City Council Meeting - February 22, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Public Comments:
4. FLAG SALUTE
Public Comments:
Council Member Storton led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
Public Comments:
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting of February 22, 2022:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 400 West Branch Street
Agency negotiators: Whitney McDonald, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Negotiating parties: Dev Patel, on behalf of Kamla Hotels Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
City Attorney Carmel announced that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Public Comments:
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
6.a
Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 and announced that the City Council and advisory bodies will be resuming in-person meetings on March 8, 2022.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b
City Manager Communications
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding upcoming items for Council consideration, and announced that the Recreation Department is hosting a "meet the machines" event which will allow the public to get a closer look at a variety of large machines.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c
Annual Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 City of Arroyo Grande CCCE Annual JPA Update.pdf Susan Davison, representing Central Coast Community Energy, provided a presentation on the Annual Member Agency Update. Ms. Davison responded to questions from Council.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
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.
Staff responded to questions from Council regarding Item 8.j.
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.k., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
8.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Check Register_Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - January 28, 2022 Payroll and Benefit Check Registers_Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of January 16 through January 31, 2022.
8.b
Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Financial Status Report and Request to Approve One Budget Adjustment Request Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Mid-Year Financial Status Report(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Financial Status Report.pdf Received, considered, and filed the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Financial Status Report; and approve one Budget Adjustment Request in the amount of $27,550 for the addition of an Associate Engineer position in the Public Works Department.
8.c
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Continued Local Emergency COVID19(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Continued Local Emergency COVID19(1).pdf 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.d
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) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 AB 361 Continued Teleconference Meetings(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_AB 361 Continued Teleconference Meetings(1).pdf 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.e
Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Approval of Minutes_Feb08_2022.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 8, 2022, as submitted.
8.f
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Adopting and Authorizing Submittal of a Notification of Intent to Comply in Accordance with SB 619 to CalRecycle Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 SB 619 Notice of Intent to Comply (CalRecycle)(3).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_SB 619(2).pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Proposed Resolution_ Notice of Intent to Comply_CalRecycle(2).pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 619 TO CALRECYLE".
8.g
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Emergency Project Update.pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Emergency Project Update.pdf 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.h
Consideration of Resolution Accepting an Offer of Dedication for Street, Drainage, Slope and Public Utility Easements Per Parcel Map AG PM 06-0004 and Acceptance of Castillo Del Mar Extension Project Improvements, PW 2021-05 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Acceptance of Castillo Del Mar(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Castillo Del Mar(1).pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - Parcel Map_Castillo Del Mar(1).pdf
4. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 3 - Notice of Completion_Castillo Del Mar(1).pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, RESCINDING REJECTION AND ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR STREET, DRAINAGE, SLOPE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CASTILLO DEL MAR AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP AG PM 06-0004 AND CONSTRUCTED BY JJ FISHER CONSTRUCTION, INC."; and directed staff to file a Notice of Completion, and authorized release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
8.i
Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Updated Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California for the Portion of State Highway Route (SR) 101 within the City of Arroyo Grande Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Freeway Maintenance Agreement(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Freeway Maintenance(1).pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - Exhibit A_Proposed Resolution_Freeway Maintenance(1).pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 101 WITHIN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AND APPOINTING THE MAYOR AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT"; and directed the City Clerk to forward the Resolution, Freeway Maintenance Agreement, and Letter of Self Insurance to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
8.j
Consideration of Rejection of All Bids or Awarding a Contract for the Base Bid and Additive Alternative for Construction of the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project, PW 2021-06, and Appropriation of Funds from the Sales Tax Fund Balance Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project_Rejection of Bids(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Bid Opening Log Sheet_Swinging Bridge Retrofit(1).pdf Rejected all bids and directed staff to solicit new bids after modifications are made to the construction documents for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project (PW2021-06).
