Minutes 2022-04-12 = CITY
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ACTION MINUTES
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, Council Member Storton
Staff Present: City Attorney Timothy Carmel, City Manager
Whitney McDonald, Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Director Bill Robeson,
Administrative Services Director Nicole
Valentine, Assistant Planner Patrick Holub,
Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Police Chief Michael Martinez, Police
Commander Zak Ayala, Police Commander
Shawn Cosgrove
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 conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern George called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Acting Clerk Holub performed roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Rachel Cloud, Exchange Club of the Central Coast, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
It was recommended to hear Item 9.a. after Item 11.a. The Council concurred.
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
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5.b. Ordinances read in title only
Mayor Pro Tern George moved, Council Member Barneich seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously by voice vote that all ordinances presented at the meeting be read by title only and
all further readings be waived.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald highlighted the Annual Egg Hunt and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the
new basketball court at Strother Park; and upcoming items for Council consideration.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2022 as "Sexual Assault Action
Month"
Mayor Pro Tern George read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2022 as
"Sexual Assault Action Month". Shawn Freeman, Lumina Alliance, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d. Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2022 as "Arbor Day"
Mayor Pro Tem George read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2022 as "Arbor
Day". Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern George asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from
the consent agenda for further discussion.
Item 8.e. and 8.g. were pulled for separate vote.
Council made comments on Items 8.c., and 8.e.
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Council Member Barneich referred to Item 8.d. and requested staff look into the possibility of cancelling
the last City Council meeting in June rather than the first meeting in July so that it flows into the Fourth
of July holiday. Council Member Storton concurred.
Mayor Pro Tern George invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jim Guthrie and Gaea
Powell. No further public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.n., with the exception of Items 8.e. and 8.g., with the
recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.j.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of March 1 through March 15, 2022.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
February 28, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single
Audit, and Audit Report for the Transportation Development Act Transportation Fund
Reports
Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit, and Audit
Report for the Transportation Development Act Transportation Fund Reports for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2021.
8.d. Consideration of Cancellation of July 12, 2022 City Council Meeting
Cancelled the regularly scheduled Council meeting of July 12, 2022.
8.f. Consideration of Rotational Schedule for the South County Chambers of Commerce
Monthly Arroyo Grande Business Meeting
Considered and approved the list of City Council rotational assignments for attending the South
County Chambers of Commerce monthly Arroyo Grande Business Meeting.
8.h. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2022, as submitted.
8.1 Consideration to Declare Police and Public Works Surplus Property
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Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING THEIR SALE OR DISPOSAL".
8.j. Consideration of Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Military Equipment
Use Policy in Accordance with the Requirements of AB 481
Adopted an Urgency Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY AND DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO TAKE
EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION".
8.k. Consider Approval of Amendment#3 to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste
Collection Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Organic
Materials Collection with South County Sanitary Services, Inc., to Comply with the
Requirement
Approved Amendment#3 to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Collection Franchise
Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Materials Collection with South
County Sanitary Services, Inc.
8.1. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Authorizing the Continuance of Remote
Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54953(e)(3)
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 AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF
REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
8.m. Consideration of Approval of Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with
GHD to Expand Scope of Services to allow for the Completion of the Halcyon Road
Complete Streets Plan
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Amendment to Agreement for Consultant
Services with GHD for the completion of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan.
8.n. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2023 Community
Project Funding Request for the Swinging Bridge Project
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 COMMUNITY PROJECT
FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE SWINGING BRIDGE PROJECT APPLICATION UNDER THE
FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT AND/OR FEDERAL APPROPRIATION SUBCOMMITTEE
PROGRAMS'; and designated the City Manager or her designee as the City's signature
authority to take all actions necessary to seek and apply for the funding opportunities.
8.e. Consideration of Appointments to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement
Advisory Board
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Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
Appoint Myraline Morris Whitaker to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District
Advisory Board.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
8.g. Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.21 to Title 2 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code (AGMC) Establishing By-District Elections for Four Council Members,
Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling the Order of Elections for Each District
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Adopt an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE, ADDING CHAPTER 2.21 TO TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS FOR FOUR
COUNCIL MEMBERS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING THE
ORDER OF ELECTION FOR EACH DISTRICT". City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the
Ordinance.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Paulding, and
Council Member Storton
NOES (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 1)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Resolution Updating Operating Fees Set Forth in the Master Fee Schedule
Item 9.a. was heard after Item 11.a.
Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the staff report and recommended Council
adopt a Resolution updating operating fees set forth in the Master Fee Schedule, effective June
13, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem George opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor
Pro Tern George closed the public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Mayor Ray Russom
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING OPERATING FEES set forth IN THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE".
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AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a. Consider Potential Permanent Parklet Program
Item 10.a. was heard out of order.
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the staff report and Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided comments regarding safety as it relates to
traffic on East Branch Street and the use of parklets. Staff responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Lee Samways,
Dr. Charles Chadwell, Jim Guthrie, Tammy Price, Denise Andreini, who also read a letter from
Amanda and Chandler Craner, and Pat Cusack, Henry Gonzalez, and Riley Taylor. Acting
Clerk Holub acknowledged supplemental information received and read into the record written
comments received from Alexandra Hagen, Lisa Portwood, Kristen Johnson, Aja Castilleja,
Stewart and Lori Morse, Aimee Armor-Avant, Heidi Ambrose, Rebecca Richards, Colleen
Tooley, Brenda Auer, Renee Westerhuis, and Toni Pelletier. No further public comments were
received.
Council provided direction to staff. No action was taken on this item.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consider Request from South County Sanitary Service for Integrated Solid Waste
Collection Rate Increase
Mayor Pro Tern George called for a brief break at 7:54 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:00
p.m.
Administrative Services Director Valentine introduced Bill Statler, Rate Review Consultant, who
spoke about the rate review process and findings and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jeff Clarin, Jim
Guthrie, and Jeff Stevens. No further public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
1) Set a public hearing for June 14, 2022, to consider adjusting the waste collection services
rates for June 15, 2022, January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024; and 2) Direct staff to prepare
and distribute a Proposition 218 notice with a delayed implementation start date of May 1, 2022,
for the proposed waste collection services rate increases.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
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Passed (5 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ray Russom commented on design of directional signs. Staff commented that this will be
included in future reports to Council.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern George adjourned the
meeting at 10:22 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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