CC 2021-01-26 Agenda Summary
City Council
Caren Ray Russom Mayor
Jimmy Paulding Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich Council Member
Keith Storton Council Member
Lan George Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021
6:00 P.M.
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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.
6.b. City Manager Communications (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City
Manager 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.
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utilizing one of the methods provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate
your desire to provide public comment.
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the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
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agenda.
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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request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or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.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (STEVENS)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 1,
2021 through January 15, 2021.
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 December 31, 2020, as required by Government Code
Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (PORTER)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council/Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 12,
2021, as submitted.
8.d. 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.e. Calendar Year 2020 Water Supply and Demand Update (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Calendar Year 2020 Water Supply and
Demand Report.
8.f. Consideration to Approve Construction Plans & Specifications and Authorize the
Solicitation of Bids for the Ikeda Field Barrier Removal Project, PW 2020-06, and
Authorization of a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $31,981 from the Park
Improvement Fund to 350-Capital Improvement Program for the Subject Project
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the construction plans & specifications for the Ikeda
Field Barrier Removal Project, PW 2020-06; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
construction bids; 3) Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $31,981 from the
Park Improvement Fund to 350-Capital Improvement Program for the subject project; 4)
Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c); and 5) Direct the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Exemption.
8.g. Consideration of Residential Lease for 202 East Le Point Street (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a residential
lease between the City of Arroyo Grande as the landlord and Jena Simmons and Chad
Jackson as the tenants for the house located at 202 East Le Point Street.
8.h. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Easements for
Tract 3079 Located at Rodeo Court (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements and
easements for Tract 3079, located at Rodeo Court.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.i. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Development
Director to Submit an Application for Local Early Action Planning Grants Program
(Staff Project 21-002) (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Community Development
Director to submit an application for the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Consideration of Adoption of the Housing Element Update, General Plan
Amendment 19-002, and Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact
Report; Location – Citywide (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution adopting the 2020 Housing Element Update,
and consider, rely upon and adopt an addendum to the General Plan EIR in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
10. OLD BUSINESS:
10.a. Consideration of a Project Status Update, and Adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration, and Authorization to Prepare and Issue Request for Proposals
for Design of the Brisco-Halcyon Road Interchange Modifications Project
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action: 1) Receive a project status update for the Brisco-Halcyon Road
Interchange modifications project; and 2) Adopt a Resolution adopting the MND and
authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the design of the Project.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
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
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12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont’d)
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM 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
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(2) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(3) Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER 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
(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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