CC 2024-05-14_09d Approval of Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 2024, 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 Tem Guthrie,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
George, Council Member Secrest
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac
Rosen, City Manager Matthew Downing,
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Bill Robeson, Administrative Services Director
Nicole Valentine, City Engineer Shannon
Sweeney, Recreation Services Director
Sheridan Bohlken, Interim Fire Chief Keith
Aggson
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:05 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
Council concurred to hear Item 10a after Item 12.b.; and to hear Item 13 before Item 8.
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
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5.bOrdinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2024 as "Asian American and Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2024 as "Asian American
and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month". Kathy Mink, Diversity Coalition, accepted
the proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2024 as "Mental Health
Awareness Month". Jeannine Simon, accepted the proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 5-11, 2024 as "Public Service Appreciation Week"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 5-11, 2024 as "Public
Service Appreciation Week". City Manager Downing, accepted the proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided department updates including the pavement protective slurry
seal project, Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project community meetings, construction for
Swinging Bridge Rehabilitation Project timeline; workshops for ADUs, and stated that the newly
appointed FCFA Chief Scott Hallett will begin his employment on April 29th.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other
7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
2. Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board
3. Five Cities Fire Authority
4. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting
5. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
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6. Other
7.b MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:
1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
4. REACH Economic Development Roundtable
5. Other
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
1. Five Cities Fire Authority
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other
7.e COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
3. Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Gaea Powell, Michael
Punzelon, No Name Provided, Ashley, No Name Provided, Alexandria, Glenn Miller, and Brenton
Tarrant. City Attorney Rosen made a statement to virtual public commenters that public comment needs
to be within the purview of City business and if a speaker engages in irrelevant speech, meaning
speech not on the topic of the specific item or speech that doesn't fall within City business, including
hate speech, the speaker will be given one warning. If the irrelevant speech continues, the speaker's
permission to speak will be removed.
Public comment continued with Brenton Tarrant.
Mayor Ray Russom suspended public comment until the end of the meeting.
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9.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 pulled Item 9.d. for separate consideration.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the exception of Item 9.d., with the
recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, Council Member George, Mayor Pro
Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of March 16 through March 31, 2024.
9.b Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 9, 2024, as submitted.
9.c Consideration of Cancellation of July 9, 2024 City Council Meeting
Cancelled the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 9, 2024.
9.e Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.f Consideration of Acceptance of the 2022 Concrete Repair Project, PW 2022-07
1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the 2022 Concrete Repair Project, PW 2022-
07;
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.
9.d Review and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Recurring Annual Display of
Specified Commemorative Flags at City Hall and Heritage Square Park
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. City Attorney Rosen reminded speakers about
keeping public comment within the purview of City business. Speaking from the public were
Jules, Yvonne Kendall, Milo, No Name Provided, Steve, Gene Quail, Kara Woodruff, Adam
Passion, Gina Whitaker, Jeanine Santos, Ashley, Chris Bersbach, No Name Provided, Kimberly,
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Shannon, Dave Pomeroy, Patty Welsh, Julia Vogue, Patrick, Alexandria, Ren Leonard, Heather
Bonner, Bob Miller, Karen Miller, Eli Osborne, Nate McDonald, Vita Miller, Dave, Lilly Norcross,
No Name Provided, Jamie, J-Bird, Jason, Anthony Page, Ace Scorcilia, Dusty Collier-Worth,
Arlen, Gaea Powell, and Scott Thompson.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:04 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
Public comment continued after the break. Speaking from the public were Greg Dutson, Gabe
Stutman, Danika Cornejo, Sadie Envird, Roman Chadwell, Judy Stroyer. City Attorney Rosen
made a statement to virtual public commenters that public comment needs to be within the
purview of City business and if a speaker engages in irrelevant speech, meaning speech not on
the topic of the specific item or speech that doesn't fall within City business, including hate
speech, the speaker will be given one warning. If the irrelevant speech continues, the speaker's
permission to speak will be removed.
Mayor Ray Russom commented on hate speech and read a statement into the record.
Public comment continued. Speaking from the public was Levi, Fred Leuchter, Lisa Jouette, Liz
Worthen, No Name Provided, No Name Provided, and Brenton Tarrant. City Attorney Rosen
gave warnings regarding public comment speech. No further public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE RECURRING ANNUAL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIED COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS AT CITY HALL AND HERITAGE SQUARE PARK"
AYES (5): Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, Council Member George, Mayor
Pro Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Levying an Annual Assessment for
the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID) and Approving the
AGTBID Budget for FY 2024-25
This item was heard after Item 12.b.
Council Member Barneich recused herself due to ownership of a short-term rental and left the
meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom recused herself due to ownership of a short-term rental and left the
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie presided over the meeting.
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Recreation Services Director Bohlken presented the report and responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Jared
Worthen, and Sean Dasmann. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Pro Tem
Guthrie closed the public hearing. City Clerk Matson announced that one protest was received,
but that it did not constitute 50% of the assessment and therefore a valid protest did not exist.
Council discussion ensued regarding the budget amount proposed for event sponsorships.
Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Adopt a Resolution: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE LEVYING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR;" adopt a
Resolution: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" with the modification to reduce the event sponsorships
to $50,000; and Determine that conducting a public hearing to adopt a Resolution to levy and
collect assessments and adopting a Resolution to approve the AGTBID operating budget is not
subject to the California Env
result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.
(State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15061, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.).
AYES (3): Council Member George, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, and Council Member Secrest
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
10.b Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution of Necessity for Acquisition by Eminent Domain
of Temporary Construction Easement Interests in Certain Real Property for the Traffic
Way Bridge Replacement Project
This item was heard after the Consent Agenda.
City Engineer Sweeney presented the staff report.
City Clerk Matson announced that notices were sent to all five property owners and an affidavit
of mailing was completed; and announced that no protests were received.
Lillian Jewell, Right-of-Way Consultant, responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Alexandria and
Mary Phagan. City Attorney Rosen made a statement to the virtual public commenter that public
comment needs to be within the purview of City business and if a speaker engages in irrelevant
speech, meaning speech not on the topic of the specific item or speech that doesn't fall within
City business, including hate speech, the speaker will be given one warning. If the irrelevant
speech continues, the speaker's permission to speak will be removed. Public comment
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continued with Mary Phagan. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN, IF NECESSARY, OF
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL
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006, 007-481-011, 007-482-026, 006-311-056 AND 006-311-067, FOR THE TRAFFIC WAY
BRIDGE PROJECT, IN ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA; AND FINDING THAT NO
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162".
AYES (5): Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, Mayor
Pro Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a Consideration of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget and 5-Year Measure O
2006 Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program
Administrative Services Director Valentine and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Robeson presented the report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Direct staff to proceed with the 5-Year CIP Budget and the expenditures funded by the 5-Year
Measure O 2006 Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program.
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, and
Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
12.b Consider Results of Community Survey for a Potential Future Revenue Measure
City Manager Downing presented the report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Alexandria. No
further public comments were received.
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No action was taken. This item was received and filed.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item was heard after Item 7.
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie returned to Item 8 Community Comments and Suggestions and asked if there
were any further public comments. Upon hearing none, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie closed public comment.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie adjourned the
meeting at 10:27 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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