mosaic community mid-day concert on July 24th at St. Barnabas Church. Mayor Ray Russom commented on the Summer Concert Series beginning July 4th; and fireworks regulations. 13.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:56 pm. ________________________ For Caren Ray Russom, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Jessica Matson, City Clerk