CC 2021-11-09 Agenda SummaryCITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SUMMARY
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 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 Assembly
Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City
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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
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting
at 5:00 p.m.:
Special Meeting of November 9, 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
b) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957:
Title: City Attorney
5.b.Ordinances read in title only
Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only and all
further readings be waived.
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 November 2021 as Family Court Awareness 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 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.
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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
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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.Cash Disbursement Ratification
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 16, 2021 through October
31, 2021.
8.b.Fiscal Year 2020-21 Year-End Financial Status Report
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Consider, receive, and file the FY 2020-21 Year-End Financial Status Report.
8.c.Approval of Minutes
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 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.Approval of a Letter to the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Regarding the
Visualization of Assembly Districts Impacting the City of Arroyo Grande
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed letter to the 2020 California Citizens
Redistricting Commission regarding the visualization presented for the week of October 27,
2021, impacting the Assembly district boundary applicable to the City.
8.f.Appointment of an Alternate Board Member to Serve in the Central Coast Community
Energy Policy Board for Calendar Years 2022-2024
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
Appoint of the Mayor to serve as an alternate on the Central Coast Community Energy
(CCCE) Policy Board for a term of two years beginning January 1, 2022.
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8.g.Approve Purchase of Playground Equipment Using the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with OMNIA Partners for the Inclusive Playground Replacement Project at Elm Street Park
(BOHLKEN)
Recommended Action:
Approve the purchase of equipment using the cooperative purchasing agreement with
OMNIA Partners for playground equipment with Play & Park Structures for the Inclusive Elm
Street Park Playground Replacement Project.
8.h.Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.33, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal
Reduction, and Chapter 15.06, SB 1383 CalGreen Recycling and Model Water Efficient
Landscaping Ordinance Requirements, to the Municipal Code to Comply with SB 1383
(HIRSCH)
Recommended Action:
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 8.33, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction,
and Chapter 15.06, SB 1383 CalGreen Recycling and Model Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance Requirements, to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code by title only and waive
further reading in order to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383).
8.i.Adoption of a Resolution Finding an Emergency Exists Within the City and Authorizing
Contracting Without A Competitive Solicitation for Bids for the Storm Drain System at 251
East Grand Avenue Project, PW 2021-12
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20168 finding that an
emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without a competitive
solicitation for bids pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts with specialized contractors for repair of
the Storm Drain System at 251 East Grand Avenue Project, PW 2021-12.
8.j.Temporary Use Permit Case No. 21-012; Authorizing the Village Christmas Parade on
Saturday, December 4, 2021, and the Closure of City Streets; Applicant - Doc Burnstein's
Ice Cream Lab; Representative - Czarina Taylor
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 21-012; and 2) Appropriate $6,650
from the General Fund Reserve to facilitate implementation of safety measures for the
event.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a.Continued Appeal to City Council Case 21-003; Appeal of Condition Use Permit 21-005 for
an Addition to an Existing Commercial Structure and Establishment of an Art Gallery and
Wine Tasting Collective; Location-211 E Branch St; Appellant-Shirley Gibson
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Adopt the proposed Resolution denying Appeal Case 21-003 and approving Conditional
Use Permit 21-005 as revised.
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10.OLD BUSINESS
None.
11.NEW BUSINESS
11.a.Approval of Second Amendment to the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
JPA, First Amendment to the IWMA Memorandum of Agreement, and Resolution
Declaring Intent to Remain a Member of the IWMA Subject to Conditions
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
1) Approve the Second Amendment to the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste
Management Authority (“IWMA”) Joint Powers Agreement; 2) Approve the First
Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the member jurisdictions
of the IWMA and the authorized districts; and 3) Adopt a Resolution declaring the City’s
intent to remain a member of the IWMA so long as certain conditions are met.
12.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.
13.CLOSED SESSION
None.
14.ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on
the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office,
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in
appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least
48 hours prior to the meeting date.
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