City Council Meeting - June 14, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Public Comments:
4. FLAG SALUTE
Public Comments:
Council Member Paulding led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
Public Comments:
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 the City Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the above item, and stated that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member 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, 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 and the continuance of hybrid meetings.
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 that the City will be receiving the second installment of the ARPA Funding allocation; that the Swinging Bridge Project has been selected for federal funding; that the City will be hosting Water School on June 29, 2022 and gave an update on the current water supply; 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
Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Officer Alejandro Estrada Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Mayor's Commendation - Officer Alejandro Estrada.pdf Mayor Ray Russom read the Mayor's Commendation presented to Alejandro Estrada for his life saving efforts that occurred on May 23, 2022.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Ms. Janice Moore's daughter who also read a letter from Ms. Moore, and Jeanette Windsaw. No further public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d
Introduction and Oath of Office - Police Officer Raul Chavez Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14_06d Introduction of New Employee_R Chavez.pdf Police Chief Martinez introduced Police Officer Raul Chavez, highlighted his educational and professional background, and facilitated the badge pinning ceremony. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
6.e
San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness Update Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 San Luis Obispo County Plan to Address Homelessness Update.pdf County Administrative Officer Wade Horton introduced the item and Joe Dzvonik, Homeless Manager, County of San Luis Obispo provided an update on the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jana Nichols. No further public comments were received.
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Tracy Sunny, Mike Lopresti, and Gaea Powell. No further public comments were received.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
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.j., with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.e.
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 2022-06-14 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of May 1 through May 15, 2022.
8.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits .pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of April 30, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c
Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriation Limit Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriation Limit.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_FY 2022-23 Appropriation Limit.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A TAX PROCEEDS EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23".
8.d
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of Minutes - CC_May24_2022.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 2022, as submitted.
8.e
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 3.23 to Title 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding a Transaction and Use Tax (“Sales Tax”) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Adopt Sales Tax Ordinance.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Transaction and Use Tax Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2-6 - Sales Tax Measure Ordinance.pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14_08e Supplemental 1.pdf
Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING CHAPTER 3.23 TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION".
8.f
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 2022-06-14 Continued Local Emergency COVID19 and Teleconference Meetings.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Continued 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 TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".
8.g
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving AGTBID FY 2022-23 Budget(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_AGTBID FY 22-23 Budget(1).pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT".
8.h
Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt Projects to be Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 SB1 Project Selection.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_SB 1 Project Selection.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017"; and 2) Authorized the Director of Administrative Services to submit the Resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
8.i
Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arroyo Grande Police Department and the Lucia Mar Unified School District for School Resource Officer Services, Fiscal Year 2022-23 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Approval of Renewal of MOU for School Resource Officer.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - SRO AGPD LMUSD MOU 2022-2023.pdf Approved and authorized the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and the Lucia Mar Unified School District to share the cost of salary and benefits for one School Resource Officer position in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
8.j
Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lucia Mar Unified School District to Provide Free Child Care through the Bright Futures Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Consideration to Approve MOU with Lucia Mar Unified School District To Provide Free Child Care.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - MOU with LMUSD for Free Child Care.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - ELOP Plan Guide.pdf
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU with LMUSD for the City to provide child care free of charge to students enrolled in summer school at Ocean View Elementary and be reimbursed through the ELOP grant.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
9.a
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Solid Waste Rates Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Consideration of Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - Solid Waste Rate Review.pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 3 - April 12, 2022 Staff Report and Attachments.pdf
5. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 4 - Proposition 218 Public Notice - Residential.pdf
6. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 5 - Proposition 218 Public Notice - Commercial.pdf
7. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 6 - Written Public Comment.pdf
8. CC 2022-06-14_09a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Administrative Services Director Valentine introduced the item and Bill Statler, Consultant, provided a presentation on the Rate Study. Staff and South County Sanitary General Manager, Jeff Clarin, responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Jim Guthrie, Michael Zoldak, Heath Jones, and Jeff Clarin. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Mr. Statler and Administrative Services Director Valentine answered questions from the public.
City Clerk Matson reported that the City received 12 written protests and 1 verbal protest during public comment. A successful protest was not achieved.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Barneich
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES FOR JUNE 15, 2022, JANUARY 1, 2023 AND JANUARY 1, 2024".
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
9.b
Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Directing the Levy of the Annual Assessments for the Parkside Village and Grace Lane Assessment Districts and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, Within Tract 1769, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Assessment District Levy.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Parkside Village.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - Proposed Resolution_Grace Lane.pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 3 - Proposed Resolution_AG LLMD District.pdf
5. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 4 - May 10, 2022 Staff Report and Attachments.pdf Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson presented the staff report.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Paulding
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023".
