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�; _�_� s- --`,--- ,a/ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, Council Member Storton
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, City Engineer Robin Dickerson,
Human Resources Officer Tashina Ureno
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 hybrid in-person/virtually.
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
Cub Scout Pack 13, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b. Ordinances read in title only
p 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 including new quarantine and
isolation guidance.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b. City Manager Communications
Assistant City Manager Robeson provided information on scheduled Arbor Day activities.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing April 30, 2022 as the 80th Anniversary of Arroyo
Grande Enforcing Executive Order 9066
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Recognizing April 30, 2022 as the 80th
Anniversary of Arroyo Grande Enforcing Executive Order 9066. Jim Gregory and Reiko
Fukuhara, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as "Asian American and Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation May 2022 as "Asian American and Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month". Michael Boyer, Cornel Morton, and Kathleen Minck,
Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.e. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as "National Foster Care Month"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as "National Foster
Care Month". Arya Jones, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.f. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 1-7, 2022 as "Public Service Recognition Week"
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 1-7, 2022 as "Public
Service Recognition Week". Tashina Ureno, Human Resources Officer, accepted the
proclamation.
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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 Patty Welsh, and Mary
Verdin. 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.g., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of March 16 through March 31, 2022.
8.b. Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Creating a Recovered Organic Waste Product
Procurement Policy as Required by Senate Bill 1383
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE CREATING RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCT
PROCUREMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 1383".
8.c. Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022, as submitted.
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 Annual Report and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Levy of
Annual Assessments for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District
(AGTBID)
1) Received and approved the Annual Report; 2)Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING
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ITS INTENTION TO CONTINUE THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO CONTINUE THE BASIS FOR AND TO LEVY THE
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT, AND TO SETA DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE DISTRICT AND THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR"; and 3) Set
the date for a public hearing for May 24, 2022, in accordance with Streets and Highways Code
Section 36534.
8.f. Consider Adoption of Resolutions Ordering the Preparation and Filing of Annual
Engineer's Reports for the Parkside Village and Grace Lane Assessment District, and
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Within Tract 1769, for FY 2022-23
Adopted Resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023"; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023"; and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEERS
REPORT FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023".
8.g. 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. Discussion and Consideration of a Project Status Update and Design Services
Proposals, and Direction Regarding a Preferred Option for the Brisco Interchange
Modification Project
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and City Engineer Dickerson
provided a presentation of the item and responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued around Federal grant funds that were recently made available for the
project.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jim Guthrie, Patty
Welsh, and Sean Macias. No further public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Received the Project status report, considered options regarding design services proposals
received, and directed staff to defer award of a design contract for the Project and to work with
SLOCOG (San Luis Obispo Council of Governments)to pursue a new funding opportunity.
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AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Paulding, and
Council Member Storton
NOES (1): Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 1)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
11.a. Discussion of Infrastructure Financing Options and Consideration of a Sales Tax
Measure
Administrative Services Director Valentine, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Robeson, City Manager McDonald, and Joe Ririe, Pavement Consultant presented the staff
report and recommended that the Council: 1) Receive and file the 2022 PMP Update report; and
2) Direct staff to prepare a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 consolidated election
seeking a 1% local sales tax increase, to be provided at the June 14, 2022 City Council
meeting.
Council discussion ensued around adding language to the measure regarding an annual local
sales tax allocation report, a public hearing every five years to review the need for the tax, and
whether or not to include an advisory measure. City Manager McDonald responded to questions
from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Daryl Sheck, Jim
Guthrie, and Debbie Malicoat. City Clerk Matson read into the record written comments received
from Nicole Bryant. No further public comments were received.
City Attorney Carmel clarified the definitions of a special tax versus a general tax.
Mayor Ray Russom requested staff pursue a Lease Revenue Bond. Council Member Paulding
concurred and requested information regarding timing.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
1) Receive and file the 2022 PMP Update report; 2) Direct staff to prepare a ballot measure for
the November 8, 2022 consolidated election seeking a 1% local sales tax increase as a general
tax, to be provided at a date uncertain; 3) Include language in the ballot measure regarding the
use of the funds; 4) Include the requirement of an annual sales tax allocation report; and 5)
Include the requirement of a public hearing every five years.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
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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:
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority(CJPIA)
2. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
3. Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
4. Other
12.b. MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:
1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other
12.c. COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other
12.d. COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
1. Air Pollution Control District(APCD)
2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
3. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/South County Transit
(SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
5. Other
12.e. COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:
1. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
2. Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
4. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
5. Other
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13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
meeting at p.m. in honor of Arroyo Grande Businesswoman, Carol Wilkerson.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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