CC 2024-09-24 Agenda SummaryCITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SUMMARY
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
In person at:
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
AND via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420
Please click the link above to join the Zoom Meeting:
Webinar ID: 867 5234 5420
Or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Please be advised that while
the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee
that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these
remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Members of
the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in person at the
location identified above, by joining the Zoom meeting, or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of
the Council at publiccomment@arroyogrande.org. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed
on the City's YouTube Channel.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4.FLAG SALUTE
5.AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
None.
6.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 6-12, 2025 as "Fire Prevention Week"
6.b Introduction of New Police Officers - Bradley Pullen and Vincent Spencer
6.c City Manager Communications
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action:
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide
direction, as necessary.
7.CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)1.
Five Cities Fire Authority2.
San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting3.
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)4.
Other5.
7.b MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:
County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)1.
Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
2.
Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)3.
REACH Economic Development Roundtable4.
Other5.
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
Audit Committee1.
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)2.
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board3.
Other4.
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
Five Cities Fire Authority1.
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board2.
Other3.
7.e COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)1.
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee2.
Other 3.
8.COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues,
thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to
those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide
public comment in-person or remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods
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provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public
comment.
Click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420; Webinar
ID: 867 5234 5420
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Or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment
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Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are
available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time.
Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to
Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Please attend in person or submit your
comment via email to the City Clerk by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it included as part of
the record.
The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.
• It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
• Comments should be limited to 1 minute or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council
members.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience
shall not be permitted.
9.CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The
recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on
any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of
action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 16
through August 31, 2024.
9.b Approval of Minutes
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024, as
submitted.
9.c Consideration of Appointment to the Architectural Review Committee
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(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie to appoint Fernando Garcia III to
the Architectural Review Committee.
9.d Consideration of Appointment to the Community Service Grant Program Committee
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Appoint Alexandria Davis to the Community Service Grant Program Committee to fill a
vacancy.
9.e Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review and Resolution Amending the City of Arroyo
Grande Conflict of Interest Code
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated
positions.
9.f Contract Amendment No. 4 for Consulting Services with Consor Engineers, for Cost
Increase and Time Extension Associated with Design, Environmental, and Construction
Support Services for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 4 to the contract for consultant
services with Consor Engineers for the following: 1) to extend the contract end date from
October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2026; and 2) adjust the not-to-exceed compensation to
incorporate the additional services needed to address lengthened project schedule, design
changes, right-of way and utility issues, and to include construction support services.
9.g Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
9.h Temporary Use Permit 24-006 Authorizing Temporary Closure of Branch Street for
Halloween in the Village from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2024; Applicant -
Cheers! Arroyo Grande
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 24-006 authorizing the closure of
East and West Branch Streets to accommodate Halloween in the Village; and
2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA
Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.
9.i General Plan Update Progress Report – September 2024
(PEDROTTI)
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Recommended Action:
Receive an update on the status of the Comprehensive General Plan Update project.
10.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11.BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly
on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and procedures, Council Members
may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or
request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of
business for original consideration on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least one other
Council Member.
13.ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on
the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office,
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in
appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least
48 hours prior to the meeting date.
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