CC 2021-10-12_08b Approval of Minutes_09-28-21ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
In compliance with the State Shelter at Home Order due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and as
allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for a deviation of
teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, this meeting was held by
teleconference.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Lan George, Keith Storton, Kristen Barneich, Mayor
Pro Tem Jimmy Paulding, and Mayor Caren Ray Russom were all
present.
Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director Bill Robeson, City Attorney Timothy Carmel, City Clerk Jessica
Matson, Director of Administrative Services Nicole Valentine, Utilities
Manager Shane Taylor.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Paulding led the flag salute. Mayor Ray Russom recognized the Arroyo Grande
Valley Kiwanis. Member Maureen Sharon provided an overview of the Arroyo Grande Valley
Kiwanis activities, goals, and local contributions. Maureen Sharon declared the City of Arroyo
Grande the grand prize theme winner of the Scarecrow Contest, Community Together.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements.
None.
5.b. Ordinances read in title only.
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts.
Recommended Action: Receive update, accept public comments, discuss, and provide
direction, as necessary.
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 efforts and responded to questions
from Council. City Manager McDonald stated there is a new testing site open in Morro Bay, as
well as a drop in reported cases for the localized area.
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Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. City Manager Communications.
Recommended Action: Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City
Manager and provide direction, as necessary.
City Manager McDonald provided information on upcoming City Council items; recommendations
will be brought to the October 12, 2021 City Council meeting to discuss anticipated funding from
the American Rescue Plan Act; Water and Sewer Rate Study is anticipated to come before City
Council on November 9, 2021; additional districting workshop is scheduled for Oct 28th at 6:00PM;
5 Cities Homeless Coalition issued a press release announcing a partnership with San Luis
Obispo County and the City of Grover Beach to put together a pallet house shelter project in
Grover Beach. Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Bill Robeson provided a brief
overview on the SoCal Gas Project on the Bridge Street Bridge which is estimated to be
completed in November. City Manager McDonald and Assistant City Manager/Director of Public
Works Robeson responded to questions from Council Members.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Mayor’s Commendation Recognizing JB Auto for its Commercial Beautification.
Mayor Ray Russom read the Mayor’s Commendation recognizing JB Auto for its Commercial
Beautification. Joseph Ball accepted the Commendation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d. Mayor’s Commendation Recognizing Rugged Radios for its Exceptional Design.
Mayor Ray Russom read the Mayor’s Commendation recognizing Rugged Radios for its
Exceptional Design. Greg Cottrell accepted the Commendation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jeff Edwards. No
further public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from
the consent agenda for further discussion.
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City Manager Whitney McDonald responded to questions from Council regarding Item 8.h.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Barneich moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.h.,
with the recommended courses of action. Council Member Storton seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Barneich, Storton, George, Paulding, Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period September 1, 2021
through September 15, 2021.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the attached report listing of investment deposits of the
City of Arroyo Grande, as of August 31, 2021, as required by Government Code
Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 14,
2021, as submitted.
8.d. Adoption of Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING A CONTINUED LOCAL EMERGENCY
RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC”.
8.e. Adoption of Resolution Making Findings in Accordance with AB 361 and
Government Code Section 54953(e), Authorizing Remote Teleconference
Meetings.
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE MAKING FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB
361 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AUTHORIZING REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE”.
8.f. Consideration to Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital
Improvement Budget for the Castillo Del Mar Extension Project, PW 2020-05.
Action: Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement
Program budget to transfer $15,000 of Local Sales Tax funds from fund balance to the
subject project.
8g. Consideration of a First Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services with
Pavement Engineering, Inc. for the 2021 Street Repairs Project, PW 2021-01.
Action: 1) Approved a First Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services
(“First Amendment”) with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to extend the duration of the
Agreement for the subject project; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the First
Amendment.
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8.h. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
Action: Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Public Hearing to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the
Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Declaring a Stage 1 Water Shortage
Emergency.
Director of Administrative Services Nicole Valentine presented the staff report and revised
recommendation that the City Council: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with Water
Code Section 350 et seq.; and 2) Continue the Public Hearing to the October 12, 2021 City
Council meeting. Utilities Manager Shane Taylor presented background information.
Staff responded to questions from Council regarding prior year baselines, water school, effects
on accessory dwelling units, water conservation programs such as Cash for Grass, and water
conservation requirements for commercial properties.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray
Russom closed the public hearing.
Action: Council Member George moved to continue the item to a date certain of October 12,
2021. Council Member Storton seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: George, Storton, Barneich, Paulding, Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other
subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City’s appointed representative.
(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
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(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)
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(2) South County Homeless Taskforce
(3) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(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
(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
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich stated that she volunteered at the Empty Bowls event, reporting almost
all of the bowls were purchased.
Mayor Pro Tem Paulding asked Council Member Storton about the County’s redistricting process
and how many maps they had received.
Mayor Ray Russom asked that a discussion regarding how much turf is allowed in the City be
placed on a future City Council agenda due to repeated drought. Council Member Barneich
concurred.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned
the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg _________)
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