Minutes 2022-01-25 CITY OF
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 25, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Storton, Council Member Paulding
Council Members Absent: Brian Pedrotti, Patrick Holub
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
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 took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
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5.b. Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 and highlighted the recent
COVID-19 County press release regarding case numbers.
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 discussed upcoming items for Council consideration, and highlighted a
new app designed by CalPoly in collaboration with San Luis Obispo County to help prevent
opioid overdose deaths.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2022 Black History Month
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2022 as Black History
Month. Courtney Haile, RACE Matters, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Preston Allen. No
further 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.
City Manager McDonald acknowledged the Supplemental Staff Report for Item 8.h. and highlighted the
revised recommended action.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
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 Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Storton, and Council Member Paulding
Passed (5 to 0)
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8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of December 16 through December 31,
2021.
8.b. Consideration of Approval of Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fees
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE
ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
8.c. Consideration of Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fees
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING SEWER CONNECTION FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE
ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
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 (COV/D-19) PANDEMIC".
8.e. Consideration 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 54953(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. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of January 11, 2022, as
submitted.
8.g. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section
22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the Storm Drain
System at 251 East Grand Avenue Project, PW 2021-12
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A NEED TO CONTINUE WORK UNDER EMERGENCY
CONTRACTS TO REPAIR THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AT 251 EAST GRAND AVENUE".
8.h. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit an
Application for the CalRecycle/SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM"; and 2) Authorized
the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the IWMA, subject to the review and
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approval of the City Attorney, enabling the City to obtain from the IWMA its non-competitive
share of Grant Program funds currently estimated at $24,046 for projects authorized under the
Grant Program.
8.i. Calendar Year 2021 Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Calendar Year 2021 Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Appeal Case 21-006; Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Minor Use Permit-Plot
Plan Review 21-033 for the Establishment of a Vacation Rental; Location; 263 Spruce St,
Unit D; Appellant— Sharon Valienzi
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Patrick Holub, Assistant
Planner, provided a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Sharon Valienzi, Appellant, addressed the Council and responded to questions.
Ken Steitz, Applicant, and Dirk Poeschel, addressed the Council and responded to questions.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Alex Hughson,
Laura, Paul Erb, and Jason Motter. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray
Russom closed the public hearing.
Council comments ensued regarding driveway/garage parking, and a possible three month trial
period.
City Attorney Carmel read into the record additional conditions of approval to be included in
Exhibit A of the Resolution as follows:
16. Guests leasing the vacation rental will be required to use the interior of the garage as
parking.
17. Parking of vehicles in the driveway other than in the designated guest parking space is
prohibited. The applicant shall place signage in two (2) conspicuous places on the property with
that wording.
18. Conditions 16 and 17 referenced above, will be incorporated in any applicable lease
agreement and house rules and on the listing of the vacation rental for the short-term vacation
rental.
Mayor Ray Russom moved to deny Appeal Case No. 21-006 and approve Plot Plan Review 21-
033. Council Member Barneich seconded the motion adding conditions to include "quiet time"
in the listing and signage posted inside the house with specific times identified, and requiring
wording to reflect that the deposit may be at risk if rules are not followed. Mayor Ray Russom
stated that she is not willing to amend her motion.
Council Member Barneich withdrew her second.
Council Member Storton seconded Mayor Ray Russom's original motion.
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Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE NO. 21-006 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN
REVIEW CASE NO. 21-033; LOCATED AT 263-D SPRUCE STREET;APPLIED FOR BY
KEN STEITZ;APPEALED BY SHARON VALIENZI,"with the addition of Special Condition
No.'s 16, 17, and 18 to Exhibit A of the Resolution.
AYES (3): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Storton, and Council Member Paulding
NOES (2): Mayor Pro Tern George, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 2)
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a. Consideration of Approval of a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Cities of Grover Beach
and Pismo Beach for the CCB Project and Resolution Authorizing an Application to the
State Water Resources Control Board for a State Revolving Fund Loan for the Project
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 9:04 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
City Manager McDonald presented the staff report and recommended that the Council: 1)
Consider and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement for the Central
Coast Blue project; and 2) Consider and approve the proposed Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to apply for financial assistance from CWSRF administered by the State Water Board
for the City's share of anticipated construction costs for the Project. Staff responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Manley McNinch. No
further public comments were received.
Council Member Paulding suggested that the agreement include a provision that was in the
CCB project framework stating: "at least one public meeting will be held prior to procurement to
discuss methods for implementing local hire provisions including discussions of various
agreements".
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement for the Central
Coast Blue project.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member Paulding
Passed (5 to 0)
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Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR CLEAN WATER STATE
REVOLVING FUND ASSISTANCE FOR THE CENTRAL COAST BLUE PROJECT AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE".
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member Paulding
Passed (5 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Project Update and Approval of the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Kathryn Kleinschmidt, GHD,
provided a presentation on the LRSP process and guiding principles. Staff responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern George
Receive the project update and adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE LOCAL ROADS SAFETY
PLAN (LRSP)."
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member Paulding
Passed (5 to 0)
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:
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
2. Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)
3. City Selection Committee
4. South San Luis Obispo Sanitation District
5. Tourism Business Improvement District Board
6. Other
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12.b. MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:
1. Community Action Partnership SLO County
2. County Water Resource Advisory Committee
3. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
4. Other
12.c. COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
At 10:52 p.m., Mayor Ray Russom stated that pursuant to Council policy, the Council must vote
unanimously to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Storton
It was moved to continue the meeting to 11:06 p.m.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member Paulding
Passed (5 to 0)
12.d. COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:
1. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
2. Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
3. Governmental Affairs Committee
4. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
5. Other
12.e. COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
3. SLOCOG/RTA
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
5. Other
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13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Storton requested staff help coordinate Council attendance at the Arroyo Grande
Chamber Business meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom commented on the recent tragic passing of an Arroyo Grande teen and mentioned
the GoFundMe campaign where donations can be made to help the family with funeral expenses.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 11:06 p.m. in honor of Tyler Marie.
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