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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2025-09-23 1 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 23, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting 215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande Council Members Present: Mayor Caren Ray Russom, Council Member Jim Guthrie, Council Member Jamie Maraviglia Council Members Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kate Secrest, Council Member Aileen Loe Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, Assistant City Attorney Scott Shapses, City Manager Matthew Downing, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bill Robeson, Community Development Director Brian Pedrotti, Administrative Services Director Nicole Valentine, Police Chief David Culver, Fire Chief Scott Hallett, Human Resources Officer Ashley Garcia, Recreation Services Director Sheridan Bohlken, Planning Manager Andrew Perez, City Engineer Shannon Sweeney This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. _____________________________________________________________________ 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. Council Member Loe and Mayor Pro Tem Secrest were absent. 3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION 4. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute. 5. AGENDA REVIEW 2 5.a Closed Session Announcements Assistant City Attorney Shapses announced that there was no reportable action. 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 (3): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Maraviglia ABSENT (2): Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Council Member Loe Passed (3 to 0) 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 6.a Mayor's Commendation Presented Posthumously to Anne McCracken Mayor Ray Russom presented and read the Mayor's Commendation posthumously honoring Anne McCracken. The McCracken Family accepted the Commendation. 6.b Introduction of New Employee - Engineering Technician Anthony Morin Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced new Engineering Technician, Anthony Morin and highlighted his educational and professional background. 6.c Introductions and Oaths of Office - Commander Greg Pierce, Sgt. Stephen Doherty, Senior Officers Alejandro Estrada and Raymon Easter Police Chief Culver introduced Commander Greg Pierce, Sgt. Stephen Doherty, Senior Officers Alejandro Estrada and Raymon Easter and highlighted their educational and professional background. City Clerk Matson administered the Oaths of Office. A badge pinning ceremony followed. 6.d City Manager Communications City Manager Downing provided updates on upcoming Tip-a-Cop fundraiser on October 7; pouring of concrete for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project; success of Summer Concert Series; and upcoming Harvest Festival September 26-27th. 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 3 4. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting 5. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) 6. Other 7.b 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.c COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA: 1. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board 2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board 3. Other 8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Betsy Newell, Steven Hanamakai, and Alexandria Davis. 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 invited public comment. No public comments were received. Council Member Maraviglia commented on Item 9.e. and stated that the Lopez Litigation cost will be shared by rate payers. Moved by Mayor Ray Russom Seconded by Council Member Guthrie Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h., with the recommended courses of action. AYES (3): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Maraviglia ABSENT (2): Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Council Member Loe Passed (3 to 0) 9.a Approval of Minutes Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025, as submitted. 9.b Cash Disbursement Ratification Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 16 through August 31, 2025. 4 9.c Consideration of Agreement for Cross-Connection Inspection Services 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CROSS-CONNECTION INSPECTION SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO"; and 2) Found 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 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RESCINDING REJECTION AND ACCEPTING FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AN OFFER OF DEDICATION OF PARCEL “A”, SHOWN ON TRACT MAP 3101"; and 2) Found 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 Received and filed 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 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 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) Found 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 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 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 H. MANKINS, TRUSTEE OF THE 2M TRUST 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 5 2) Found 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 Received and filed 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 Planning Manager Perez presented the item 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 Guthrie Seconded by Council Member Maraviglia 1) Introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING SECTION 16.52.280 TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE 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)). AYES (3): Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maraviglia, and Mayor Ray Russom ABSENT (2): Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Council Member Loe Passed (3 to 0) 11. BUSINESS ITEMS 11.a Tourism Marketing Report FY 2024-25 City Manager Downing commented on the lack of a quorum to hear this Item due to Mayor Ray Russom's declared conflict of interest as the owner of a vacation rental and recommended continuing the Item to a date uncertain. Moved by Council Member Guthrie Seconded by Council Member Maraviglia Due to a lack of quorum, this item was continued to a date uncertain. AYES (3): Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maraviglia, and Mayor Ray Russom ABSENT (2): Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Council Member Loe Passed (3 to 0) 6 12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Guthrie commented on the upcoming Harvest Festival. Council Member Maraviglia commented that she judged the San Francisco Comedy Competition at the Clark Center. Mayor Ray Russom commented on Council Member Guthrie's service on the Harvest Festival Committee. 13. CLOSED SESSION Assistant City Attorney Shapses stated that the City Council will recess to a closed session for the following and will report any reportable action at the next regular City Council Regular meeting. 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 Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received. City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:56 p.m. 14. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION City Council returned to open session at 7:58 p.m. Assistant City Attorney Shapses announced there was no reportable action. The announcement will be repeated at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as this portion of the meeting was not recorded. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. _________________________ Caren Ray Russom, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Jessica Matson, City Clerk