Minutes 2019-06-25 ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Lan George, Jimmy Paulding, Mayor Pro Tern Kristen
Barneich, and Mayor Caren Ray Russom were present. Council Member
Keith Storton was absent.
Staff Present: City Manager Jim Bergman, City Attorney Heather Whitham, Deputy City
Clerk Jessica Matson, Director of Public Works Bill Robeson, Director of
Community Development Teresa McClish, Director of Recreation Services
Sheridan Bohlken, and Accounting Manager Nicole Valentine.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Knights of Columbus Council 1375 led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements.
None.
5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, Council Member George seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously 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 Recognizing Hailey Barneich for the "Teens Helping
Seniors Tech Clinic".
Mayor Ray Russom presented a Mayor's Commendation to Hailey Barneich in recognition of her
efforts to create the "Teens Helping Seniors Tech Clinic". Margaret Wee, attendee of the Clinic,
spoke and commended Miss Barneich on her accomplishments.
6.b. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing 5 Cities Hope for the 1st Annual Five Cities
Pride Celebration.
Mayor Ray Russom presented a Mayor's Commendation recognizing 5 Cities Hope for their
efforts in developing the 1st Annual Five Cities Pride Celebration. Erica Andrade and Denise
Aguilar, representatives of 5 Cities Hope, accepted the Commendation.
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6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2019 as "Parks Make Lives Better" Month
Mayor Ray Russom presented an Honorary Proclamation declaring July 2019 as "Parks Make
Lives Better" Month. Recreation Services Director Bohlken accepted the Proclamation.
6.d. Hourglass Project Presentation
Melissa James, Hourglass Project CEO, gave a presentation regarding the purpose of the
organization and the importance of regional collaboration when planning for the economic future
of the region. Andrew Hackleman, Hourglass Project Vice President of Strategy, explained the
action plan and requested a partnership with the City of Arroyo Grande. Ms. James and Mr.
Hackleman responded to questions from Council.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Sissy Pace, who
offered an invocation; Elizabeth Cook Murray, stated that the Tribune no longer reports the
cumulative rainfall or the amount of water in Lake Lopez, made a suggestion that the information
be added to water bills, asked the status of her request, and expressed concerns regarding
possible wood damage to the Rotary Bandstand; Linda Busick, expressed concerns with the
amount of fireworks being discharged prior to the holiday and suggested that there be a complete
ban of fireworks in the interest of safety and wildfire concerns; Anne McCracken, Arroyo Grande
Valley Kiwanis, spoke about fundraising for an all access playground and thanked the Council for
their support. No further public comments were received.
Staff responded to public comments and explained that there are monthly reports at the Council
meeting regarding the water supply as well as online resources for rainfall data and reservoir
levels. Staff also responded that they are aware of the chipping paint at the Rotary Bandstand,
and provided information on precautionary measures taking place for the July 4th holiday.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member George declared a conflict of interest on item 8.e. due to her husband's
employment with PG&E, and requested the item be pulled for separate vote in order to recuse
herself.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment on the consent agenda items. No public comments
were received.
Action: Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, and Council Member George seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.d., with the recommended courses of action. The
motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Barneich, George, Paulding, Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Storton
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period June 1, 2019 through
June 15, 2019.
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8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report listing of investment deposits of the City of Arroyo
Grande, as of May 31, 2019, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of May 28, 2019 and
June 11, 2019, as submitted.
8.d. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
Action: Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member George previously declared a conflict of interest on this item and recused herself
from voting.
8.e. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Implementation of a
Community Choice Aggregation Program by Participating in Monterey Bay
Community Power Authority's Community Choice Aggregation Program.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the implementation of a
community choice aggregation program by participating in Monterey Bay Community
Power Authority's (MBCP) community choice aggregation program.
Action: Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, and Mayor Ray Russom seconded the motion to adopt
the Ordinance. City Attorney Whitham read the full title of the Ordinance, as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN MONTEREY BAY COMMUNITY POWER'S COMMUNITY
CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM". The motion passed on following roll call vote:
AYES: Barneich, Ray Russom, Paulding
NOES: None
ABSENT: Storton, George (recused)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Consideration of Request from South County Sanitary Service for Integrated Solid
Waste Collection Rate Increase.
Administrative Services Director Esenwein presented the staff report and recommended the City
Council adopt a Resolution establishing integrated solid waste collection service rates for July 1,
2019, January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021.
Jeff Smith, South County Sanitary Service District Manager, spoke about operations and
recycling; and Bill Statler, Rate Review Consultant, spoke about the rate review process and
findings. Mr. Smith and Mr. Statler responded to questions from Council.
City Attorney Whitham noted that this was a public hearing to allow an opportunity for the public
to speak regarding the proposal to increase rates for the solid waste collection service. Deputy
City Clerk Jessica Matson reported the City received 15 written protests regarding the proposed
increase.
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Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom
closed the public hearing.
Action: Council Member George moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES FOR JULY 1, 2019, JANUARY 1, 2020 AND
JANUARY 1, 2021". Council Member Paulding seconded, and the motion passed on following
roll call vote:
AYES: George, Paulding, Barneich, Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Storton
9.b. Consideration of a Resolution Updating Operating Fees Set Forth in the Master
Fee Schedule.
Accounting Manager Valentine presented the staff report and recommended the City Council
adopt a Resolution updating operating fees set forth in the Master Fee Schedule, effective
August 26, 2019. Ms. Valentine and Administrative Services Director Esenwein responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Scott Pace, Pace
Homes, expressed concerns regarding the rate increases, specifically building fees. Hearing no
further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Council comments ensued regarding the proposed fees and Council Member George suggested
staff look into sibling discounts for childcare services. Mayor Ray Russom concurred.
Action: Council Member George moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING OPERATING FEES
SET FORTH IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE". Mayor Pro Tern Barneich seconded, and the
motion passed on following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Barneich, Paulding, Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Storton
9.c. Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Directing the Levy of the Annual
Assessments for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane
Assessment District and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, within Tract
1769, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
Public Works Director Robeson presented the staff report and recommended the City Council: 1)
Conduct a public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments for the Parkside Village
Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment District, and Landscaping and Lighting
Assessment District No. 1, within Tract 1769; 2) Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the
annual assessment for the Parkside Village Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping
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and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.) for Fiscal
Year 2019-2020; 3) Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for the
Grace Lane Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and 4)
Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for the Landscaping and
Lighting Assessment District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.)within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2019-
2020.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom
closed the public hearing.
Action: Mayor Ray Russom moved to adopt the following Resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE LEVY OF
THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020"; "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING
THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-
2020", and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO
GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT
1769, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020". Council
Member George seconded, and the motion passed on following roll call vote:
AYES: Ray Russom, George, Paulding, Barneich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Storton
10. OLD BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The Mayor and Council Members provided brief reports from the following committee,
commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City's appointed
representative.
(a) MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
(1) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
(3) Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
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(b) MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH:
(1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(2) South County Homeless Taskforce
(3) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
(1) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(2) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(3) Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)
(4) South County Transit (SCT)
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON (ABSENT):
(1) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(2) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(3) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
(1) Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
(3) Regional Water Initiatives
(4) Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Barneich announced that the Senior Tech Clinic is now offered by the Recreation
Services Department and the next sessions will be held on September 21St and October 26th from
10-11:30 am.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned
the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Caren Ray -u.s T , Mayor
ATTEST:
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essica Matson, Deputy City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg 9123)1 9 )