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Rra.� REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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July 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council ChamberNirtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George,
Council Member Barneich, Council Member
Paulding, Council Member Storton
Staff Present: Deputy City Clerk Sarah Lansburgh, City
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Attorney Timothy Carmel, City Manager
i Whitney McDonald, Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Director Bill Robeson,
1 Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Planning Manager Andrew Perez,
Utilities Manager Shane Taylor,
Administrative Services Director Nicole
Valentine, City Clerk Jessica Matson 'l
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 conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Lansburgh took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich requested to move Item 10.a. to the end of the
agenda. Council concurred.
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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 including the increase in active
cases.
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 public outreach efforts, including a
Village Enhancement Roundtable that will be held on August 10, 2022; use of the Nextdoor
App; and the upcoming Election.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information on current
sidewalk and street repairs.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was one person, no
name was provided. No further 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 was one person, no name was
provided.
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.
Council commented on items 8.f., 8.g., and 8.i.
Utilities Manager Taylor provided information on the water levels at Lopez Lake.
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.j., with the recommended courses of action.
8.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2022.
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8.b Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of May
31, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b). j,
8.c Consideration of a Consultant Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services to
Prepare a User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study
Approved a Consultant Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services to prepare a User
Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Update.
8.d Approval of Minutes
' Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 28, 2022, as submitted.
8.e Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Authorizing the Continuance of Remote
Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54953(e)(3)
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 AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF
REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
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8.f Consideration of Appointment to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement
Advisory Board
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Appointed Jeannie Miranda to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District
Advisory Board.
8.g Consideration of Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Letter in Support of the Draft San
Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness on Behalf of the City of Arroyo
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Authorized the Mayor to execute a letter in support of the Draft San Luis Obispo Countywide i
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Plan to Address Homelessness on behalf of the City of Arroyo Grande.
8.h Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters
Authorized the purchase of water meters from Aqua Metric in the amount of $52,400 during FY
2022-23.
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8.i Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
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8.j Consideration of Confirming the Environmental Determination, Acceptance of Grant of I
Temporary Construction License, Public Pedestrian Access Easement Deeds, and
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Approval of Construction Plans and Specifications for the 2022 Pedestrian Crossing l
Improvement
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1) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption;
1 2) Accepted the Grant of Temporary Construction License and Public Pedestrian Access
Easement Deeds and direct staff to file the License and Deeds; and 3) Approved the
construction plans and specifications for the 2022 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project,
PW 2021-08, and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids pending approval of a funding
allocation from the State.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
�• 10. OLD BUSINESS
10.a Continued Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Study Session
This item was heard after Item 13.
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich declared conflicts of interest due to owning
ADUs and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem George took over the meeting as Presiding Officer.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Councilmember Paulding requested the Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) Ordinance be brought
back to Council as soon as possible. Councilmember Storton concurred that the THOW
Ordinance can be reviewed by Council at a future meeting.
Council concurred regarding the inclusion of a fee waiver program for moderate- to low-income
individuals.
Moved by Council Member Storton
Seconded by Council Member Paulding
Agreed with staff's recommendation and provided direction for staff to keep the 10-year fee
waiver program, add additional years if staff is able to accommodate a program for individuals
with moderate-income; if so, cap the amount of money that would be used from the fund; and
exclude the word "amenities."
AYES (3): Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
ABSENT (2): Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a Discuss Scope of a Comprehensive General Plan Update
This item was heard out of order.
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Community Development Director Pedrotti provided a presentation discussing the scope of the
Comprehensive General Plan Update and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jim Guthrie. No
further public comments were received.
Councilmember Paulding made a motion to approve staffs recommendation. Mayor Ray
Russom requested that the issue of timing be included in the motion.
Councilmember Paulding amended his motion to approve staff's recommendation and direct
staff to include language in the Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding a two-year completion
timeline. Mayor Ray Russom clarified that she would like the consultant to identify a plan to
complete the scope of work within two years.
Councilmember Paulding amended his motion.
Moved by Council Member Paulding
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Approve staffs recommendation to proceed with Alternative 1, and direct staff to ensure that the
RFP includes language requiring the Consultant to include a proposal for completing the scope
of work within a two year timeframe and a proposal for completing the scope of work within a
three year timeframe.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Barneich, Council
Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton
Passed (5 to 0)
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:
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1. Audit Committee
1 2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
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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)
A. 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
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem George commented that she was able to play on the newly repaved pickleball courts
. and thanked staff for providing them to the community.
14. CLOSED SESSION
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
i' There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the
mee ing at : :46 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Y ayor
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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