Minutes 2022-05-10 CITY
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7 ` . ,x REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 10, 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 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, Recreation Services Director
Sheridan Bohlken, Chief of Police Michael
Martinez
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 Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took 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.
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.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 11-17, 2022 as "National Police Week" and May 15,
2022 as "National Peace Officers' Memorial Day"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 11-17, 2022 as "National
Police Week" and May 15, 2022 as "National Peace Officers' Memorial Day". Sr. Officer Elia
Esparza, Arroyo Grande Police Department, 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 was Kris Rudabush. 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 requested Item 8.j. be pulled for separate vote.
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 exception of Item 8.j., with the recommended
courses of action.
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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)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of April 1 through April 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
March 31, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
Received, considered, and filed the FY 2021-22 Third Quarter Financial Status Report.
8.d. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING
ITS DISPOSAL"
8.e. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 26, 2022, as submitted.
8.f. 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.g. Consideration of Authorization to Sign a Letter by REACH and the Diablo Canyon Power
Plant (DCPP) MOU Stakeholder Group in Support of Reuse Opportunities at the Diablo
Canyon Power Plant Site
Authorized the Mayor to sign the letter from REACH and the DCPP MOU stakeholder group, on
behalf of the City, in support of reuse opportunities at the DCPP site.
8.h. Consideration of Approval of Construction Specifications for the Wood Place,
Farroll/Sandalwood, Sandalwood/Cameron, &Woodland Back Yards Sewer Lining
Project and Associated California Environmental Quality Act Exemption, PW 2021-10
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1) Approved the construction specifications for the Wood Place, Farroll/Sandalwood,
Sandalwood/Cameron, &Woodland Back Yards Sewer Lining Project, PW 2021-10; 2)
Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids; 3) Found that the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(b); and 5) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption
81. Consideration of Engineer's Reports and Resolutions Declaring the City's Intention to
Levy and Collect Assessments for the Parkside and Grace Lane Assessment Districts,
and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Within Tract 1769, for FY 2022-23
1) Approved the Engineer's Reports for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane
Assessment District, and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, within Tract
1769, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; 2)Adopted Resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023"; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023"; and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO GRANDE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769,
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023"; and 3) Set a public hearing for June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for
the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment District, and Landscaping
and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, within Tract 1769, to consider levying the property
assessments.
8.j. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Application for Funding from the
Department of Transportation's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity for
the US 101/Brisco-Halcyon Road Interchange Modification Project
Item 8.j. was pulled for separate vote.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY
GRANT FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE US 101/BRISCO-HALCYON ROAD INTERCHANGE
MODIFICATION PROJECT"and designated the City Manager or their designee as the City's
signature authority to take all actions necessary to seek and apply for the funding opportunities
through this grant program.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Paulding, and
Council Member Storton
NOES (1): Mayor Ray Russom
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Passed (4 to 1)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a. Consideration of Updated Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23
City Manager McDonald presented the staff report and recommended that Council approve the
proposed updated City Council's Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23. City Manager
McDonald and City Clerk Matson responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding the City pursuing a State Water initiative. Based on
Council discussion, Mayor Ray Russom requested staff include the initiative on the draft Fiscal
Year 2023-24 City Council's Goals and Priorities for future consideration.
Council Member Barneich requested staff provide an update on additional Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Justice efforts at a future meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh. No
further public comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern George
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Approve the proposed updated City Council's Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Discussion and Consideration of the Current and Future Short Street Status and
Pedestrian Plaza and Park Conceptual Design and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing
the Continued Closure of Short Street
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the staff report and recommended that
Council 1) Receive the updated proposed sample concept plan, receive public comment, and
provide staff direction to move forward with further evaluation of a conceptual plan along with a
cost analysis and public feedback; and 2) Provide staff with direction to implement an
intermediate design plan for Short Street that includes adoption of a Resolution to continue
closure of Short Street and use as a pedestrian and public area. Director Pedrotti and Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson answered questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Patty Welsh, Luz,
and Frank Schiro. No further public comments were received.
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tern George
Seconded by Mayor Ray Russom
Receive the updated proposed sample concept plan, receive public comment, and provide staff
direction to move forward with further evaluation of a conceptual plan along with a cost analysis
and public feedback.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SHORT
STREET SOUTH OF EAST BRANCH STREET AND NORTH OF OLOHAN ALLEY TO
ACCOMMODATE ITS USE AS A PEDESTRIAN AND PUBLIC AREA'.
Mayor Pro Tern George left the meeting and was not present for the vote.
AYES (4): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Paulding, and
Council Member Storton
ABSENT (1): Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (4 to 0)
11.b. Consideration of Approval of a Child Care Assistance Grant Program
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7:54 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Director Bohlken presented the staff report and recommended that Council approve
the proposed Child Care Assistance Grant Program, including direction regarding program
components, and authorize the City Manager to execute grant agreements with grant recipients.
Director Bohlken answered questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Shana Paulson. No
further public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern George
Consider and approve the proposed Child Care Assistance Grant Program, including direction
regarding program components, and authorize the City Manager to execute grant agreements
with grant recipients.
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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)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ray Russom stated that she will be absent at the meeting of June 28, 2022. Brief discussion
ensued whether or not to cancel the meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom also reported that the CJPIA received an unmodified opinion for their audit.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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