City Council Meeting - March 22, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular 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:
Jim Gregory, I.O.O.F. Lodge 258, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom suggested that the Council hear the following items out of order after Item 8: Item 12 Council Reports, Item 13 Council Communications, followed by Items 9.a., 11.b. and then 11.a. The Council concurred.
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
Public Comments:
a)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title: City Manager
City Attorney Carmel announced that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem George
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, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
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.
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 announced that the City has hired Christina Alvarez as the Community Services Specialist; provided information regarding the Strother Park Public Art Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, sports leagues returning to Soto Sports Complex, Recreation Services' Bunny Gram Program; 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.
6.c
Honorary Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2022 as "Month of the Child" and “Child Abuse Prevention Month” Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Honorary Proclamation_Month of the Child 2022.pdf Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2022 as "Month of the Child" and "Child Abuse Prevention Month". Jaime Sanbonmatsu, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Lisa Fraser. No further public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Dale Anthem, Krista Jeffries, and Simone. No further 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.
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. City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance in item 8.d.
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 2022-03-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification Attachment 1.pdf
3. CC 2022-03-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification Attachment 2.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 16 through February 28, 2022.
8.b
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Approval of Minutes_Mar08_2022.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Approval of Minutes_Mar11_2022 SP.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 8, 2022 and Special City Council Meeting of March 11, 2022, as submitted.
8.c
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) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Continued Local Emergency COVID19 and Teleconference Mtgs.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Local Emergency and Remote Meetings.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 AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
8.d
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.08 of Title 8 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Sale and Discharge of Class C (“Safe and Sane”) Fireworks Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Adopt Ordinance Amending AGMC Ch. 8.08 Safe and Sane Fireworks.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance_AGMC Amendment_Fireworks.pdf Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS".
8.e
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Terminating the Emergency Declaration for the Storm Drain System at 251 East Grand Avenue Project, PW 2021-12 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Emergency Project Termination.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Emergency Project Termination.pdf 1) Received and filed the final report of the emergency storm drain system repairs project at 251 East Grand Avenue; and 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE TERMINATING THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR REPAIRS TO THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AT 251 EAST GRAND AVENUE".
8.f
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 -Lopez Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 2 -Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Use Comparison .pdf
5. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 4 - Monthly Monitoring Report.pdf Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
The Council heard Item 12 next followed by Item 13.
9.a
Public Hearing on the Establishment of a District-Based Election System and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing By-District Elections for Four Council Members, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling the Order of Elections for Each District Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Districting Elections_Introduction of Ordinance(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance_District Elections(1).pdf
3. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 2 - Plan 202 Mod Final(1).pdf
4. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 3 - March 8 Staff Report(1).pdf
5. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 4 - February 22 Staff Report(1).pdf
6. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 5 - August 10 Staff Report(1).pdf
7. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 6 - July 27 Staff Report(1).pdf
8. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 7 - Districting Correspondence_Redacted.pdf City Clerk Matson introduced the item and Daniel Phillips, Consultant with National Demographics Corporation, provided a presentation regarding the process for transitioning to District Elections.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Jim Guthrie. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem George
Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, ADDING CHAPTER 2.21 TO TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS FOR FOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING THE ORDER OF ELECTION FOR EACH DISTRICT", and clarified the selection of Plan 202 Mod, with an election sequence of Districts 1 and 4 in November 2022 and Districts 2 and 3 in 2024.
AYES (4)
Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George NOES (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 1)
10. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
The Council heard Item 11.b. next.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m. and returned to Item 11.a.
11.a
Study Session Regarding Short Term Rentals (Vacation Rentals and Homestays) and Potential Revisions to the City’s Short Term Rental Ordinance Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 Discussion of Ordinance 663 - Vacation Rentals and Homestays.pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Ordinance 663_Vacation Rentals and Homestays.pdf
3. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 2 - PC Minutes 9-3-2019_Vacation Rentals and Homestays.pdf
4. CC 2022-03-22_11a Supplemental 1_R.pdf
City Attorney Carmel commented on the Fair Political Practices Commission's (FPPC) advice regarding the conflicts of interest for Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, Council Member Storton, and Council Member Barneich.
City Clerk Matson explained the process for randomly drawing straws to determine which two
of the conflicted Council members may hear the item. Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem George, and
Council Members Barneich and Storton drew straws. Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Storton drew the short straws and remained in the meeting to hear the item.
Mayor Pro Tem George and Council Member Barneich left the meeting.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Assistant Planner Holub provided a presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were John Keen, and Jim Guthrie. City Clerk Matson read into the record written comments received from Krista Jeffries. No further public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued regarding staff recommendations.
At 10:52 p.m., Mayor Ray Russom stated that pursuant to Council policy, the Council must vote unanimously to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Mayor Ray Russom moved to continue the meeting to 11:10 p.m. Council Member Paulding seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Council directed staff to include a Short Term Rental buffer for homestays and vacation rentals; apply a cap of 120 vacation rentals; send the performance standards and parking standards sections of the Ordinance to Planning Commission for review; do not place approvals on a cancelled Planning Commission agenda; charge for mailing labels to notice neighbors; revoke permits if no Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is generated within a 12 month period; research a full service company to administer host compliance; add a section to the permit application where applicants can state they will provide contact information to neighbors each year; and create a process to notify the public regarding the number of current permits. Council also requested that staff bring back a discussion regarding administrative fines for violation of the Ordinance.
No action was taken on this item.
11.b
Study Session for City Council to Provide Direction on a New Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill 9 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-03-22 SB 9 Study Session(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-03-22 Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance_SB 9 Study Session.pdf
3. CC 2022-03-22_11b Supplemental 1_R.pdf
Acting Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report. Acting Planning Manager Perez, Community Development Director Pedrotti and City Manager McDonald responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Rachel Mann, John Keen, and Jim Guthrie. City Clerk Matson read into the record written comments from Krista Jeffries. No further public comments were received. City Attorney Carmel and City Manager McDonald responded to questions from the public.
Council expressed support for the proposed draft Ordinance and staff recommendations including the prohibition of short term rentals and requiring undergrounding of utilities. Council directed staff to provide clarification in Section D of the draft Ordinance regarding parking, to leave the height restriction for further discussion, and requested the addition of a disclaimer regarding abiding by individual CCRs.
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m. and returned to Item 11.a.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Public Comments:
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:
Public Comments:
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
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:
Council Member Storton discussed having a rotational schedule for the Arroyo Grande Business Meetings hosted by the South County Chambers of Commerce. Mayor Pro Tem George and Council Member Paulding concurred and stated that they would like to be included in the rotation.
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 11:08 p.m.