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7--4 C REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern
Barneich, Council Member George, Council
Member Secrest, Council Member Guthrie
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, Assistant City
Attorney David Hirsch, City Manager Whitney
McDonald, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director Bill Robeson, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti,
Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Building
Official Mark Meyers, Administrative Services
Director Nicole Valentine
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns 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 TIME.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom 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 Mayor Pro Tern Barneich
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further
readings be waived.
AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tern Barneich, Council Members George, Secrest,
and Guthrie
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.
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 relating to the storm event and City efforts to
provide emergency services, including recovery resources.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
The Council expressed their gratitude for staffs efforts during the storm.
No action was taken on this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
9. 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.
Mayor Ray Russom acknowledged the supplemental information regarding item 9.b.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
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Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.i., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Mayor Pro Tem Barneich, Council Members George, Secrest, Guthrie, and Mayor Ray
Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of November 16 through December 15,
2022.
9.b Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of
November 30, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 13, 2022, as submitted.
9.d 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)".
9.e Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Combined Salary
Schedule
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY SCHEDULE".
9.f Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050
Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1
Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09
1) Received and filed an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA
Station 1; and 2)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 FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT".
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9.g Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2019 San Luis Obispo County IRWM Plan for the San
Luis Obispo County Region and Finding that the IRWM Plan is Exempt from the
Provisions of CEQA Pursuant to PRC Section 21150 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE 2019 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN".
9.h Consideration of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with 211 Properties,
LLC for City-Owned Property for a Construction Material Staging Area, Grading and
Access; 211 East Branch Street
Approved the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with 211 Properties LLC for the
applicant's proposed use of City-owned property for a construction material staging area,
grading and access.
9.i Consider a Resolution Approving the Abandonment of an Existing Domestic Well and
Installation of One Domestic Well on Property Zoned Public Facility & Finding that the
Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF AN EXISTING DOMESTIC
WELL AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) NEW DOMESTIC SUPPLY
WELL ON PROPERTY ZONED PUBLIC FACILITY AND FINDING THE PROJECT TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; LOCATED AT 959
VALLEY ROAD;APPLIED FOR BY STEVE BOSCH".
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a Consideration of Pre-Application 22-005 for the Construction of a 22 Room Hotel and Car
Wash; Location—727 El Camino Real; Applicant— Hamish Marshall; Representative—
George Garcia
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and the applicants. Planning
Manager Perez presented the staff report and recommended that the Council review the
proposed project and provide preliminary comments to the applicant. Staff responded to
questions from Council.
George Garcia, Garcia Architecture and Design, provided a conceptual plan for the project. Mr.
Garcia and Hamish Marshall, applicant, responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Terri Tardiff. No
further public comments were received.
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Council discussion regarding the project ensued and Council provided feedback to the
applicants regarding a desired change to the project design to include changing the car wash
egress to El Camino Real. Council expressed additional items for the applicant to consider
including the overall aesthetic of the project to reflect other businesses on Traffic Way; pursuing
the electric vehicle charging station option; and exploring options for a demonstration garden
with drought tolerant landscaping.
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:39 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
12.b Consider Adoption of Resolution and Introduction of Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building
and Fire Codes and Other Codes as Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3)
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Building Official Meyers
responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member George
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barneich
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING FINDINGS SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES
TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 2018
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5";2)Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
PROVISIONS IN TITLES 8 AND 15 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; ADDING CHAPTER 15.06
REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS AND ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL,
SPA AND HOT TUB CODE; ADDING CHAPTER 15.07 REGARDING SMALL RESIDENTIAL
ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; ADDING CHAPTER 15.11 REGARDING ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.08 AS CHAPTER 15.12, AND AMENDING AND
RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.10 AS CHAPTER
15.13"; and 3) Schedule a Public Hearing for January 24, 2023, in accordance with the
requirements of Government Code Section 50022.3, to consider adoption of the Ordinance.
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AYES (5): Council Member George, Mayor Pro Tern Barneich, Council Members Secrest,
Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom,
Passed (5 to 0)
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Guthrie requested clarification on how residential use is determined in the Monthly
Water Supply and Demand Update report.
Council Member George mentioned that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Mayor Ray Russom thanked Recreation Services staff and Director Bohiken for the Tree Lighting and
Snow event at Elm Street Park.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Hirsch announced that the City Council will recess to a closed session for the
following:
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: Interim City Attorney
Any actions taken at the Closed Session will be reported at the next City Council meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned to
Closed Session at 9:11 p.m.
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Caren Ray ""''sour, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
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