CC 2020-03-24 Agenda Summary
City Council
Caren Ray Russom Mayor
Keith Storton Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich Council Member
Jimmy Paulding Council Member
Lan George Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N‐25‐20, members of the City Council or staff may
participate in this meeting via a teleconference. City Council meetings are live‐streamed on Channel 20 and
on www.slo‐span.org . In the interest of the County of San Luis Obispo’s Executive Order to shelter at home,
as well as to maintain appropriate social distancing, members of the public are strongly encouraged to
participate remotely by viewing the meeting on Channel 20 or online. Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting electronically by submitting public comments to the Clerk of the Council at
cityclerk@arroyogrande.org.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE:
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
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Introduction of New Employee – Michael Stevens, Director of Administrative
Services (BERGMAN)
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 (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period March 1,
2020 through March 15, 2020.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report listing of investment deposits
of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of February 29, 2020 as required by Government Code
Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Deposit of City Funds in Various
Financial Institutions (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the deposit of City funds in various
financial institutions and updating the names of designated employees in certain positions
authorized to enter into banking or investment arrangements.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.d. Consideration of an Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with
Quincy Engineering for the Swinging Bridge Project (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4
to the Consultant Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering to extend the contract
expiration date to April 13, 2021.
8.e. Consideration of the 2019 General Plan Annual Report (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Review and accept the 2019 General Plan Annual Report and
direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and
the Department of Housing and Community Development.
8.f. Consideration of Approval of the Turf and Sprinklers Replacement Project Within
the Parkside Village Assessment District (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Approve the Turf and Sprinklers replacement project within the
Parkside Assessment District and appropriate $18,333 from the Parkside Village
Assessment District fund for the cost of the project.
8.g. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Consideration of Resolution Ratifying the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local
Emergency (BERGMAN)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency
as declared by the Director of Emergency Services/City Manager.
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12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the
other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which
they may be participating.
(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
(4) Other
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM STORTON:
(1) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(2) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(3) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(4) South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
(5) Other
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(2) South County Homeless Task Force
(3) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(4) Other
(d) 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)
(5) Other
(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
(5) Other
13. 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.
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14. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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