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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Kate Secrest, Council
Member Jim Guthrie, Council Member Jamie
Maraviglia, Council Member Aileen Loe
Council Members Absent: Mayor Caren Ray Russom
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac
Rosen, City Manager Matthew Downing,
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Bill Robeson, Community Development
Director Brian Pedrotti, Interim Police Chief
David Culver, Commander Zak Ayala, City
Engineer Shannon Sweeney
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
None.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Central Coast Community Energy Presentation
Das Williams, Central Coast Community Energy, presented.
6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information on the Summer Concert Series; upcoming Coffee
with a Cop on July 25th; Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project and Buy Local Program; and
the FlashVote community outreach tool.
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.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. Other
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
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA:
1. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other
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
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8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council Member Loe commented on correspondence received from the public regarding immigration
enforcement. City Manager Downing introduced Interim Police Chief Culver and Chief Culver provided
a statement and responded to questions from Council.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from
the consent agenda for further discussion. Council Member Loe acknowledged appointees to the
Citizens' Sales Tax Oversight Committee and SLOCOG's Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee.
Moved by Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by Council Member Guthrie
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.m., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4): Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Loe, and Mayor Pro
Tem Secrest
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of June 1 through June
30, 2025.
9.b Statement of Investment Deposits for May 2025
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of May
31, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 24, 2025, as submitted.
9.d Appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING LINDA ST. JAMES TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENT’S CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE"; and
2) Determined that approving the appointment to the Committee 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. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.).
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9.e Appointments to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS’ SALES TAX
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE"; and
2) Determined 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 environment. (State CEQA
Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.).
9.f Exclusive Vendor Police Tow Service Agreement with College Towing South
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR POLICE TOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COLLEGE TOWING
SOUTH".
9.g Resolution of Intention to Amend AGTBID Authorized Uses
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND THE AUTHORIZED
IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED THROUGH
THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INITIATE THE
PROCESS TO AMEND THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS
RELATED THERETO"; and
2) Found that the recommended actions to support the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business
Improvement District are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
because these efforts have 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.h Notice of Acceptance, 2024 Street Repairs Project, PW 2024-01
1) Accepted the 2024 Street Repairs Project;
2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and
3) Authorized release of retention thirty-five days after the Notice of Completion has been
recorded, if no liens have been filed.
9.i Award of Predesign for 2025 Streets Repair Project
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2025 Streets Repair
Project Predesign to Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) for $138,550, subject to any minor,
technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in consultation
with the City Attorney and Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders of 10%
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of the contract amount, $13,855, for unanticipated costs during the predesign phase of
2025 Streets Repair Project; and
2) Determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 covering the repair and maintenance of
existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities.
9.j Fourth Revision to the Sewer System Management Plan
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING REVISION 4 OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN"; and
2) Authorized the Director of Public Works to certify the completion of the SSMP to the State
Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB); and
3) Made findings that approving the Sewer System Management Plan revision is not a project
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Sections
15301, 15302, 15308 and 15378(b)(5) of the (CEQA) Guidelines.
9.k Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.l Professional Services Agreement for Building Division Staff, Plan Review, and Inspection
Services
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR BUILDING DIVISION STAFF,
PLAN REVIEW, AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH JAS PACIFIC"; and
2) Find that the approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the contemplated services 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. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.m General Plan Update Progress Report – July 2025
Received and filed a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Continued Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Denying Appeal Case 24-002;
Location – 444 Lierly Lane; Appellant – Bruce Vanderveen
Council Member Maraviglia declared a conflict of interest due to her involvement in the item
while on the Planning Commission; and left the meeting.
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the Item. Ty Green, appellant's attorney,
presented. Director Pedrotti responded to questions from Council.
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Mayor Pro Tem Secrest opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Ingrid
Kovacs, Dave Pomeroy, Brad Stevens, Scott Allman, Tony Janowicz, Tom Griffin. Upon hearing
no further public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest closed the public hearing.
Director Pedrotti and City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council. City Attorney
Rosen responded to questions from Council regarding an eminent domain process.
Ty Green, appellant's attorney, provided rebuttal comments.
Council discussion ensued regarding subarea density, eminent domain, and the parcel map.
City Attorney Rosen commented on process and staff's recommendation.
Moved by Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE NO. 24-002 AND DENYING WITH
PREJUDICE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23-001; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) EXISTING
PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) NEW PARCELS WITH ONE (1) REMAINDER PARCEL; LOCATION
– 444 LIERLY LANE; APPLICANT – BRUCE VANDERVEEN AND JEANNE HELPHENSTINE;
REPRESENTATIVE – KERRY MARGASON, MBS LAND SURVEYS"; and
2) Determine that denial of the Project is exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because CEQA does not apply to the disapproval or rejection
of projects by a public agency. (Pub Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(5); State CEQA
Guidelines, § 15270, subd. (a).). There will be no subdivision or construction as a result of the
denial of this application for a subdivision, and therefore the denial 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.).
AYES (3): Council Member Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Council Member Loe
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Maraviglia
Passed (3 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest called for a brief break at 7:33 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:37
p.m.
Council Member Maraviglia returned to the meeting.
City Attorney Rosen presented the Item.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Loe
Seconded by Council Member Guthrie
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Approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Arroyo
Grande and Matthew Downing following an oral report by the City Attorney summarizing any
changes in the salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits
consistent with the Brown Act.
AYES (4): Council Member Loe, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maraviglia, and
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Loe commented on a tour she took at the Diablo Power Plant.
Council Member Maraviglia commented on the "Where's Waldo" Village initiative; and commented that
she would like the Council to consider a social host ordinance before next 4th of July.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest adjourned the
meeting at 7:46 pm.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk