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Minutes 2019-06-25 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ray Russom called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: Council Members Lan George, Jimmy Paulding, Mayor Pro Tern Kristen Barneich, and Mayor Caren Ray Russom were present. Council Member Keith Storton was absent. Staff Present: City Manager Jim Bergman, City Attorney Heather Whitham, Deputy City Clerk Jessica Matson, Director of Public Works Bill Robeson, Director of Community Development Teresa McClish, Director of Recreation Services Sheridan Bohlken, and Accounting Manager Nicole Valentine. 3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION 4. FLAG SALUTE Members of Knights of Columbus Council 1375 led the Flag Salute. 5. AGENDA REVIEW 5.a. Closed Session Announcements. None. 5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only. Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, Council Member George seconded, and the motion passed unanimously that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 6.a. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Hailey Barneich for the "Teens Helping Seniors Tech Clinic". Mayor Ray Russom presented a Mayor's Commendation to Hailey Barneich in recognition of her efforts to create the "Teens Helping Seniors Tech Clinic". Margaret Wee, attendee of the Clinic, spoke and commended Miss Barneich on her accomplishments. 6.b. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing 5 Cities Hope for the 1st Annual Five Cities Pride Celebration. Mayor Ray Russom presented a Mayor's Commendation recognizing 5 Cities Hope for their efforts in developing the 1st Annual Five Cities Pride Celebration. Erica Andrade and Denise Aguilar, representatives of 5 Cities Hope, accepted the Commendation. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2019 as "Parks Make Lives Better" Month Mayor Ray Russom presented an Honorary Proclamation declaring July 2019 as "Parks Make Lives Better" Month. Recreation Services Director Bohlken accepted the Proclamation. 6.d. Hourglass Project Presentation Melissa James, Hourglass Project CEO, gave a presentation regarding the purpose of the organization and the importance of regional collaboration when planning for the economic future of the region. Andrew Hackleman, Hourglass Project Vice President of Strategy, explained the action plan and requested a partnership with the City of Arroyo Grande. Ms. James and Mr. Hackleman responded to questions from Council. 7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Sissy Pace, who offered an invocation; Elizabeth Cook Murray, stated that the Tribune no longer reports the cumulative rainfall or the amount of water in Lake Lopez, made a suggestion that the information be added to water bills, asked the status of her request, and expressed concerns regarding possible wood damage to the Rotary Bandstand; Linda Busick, expressed concerns with the amount of fireworks being discharged prior to the holiday and suggested that there be a complete ban of fireworks in the interest of safety and wildfire concerns; Anne McCracken, Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis, spoke about fundraising for an all access playground and thanked the Council for their support. No further public comments were received. Staff responded to public comments and explained that there are monthly reports at the Council meeting regarding the water supply as well as online resources for rainfall data and reservoir levels. Staff also responded that they are aware of the chipping paint at the Rotary Bandstand, and provided information on precautionary measures taking place for the July 4th holiday. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member George declared a conflict of interest on item 8.e. due to her husband's employment with PG&E, and requested the item be pulled for separate vote in order to recuse herself. Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment on the consent agenda items. No public comments were received. Action: Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, and Council Member George seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.d., with the recommended courses of action. The motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Barneich, George, Paulding, Ray Russom NOES: None ABSENT: Storton 8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period June 1, 2019 through June 15, 2019. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits. Action: Received and filed the report listing of investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of May 31, 2019, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b). 8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of May 28, 2019 and June 11, 2019, as submitted. 8.d. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update. Action: Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Council Member George previously declared a conflict of interest on this item and recused herself from voting. 8.e. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program by Participating in Monterey Bay Community Power Authority's Community Choice Aggregation Program. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the implementation of a community choice aggregation program by participating in Monterey Bay Community Power Authority's (MBCP) community choice aggregation program. Action: Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved, and Mayor Ray Russom seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance. City Attorney Whitham read the full title of the Ordinance, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN MONTEREY BAY COMMUNITY POWER'S COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM". The motion passed on following roll call vote: AYES: Barneich, Ray Russom, Paulding NOES: None ABSENT: Storton, George (recused) 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a. Consideration of Request from South County Sanitary Service for Integrated Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase. Administrative Services Director Esenwein presented the staff report and recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing integrated solid waste collection service rates for July 1, 2019, January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021. Jeff Smith, South County Sanitary Service District Manager, spoke about operations and recycling; and Bill Statler, Rate Review Consultant, spoke about the rate review process and findings. Mr. Smith and Mr. Statler responded to questions from Council. City Attorney Whitham noted that this was a public hearing to allow an opportunity for the public to speak regarding the proposal to increase rates for the solid waste collection service. Deputy City Clerk Jessica Matson reported the City received 15 written protests regarding the proposed increase. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Action: Council Member George moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES FOR JULY 1, 2019, JANUARY 1, 2020 AND JANUARY 1, 2021". Council Member Paulding seconded, and the motion passed on following roll call vote: AYES: George, Paulding, Barneich, Ray Russom NOES: None ABSENT: Storton 9.b. Consideration of a Resolution Updating Operating Fees Set Forth in the Master Fee Schedule. Accounting Manager Valentine presented the staff report and recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution updating operating fees set forth in the Master Fee Schedule, effective August 26, 2019. Ms. Valentine and Administrative Services Director Esenwein responded to questions from Council. Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Scott Pace, Pace Homes, expressed concerns regarding the rate increases, specifically building fees. Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Council comments ensued regarding the proposed fees and Council Member George suggested staff look into sibling discounts for childcare services. Mayor Ray Russom concurred. Action: Council Member George moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING OPERATING FEES SET FORTH IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE". Mayor Pro Tern Barneich seconded, and the motion passed on following roll call vote: AYES: George, Barneich, Paulding, Ray Russom NOES: None ABSENT: Storton 9.c. Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Directing the Levy of the Annual Assessments for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment District and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Public Works Director Robeson presented the staff report and recommended the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments for the Parkside Village Assessment District, Grace Lane Assessment District, and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, within Tract 1769; 2) Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for the Parkside Village Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; 3) Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for 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 2019-2020; and 4) Adopt a Resolution directing the levy of the annual assessment for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500 et. seq.)within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020. Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Action: Mayor Ray Russom moved to adopt the following Resolutions 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 2019-2020"; "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 2019- 2020", and "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 2019-2020". Council Member George seconded, and the motion passed on following roll call vote: AYES: Ray Russom, George, Paulding, Barneich NOES: None ABSENT: Storton 10. OLD BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS The Mayor and Council Members provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City's appointed representative. (a) MAYOR RAY RUSSOM: (1) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) (2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) (3) Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 (b) MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH: (1) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) (2) South County Homeless Taskforce (3) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board (c) COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING: (1) Air Pollution Control District (APCD) (2) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee (3) Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) (4) South County Transit (SCT) (d) COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON (ABSENT): (1) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee (2) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) (3) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA) (e) COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE: (1) Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) (2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) (3) Regional Water Initiatives (4) Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board 13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Barneich announced that the Senior Tech Clinic is now offered by the Recreation Services Department and the next sessions will be held on September 21St and October 26th from 10-11:30 am. 14. CLOSED SESSION None. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Caren Ray -u.s T , Mayor ATTEST: / 0473 essica Matson, Deputy City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg 9123)1 9 )