8.k
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - Lopez Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 4 - Monthly Monitoring Report.pdf Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
9.a
Public Hearing on the Creation of a District-Based Election System and Consideration of Draft District Maps Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 District Elections PH 3(2).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - R 4949(1).pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 2 - Districting Timeline(1).pdf
4. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 3 - Plan 901 Map_District Elections(2).pdf
5. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 4 - Plan 902 Map_District Elections(2).pdf
6. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 5 - Plan 903 Map_District Elections(2).pdf
7. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6a - Public Noncompliant Maps_District Elections(2).pdf
8. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6b - Public Maps that Divide the Village (Horiz. SW)_District Elections(2).pdf
9. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6c - Public Maps that Divide the Village (Vertical SW)_District Elections(2).pdf
10. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6d - Public Maps that Divide the Village (Mixed SW)_District Elections(2).pdf
11. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6e - Public Maps that Unite the Village (Horiz. SW)_District Elections(2).pdf
12. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 6f - Public Maps that Unite the Village (Mixed SW)_District Elections(2).pdf
13. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 7 - Publicly Submitted Maps Showing Communities of Interest and One District(1).pdf
14. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 8 - NDC’s PowerPoint Presentation(1).pdf City Clerk Matson introduced the item and Daniel Phillips, National Demographics Corporation, provided an overview of the districting process, and discussed the legal requirements for drawing districts and how the maps were analyzed. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding district boundaries and election sequencing.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Council Member Paulding provided comments and stated his preferred maps are 903 Mod, 202 Mod, and 902.
Council Member Barneich provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 202 Mod, 903 Mod, and 902.
Council Member Storton provided comments and stated his preferred maps are 903 Mod and 202 Mod.
Mayor Pro Tem George provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 903 Mod, 202 Mod, and 902 Mod.
Mayor Ray Russom provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 202 Mod and 903 Mod.
Council concurred to bring back maps 202 Mod, 902, 902 Mod, and 903 Mod for further consideration and to discuss election sequencing after choosing a map at the next public hearing on March 8, 2022.
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem George
1) Receive a report from the consultant and staff on the districting process and outreach efforts; 2) Conduct a public hearing to consider draft maps; 3) Provide direction on which maps should be considered for final selection at the next Public Hearing; and 4) Provide direction on a proposed election sequence.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
10. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom requested to hear item 11.a. before item 10.a. Council Member Barneich concurred.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:52 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
10.a
Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Six Month Progress Update Toward Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2021-2022(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget Goals and Priorities_Six Month Update(1).pdf City Manager McDonald provided an overview of Council goals and priorities and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item. The report was received and filed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
11.a
Discussion Regarding Municipal Code Requirements Related to the Sale and Discharge of Class C (“Safe and Sane”) Fireworks Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-02-22 Municipal Code Requirements for Sale and Discharge of Class C Fireworks(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-02-22 Attachment 1 - City of Arroyo Grande Muni Code Chapter 8.08 Fireworks_Sale and Discharge of Class C Fireworks.pdf
3. CC 2022-02-22_11a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
City Manager McDonald presented the staff report, and Five Cities Fire Chief Lieberman and Police Chief Michael Martinez presented statistics on calls for service related to fireworks. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Dennis Revell. No further public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued regarding modifications to the Fireworks Ordinance related to prohibiting fireworks or making adjustments to the time the discharge of fireworks is allowed and the current administrative fee for violations of the Ordinance.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem George
Seconded by
Mayor Ray Russom
Direct staff to make changes to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 8.08 related to the sale and discharge of Class C ("Safe and Sane") fireworks with modifications to include standardized fire works booth management and sales, and time of sales and use, and a $1,000 administrative fine for illegal use of fireworks.
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, and Mayor Pro Tem George NOES (2)
Council Member Barneich, and Council Member Storton
Passed (3 to 2)
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.a
MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
Public Comments:
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
City Selection Committee
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Other
12.b
MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:
Public Comments:
County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
12.c
COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
Public Comments:
Audit Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
Other
12.d
COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:
Public Comments:
Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee Other
12.e
COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
Public Comments:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit (SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT) REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Other
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.