Minutes 2021-12-14 CITY OF
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED ARROYO
GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
December 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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ByTelephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
Council/Board Members Present: Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro
TemNice Chair Paulding, Council/Board
Member Barneich, Council/Board Member
Storton, Council/Board 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, Recreation Services Director
Sheridan Bohlken
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
Jim Gregory, South County Historical Society, 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. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19, the new travel advisory, and the
new State mask mandate.
Mayor/Chair 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 recent rain totals; cloud seeding from the
Huebner Lane site; City Council districting website update regarding DistrictR online mapping tool
and updated census data; and City Hall closures during December 28-30, 2021.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Stewart Errico, Lisa
Fraser, Jamie Fordyce, and Francine Errico. No further public comments were received.
City Manager McDonald provided an update regarding the vacation rental ordinance and that the City is
waiting for further guidance from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) on potential conflicts of
interests.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom asked the Council/Board if there were any questions or any items to be pulled
from the consent agenda for further discussion.
Staff responded to questions from Council regarding items 8.d., 8.e., 8.f., and 8.n.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council/Board Member Barneich
Seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Paulding
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.n., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Paulding, Council/Board Member
Barneich, Council/Board Member Storton, and Council/Board Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of November 16 through
November 30, 2021.
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8.b. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Administrative Budget for the Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency for FY 2022-23 and of a
Resolution Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for FY 2022-23
Action: 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED ARROYO GRANDE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23"; and 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED ARROYO GRANDE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23".
8.c. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Status Report on Development Impact Fees
(AB 1600)
Action:Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING THE STATUS REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES (AB 1600)".
8.d. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report — Receipt and Use of
Water and Sewer Capacity and Connection Fees/Charges
Action: Received and filed the annual report of the receipt and use of water and sewer capacity
and connection fees and charges, in compliance with Government Code Section 66013.
8.e. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-22 First Quarter Status Report and Request to Approve
Six Budget Adjustment Requests
Action: Received, considered, and filed the FY 2021-22 First Quarter Financial Status Report;
and approve six Budget Adjustment Requests.
8.f. Consideration of Resolution Approving Revised Citywide Combined Salary Schedule,
Including Compensation Adjustments for Part-Time Staff for Minimum Wage Compliance,
and Community Services Specialist Reclassification
Action:Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST AND APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED
CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY SCHEDULE".
8.g. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 23, 2021, as
submitted.
8.h. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Action: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".
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8.1 Consideration 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)
Action: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.j. Consideration of Resolution Approving Participation in the National Opioid Settlements
and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Related Participation Agreements
Action:Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL
OPIOID SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
RELATED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS".
8.k. Consideration of Selection of Council Member George as Mayor Pro Tem
Action: Appointed Council Member George as the Mayor Pro Tern for the next one-year period,
pursuant to Council policy.
8.1. Consideration of 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
Action: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.m. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Ferravanti Grading & Paving for Construction of
the 2021 Street Repairs Project, PW 2021-01
Action: 1)Awarded a contract for the 2021 Street Repairs Project to Ferravanti Grading & Paving
in the amount of $2,120,926.49; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders
for 10% of the contract amount, $212,092.65, for unanticipated costs during the construction
phase of the project (total construction costs = $2,120,926.49 + $212,092.65 = $2,333,019.14).
8.n. Consideration of Approval of Construction Plans and Specifications for the Swinging
Bridge Retrofit Project, PW 2021-06
Action: 1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit
Project, PW 2021-06; and 2) Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Public Hearing for Preliminary Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Projects for Year 2022
Associate Planner Perez presented the staff report and recommended that the Council conduct
a public hearing and provide preliminary approval of proposed projects to be funded with the City's
allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds for the Year 2022, as shown in
Table 1.
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Mayor/Chair Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Devon
McQuade. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor/Chair Ray Russom closed the public
hearing.
Moved by Council/Board Member Storton
Seconded by Council/Board Member Barneich
Action: Approve proposed projects to be funded with the City's allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Year 2022, as shown in Table 1.
