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November 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern
Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, Council Member George
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney
Timothy Carmel, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Administrative
Services Director Nicole Valentine,
Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Utilities Manager Shane Taylor, City
Engineer Robin Dickerson
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with
Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference.
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 performed roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Carmel announced that the City Council discussed negotiations with real property
negotiators and the public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney, and that there
was no reportable action.
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5.b. Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 statistics and rapid testing
sites.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. City Manager Communications
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding concerns from the community as it
relates to water restrictions and new construction; announced that the holiday parade will be
held December 4th and Elegant Christmas in the Village will be held December 5th; and that
the City received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government
Finance Officers Association for the Fiscal Years 2021-23 Biennial Budget. Utilities Manager
Shane Taylor responded to questions regarding percentage of indoor water usage verses
outdoor.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring December 10, 2021 as Human Rights Day
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring December 10, 2021 as
Human Rights Day. Melih Dookie, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
8. 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.
In response to questions from Council regarding Item 8.g., staff provided a status update on the
project.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.i., with the recommended courses of action.
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AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Council Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of November 1 through November
15, 2021.
8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
October 31, 2021, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of November 9,
2021.
8.d. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING A CONTINUED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED
TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC".
8.e. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Continuance of Remote Teleconference
Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Arroyo Grande Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953(e)(3)
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
8.f. Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining
to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the Storm Drain System at 251 East
Grand Avenue Project, PW 2021-12
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A NEED TO CONTINUE WORK UNDER
EMERGENCY CONTRACTS TO REPAIR THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AT 251 EAST
GRAND AVENUE".
8.g. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Easements and Public Improvements for the East
Cherry Avenue Specific Plan Project: Final Tract Map 3081 Constructed by Wathen
Castanos Homes
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING EASEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE EAST CHERRY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT; GENERAL PLAN
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AMENDMENT 15-001; SPECIFIC PLAN 15-001; FINAL TRACT MAP 3081 (VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15-001); CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-004; AND PUD 15-
001 CONSTRUCTED BY WATHEN CASTANOS HOMES".
8.h. Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Budget for
the Castillo Del Mar Street Extension Project, PW 2020-05
Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program budget
to transfer $20,000 of Local Sales Tax funds from fund balance to the subject project.
8.i. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a 2021 Water Supply Alternatives Study Update
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the item, and JJ
Reichmuth, MKN Associates, provided a presentation regarding current water supply
alternatives. Utilities Manager Taylor discussed recommended alternatives and next steps.
Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jeff Edwards.
No further public comments were received.
City Manager McDonald commented on the need to evaluate staff capacity to put forward a
ballot measure.
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
To direct staff to pursue the following short-term and long-term water supply alternatives to
the preliminary negotiation and agreement stage: a) Continue participation in CCB at the
25% entitlement level; b) Partner with OCSD on a short-term water supply agreement; c)
Pursue an emergency connection with Golden State Water Company; add d) Pursue a State
Water ballot measure for 2022; and to approach potential agricultural customers to discuss
exchange of recycled water for reduced pumping ("Scalping Plant" Concept) and continue to
engage with County staff in case Nacimiento or State Water is available in future.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7.54 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:00
p.m.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a Study Session on the City's Temporary Parklet Program and Options for Potential
Permanent Parklet Programs
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the item and Community
Development Director Pedrotti provided a background on the parklet program and presented
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options for a potential permanent parklet program. Staff responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Denise Andreini,
Henry Gonzalez, and Stephanie Burkard. No further public comments were received.
Council provided direction to staff to continue the existing Temporary Parklet Program; to
develop a long-term parklet program for Council consideration, including a proximity test,
developing the permit type, objective design guidelines, proposed fee schedules, and
amendments to the City Municipal Code required to continue with a permanent program; and
to conduct a detailed cost analysis for materials (barriers), installation, staff time, outside
services (trucking/delivery), ongoing maintenance, replacement of damaged barriers, etc.
12. 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.
12.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
There is a citizen's initiative for all fee increases and public employee salary increases to go
to the people for a vote.
12.b MAYOR PRO TEM PAULDING:
The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) met and reported that emissions are down.
12.c COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
The Homeless Services Oversight Council met and reported receipt of approximately $2
million for San Luis Obispo County in round 3 of the Housing Assistance Program Grant. The
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board met and reported water levels at Lopez Lake are currently at
14,000 Acre Feet and that cloud seeding could not take place during the last storm.
12.d COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:
The County is no longer a member of the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA),
cities are ratifying their membership, and the IWMA is working on a new Joint Powers
Agreement.
12.e COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
The Community Action Partnership SLO Board met and reported the need for an adult day
center in San Luis Obispo County. The Regional Water Initiatives Committee has not met in
three years and consideration should be given to removing it from the appointments list.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich commented on Adult Day Program options.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 9:48 p.m. in honor of former Arroyo Grande Council Menobe[, Sandy Lubin.
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Caren Ray Ru . Mayor
Jessica MatSOO, City Clerk
(Approved by CC 12-14-2031\
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