City Council Meeting - April 26, 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:
Cub Scout Pack 13, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
Public Comments:
None.
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 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
Public Comments:
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 Public Comments:
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” Public Comments:
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” Public Comments:
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” Public Comments:
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.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No 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 Patty Welsh, and Mary Verdin. 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.g., 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
Public Comments:
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 Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
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 Public Comments:
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) Public Comments:
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 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 SET A 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 Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
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 Public Comments:
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.
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)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
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 Public Comments:
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, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
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 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
12.e
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
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 9:42 p.m. in honor of Arroyo Grande Businesswoman, Carol Wilkerson.