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4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
November 12 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council ChamberNirtual 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, Community Development
Director Brian Pedrotti, Planning Manager
Andrew Perez, City Engineer Shannon
Sweeney
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
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
Council concurred to move Item 11.a. before Item 10.a. and 10.b., and move Item 12 after the Consent
Agenda.
5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.
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5.b Ordinances read in title only
Moved by.Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Move.that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further
readings be waived.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative
Care Month"
Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation declaring November as National Hospice and
Palliative Care Month. Renee Beebe, Hospice SLO County Board Treasurer, accepted the
Proclamation.
6.b Honorary Proclamation Recognizing November 17-23, 2024 as "National Apprenticeship
Week"
Mayor Ray Russom presented a Proclamation declaring November 17-23, 2024 as National
Apprenticeship Week. Diana Morin, Program Manager with County Workforce Development
Board, accepted the Proclamation.
6.c City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided updates regarding the November 5, 2024 General Municipal
Election ballot counts;Arroyo Grande Day at Cal Poly Football on November 16th; and Turkey
Trot Fun Run on Sunday, November 17th.
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 were Carol Cranfield, No Name
Provided,Anita Price, Garry Schmidt, No Name Provided, Gaea Powell. No further public comments
were received.
Mayor Ray Russom addressed public comment. City Attorney Rosen responded to questions from the
public. Community Development Director Pedrotti and City Manager Downing responded to questions
from the public.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions-or any itemsto 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.e., 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
Received and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 1 through
October 15, 2024.
9.b Statement of Investment Deposits for September 2024
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
September 30, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024, as submitted.
9.d Agreement with GSI Water Solutions, Inc.for the Preparation of the Northern Cities
Management Area Annual Report and Monitoring Program for the Years of 2024 through
2026
Approved an agreement with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $217,960,
which includes a 9% contingency and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
Professional Services Agreement for the preparation of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 NCMA Annual
Report and Monitoring Program subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as
approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney.
9.e Authorize the Village Holiday Parade and Jingle Bell Dash on December 1, 2024 (TUP 24-
008) and Find the Action Categorically Exempt from CEQA
1)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 24-008 AUTHORIZING
THE CLOSURE OF STREETS AND THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE HOLIDAY PARADE
AND JINGLE BELL DASH TO TAKE PLACE IN THE VILLAGE AND FIND THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15304 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES";and
2) Found the action exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Amendments to Title 16 of the-Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Accessory
Dwelling Units
This item was heard out of order. .
Mayor.Ray Russom declared a conflict of interest on this item due to ownership of an ADU and
for Item 10.b. and left the meeting.
Council Member George declared a conflict of interest on this item due to ownership of an ADU
and for Item 10.b. due to proximity of her personal residence to the project and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie presided.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item. Planning Manager Perez
presented and responded to questions from Council. City Attorney Rosen 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 Council Member Secrest
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
1) Introduce the Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM
CEQA";and
2) Find that the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") under Public Resources Code section 21080.17
AYES (3): Council Member Secrest, Council Member Barneich, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
ABSENT(2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member George
Passed (3 to 0)
10.b Resolution Revising the Conditions of Approval for Plot Plan Review 23-001 Which
Approved the Installation of One (1) Domestic Well on Property Zoned Planned
Development(PD); Applicant—Michael Harris; Representative— Richard Burde, SLO Civil
Design
Mayor Ray Russom declared a conflict of interest on this item earlier in the meeting and was not
present to hear this item.
Council Member George declared a conflict of interest on this item earlier in the meeting due to
proximity of her personal residence to the project and was not present to hear this item.
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the item.
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Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Mike Harris,
and.Paul Beard. Upon hearing no further public comments,-Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie closed the
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public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
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Seconded by Myor'Pro Tern Guthrie
1)Adopt a'Resolution entitled: ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE REVISING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PLOT PLAN
REVIEW 23-001 WHICH APPROVED.THE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1)NEW DOMESTIC
SUPPLY WELL ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED
NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NOYES ROAD AND EQUESTRIAN WAY(APN:
007-781-055)AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303(APPLICANT: MICHAEL
HARRIS)";and
2) Determine that the Project, with the proposed revised conditions, is categorically exempt from
CEQA under the Class 3 exemption, which applies to the construction and location of limited
numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in
small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where
only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. (State CEQA Guidelines, §
15303.).
AYES (3): Council Member Barneich, Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie, and Council Member Secrest
ABSENT(2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member George
Passed (3 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a Request from South County Sanitary Service for Integrated Solid Waste Collection Rate
Adjustment Effective January 14, 2025
This item was heard out of order.
Administrative Services Director Valentine introduced the item. Garth Schultz, consultant with
R3, provided a presentation.
Mr. Schultz and Jeff Clarin, South County Sanitary General Manager, responded to questions
from City Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided.
No further public comments were received. Mr. Schultz responded to questions from the public.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7:43 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
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1) Set a public hearing for January 14, 2025, to consider adjusting the waste collection services
rates based on the 4.92 rate proposed by staff to be effective January 14, 2025, and each
January 1 from 2026 through 2029; and
2) Direct staff to prepare and distribute a Proposition 218 notice fora public hearing scheduled
for January 14, 2025,.for the proposed waste-collection services rate adjustment.
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item was heard after the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Secrest asked for clarification regarding the Holiday Parade. City Manager Downing
responded.
Council Member Barneich thanked Keith Storton and Committee's work on Measure E-24. Mayor Ray
Russom also commented on the work and thanked him.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie adjourned the
meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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Caren R. ssom, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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