CC 2021-08-24 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, AUGUST 24, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
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Given the recent increase in COVID‐19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with 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 conducted by video/teleconferencing through Zoom Webinar until further
notice. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website and www.slo‐
span.org. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment 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.
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: Harden Street at North Mason Street
Agency negotiators: Whitney McDonald, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Director
Negotiating parties: Ty Green, on behalf of Alex Carapeti and Kristiane Schmidt
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agenda
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RECONVENE
The City Council will reconvene to open session at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the City Council
Regular Meeting and announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in closed session will be
made under Item 5.a.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
5. AGENDA REVIEW:
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting
at 5:00 p.m.:
Special Meeting of August 24, 2021
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: Harden Street at North Mason Street
Agency negotiators: Whitney McDonald, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Director
Negotiating parties: Ty Green, on behalf of Alex Carapeti and Kristiane Schmidt
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
5.b. Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts (McDONALD)
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 September 17 -23, 2021 as Constitution Week
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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 in-person or 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.
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89129208197; Webinar ID: 891 2920 8197
Or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; 1-253-215-8782;
Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment
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 August 1,
2021 through August 15, 2021.
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 July 31, 2021, as required by Government Code Section
53646(b).
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (MATSON)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of July
27, 2021 and August 10, 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 a Resolution Approving Temporary Use Permit No. 21-008;
Authorization to Use City Property for a Beer and Food Festival on Saturday,
October 9, 2021, and Waiver of Application Fees; Location–Heritage Square Park;
Applicant – Arroyo Grande Village Events; Representative – Gaea Powell
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 21-008 and
waiver of application fees.
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.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Presentation of the 2020 Annual Report for the Northern Cities Management Area
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the 2020 Northern Cities Management Area
(NCMA) annual report.
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/ South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
(4) 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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