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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
November 9, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Webinar ID: 832 5584 8846
By Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
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,
Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Associate Planner Andrew Perez
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.
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
Council Member Storton led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
Special Meeting of November 9, 2021
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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
City Attorney Carmel announced that the City Council discussed negotiations with real property
negotiators and the public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney, and that there was no
reportable action. Mayor Ray Russom indicated that the Council did not finish its discussion and would
resume special meeting closed session following the regular meeting.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Storton
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 statistics.
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 stated that the Water and Wastewater Rate Study report will be coming
to Council at the December 14th City Council meeting; the Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run will be
held on November 14th; Elegant Christmas in the Village is schedule for December 4th; and
that funds have been raised to light the Village for the holidays.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
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No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2021 as Family Court Awareness Month
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Recognizing November as Family Court
Awareness Month. Tina Swithin, accepted the proclamation.
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 were Francine Errico, and
Shirley Gibson. 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.
Mayor Ray Russom commented on Item 8.e. and explained the impact of the proposed boundary
change to the City.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paulding
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.j., with the recommended courses of action. City
Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.h.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 16, 2021 through October 3,
2021.
8.b. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Year-End Financial Status Report
Considered, received, and filed the FY 2020-21 Year-End Financial Status Report.
8.c. Approval of Minutes
Approved 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
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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. Approval of a Letter to the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Regarding
the Visualization of Assembly Districts Impacting the City of Arroyo Grande
Authorized 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
Appointed 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.
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
Approved 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
Adopted 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".
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
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REPAIR THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AT 251 EAST
GRAND AVENUE"; and 2) Authorized 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
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1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 21-012 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF CITY STREETS FOR THE ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE
VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE, DECEMBER 4, 2021"; and 2) Appropriated $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
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.
Community Development Director Brian Pedrotti introduced the item. Associate Planner Perez
presented the report and recommended that the Council adopt the proposed Resolution denying
Appeal Case 21-003 and approving Conditional Use Permit 21-005 as revised. Staff responded
to question from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Shirley Gibson,
Jennifer Martin, Eric Vonberg, Jill Vonberg, Jim Guthrie, Camilla Karamanlis, and Kevin
Buchanan. The Council requested to hear a presentation from the architect on the revised
project design. Jennifer Martin, project architect, presented and responded to questions from
Council.
Appellant, Shirley Gibson, responded to questions from Council.
Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued regarding sending the project back through advisory bodies for
review.
City Attorney Carmel clarified the recommended action.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Adopt the proposed Resolution denying Appeal Case 21-003 and approving Conditional Use
Permit 21-005 and modifying Condition No. 7 to include the sentence, "Prior to permit issuance,
architectural details consistent with the revised plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Architectural Review Committee".
AYES (3): Mayor Pro Tern Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Council Member George
NOES (1): Mayor Ray Russom
ABSENT (1): Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 1)
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10. OLD BUSINESS
None.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:57 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:02 p.m.
Council Member Barneich rejoined the meeting.
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
City Manager McDonald presented the staff report and recommended that the Council: 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.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member George
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE TO REMAIN A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY PROVIDED CERTAIN
CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED"and amend Section 2.b. to read as follows, "The revised JPA
Agreement must be fully executed as soon as possible but not before completion of item (c)
below, with particular emphasis on items (ii) and (iii)."
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member George
Approve the Second Amendment to the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste
Management Authority ("IWMA") Joint Powers Agreement; and Approve the First Amendment to
the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) between the member jurisdictions of the IWMA and the
authorized districts.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
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12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
At 9:46 p.m., Mayor Ray Russom announced that Council will be going into Closed Session to resume
discussions.
At 10:08 p.m., the closed session concluded and City Attorney Carmel announced that there was no
reportable action. He stated that this report would also be made at the beginning of the next City
Council meeting as this portion of the meeting is not recorded or videotaped.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 10:09 p.m.
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Caren Ray i.ssom, Mayor
Jessica Matson,Matson, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg
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