HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-09-23 Agenda SummaryCITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SUMMARY
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
In person at:
Arroyo Grande City Council Chamber
215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
AND via Zoom at:
https://arroyogrande-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NRsyFrUIQ_6179_iBTyDVA
Please click the link above to register to join the Zoom Meeting
This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Please be advised that while
the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee
that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these
remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Members of
the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in person at the
location identified above, by joining the Zoom meeting, or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of
the Council at publiccomment@arroyogrande.org. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed
on the City’s Website.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4.FLAG SALUTE
5.AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Rosen announced that there was no reportable action from the meeting of:
September 9, 2025
a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
(Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9)
Name of Case: San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, et. al v. County of San Luis Obispo, U.S.
District Court Central District of California (Western Division – Los Angeles), Case No. 2:24-
cv-06854-SPG-AS
5.b Ordinances read in title only
Recommended Action:
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further
readings be waived.
6.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Mayor's Commendation Presented Posthumously to Anne McCracken
6.b Introduction of New Employee - Engineering Technician Anthony Morin
(ROBESON)
6.c Introductions and Oaths of Office - Commander Greg Pierce, Sgt. Stephen Doherty, Senior
Officers Alejandro Estrada and Raymon Easter
(CULVER)
6.d City Manager Communications
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action:
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide
direction, as necessary.
7.CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
Audit Committee1.
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)2.
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board3.
San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting4.
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)5.
Other6.
7.b MAYOR PRO TEM SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)1.
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)2.
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee3.
Other 4.
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board1.
Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)2.
REACH Economic Development Roundtable3.
Other4.
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA:
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board1.
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board2.
Other3.
7.e COUNCIL MEMBER LOE:
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Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)1.
County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)2.
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board3.
Other4.
8.COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues,
thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to
those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide
public comment in-person or remotely by registering and joining the Zoom meeting utilizing the link
provided below. Once in the meeting, please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to
provide public comment.
Click the link below to register to join the webinar: https://arroyogrande-
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining
the webinar.
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Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are
available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time.
Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to
Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Please attend in person or submit your
comment via email to the City Clerk by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it included as part of
the record.
The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.•
A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.•
It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council
agenda.
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Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
Comments should be limited to 1 minute or less.•
Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual
Council members.
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Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the
audience shall not be permitted.
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9.CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The
recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on
any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be
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withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of
action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
9.a Approval of Minutes
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025, as
submitted.
9.b Cash Disbursement Ratification
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 16
through August 31, 2025.
9.c Consideration of Agreement for Cross-Connection Inspection Services
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the City Manager’s approval and execution of an
agreement for cross-connection inspection services with the County of San Luis
Obispo.
2) Find that the action 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 of the environment. (State CEQA
Guideline §15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378) or, alternatively, that is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense
exemption”).
9.d Accepting an Offer of Dedication for Tract 3101
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution rescinding rejection and accepting for public purposes an Offer of
Dedication of Parcel “A,” shown on Tract Map 3101; and
2) Find that the action 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.) or, alternatively, that it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”).
9.e Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.f Temporary Use Permit 25-008 Authorizing Temporary Closure of Branch Street for
Halloween in the Village from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Friday, October 31, 2025; Applicant -
Cheers Arroyo Grande
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(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit No. 25-008 authorizing “Halloween
in the Village” on Friday, October 31, 2025, and directing staff to implement related safety
measures, including no parking zones and street closures; and
2) Find that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA
Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.
9.g Lease Agreement for Public Parking Area
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with
Blair B. Mankins and DeAnne P. Mankins, Trustees of the Blair and DeAnne Mankins
Revocable Trust and Mark Mankins, Trustee of the 2M Trust for the lease of certain parking
areas on the north side of East Branch Street for public off-street parking, subject to any
minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in
consultation with the City Attorney; and
2) Find that adopting the Resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) because approval of a lease agreement for public parking does not in
itself have potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical
change to the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).)
9.h General Plan Update Progress Report – September 2025
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
10.PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Supportive
Housing, Transitional Housing, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Introduce an Ordinance adding Section 16.52.280 to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code (AGMC) relating to supportive housing, transitional housing, and low
barrier navigation centers; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment (State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and
15061(b)(3)).
11.BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a Tourism Marketing Report FY 2024-25
(BOHLKEN)
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Recommended Action:
1) Receive and file the Tourism Marketing Report FY 2024-25 forwarded by the Arroyo
Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID) Advisory Board for FY 2024-25;
and
2) Find that the recommended actions 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).
12.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly
on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and procedures, Council Members
may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or
request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of
business for original consideration on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least two other
Council Members.
13.CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
Property: 214 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Downing, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director
Negotiating Parties: Ed Evans, Broker/Owner Remax; Elissa Williams, Broker/Owner Remax
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
14.RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in Closed Session will be made in open session,
and repeated at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as this portion of the
meeting is not recorded.
15.ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on
the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office,
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in
appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least
48 hours prior to the meeting date.
This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 Agenda
reports can be accessed and downloaded from the City’s website at www.arroyogrande.org If you
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