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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2025-07-22_09e Appointment to CSTOCItem 9.e. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/City Clerk BY: Julie Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk/Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: Appointments to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee DATE: July 22, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving appointments to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC); and 2) Determine that approving appointments to the CSTOC 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 environmen t. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.). IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: There is no fiscal impact and minimal staff impact associated with preparing the staff report for this action. BACKGROUND: In November 2024, voters in the City of Arroyo Grande approved Measure E -24, a Transactions and Use Tax measure, which increased the local sales tax rate by one percent to 8.75%. As part of the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability, on February 25, 2025, the City Council directed staff to initiate steps toward the creation of a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC). Subsequently, at the March 11, 2025, regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-0161, officially establishing the CSTOC to act as an advisory body to the City Council. Following its establishment, the City published a notice of vacancy on its website , social media platforms, and community bulletin board inviting residents to apply to serve on the Committee. 1 http://ag-lfiche-2016/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=355689&dbid=0&repo=ArroyoGrande Page 86 of 440 Item 9.e. City Council Appointments to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee July 22, 2025 Page 2 ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The CSTOC is responsible for advising the City Council on the administration and use of Measure E-24 Sales Tax funds. Specifically, that body is to periodically—and at least once annually—review revenue, expenditure, and other related reports and information produced regarding Measure E, and report to the City Council on whether revenues were collected and expended as approved. Pursuant to Council policy, the Mayor and each Council Member shall recommend one representative to each respective Commission, Board, or Committee, subject to approval by a majority of the Council. Members of the Committee shall serve for a term ending on January 31 following the expiration of the term of their appointing Mayor or Council Member, as applicable, unless reappointed. The City Council reviewed the submitted applications and is making the appointments as outlined in Exhibit A of the Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the appointments set forth in Exhibit A; 3. Do not approve the recommended appointments; or 4. Provide other direction to staff. ADVANTAGES: Approving the recommended appointments will fill all five vacancies on the CSTOC. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages are identified. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. Approving appointments to CSTOC 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, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 1 4, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. Application – Barbara Harmon 3. Application – Debbie Malicoat 4. Application – Gary Borsos 5. Application – Sheila Simmons-Semana 6. Application – Melissa Watkins Page 87 of 440 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS’ SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-016 establishing a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee for the Oversight of Measure E-24 Funds; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Council policy, the Mayor and each Council Member shall recommend one representative to each respective Commission, Board, or Committee, subject to approval by a majority of the Council; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council Members have reviewed applications for individuals interested in serving on the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and are recommending appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, members of the Committee shall serve for a term ending on the January 31st following the expiration of the term of the respective appointing Mayor or Council Member; and WHEREAS, all Committee members serve at the discretion of the Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande does hereby resolve as follows: 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. 2. The individuals listed in Exhibit A are hereby appointed to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee. 3. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby determines that approving the appointment to the Committee is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no p otential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)- (3), 15378.) 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. ATTACHMENT 1 Page 88 of 440 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 2 On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of July, 2025. Page 89 of 440 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR ATTEST: JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY Page 90 of 440 Gary Borsos Sheila Simmons-Semana Melissa Watkins Council Member Mayor Ray Russom Mayor Pro Tem Secrest District 2 Council Member Loe District 3 Council Member Maraviglia District 4 Council Member Guthrie Recommended Citizens' Sales Tax Oversight Committee Appointee Barbara Harmon Debbie Malicoat EXHIBIT A Page 91 of 440 Rev 02/26/2025 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE “List of Citizens to Serve” 300 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Application to Board, Committee, or Commission PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK NEXT TO THE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY (You may make more than one selection): Planning Commission Architectural Review Committee Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Community Service Grant Committee Downtown Parking Advisory Board Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee Special committees/subcommittees ************************************************************************************ Date of Application Name Last First Home Address Home or Cell Phone ( Business Phone ( ) E-mail address (Optional) Do you reside within the City limits of Arroyo Grande? Yes No Are you a registered voter? Yes No Occupation Employer Education (Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates) Community involvement (List organization memberships and committee assignments) Please describe any background, training, education or interests that qualify you as an appointee (Please attach additional pages if necessary ) (PLEASE COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM) 03/01/2025 Barbara Harmon 8 Retired BA Psychology; Santa Barbara County Probation Department -Supervisor, retired 2010. Architectural Review Committee 2013-2014; City Councilmember 2014-2018; Founding Director of non-profit Friends of FCFA, served As a member of the city council, I set budget priortities and made recommendations for allocations of city resources. Also, I prioritized the allocation of sales tax revenue generated from Measure M-06. My service 9 years on Board; APCD Board member 2014-2018, FCFA Board member 2014-2018. on the city council, non-profit, and FCFA Board and APCD Board made me well versed in budget review, prioritization of revenues, and enhanced my ability to build consensus within groups. ATTACHMENT 2 Page 92 of 440 Rev 02/26/2025 What do you see as the objectives and goals of the advisory board, committee or commission for which you are applying? Please list three (3) Arroyo Grande references. PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM INDIVIDUALS BEFORE LISTING THEM AS A REFERENCE. Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: hone: Current meeting schedules are indicated below: Planning Commission, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. Downtown Parking Advisory Board, meets as needed Architectural Review Committee, 1st Monday at 2:30 p.m. and 3rd Monday at 2:30 p.m. each month Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Advisory Board, to be determined by the Advisory Board Community Service Grant Program Committee, typically meets once per year in the spring Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee, meets as needed, likely 1-2 times per year Are you willing to commit to the time necessary to fulfill the obligations of an appointment to a Board, Committee or Commission? Yes No I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant Signature Date Notice to Applicants: 1. Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office. 2. State law and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code requires that Board Members, Committee Members, and Commissioners file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving an appointed office (e.g. sources of income, loans, gifts, investments, interests in real property within the City). 3. This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. 4. Applications will remain active and on file for one (1) year. Please return completed Application to: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 300 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420 The objectives are to provide public oversight of reveunes generated from measure E-24 and advise the Council on fund expenditures. Also, an important goal of the committee is to assure the funds are earmarked and prioritized as voters intended; for public safety service, city infrastructure, i.e., street repairs, sidewlak improvements. Steve Lieberman Linda Osty Sean Schuur March 1, 2025 Page 93 of 440 ATTACHMENT 3 Page 94 of 440 Page 95 of 440 ATTACHMENT 4 Page 96 of 440 Page 97 of 440 ATTACHMENT 5 Page 98 of 440 Page 99 of 440 Page 100 of 440 ATTACHMENT 6 Page 101 of 440 Page 102 of 440