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Paulding
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023".
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Paulding
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Directing the LEVY of the ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023".
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
9.c
Continued Discussion and Consideration of the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to Implement Senate Bill 9; Development Code Amendment 21-002; Location – Citywide Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022-06-14 Continued Introduction of an Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill 9.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - SB 9 Bill Text.pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 3 - Staff Report and Minutes from Mar. 22, 2022 Study Session.pdf
5. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 4 - Staff Report and Minutes from May 3, 2022 PC Meeting.pdf
6. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 5 - PC Resolution 22-2361.pdf
7. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 6 - Staff Report and Minutes from May 24, 2022 CC Meeting.pdf
8. CC 2022-06-14_09c Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7:51 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and corrected a typographical error in the Ordinance on page 5. Mr. Perez and City Manager McDonald responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Krista Jeffries, Melissa Watkins, Rachel Mann, Garett Philbin, Mariam Shah, Lea Hensley, Danny Hensley, and Suzanne Wells. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Mr. Perez responded to questions from the public.
City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance.
Moved by
Council Member Paulding
Seconded by
Mayor Ray Russom
Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 16.32.060 AND 16.20.180 PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS FOR TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND TO PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9), CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21 AND 66411.7 (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2-1-002)".
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:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
11.a
Consideration of Proposals for Tourism Marketing Services for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District, Selection of a Marketing Firm, and Approval of an Agreement for Consultant Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Consider Proposals for AGTBID Tourism Marketing Services, Select Firm, Approve Agreement(1).pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - Proposal Quick Preview_Madison Strategies and Kassandra Maher Marketing(1).pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - Proposal Quick Preview_Verdin Marketing(1).pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 3 - Current Agreement Verdin Marketing.pdf
5. CC 2022-06-14_11a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Council Member Barneich recused herself due to having performed interior design work for the owners of Verdin Marketing on their residence and to avoid any appearance of impropriety, and left the meeting.
City Manager McDonald presented the staff report and explained the presentation process. City Manager McDonald and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom flipped a coin to determine which firm would present first. It was determined that heads would represent Madison Strategies & Kassandra Maher Marketing, and tails would represent Verdin Marketing. The coin flip landed on heads; therefore Madison Strategies & Kassandra Maher Marketing presented first.
Corrine Madison, Madison Strategies and Kassandra Maher, Kassandra Maher Marketing, presented their proposal and responded to questions from Council.
Mary Verdin, Ashlee Akers, Megan Condict, and Natalie Bovee, Verdin Marketing, presented their proposal and responded to questions from Council.
Kassandra Maher provided follow-up comments.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Tracy Sunny, Gaea Powell, AJ Verdin, Jim Guthrie, and Sean Dasmann. No further public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Paulding
Seconded by
Council Member Storton
Select Verdin Marketing for AGTBID tourism marketing services and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Consultant Services in an amount not to exceed the approved budget amount in a form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George ABSENT (1)
Council Member Barneich
Passed (4 to 0)
11.b
Discussion and Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Update Report, the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget, and the Updated Citywide Combined Salary Schedule, Including the Salary Range for a Management Analyst Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-06-14 Consideration Of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Update.pdf
2. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 1 - FY 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Update Report.pdf
3. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 2 - 5-Year CIP for FY 2022-23 through 2026-27.pdf
4. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 3 - Proposed Resolution_FY 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Update - Operating.pdf
5. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 4 - Proposed Resolution_FY 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Update - CIP.pdf
6. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 5 - Proposed Resolution_FY 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Update - Combined Salary Schedules.pdf
7. CC 2022-06-14 Attachment 6-9 - Budget Staff Report Links.pdf
8. CC 2022-06-14_11b Supplemental 1.pdf
Council Member Barneich rejoined the meeting.
At 10:58 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 11:30 p.m., and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the staff report and staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jim Guthrie, and Sean. No further public comments were received.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from the public.
At 11:30 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 11:59 p.m., and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Council discussion ensued regarding the appropriation of excess reserves as presented in the staff report and appropriating funds specifically towards the Short Street Plaza Project. Council concurred to appropriate $320,000 to sidewalk improvements, $800,000 to unfunded capital improvement projects, and $1,030,000 to the Employee Retention Incentive Program to include Five Cities Fire employees.
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member Barneich
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT BUDGETED"; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT BUDGETED"; 2) Appropriate $2,150,000 of the Reserve Fund Balance toward directed expenditures; and 3) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR A MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND APPROVING THE UPDATED CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY SCHEDULE".
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George Passed (5 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m.