AYES (5): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Paulding, Council/Board
Member Barneich, Council/Board Member Storton, and Council/Board Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
9.b. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Approving Staff Project 21-005; Public
Art Project to Repaint Strother Park Basketball Court, and Accepting Donation of Time and
Materials; Applicant— Project Blackboard, Noah Pick
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the staff report and recommended that the
Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive and consider public comment regarding the
proposed public art project at Strother Park; and 2) Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed
design for the repainting of the basketball court at Strother Park, accept the donation of the time
and materials provided by the project applicants, and forward the proposal to the Public Art Panel
for approval. Noah Pick, provided a background of the proposed project and staff responded to
questions from Council.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Kathryn
Phelan, Nan Bowman, Jim Guthrie, and Trevor Weiger. Upon hearing no further public
comments, Mayor/Chair Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by Council/Board Member Storton
Seconded by Council/Board Member George
Action: Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING STAFF PROJECT 21-005; PUBLIC ART PROJECT TO
REPAINT STROTHER PARK BASKETBALL COURT,AND ACCEPTING DONATION OF TIME
AND MATERIALS; LOCATION — STROTHER PARK, 1150 HUASNA ROAD; APPLICANT—
PROJECT BACKBOARD, NOAH PICK", and forward the proposal to the Public Art Panel for
approval.
AYES (5): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Paulding, Council/Board
Member Barneich, Council/Board Member Storton, and Council/Board Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a. Consideration of Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Study
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Administrative Services Director Valentine introduced the item, and Clayton Tuckfield, Tuckfield
and Associates, provided a presentation on the Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Study. Staff
responded to questions from Council.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jim Guthrie.
Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor/Chair Ray Russom closed public comment.
City Manager McDonald indicated that staff will be finalizing the rate study and will bring back to
Council in January for approval.
No action was taken on this item.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Review of Council Appointments to Regional and Local Boards and Committees
City Clerk Matson presented the staff report and recommended that the Council review the current
list of appointments to those regional and local boards, commissions, and committees with
Council representation, and: 1) Update the list of appointments and meeting information, maintain
current Council assignments for the remaining boards, commissions, and committees, and
reappoint Council members for the next one-year period, or 2) Update the list of appointments
and meeting information for the remaining boards, commissions, and committees, reassign and
approve new Council appointments to any of the regional and local boards and committees as
desired; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to update Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form
806 (Agency Report of Public Official Appointments) for posting on the City website. Staff
responded to questions from Council.
Council/Board Member Barneich offered to be the alternate for the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board. Council/Board Member George offered to be the alternate for
the City Selection Committee and REACH SLO Advisory Commission. The Council concurred
that Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) and Regional Water Initiatives
should be removed from the appointment list. The Council concurred that the South County
Chambers of Commerce meetings should be separated with the same assignments.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom invited public comment. Upon hearing no public comments,
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom closed public comment.
Moved by Mayor/Chair Ray Russom
Seconded by Council/Board Member Storton
Action: Review the current list of appointments to those regional and local boards, commissions,
and committees with Council representation, and: 1) Update the list of appointments and meeting
information, update current Council assignments for the remaining boards, commissions, and
committees for the next one-year period, and 2) Direct the City Clerk to update Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806 (Agency Report of Public Official Appointments) for
posting on the City website.
AYES (5): Mayor/Chair Ray Russom, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Paulding, Council/Board
Member Barneich, Council/Board Member Storton, and Council/Board Member George
Passed (5 to 0)
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12. COUNCIL/BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Council/Board Member Barneich commented on the point-in-time count for unhoused community
members to take place in January; commented that there is a need for volunteers to decorate Bridge
Street Bridge for the holidays; and thanked Chief Martinez and Sergeant Castillo for their participation
with the Transitions-Mental Health Association.
Council/Board Member Storton wished the community Happy Holidays.
Mayor/Chair Ray Russom wished the community Happy Holidays.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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Caren Ray ssom, Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk/Secretary
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