Minutes 2022-02-08 CITY OF
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ACTION MINUTES
/CALIFOFINIA/
>ir� _ �* -� REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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ByTelephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member
Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Acting Planning Manager Andrew
Perez, Associate Planner Patrick Holub
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 took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Bruce Blair, Central Coast Cops 'N Kids, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
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
That all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only and all further
readings be waived.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including masking requirements.
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 the City's Tree City USA designation,
Volunteer Appreciation Drive-Thru Event; status of districting; and discussed upcoming items for
Council consideration.
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. Speaking from the public were Linda Busek and Jamie
Sanbanmatsu. No further 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. There were none.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (5 to 0)
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8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of January 1 through January 15, 2022.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
December 31, 2021, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Updated CaIPERS Required Salary
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Effective as of January 7, 2022, to Incorporate Changes
Approved by the Five Cities Fire Authority Board of Directors
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE UPDATED CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY
SCHEDULE".
8.d. Consideration of 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. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 2022, as submitted.
8.f. Consideration of a Resolution Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency
Contracts and an Amendment to the FY 2021-22 CIP Budget Transferring $115,800 from
ARPA funds for the Storm Drain System at 251 E Grand Ave, PW 2021-12
1) 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";
and 2) Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program
budget to add $115,800 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds for the Storm Drain
System at 251 East Grand Avenue, PW 2021-12.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Appeal Case 21-007; Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Minor Use Permit- Plot
Plan Review 21-029 for the Establishment of a Vacation Rental; Location: 1562
Strawberry Ave; Appellant: Stew and Francine Errico, Et. Al.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item, and Associate Planner Holub
provided a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Stew and Francine Errico, Appellants, addressed the Council and responded to questions.
Patrick Goroski, Applicant, addressed the Council and responded to questions.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Francine Errico,
Ben Errico, Linda Drummy, and Michelle Chariton. City Clerk Matson stated that one written
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public comment was received and was read during public comment by the submitter. Upon
hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Carmel addressed comments related to due process and noted that there was no
violation.
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE NO. 21-007 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN
REVIEW CASE NO. 21-029; LOCATED AT 1562 STRAWBERRY AVENUE; APPLIED FOR
BY BRENDA GOROSKI; APPEALED BY STEW AND FRANCINE ERR/CO", and to refund the
Planning Commission appeal fee of $491 to the Appellants.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (5 to 0)
9.b. Discuss and Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny Homes
On Wheels; Development Code Amendment 20-001
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:24 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:34 p.m.
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George and Council Member Storton declared conflicts of
interest due to ownership of a permitted accessory dwelling unit. Council Member Barneich
declared a conflict of interest due to compensation expected from Council Member George for
design of her accessory dwelling unit.
City Attorney Carmel commented on the Fair Political Practices Commission's (FPPC) advice
regarding the conflicts of interest.
City Clerk Matson explained the process for randomly drawing straws virtually to determine
which of the conflicted Council members may continue to hear the item.
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Members Barneich and Storton were
entered by City Clerk Matson into the virtual straw-drawing tool. Mayor Pro Tem George and
Council Member Storton virtually drew the short straws and remained in the meeting to hear the
item.
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern George
presided.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Acting Planning Manager
Perez provided a presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern George opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Joe Pollon
and Randy Russom. City Clerk Matson read into the record written correspondence received
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from Joe Pollon. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Pro Tern George closed the
public hearing.
Council provided comments regarding removing Tiny Homes on Wheels from the ordinance and
creating a separate ordinance; balancing character of neighborhoods; prohibiting short term
rentals in all new ADUs; developing objective design standards; prohibiting roof top patios;
permitting a fee waiver program; creating a pre-fabrication program; costs and requirements
associated with solar panels; and prohibiting Tiny Homes on Wheels in front yards unless no
other alternative exists.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Storton
Direct staff to modify the ordinance to remove the Tiny Homes on Wheels section; to research
Council conflict issues regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels and return to Council with direction on
alternative means to address Tiny Homes on Wheels; and to modify the proposed ordinance to
add objective design standards that fit the design of the existing structure; prohibiting roof top
patios on detached ADUs; develop a permit fee waiver program; develop a pre-fabricated
program; modify language to reflect that ADUs shall be located on the rear portion of a parcel
unless no feasible alternative exists; and to research incentives for installation of solar panels.
AYES (3): Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
9.c. Public Hearing to Discuss and Consider a Resolution Approving Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects for Year 2022
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich rejoined the meeting at 10:39 p.m.
Community Development Director introduced the item, and Acting Planning Manager Perez
provided a presentation and recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution approving
projects to be funded with the City's allocation of CDBG funds for the Year 2022.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray
Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern George
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)
PROJECTS FOR YEAR 2022".
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (5 to 0)
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10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a. Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-
22
Brief discussion ensued regarding continuing this item to a future meeting.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern George
To continue the item to a date uncertain.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tern George
Passed (5 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at 10:57 p.m.
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Caren Ray R ' , Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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