CC 2020-07-28 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, JULY 28, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
In compliance with the State and County Shelter at Home Orders, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive
Order N‐29‐20, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City
Council meetings will be held by teleconference only until further notice. Meetings can be viewed on Channel
20 and are live‐streamed on the City’s website and on www.slo‐span.org . Members of the public may provide
public comment during the meeting by calling 1‐833‐493‐5844 or by submitting written public comments to
the Clerk of the Council at publiccomment@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
Agenda
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts (McDONALD/RAY RUSSOM)
Recommended Action: Receive update, accept public comments, discuss, and provide
direction, as necessary.
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 (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period July 1,
2020 through July 15, 2020.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report listing of investment deposits
of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of June 30, 2020, as required by Government Code
Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of a Side Letter of Agreement to the Service Employees International
Union Local 620 Memorandum of Understanding (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the
Service Employees International Union Local 620 Memorandum of Understanding.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council
Meetings of June 23, 2020, and the Regular City Council Meeting of July 14, 2020 as
submitted.
8.e. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Related to Electronic Filing and
Administration of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure
Statements and Statement of Economic Interests Forms (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 2.06 to Title 2 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code relating to electronic filing of campaign statements and statements
of economic interests.
8.f. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (McDONALD/CARMEL)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring a continued local emergency
related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
8.g. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
8.h. Consideration of an Amendment to License Agreement with HIOJT Ranches to
Provide for the Use of Real Property for a Police Department Firearms Range
(MARTINEZ)
Recommended Action: Approve the Amendment to License Agreement with HIOJT
Ranches for the use of real property for a Police Department firearms range and authorize
the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
8.i. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Modifications to the
Temporary Closure of Short Street South of East Branch Street and North of Olohan
Alley to Accommodate Its Use as an Outdoor Eating Area During the COVID-19
Reopening Process (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing modifications to the temporary
closure of Short Street south of East Branch Street and north of Olohan Alley to
accommodate its use as an outdoor eating area during the COVID-19 reopening process.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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10. OLD BUSINESS:
10.a. Consideration of Tourism Strategic Plan, Amended Arroyo Grande Tourism
Business Improvement District (AGTBID) Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget, and
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Consultant Services with South County
Chambers of Commerce (ROBESON/McDONALD)
Recommended Action: 1) Receive presentation on the Tourism Strategic Plan; 2) Amend
the FY 2020-21 AGTBID budget adding $30,000 for Arroyo Grande Tourism Strategic
Planning; and 3) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Consultant Services
with South County Chambers of Commerce.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a Consideration of a Project Status Update and Recommendation of a Preferred
Closure Alternative for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: 1) Receive the project status update for the Traffic Way Bridge
Replacement Project; and 2) Confirm the selection of the full closure with Bridge Street
one-way alternative for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project.
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) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(3) 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
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12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont’d):
(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.
14. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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