CC 2024-10-22_09b Minutes_2024-10-08
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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 8, 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, 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
None.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 2024 as "Dating and Domestic Violence
Awareness Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 2024 as "Dating and
Domestic Violence Awareness Month". Michael Boyer and Nancy DePue, Lumina Alliance,
accepted the Proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing commented on the Harvest Festival's success and provided information
on the Five Cities Fire Authority Open House on October 12th at 10 a.m.; Rancho Hoops
Ribbon Cutting on October 12th at 1:30 p.m.; Community Paint Day at Rancho Grande court on
October 10th; final virtual Town Hall meeting on October 10th at 6 p.m.; and the City Hall ballot
drop box.
No action was taken on this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gaea Powell. No further
public comments were received. City Attorney Rosen 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. There were none.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, Mayor Pro
Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of September 1 through
September 15, 2024.
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9.b Statement of Investment Deposits for August 2024
Received and filed the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande
as of August 31, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c Fiscal Year 2023-24 Year-End Financial Status Report
Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Year-End Financial Status Report.
9.d Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2024, as submitted.
9.e Cancellation of the December 24, 2024, City Council Meeting
Cancelled the second regular City Council meeting in December due to its proximity to the
Christmas and New Year holidays.
9.f Temporary Use Permit 24-007 Authorizing Use of Heritage Square Park for the 2024
Arroyo Grande Beer and Wine Festival
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 24-007; AUTHORIZATION
TO USE CITY PROPERTY FOR A BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2024;
LOCATED AT HERITAGE SQUARE PARK; APPLIED FOR BY CHEERS ARROYO
GRANDE"; and
2) Determined that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA
Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Approval of a Six-Month Lease Agreement Between the City of Arroyo Grande and
RE/MAX Success for Property Located at 214 East Branch Street
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson presented the item and responded to
questions from City Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Mike Harris, and
Alisa Williams. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public
hearing.
Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIX-MONTH
LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AND RE/MAX SUCCESS FOR THE
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 214 EAST BRANCH STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS OLD CITY
HALL"; and
2) Determined that the approval of a short-term lease agreement for 214 East Branch Street is
not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no
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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). The lease of the
property, where no development or demolition is proposed, constitute an administrative activity
of the City. Alternatively, the adoption of resolution to enter a lease agreement is exempt from
CEQA on that basis that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity
in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061,
subd. (b)(3).) The entering into a lease agreement is for the collection of rental fees and does
not result in new construction or physical change in the environment.
AYES (5): Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Barneich, Mayor
Pro Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich thanked Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie for his service on the Harvest Festival
Committee; and encouraged the public to attend the Melodrama's production of Werewolf of Arroyo
Grande.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie thanked the Harvest Festival Committee team for their work on the event; and
encouraged any individuals interested in serving next year to contact him.
Council Member Secrest thanked the Harvest Festival Committee.
Mayor Ray Russom commented on the Melodrama's production, Werewolf of Arroyo Grande.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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