CC 2021-08-10 Agenda Summary
City Council
Caren Ray Russom Mayor
Jimmy Paulding Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich Council Member
Keith Storton Council Member
Lan George Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in‐person/virtual format. Members of the public that
prefer to participate virtually may do so by joining the Zoom meeting option. Members of the public may
provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in‐person, 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 website and www.slo‐span.org.
Please click the link below to join the Zoom Meeting:
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Or by Telephone: 1‐669‐900‐6833; 1‐346‐248‐7799; 1‐253‐215‐8782
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.
Agenda
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive update, accept public comments, discuss, and provide
direction, as necessary.
6.b. City Manager Communications (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City
Manager and provide direction, as necessary.
6.c. Mayor’s Commendation Recognizing Arroyo Grande Grocery Outlet for its
Independence from Hunger Campaign
6.d. Introduction and Oath of Office – Police Officers Ashley Donovan, Brandon Earnest,
Milan Muguira, Gregory Pierce, and Garret Sousa (MARTINEZ/MATSON)
7. 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 remotely by joining the Zoom meeting
utilizing one of the methods 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/89129208197; Webinar ID: 891 2920 8197
Or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; 1-253-215-8782;
Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment
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 3 minutes 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.
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8. 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.
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period July 16,
2021 through July 31, 2021.
8.b. Adoption of Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (McDONALD/CARMEL)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution declaring a continued local emergency
related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
8.c. Consideration of Resolution Approving the Updated CalPERS Required Salary
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Effective July 9, 2021 (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the updated CalPERS required
Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Effective July 9, 2021.
8.d. Consideration to Renew the Exclusive Vendor Police Tow Service Agreement
(MARTINEZ)
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year
exclusive vendor police tow service agreement with College Towing South for towing
services.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Public Hearing to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the Establishment
of a District-Based Election System (MATSON/CARMEL)
Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report from the consultant and staff on the districting
process and permissible criteria to be considered to create district boundaries; 2) Conduct
a public hearing to receive input on neighborhoods and communities of interest; and 3)
Receive a report and provide direction to staff regarding a districting outreach plan.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
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11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Consider Report regarding Five Cities Fire Authority Service Delivery Models and
Cost Analysis (McDONALD)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report from the FCFA regarding fire and
emergency service delivery models and an analysis of associated costs.
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. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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