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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie, Council Member
Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Secrest
Council Members Absent: Mayor Ray Russom
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, Recreation Services Director
Sheridan Bohlken, Community Development
Director Brian Pedrotti, Associate Planner
Patrick Holub, City Engineer Shannon
Sweeney
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call. Mayor Ray Russom was absent.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Pro Tem Guthrie 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 Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2024 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring July as "Parks Make Life
Better Month." Sheridan Bohlken, Recreation Services Director, accepted the proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information on the Swinging Bridge Rehabilitation Project; the
start of the summer concert series on July 4th; fireworks sales begin this Friday; and safe and
sane fireworks are only allowed to be discharged on July 4th from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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
subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City's appointed representative.
7.a 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.b COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
1. Five Cities Fire Authority
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
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1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
3. Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Stacy Korsgard, RJ
Hanson, Gaea Powell, Darcy Cole, Michael Punsalon, Shannon Kesler, No Name Provided. No further
public comments were received. City Manager Downing responded to questions from the public.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from
the consent agenda for further discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie pulled Item 9.g. for separate consideration due to his involvement with the
Harvest Festival Committee.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie 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.h., with the exception of Item 9.g., with the
recommended courses of action.
AYES (4): Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, Council Member George, and Mayor
Pro Tern Guthrie
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of May 16
through May 31, 2024.
9.b Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Combined Salary
Schedule and Consideration of a Side Letter of Agreement to the Arroyo Grande Police
Officers'Association Memorandum of Understanding
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE UPDATED CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY
SCHEDULE"; and 2)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE ARROYO GRANDE POLICE OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING".
9.c Homeless Service Grant Agreement with 5Cities Homeless Coalition
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1) Reviewed the proposal from 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and authorize the City
Manager to execute a Grant Agreement between the City and 5CHC for Housing Assistance
Program and Homeless Shelter Support in the City subject to any, minor, technical, or non-
substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney that effectuates the
City Council's intent;
2) Made findings that approval of an agreement and expenditure of funds is not a project subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it has no potential to result in
either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State
CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.d Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.e Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services with North Coast
Engineering for The Halcyon Complete Streets Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute the attached professional services agreement, subject
to minor modifications by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney with North
Coast Engineering (NCE) for design services including preparation of plans, specifications, and
engineer's estimate (PS&E), right-of-way support, construction support, and testing for the
Halcyon Complete Streets Project (Project).
9.f Acceptance of the Highway 101, Linda Drive, and Arroyo Grande Cemetery Easement
Sewer Lining Project, PW 2023-07
1. Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Sancon Technologies, Inc. in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the Highway 101, Linda Drive, and Arroyo
Grande Cemetery Easement Sewer Lining Project, PW 2023-07;
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.h Consider Traffic Way Bridge Temporary Construction Easement Execution
1)Authorized the City Manager to take all actions necessary to fully execute the final two,
negotiated temporary construction easements (TCEs) and associated deeds for certain real
property, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel Numbers 007-482-006 and 006-311-
067, that are necessary for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project; and 2) Found that the
public interest associated with approval of these TCEs outweighs any private benefit.
9.g Temporary Use Permit 24-003; Authorization for Closure of City Streets, Use of City
Property, and Sale of Alcohol for the 85th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival,
Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, 2024; Location — Heritage Square Park
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
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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 24-003, AUTHORIZING
CLOSURE OF CITY STREETS, USE OF CITY PROPERTY, AND SALE OF ALCOHOL AND
APPROVING A WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE 85th ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY
HARVEST FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2024", and authorizing
a fee waiver of $405.30; and 2) Found the action exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES (3): Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member George
ABSTAINED (1): Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (3 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Public Art Project for the Repainting of Rancho Grande Basketball Court, Accepting a
Donation of Time and Materials, and Approving a Fee Waiver Request; Location — Rancho
Grande Park
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and acknowledged the
Supplemental Information Memo with request for continuance of the item; and responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor
Pro Tern Guthrie closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Continue the item to a date uncertain.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, and
Council Member Secrest
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
10.b Public Art Project; One (1) New Painted Mural and Approving a Fee Waiver Request;
Location — 190 Station Way
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Associate Planner Holub
presented.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor
Pro Tern Guthrie closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A PUBLIC ART PROJECT FOR ONE(1) NEW PAINTED
WALL MURAL, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA; LOCATION— 190 STATION WAY;APPLICANT—
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE"; and 2) Determined that painting a mural is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
AYES (4): Council Member George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, and
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
ABSENT (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
10.c Adoption of Resolutions Directing the Levy of the Annual Assessments for the Parkside
Village and Grace Lane Assessment Districts and the Arroyo Grande Landscaping and
Lighting Assessment District No. 1, Within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson presented the item and responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor
Pro rem Guthrie closed the public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO
THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET.
SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025"; and
2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO
THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.)
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025"; and
3)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE Directing the LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE
ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1,
WITHIN TRACT 1769, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-
2025".
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AYES (4): Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
ABSENT(1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Secrest commented that she attended the Hamm Radio Field Day.
Council Member George commented on use of Hamm radios.
Council Member Barneich announced the Harvest Festival on September 27th and 28th; that she
attended the Pride event in the Village; and that Council will not have a meeting on July 9th.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie commented that he attended the Hamm Radio Field Day.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie adjourned the
meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Art
Caren Ray -ussom, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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