CC 2021-11-09_08c Approval of Minutes_Oct26_20211
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 26, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
215 E Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem
Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, Council Member George
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney
Timothy Carmel, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Administrative
Services Director Nicole Valentine, Assistant
City Attorney David Hirsch
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, this meeting was held by teleconference.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson performed roll call.
3.MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Linda Vleit, Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande, led the flag salute and provided a brief report regarding Club
activities.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
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Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Moved that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only and all
further readings be waived.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 efforts as it relates to the current
mask order; highlighted recommendations and guidelines from the County regarding holiday
safety; announced that vaccine boosters are available; and responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald provided an update on Halloween events and stated that the
Recreation Services Department will be hosting a Halloween Carnival and Haunted Maze;
announced that the second Districting Workshop is Thursday at 6 pm and will be virtual; and a
Community Meeting regarding the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project will take place
November 18th via Zoom. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director provided an update on
holiday lighting in the Village. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2021 as National Native American and
Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2021 as National
Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Mona Olivas Tucker, Chairwoman
and Lorie Lathrop Laguna, Tribal Council member of yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini – Northern
Chumash Tribe San Luis Obispo County and Region, received the Proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Anne McCracken.
No further public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
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6.d Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2021 as "National Adoption Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2021 as "National
Adoption Month". Owen Martin, Social Worker, County of San Luis Obispo, received the
Proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.e Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Naomi Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Paulding read the Mayor’s Commendation Recognizing Naomi Luby for her
service to the community by sewing more than 4,000 masks for churches, first responders, and
other community members on the Central Coast during the COVID-19 pandemic. Naomi
Luby accepted the Commendation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Mona Tucker, and
Anne McCracken. No further public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.f Introduction of New Employee - Lynda Horejsi, Accounting Manager
Administrative Services Director Valentine introduced Lynda Horejsi as the new Accounting
Manager and highlighted her educational and professional background.
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. No 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.
Staff responded to questions from Council on Item 8.c., and commented on Item 8.g.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.i., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
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8.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period October 1, 2021 through October 15,
2021.
8.b Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing of investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of
September 30, 2021, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 12, 2021, as submitted.
8.d Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
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 a Resolution Authorizing the Continuance of Remote Teleconference
Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Arroyo Grande Pursuant to Government
Code Section 53953(e)(3)
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
PURSUANT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
8.f Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Name of the City's Accounting Manager in the List
of Those Who are Authorized to Deposit City Funds in Various Financial Institutions
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF CITY FUNDS IN VARIOUS
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS".
8.g Acceptance of the 2021 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2021-02
1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by CalPortland Construction in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the 2021 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2021-
02; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized release of retention, thirty-
five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
8.h Consideration of Acceptance of Roof Repairs to Corporation Yard Buildings A and B, PW
2021-03
1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Wick's Roofing, Inc. in accordance with
its scope of work and estimate submitted for the Roof Repairs to Corporation Yard Buildings A
and B Project, PW 2021-03; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized
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release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no
liens have been filed.
8.i Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a Appeal to City Council Case 21-003; Appeal of Conditional 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, et al
Council Member Barneich declared a conflict stating that she had spoken to both the appellants
and the applicants at length, recused herself and left the meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no comments, Mayor Ray
Russom requested a motion to continue the public hearing to the November 9, 2021 City
Council meeting.
Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Continue the public hearing to a date certain of November 9, 2021 to provide staff additional
time to review issues associated with the appeal.
AYES (4): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Council
Member George
ABSTAINED (1): Council Member Barneich
Passed (4 to 0)
10. OLD BUSINESS
None.
Council Member Barneich rejoined the meeting.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a Approval of the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project and Its
Associated Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Application, And Appropriate Funds for the
Project
Recreation Services Director Bohlken presented the staff report and recommended that the
Council: 1) Approve the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project proposal,
allowing the City Manager to submit an application for the Prop 68 Per Capita Program and
process any associated grant documents as necessary; and 2) Appropriate $136,426 from the
Sales Tax Fund as part of the total project costs. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Anne
McCracken. No further comments were received.
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Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paulding
1) Approved the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project proposal, allowing
the City Manager to submit an application for the Prop 68 Per Capita Program and process any
associated grant documents as necessary; and 2) Appropriated $136,426 from the Sales Tax
Fund as part of the total project costs.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
11.b Introduction 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
Assistant City Attorney Hirsch presented the report and recommended that the Council
introduce 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 in order to comply with the
requirements of Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383). Attorney Hirsch referenced the supplemental
memo previously provided to Council and recommended Council consider modifying the
proposed ordinance to provide more certainty for each penalty amount and to consider using
the low end of the range for each violation. Attorney Hirsch and Staff responded to questions
from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Introduced an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE 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 TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SB
1383", to include the revision to Section 8.33.130(e) for fixed fines for penalty violations at $50
for a first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $250 for a third or subsequent violation, and
rewording Subsection, 8.33.130(f) as appropriate.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
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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.
12.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM: The AGTBID discussed a study received from Visit SLO Cal on
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. The IWMA was discussed at the Mayor’s monthly
meeting. Mayor Ray Russom was contacted by the Governor’s Office of External Affairs and
provided input on SB 9 and Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements.
12.b MAYOR PRO TEM PAULDING: None.
12.c COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH: The Homeless Services Oversight Council Executive
Committee met and was informed that the pallet housing program is now being called cabin
housing and should be open by January/February. Rental relief is still available.
12.d COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON: Five Cities Fire Authority staff were deployed to help with the
Alisal fire in Santa Barbara. The IWMA discussed rate increases in order to meet a State
mandate.
12.e COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE: The County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
met and announced a public workshop regarding basin sustainability goals. Council member
George attended the CJPIA Annual Board meeting for Mayor Ray Russom where the Agency’s
strategic plan was discussed, awards were given and a new Board Chair was elected.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ray Russom stated that she received a call from Assemblyman Cunningham's Office regarding
the districting process that is happening locally as well as statewide, and that the draft statewide map
has been released and is proposing that the current Assembly district be redrawn in a manner that
would separate the City of Arroyo Grande from the rest of San Luis Obispo County and be combined
with Santa Barbara County. Mayor Ray Russom requested staff to bring back information at a future
meeting to discuss whether the Council would like to officially respond to the State regarding this
matter. Council Member Barneich concurred.
Council Member Barneich requested a warming center update; and notified the community that walk-
ins are allowed at the COVID-19 testing sites.
Council Member Storton mentioned that there is an app called RecycleRight SLO County that has
helpful tips and reminders from South County Sanitary, as well as your garbage and recycling
schedule.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 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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