CC 2021-05-11_11a Supplemental No 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM 11.a. – MAY 11, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSIDERATION OF THE 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND 5-YEAR LOCAL SALES TAX FUND EXPENDITURES
PROGRAM
DATE: MAY 11, 2021
Attached is correspondence received for the above referenced item.
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Accounting Manager
City Website (or public review binder)
From: Margie Gayley
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:07 AM
To: Jimmy Paulding
Subject: Brisco Roundabout
The new cost of this ridiculously costly roundabout is unbelievable! Please reconsider and stop
this project. None of the taxpayers (who you are suppose to be presenting) in Arroyo Grande
are in favor of this. Lets cut our losses and move on — either leave it as is or shut down the
ramps like was done previously.
Always believe there is hope . . .
From:Dennis Lingo
To:Caren Ray Russom; Jimmy Paulding; Kristen Barneich; Lan George; Keith Storton; Whitney McDonald; Bill
Robeson; Jessica Matson
Subject:MAY 11, 2021 AGENDA ITEM 11a - 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AND SALES TAX FUND
EXPENDITURES
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:20:58 PM
This is to request that the Mayor and City Council instruct staff to include a placeholder for
the Brisco Project in the CIP budget and Sales Tax Plan with no commitment to moving
forward with the plan as indicated.
As you know, the majority of residents (not just AG residents, but many residents in south
county also) were opposed to Alternative 4C due in part to the cost. In light of the recently
revised cost projection of $38.2 million for the project, Alternative 4C may be even more
unpopular than it was previously; and the City needs to hear from residents.
Including the suggested placeholder would allow time for the Mayor/Council/City to schedule
and conduct a workshop/forum/whatever you want to call it for the sole purpose of receiving
public input on the Brisco Project in light of the significant need for debt financing. The
Brisco Project is the largest CIP project, is the most controversial (since a large percentage of
the residents did not support Brisco Project Alternative 4C), and is by far the largest CIP
project relative to debt financing. The public could be notified of the workshop/forum by
sending a postcard to each residence. The cost of postage would be insignificant compared to
the cost of the project and the amount of money already spent on it.
Thanks,
Claudine Lingo
From: Coleen Tooley
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:50 AM
To: Kristen Barneich
Subject: Brisco Project
Hello,
My name is Coleen Tooley. I have been following the Brisco Project that
will put in a Round About. I believe this project is foolish on many
levels. Firsts its too expensive. That money could go to the fixing of
roads around AG. Second Roun-Abouts are horrible. Theres no rules to
follow. I have been stuck in one several times in Santa Maria. The
waiting sucks. The drivers in them are horrible. Third, The projection of
it looks ugly for the area. Sorry it does. My solution is FIX THE LIGHTS.
I remember when the ramps were closed and it hurt the businesses
around it. I am for businesses especially during this crazy times. The
lights there area bit nuts. The lights don't give the drive enough time to
get through the intersections. I hope you pass this emaill along to the
other city council members.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Coleen Tooley
From:Mardell Perez
To:Caren Ray Russom; Jimmy Paulding; Kristen Barneich; Lan George; Keith Storton; Whitney McDonald; Bill
Robeson; Jessica Matson
Subject:MAY 11, 2021 AGENDA ITEM 11a - 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AND SALES TAX FUND
EXPENDITURES
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:14:48 PM
I am in full agreement with the statement written by Claudine Lingo. These cost increases will
continue to rise as inflation becomes more prevalent.
Chopping up the project to fit within "budget constraints" is nothing more than kicking the can
down the road. Anything you cut from the project, with the intention of adding later, will cost
the tax payers much more in the future.
Respectfully,
Bob Perez
This is to request that the Mayor and City Council instruct staff to include a placeholder for
the Brisco Project in the CIP budget and Sales Tax Plan with no commitment to moving
forward with the plan as indicated.
As you know, the majority of residents (not just AG residents, but many residents in
south county also) were opposed to Alternative 4C due in part to the cost. In light of the
recently revised cost projection of $38.2 million for the project, Alternative 4C may be even
more unpopular than it was previously; and the City needs to hear from residents.
Including the suggested placeholder would allow time for the Mayor/Council/City to schedule
and conduct a workshop/forum/whatever you want to call it for the sole purpose of receiving
public input on the Brisco Project in light of the significant need for debt financing. The
Brisco Project is the largest CIP project, is the most controversial (since a large percentage of
the residents did not support Brisco Project Alternative 4C), and is by far the largest CIP
project relative to debt financing. The public could be notified of the workshop/forum by
sending a postcard to each residence. The cost of postage would be insignificant compared to
the cost of the project and the amount of money already spent on it.
Thanks,
Claudine Lingo