Minutes 2019-10-29 SP MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
"WATER, WASTEWATER AND STORM WATER RATE STUDY SESSION"
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the City Council Special Meeting/Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
and led the Flag Salute.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Jimmy Paulding, Keith Storton, Lan George, Mayor Pro Tern Kristen Barneich,
and Mayor Caren Ray Russom were present. Also present were City Manager Jim Bergman, City
Attorney Heather Whitham, Director of Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly
Wetmore, Director of Administrative Services Shannon Esenwein, Accounting Manager Nicole
Valentine, Director of Public Works Bill Robeson, and Utilities Manager Shane Taylor.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ray Russom asked for clarification regarding public comment. City Clerk Wetmore stated that
this was an opportunity for preliminary public comments and that throughout the study session,there
would be opportunity for public participation and input. There were no public comments received.
4. WATER, WASTEWATER AND STORM WATER RATE STUDY SESSION
City Manager Bergman provided introductory comments regarding the interactive workshop format
to provide an opportunity for the Council and citizens to receive information, ask questions, and
discuss the water,wastewater and stormwater rate study. He introduced Clayton Tuckfield,Tuckfield
& Associates, the consultant who performed the study to determine the costs to operate the City's
facilities. He also acknowledged Dan Heimel, from Water Systems Consulting, Inc., and City of
Pismo Beach Public Works Director Ben Fine, who were present and available to answer any
questions.
Mr. Tuckfield gave a presentation of the results from the Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Rate
Study(a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office). Throughout the presentation, Mr. Clayton,
Mr. Heimel, Mr. Fine, and staff responded to questions from the Council and members of the public
regarding the results of the study and the proposed water, wastewater and stormwater rate
structures.
No formal action was taken.
5.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ra Russom adjourned the study session at 8:45 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting of
N. -mb- 12, 119 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 215 E. Branch Street.
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Caren Raiom, Mayor
ATTEST.
Kel y W tm e, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg t 1-I .-AD 19 )