City Council Meeting - January 24, 2023
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:
Krista Bandy, Arroyo Grande Village Association, led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
Public Comments:
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
Public Comments:
Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
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Title: Interim City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Hirsch gave a report on closed session. There was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Barneich, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member George Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2023 as Black History Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Honorary Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month.pdf Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring February 2023 as Black History Month
. Rev. Stephen Vines, President of NAACP San Luis Obispo Chapter, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b
Child Care Grant Awards Presentation
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald presented and announced the Child Care Grant award recipients.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Rev. Stephen Vines. No further public comments were received.
6.c
Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including the closing of the County's free COVID-19 testing sites due to loss of State funding and provided information on other free testing options.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
6.d
City Manager Communications
Public Comments:
City Manager McDonald provided information regarding upcoming items for Council consideration and the upcoming City Council goal-setting meeting in March.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information regarding storm debris centers in San Luis Obispo County and within the city.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
7. 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.
7.a
MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
Public Comments:
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
Central Cost Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Other
7.b
MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH:
Public Comments:
Audit Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
Other
7.c
COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
Public Comments:
Five Cities Fire Authority
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
7.d
COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
Public Comments:
County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit (SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Other
7.e
COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
Public Comments:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Public Comments:
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided. No further public comments were received.
9. 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 9.e., 9.j., 9.m., and 9.n. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom requested to agendize an item regarding suspending water penalties. Council Member Guthrie concurred and asked to include a discussion on goals for target water use, on a future agenda. Mayor Ray Russom concurred.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Barneich
Seconded by
Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.n., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Barneich, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member George Passed (5 to 0)
9.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Accounts Payable Check Register.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Payroll and Benefit Check Registers.pdf Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of December 16 through December 31, 2022.
9.b
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 – Receipt and Use of Water and Sewer Capacity and Connection Fees/Charges Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Annual Report Water and Sewer Connection Fees .pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Statement of Fund Balances for Water Facility Fund.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Statement of Fund Balances for Sewer Facility Fund.pdf
4. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 3 - Statement of Fund Balances for Water Availability Fund.pdf Received and filed the annual report of the receipt and use of water and sewer capacity and connection fees and charges, in compliance with Government Code Section 66013.
9.c
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Annual Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Resolution for Annual Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fees.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Annual Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fees.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Exhibit A - Resolution for Annual Adjustment of Sewer Connection Fees.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING SEWER CONNECTION FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
9.d
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Resolution for Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fees.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Consideration of Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fees Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 EXHIBIT A - Development Impact Fees 2023 1.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADJUSTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY THE CHANGE IN THE ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX".
9.e
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Emergency Services Director’s Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Arroyo Grande and Waiving Demolition Permit and Inspection Fees Related to Flood Damage Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Approval of Emergency Services Director Proclamation No. 1 (2023 Series).pdf
2. 2023-01-24 - Attachment 1 Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Arroyo Grande Emergency Declaration.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR’S PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN ARROYO GRANDE AND WAIVING DEMOLITION PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR FLOODED RESIDENTS".
9.f
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. CC 2023-01-24 Continued Local Emergency COVID19.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 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".
9.g
Consideration of Agreement with Best Best & Krieger for Interim City Attorney Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 City Attorney Services.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Arroyo Grande Interim City Attorney Legal Services Agreement.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Request for Proposals for City Attorney Services.pdf Approved the Agreement and appointed Isaac Rosen, of Best Best & Krieger, as the Interim City Attorney.
9.h
Approval of Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Approval of Minutes_Jan10_2023.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 10, 2023, as submitted.
9.i
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Establishing an Electronic Signature Use Policy Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Electronic Signature Policy.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Electronic Signature Policy.pdf Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE POLICY FOR SELECT CITY DOCUMENTS", and adopting additional guidelines as necessary to implement the Policy’s stated purpose.
9.j
Consideration of Council Appointments to Various City Commissions, Boards, and Committees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Appointments to Various City Commissions, Boards, Committees.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Recommended Appointments1.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Advisory Body Applications.pdf Approved the appointments to the various City Commissions, Boards, and Committees.
9.k
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 2023-01-24 FCFA Generator Continue Emergency.docx.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-10 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".
9.l
Consideration of Acceptance of the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Accept Elm Street Play Structure Project.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion_Elm St. Playground.pdf 1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Park and Play Structures and Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
9.m
Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Yearly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Supply and Demand.pdf
5. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 4 - Monthly Monitoring Report for December 2022.pdf Received and filed the Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.n
Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011 Located at 329 Traffic Way and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Acceptance of Public Improvements AG Chevy.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - AG Chevy Acceptance Resolution.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-011, LOCATED AT 329 TRAFFIC WAY".
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
10.a
Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building Codes and Other Codes as Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 2022 California Building Code Update.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 2 - Staff Report and Minutes_CC 1-10-23.pdf
4. CC 2023-01-24 Attachment 3 - R 5256.pdf
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the item and recommended that the Council adopt the Ordinance to adopt by reference the 2022 Building Codes and other codes as listed.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Attorney Hirsch provided clarification regarding the reading of the Ordinance Title.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Barneich
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
Adopt an Ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING PROVISIONS IN TITLES 8 AND 15 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS AND ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE; ADDING CHAPTER 15.07 REGARDING SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; ADDING
CHAPTER 15.11 REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.08 AS CHAPTER 15.12, AND AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.10 AS CHAPTER 15.13".
11. OLD BUSINESS
Public Comments:
11.a
Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC 2023-01-24 Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23.pdf
2. CC 2023-01-24 - Attachment 1 FY 22-23 Council Goals and Priorities.pdf
3. CC 2023-01-24_11a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
City Manager McDonald provided a presentation regarding progress toward the City Council's Fiscal Y ear 2022-23 Goals and Priorities.
Discussion ensued regarding water resources. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
Mayor Pro Tem Barneich commented on a short film called "Restrictions Apply"; stated that $6,500 was raised by the 5Cities Homeless Coalition for flood relief; and provided a status report on the current 5Cities Homeless Coalition cabin project.
Council Member George commented on warming shelter operations.
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 8:15 p.m.