City Council Meeting - October 25, 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:
Mayor Ray Russom 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:
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
Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Mayor's Commendation Kiwanis Club.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Mayor's Commendation recognizing the Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club for their involvement and efforts for the nationally accredited Inclusive Playground Project at Elm Street Park. Ann McCracken accepted the commendation and presented a commemorative check recognizing the $21k raised for the Project.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing November 2022 as "Family Court Awareness Month” Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Family Court Month 2022.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation r
ecognizing November 2022 as "Family Court Awareness Month.” Tracey Mueller-Gibbs, Survivor and Protective Parent, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing November 2022 as "National Adoption Month" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 National Adoption Month 2022.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation r
ecognizing November 2022 as "National Adoption Month."
Owen Martin, Child Welfare Services, 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 Recognizing November 14-20, 2022 as "National Apprenticeship Week” Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 National Apprenticeship Week.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation r
ecognizing November 14-20, 2022 as "National Apprenticeship Week.” Diana Mann, Workforce Development Board, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.e
Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 and mentioned that the State will be terminating the Emergency Declaration related to the COVID-19 Pandemic on February 28, 2023.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.f
City Manager Communications
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding the Halloween Carnival and Trick or Treat in the Village; the Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting on November 4th; Election Day on November 8th; and discussed upcoming items for Council consideration.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided an update on the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project.
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 Jamie Sanbonmatsu and Joe Martinez. 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.
Council made comments on Items 8.e. and 8.j.
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.
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 2022-10-25 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of September 16 through September 30, 2022.
8.b
Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Year End Financial Status Report Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Year End Financial Status Report.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Financial Status Report.pdf Received, considered, and filed the FY 2021-22 Year End Financial Status Report.
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 2022-10-25 Continued Local Emergency COVID19 and Teleconference Meetings.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 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.d
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property Located at 400 W. Branch Street As Non-Exempt Surplus Property and Directing Staff to Proceed to Dispose of the Property Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Surplus of 400 W Branch St.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Reso_400 Branch St.pdf
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 W. BRANCH STREET (APNs: 007-011-055 AND 007-055-056) AS NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT".
8.e
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Updated City Council Handbook Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 City Council Handbook Update.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_City Council Handbook Update.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - City Council Handbook Resolution EX A.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 2 - City Council Handbook Update 2022_Redline1.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 3 - October 24, 2017 City Council Minutes.pdf
6. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 4 - April 10, 2018 City Council Staff Report and Attachments.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK UPDATE".
8.f
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Approval of Minutes_Special Closed Session Oct11_2022.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Approval of Minutes_Oct11_2022 .pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Approval of CCB Minutes_2022-09-14.pdf 1) Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of October 11, 2022, as submitted; and 2) Approved the minutes of the Central Coast Blue Joint City Council Special Meeting of September 14, 2022, contingent on the approval of Grover Beach City Council and Pismo Beach City Council, as submitted.
8.g
Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Updating the Policy Concerning the Naming of Public Parks and Naming the Reconstructed Playground at Elm Street Park the “Kiwanis Inclusive Playground” Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Consideration to Update Policy Naming Public Parks and to Name the Playground at Elm Street Park.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_City Council Naming of Parks.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 2 - Proposed Resolution_Kiwanis Inclusive Playground.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 3 - Resolution No. 735.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 4 - Resolution No. 4603.pdf
6. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 5 - Ordinance 695 .pdf
1) Adopted an updated Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING THE POLICY CONCERNING THE NAMING OF PUBLIC PARKS"; and 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE NAMING THE RECONSTRUCTED PLAYGROUND AT ELM STREET PARK THE “KIWANIS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND”.
8.h
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 2022-10-25 FCFA Generator.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 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 Approval of Construction Plans and Specifications for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project, PW 2021-06 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Swinging Bridge Approve PSE.pdf
1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project, PW 2021-06; and 2) Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids.
8.j
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Lopez Monthly Operations Report for September.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection (1).pdf
4. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 4 - Monthly Monitoring Report for September 2022.pdf Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
9.a
Discuss and Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) Regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels; Development Code Amendment 22-004 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Introduce Ordinance for Tiny Homes on Wheels .pdf
2. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 2 - Staff Report and Minutes from the February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting.pdf
4. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 3 - Staff Report and Minutes from the Sept. 13, 2022 CC Meeting.pdf
5. CC 2022-10-25 Attachment 4 - Staff Report and Draft Minutes from the Oct. 4, 2022 PC Meeting.pdf Council Member Barneich declared a conflict of interest due to design work performed on Mayor Pro Tem George's ADU, recused herself, and left the meeting. Mayor Ray Russom declared a conflict of interest due to owning an ADU, recused herself, and left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem George presided over the meeting.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and recommended that Council introduce the Ordinance to establish regulations for the use of Tiny Homes On Wheels (THOW) as an accessory use on parcels developed with a single-family dwelling.
Mayor Pro Tem George opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Joe Pollon. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Pro Tem George closed the public hearing.
Council Member Paulding requested staff promote the Program on the City's website and social media channels.
Moved by
Council Member Storton
Seconded by
Council Member Paulding
Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (AGMC) REGARDING TINY HOMES ON WHEELS; LOCATION- CITYWIDE".
City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance.
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)
10. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
None.
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Barneich returned to the meeting.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
11.a
Discussion and Consideration of Updates to the Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2022-10-25 Community Service Grant Panel.pdf
2. CC 2022.10.25 Attachment 1 - CC Resolution 4560.pdf
3. CC 2022.10.25 Attachment 2 - CC Resolution 5003.pdf
4. CC 2022.10.25 Attachment 3 - CC Resolution 5142.pdf
5. CC 2022.10.25 Attachment 4 - Draft Application FY 2022-23.pdf
6. CC 2022.10.25 Attachment 5 - Ranking Sheet.pdf
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding making appointments within districts or at-large.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem George
Seconded by
Council Member Barneich
Directed staff to change the Community Service Grant Program Committee to consist of five members appointed by each City Council Member, for a term of four years to run concurrent with their term, and preferably within their district; that the members must be a resident of Arroyo Grande; and directed staff to add the Committee to Section 5.2 "Committee Appointments" of the City Council Handbook.
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 Ray Russom stated Election Day is on November 8th; and commented regarding a recent REACH meeting where it was noted that the City of Atascadero contracts with an Economic Development Consultant and would like the City to explore this possibility. Council Member Paulding concurred.
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 7:40 p.m.