City Council Meeting - October 11, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:07 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:
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
The City Attorney announced that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member Storton
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
Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 2022 as National Dating and Domestic Violence Action Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Honorary Proclamation_DVAM.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 2022 as National Dating and Domestic Violence Action Month . Nancy DePue, Lumina Alliance Board Member, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b
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.c
City Manager Communications
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding the Halloween Carnival and Maze on October 29th; Branch Street closure for Halloween in the Village on October 31st; and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson commented on the closure of South Mason Street on October 14th for removal of a tree.
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. 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.
Council pulled Item 8.h. for separate vote.
Mayor Ray Russom commented that the Beer and Wine Festival (Item 8.j.) will take place the first weekend in November.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. City Clerk Matson read into the record written comments received from the Arroyo Grande Village Association. No further public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Paulding
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.k., with the exception of Item 8.h., with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read into the record the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.i.
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 2022-10-11 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of September 1 through September 15, 2022.
8.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of August 31, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Approval of Minutes_Sep27_2022.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 27, 2022.
8.d
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. 2022-10-11 Continued Local Emergency COVID19.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Continued Local Emergency COVID19.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.e
Consideration of Cancellation of the December 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Cancellation of December 27, 2022 Meeting.pdf Cancelled the regularly scheduled Council meeting of December 27, 2022, due to the holidays.
8.f
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Closure of South Mason Street from East Branch Street to Nelson Street on Friday October 14, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of S Mason from E Branch to Nelson St.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_S Mason Temp Closure Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Photos_Tree to be Removed.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH MASON STREET FROM EAST BRANCH STREET TO NESLON STREET REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF ARROYO GRNADE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF A STREET TREE".
8.g
Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 FCFA Generator Continue Emergency.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_FCFA Generator Emergency.pdf 1) Received and filed an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA Station 1; and 2) 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 FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT".
8.i
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) Regarding a Permanent Parklet Program; Development Code Amendment 22-003 Location - Citywide Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022-10-11 Adopt Parklets Ordinance .pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Staff Report and Minutes 11.23.21 CC Meeting.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 3 - Staff Report and Minutes 04.12.22 CC Meeting.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 4 - Staff Report and Minutes 08.01.22 ARC Meeting.pdf
6. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 5 - Staff Report and Minutes 09.06.22 PC Meeting.pdf
7. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 6 - Staff Report and Minutes 09.27.22 CC Meeting 1.pdf Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT PARKLET PROGRAM".
8.j
Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 22-010 Authorizing the Use of Heritage Square Park for the 2022 Arroyo Grande Beer and Wine Festival; Location – Heritage Square Park; Applicant – Arroyo Grande Village Association Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 AG Beer and Wine Festival .pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Applicant Letter.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 3 - Event Map.pdf
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 22-010 AND WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES; AUTHORIZATION TO USE CITY PROPERTY FOR A BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 5, 2022; LOCATED AT HERITAGE SQUARE PARK; APPLIED FOR BY THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION".
8.k
Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to the Contract for Consultant Services with Quincy Engineering for the Traffic Way Bridge Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Quincy Amendment Traffic Way Bridge.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Amendment 2 to Contract Quincy TWB.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Amendment 1 Quincy_TWB.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 3 - Amendment 1 Quincy TWB.pdf Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment 2 to the Contract for Consultant Services with Quincy Engineering Inc.
8.h
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Short Term Rentals (Vacation Rentals and Homestays); Development Code Amendment 22-002 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Adopt STR Ordinance.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance Clean.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - 10-12-2021 CC Minutes.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 3 - Staff Report and Minutes 3.22.22 CC Meeting.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 4 - Staff Report and Minutes 8.02.22 PC Meeting.pdf
6. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 5 - Staff Report and Minutes 9.13.22 CC Meeting.pdf
7. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 6 - Staff Report and Minutes 9.27.22 CC Meeting.pdf Mayor Pro Tem George and Council Member Barneich declared conflicts of interest and left the meeting.
Staff responded to questions from Council regarding the cap on the number of vacation rentals.
City Manager McDonald provided clarification on the Ordinance process.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Brendon and Josh Reynolds. No further public comments were received.
Staff responded to questions from the public.
Council Member Paulding made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Council discussion ensued regarding revisiting minimum thresholds established for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments during a six-month lookback of the Ordinance. Council Member Paulding amended his motion.
Moved by
Council Member Paulding
Seconded by
Council Member Storton
Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION RENTALS AND HOMESTAYS" and directed staff to revisit the TOT minimum threshold upon the six month look back. City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance into the record.
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, and Council Member Storton ABSENT (2)
Council Member Barneich, and Mayor Pro Tem George
Passed (3 to 0)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
9.a
Consider a Resolution Accepting a Donation of Time and Materials for the Painting of Utility Boxes Citywide and Waiving Encroachment Permit Fees; Staff Project 22-002; Location – Citywide; Applicant – Shirley Horacek, Arroyo Grande Public Art Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-11 Utility Box Public Art.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 1 - Utility Box Public Art - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 2 - Utility Box Public Art - Public Art Guidelines.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-11 Attachment 3 - Utility Box Public Art - Proposed Designs.pdf Community Development Director introduced the item, and Associate Planner Holub presented the report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing and invited public comment. Upon receiving no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem George
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING A DONATION OF TIME AND MATERIALS FOR THE PAINTING OF UTILITY BOXES CITYWIDE AND WAIVING OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES; STAFF PROJECT 22-002; LOCATION – CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – SHIRLEY HORACEK, ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART".
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:
None.
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 7:04 p.m.