CC 2019-03-12 Agenda Summary
City Council
Caren Ray Russom Mayor
Kristen Barneich Mayor Pro Tem
Jimmy Paulding Council Member
Keith Storton Council Member
Lan George Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE: SOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
5. AGENDA REVIEW:
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b. Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only
and all further readings be waived
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Introduction of New Employee - Shannon Esenwein, Director of Administrative
Services/City Treasurer
6.b. Informational Presentation by Rick Engineering Regarding Roundabout Design and
Operation
Agenda
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7. 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. 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.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to
individual Council members.
Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member
of the audience shall not be permitted.
8. 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request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or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.
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (ESENWEIN)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period February
16, 2019 through February 28, 2019.
8.b. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 26, 2019, as submitted.
8.c. Consideration to Approve Construction Plans and Specifications and
Environmental Exemption for the Sierra Drive Drainage Improvements Project, PW
2018-02 (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the construction plans and specifications for the
Sierra Drive Drainage Improvements Project, PW 2018-02; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for construction bids; 3) Find that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c); and
4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.d. Consideration to Approve Construction Plans and Specifications and
Environmental Exemption for the Lift Station No. 1 Force Main Replacement Project,
PW 2017-07 (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the construction plans and specifications for the Lift
Station No. 1 Force Main Replacement Project, PW 2017-07; 2) Authorize the City Clerk
to advertise for construction bids; 3) Find that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(b); 4)
Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption.
8.e. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Adoption of Caltrans’ Local Assistance
Procedure Manual Chapter 10 (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the adoption of Caltrans’ Local
Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10 which describes the consultant selection and
procurement process Local Agencies must follow to maintain eligibility for federal and state
reimbursement.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Consideration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects and Jim
Guthrie Community Service Grant Program Allocations for Year 2019 (McCLISH)
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving projects to be funded with the
City’s allocation of CDBG funds for the Year 2019; and 2) Adopt a Resolution approving
projects to be funded with the City’s Jim Guthrie Community Service Grant Program funds.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
10.a. Continued Discussion – Provide Direction Related to Fire Service within the City of
Arroyo Grande (BERGMAN)
Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council consider: 1) updates
regarding meetings with representatives of County of San Luis Obispo and a meeting of
the managers of the three communities; and 2) a proposed six month extension of the
current Memorandum of Agreement.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
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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 one other Council Member.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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