CC 2024-10-08_09d Minutes_2024-09-24
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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 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 Members Absent: Council Member Secrest
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac
Rosen, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director Bill Robeson, Fire Chief Scott Hallett,
Police Chief Michael Martinez, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti, City
Engineer Shannon Sweeney
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 6:00 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
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b Ordinances read in title only
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None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 6-12, 2024 as "Fire Prevention Week"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 6-12, 2024 as "Fire
Prevention Week". Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) Chief Hallett and members of the FCFA
accepted the Proclamation and acknowledged Captain Leathers who has been coordinating the
Burn Relay for years. The next Burn Relay will be on October 10th and there will be an Open
House at the FCFA on October 12th at 10 a.m.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b Introduction of New Police Officers - Bradley Pullen and Vincent Spencer
Chief Martinez introduced new Police Officers, Bradley Pullen and Vincent Spencer and
highlighted their educational and professional background. City Clerk Matson administered the
Oath of Office.
6.c City Manager Communications
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information regarding
upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meetings on October 8th and 10th regarding Measure E-24; City
booth at the Harvest Festival; Movie Night at Harvest Festival on Friday, September 27th;
Diaper Derby at Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 28th; Active Transportation Plan
Workshop on September 26th; and the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance item continued
by Planning Commission.
Assistant City Manager Robeson and City Clerk Matson responded to questions from Council.
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 RAY RUSSOM
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
2. Five Cities Fire Authority
3. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting
4. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
5. Other
7.b MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:
1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
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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
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Aileen Loe, Alexandria
Davis, Victor, Gaea Powell. Mayor Ray Russom gave three warnings to commenter Powell at the
conclusion of the one minute comment period. Following non-compliance, Mayor Ray Russom called a
recess in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.95 regarding disruptions.
City Council went on a recess at 6:35 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m.
Public comment continued. Speaking from the public were Michael Punsalon, Colleen Martin, and
Randy. No further public comments were received.
Assistant City Manager Robeson responded to questions from the public.
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 Pro Tem Guthrie made comments on Item 9.c. thanking
former Committee Member CJ Horstman for his service and welcoming Fernando Garcia to the
Committee.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Alexandria Davis. No further
public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.i., with the recommended courses of action.
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AYES (4): Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray
Russom
ABSENT (1): Council Member Secrest
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 16 through
August 31, 2024.
9.b Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024, as submitted.
9.c Consideration of Appointment to the Architectural Review Committee
Approved 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
Appointed 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
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE 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
Authorized 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) adjusted 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
Received and filed 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
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT CASE NO. 24-006
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AUTHORIZING “HALLOWEEN IN THE VILLAGE” ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT RELATED SAFETY MEASURES INCLUDING NO
PARKING ZONES AND STREET CLOSURES AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
CEQA"; and
2) Determined 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
Received an update on the status of the Comprehensive General Plan Update project.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich shared her excitement about the Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday,
September 27th-28th.
Council Member George expressed her appreciation for the Fire Department and their service to the
community.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie reminded the community of the Harvest Festival and Parade starting at 4 p.m.
on Friday, September 27th.
Mayor Ray Russom thanked the Harvest Festival Committee.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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