City Council Meeting - July 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:
Deputy City Clerk Lansburgh took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Public Comments:
4. FLAG SALUTE
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich requested to move Item 10.a. to the end of the agenda. Council concurred.
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 the increase in active cases.
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 public outreach efforts, including a Village Enhancement Roundtable that will be held on August 10, 2022; use of the Nextdoor App; and the upcoming Election.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information on current sidewalk and street repairs.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was one person, no name was provided. 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 was one person, no name was provided.
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.
Council commented on items 8.f., 8.g., and 8.i.
Utilities Manager Taylor provided information on the water levels at Lopez Lake.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Barneich
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.j., with the recommended courses of action.
8.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2022.
8.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of May 31, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c
Consideration of a Consultant Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services to Prepare a User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Consultant Service Agreement to Willdan for User Fee, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Consultant Services Agreement - Willdan(2).pdf Approved a Consultant Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services to prepare a User Fee Study, Cost Allocation Plan, and Development Impact Fee Study Update.
8.d
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jun28_2022 - English(1).pdf Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 28, 2022, as submitted.
8.e
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. 2022-07-26 Continued Local Emergency COVID19 and Teleconference Meetings.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 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.f
Consideration of Appointment to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement Advisory Board Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Consideration of AGTBID Advisory Board Appointments.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - J_Miranda TBID Application.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - SCCC Recommendation Letter Jeannie Miranda_Redacted.pdf Appointed Jeannie Miranda to the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board.
8.g
Consideration of Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Letter in Support of the Draft San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness on Behalf of the City of Arroyo Grande Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Letter in Support of Draft Homeless SLO Countywide Strategic Plan.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1- Proposed Letter_SLO Countywide Homelessness Plan.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - DRAFT SLO Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness_Jun10.pdf Authorized the Mayor to execute a letter in support of the Draft San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness on behalf of the City of Arroyo Grande.
8.h
Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Quote_Aqua-Metric.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - Sole Source Distributor Letter_Aqua-Metric.pdf Authorized the purchase of water meters from Aqua Metric in the amount of $52,400 during FY 2022-23.
8.i
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Lopez Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2022-07-28 Attachment 4 - Monthly Monitoring Report.pdf Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
8.j
Consideration of Confirming the Environmental Determination, Acceptance of Grant of Temporary Construction License, Public Pedestrian Access Easement Deeds, and Approval of Construction Plans and Specifications for the 2022 Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements PSE.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Notice of Exemption.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - Public Pedestrian Access Easement Deed_030.pdf
4. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 3 - Public Pedestrian Access Easement Deed_061.pdf
5. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 4 - Temporary Construction License.pdf 1) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; 2) Accepted the Grant of Temporary Construction License and Public Pedestrian Access Easement Deeds and direct staff to file the License and Deeds; and 3) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the 2022 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, PW 2021-08, and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids pending approval of a funding allocation from the State.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
None.
10. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
10.a
Continued Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Study Session Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Study Session.pdf
2. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 1 - Minutes from the February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting.pdf
3. CC 2022-07-26 Attachment 2 - Staff Report from the February 8, 2022 Introduction Hearing.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Draft ADU Ordinance .pdf
This item was heard after Item 13.
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich declared conflicts of interest due to owning ADUs and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem George took over the meeting as Presiding Officer.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Councilmember Paulding requested the Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) Ordinance be brought back to Council as soon as possible. Councilmember Storton concurred that the THOW Ordinance can be reviewed by Council at a future meeting.
Council concurred regarding the inclusion of a fee waiver program for moderate- to low-income individuals.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Paulding
Agreed with staff's recommendation and provided direction for staff to keep the 10-year fee waiver program, add additional years if staff is able to accommodate a program for individuals with moderate-income; if so, cap the amount of money that would be used from the fund; and exclude the word "amenities." AYES (3)
Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George ABSENT (2)
Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich
Passed (3 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
11.a
Discuss Scope of a Comprehensive General Plan Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-07-26 General Plan Update.pdf
This item was heard out of order.
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided a presentation discussing the scope of the Comprehensive General Plan Update and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jim Guthrie. No further public comments were received.
Councilmember Paulding made a motion to approve staff's recommendation. Mayor Ray Russom requested that the issue of timing be included in the motion.
Councilmember Paulding amended his motion to approve staff's recommendation and direct staff to include language in the Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding a two-year completion timeline. Mayor Ray Russom clarified that she would like the consultant to identify a plan to complete the scope of work within two years.
Councilmember Paulding amended his motion.
Moved by
Council Member Paulding
Seconded by
Council Member Barneich
Approve staff's recommendation to proceed with Alternative 1, and direct staff to ensure that the RFP includes language requiring the Consultant to include a proposal for completing the scope of work within a two year timeframe and a proposal for completing the scope of work within a three year timeframe.
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:
Mayor Pro Tem George commented that she was able to play on the newly repaved pickleball courts and thanked staff for providing them to the community.
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 8:46 p.m.