CC 2021-03-23 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, MARCH 23, 2021
6:00 P.M.
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rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council meetings will be conducted by video/teleconferencing
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on agenda items during the meeting by joining the Zoom meeting 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.
6.b. City Manager Communications (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City
Manager and provide direction, as necessary.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring April as “Month of the Child” and “Child Abuse
Prevention Month”
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.
Members of the public may provide public comment remotely by joining the Zoom meeting
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:
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.
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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 (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period March 1,
2021 through March 15, 2021.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report listing of investment deposits
of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of February 28, 2021, as required by Government Code
Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (MATSON)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
March 9, 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. Consideration of an Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with
Quincy Engineering for the Swinging Bridge Project (FITZROY)
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5
to the Consultant Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering to extend the contract
expiration date to October 15, 2021, and approve the additional scopes of services to
prepare a formal permit application for CDFW, prepare final plans and specifications for
construction bid, and provide bid support and analysis in an amount not to exceed an
additional $17,250.00.
8.f. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update (ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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10. OLD BUSINESS:
10.a. Discussion and Consideration of Approval of the Central Coast Blue Operating
Agreement and Adoption of a Resolution Adopting CEQA Findings, a Statement
of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and Directing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Determination for the
Project (FITZROY)
Recommended Action: Review and approve the Central Coast Blue Operating
Agreement and adopt a Resolution adopting CEQA Findings, a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and directing the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Determination for the Central Coast Blue project.
10.b. Update Regarding Progress Toward the Top 10 Council Priorities for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 and Continued Consideration of a Draft Strategic Plan (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: 1) Receive the update on the Top 10 Priorities; 2) Consider the
Draft 2020 Strategic Plan; and 3) Direct staff to delay further strategic planning efforts until
directed otherwise.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Consideration of Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Program Allocations for
Year 2021 (FITZROY)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the Arroyo Grande Community
Service Grant Program awards for Year 2021.
11.b. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2020-21 Mid-Year Financial Status Report, Approval of
Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Requests, and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing
a Salary Range for a Part-Time Executive Secretary and Approving the Updated
Citywide Combined Salary Schedule (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: 1) Consider, receive, and file the Mid-Year Financial Status Report;
2) Approve Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Requests; and 3) Adopt a Resolution Establishing
a Salary Range for Part-Time Executive Secretary and approve the Updated Citywide
Combined Salary Schedule.
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:
a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Whitney McDonald, City Manager
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620
b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Whitney McDonald, City Manager
Employee Organization: Arroyo Grande Police Officers’ Association (AGPOA)
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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