City Council Meeting - July 25, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
OPTIMIST CLUB
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Isaac Rosen, will announce any reportable action from the following:
City Council Meeting of July 11, 2023
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Position: Interim City Manager
b
) LABOR NEGOTIATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: City Attorney
Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 25, 2023
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Position: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Employee Organization: Arroyo Grande Police Officers’ Association City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel; Tashina Ureno, Human Resources Officer; Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620 City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel; Tashina Ureno, Human Resources Officer; Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services Unrepresented Management Employees
City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel City Manager
City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
City Manager Communications
(McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide direction, as necessary.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
7.a
MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
Central Cost Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board Five Cities Fire Authority
San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Other
7.b
MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH:
Audit Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
Other
7.c
COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
Five Cities Fire Authority
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
7.d
COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
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 Economic Development Roundtable
Other
7.e
COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide public comment in-person or remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
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• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you. • It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council members. • Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience shall not be permitted.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
9.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2023-07-25 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
1) Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2023; 2) Determine that ratifying the cash disbursements is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
1. CC 2023-07-25 Statement of Investment Deposits(1).pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits(1).pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
1) Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of May 31, 2023, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b); 2) Determine that receiving the report of investment deposits is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.c
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the Ongoing Storm Events
1. CC 2023-07-25 Continued Local Emergency Ongoing Storm Events.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf (McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
1)
Adopt a Resolution declaring a continued local emergency related to the ongoing impacts associated with the storm events, beginning in December 2022 and continuing through the present; 2) Make findings that adopting the Resolution continuing a local emergency is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the continued declaration in itself has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.d
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2023-07-25 Approval of Minutes_Jun22_2023 SP.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Approval of Minutes_Jun27_2023.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Approval of Minutes_Jul11_2023.pdf
4. CCM-2023-06-05 Joint Meeting.pdf
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the 1) Special City Council Meeting of June 22, 2023; 2) Regular City Council Meetings of June 27, 2023, and July 11, 2023; and 3) Central Coast Blue Joint City Council Special Meeting of June 5, 2023, contingent on the approval of Grover Beach City Council and Pismo Beach City Council; as submitted.
9.e
Consideration of Appointment to the San Luis Obispo Council of Government’s Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Committee
1. CC 2023-07-25 Appointment to CTAC.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Leib CTAC Application_Redacted.pdf (MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve Council Member Guthrie’s recommendation to appoint Duane Paul Lieb to the Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Committee.
9.f
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution to Revise the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board By-laws
1. CC 2023-07-25 Resolution to Amend the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board By-laws.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - AGTBID Revised Bylaws.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - AGTBID Revised Bylaws Redline.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 4 - Letter to AGTBID Members.pdf (McDONALD)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution revising the AGTBID Advisory Board Bylaws.
9.g
Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters
1. CC 2023-07-25 Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Quote from Aqua-Metric.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Sole Source Distributor Letter from Aqua-Metric.pdf (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Authorize the purchase of water meters from Aqua Metric in the amount of $53,500 during FY 2023-24.
9.h
Consideration of Parklet Concrete Barrier and Planter Procurement
1. CC 2023-07-25 Parklet Barrier Procurement.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution_Parklets.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Request for Quotation.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - Procurement Cost Analysis.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 4 - Quote from Petersen Manufacturing.pdf (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving the purchase of decorative concrete barriers and planters associated with the long-term parklets program; 2) Make findings that continuing administrative or maintenance activities—such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, and general policy and procedure making—do not qualify as a project under CEQA.
9.i
Consideration of an Award of Contract for Construction of the 2022 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2022-07
1. CC 2023-07-25 2022 Concrete Repairs Agreement.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Bid Opening Log Sheet.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Contract 2022 Concrete Repairs revised.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 EX 8 - CDBG Provisions.pdf (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Authorize the City Manager, on the City’s behalf, to enter into a contract for the 2022 Concrete Repairs Project to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in the amount of $398,351 for the Base Bid only, subject to minor revisions in consultation with the City Attorney that effectuate the intent of City Council’s approval, once the City receives the necessary agreement from CDBG obligating the funds; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders of 10% of the contract amount, $39,835, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the Project.
9.j
June 2023 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
1. CC 2023-07-25 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2023-7-25 Attachment 1 - Lopez Monthly Operations Report for June.pdf
3. CC 2023-7-25 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2023-7-25 Attachment 3 - Yearly Water Supply and Demand.pdf
5. CC 2023-7-25 Attachment 4 - Monitoring Report.pdf
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.k
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Emergency Shelters; Development Code Amendment 23-004
1. CC 2023-07-25 Adopt Emergency Shelter Ordinance .pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - June 6, 2023 PC Staff Report and Minutes.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - June 27, 2023 CC Staff Report.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25_9k Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Ordinance amending Sections 16.36.030 and 16.52.091 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding Emergency Shelters and find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3); 15061(b)(3)).
9.l
Consideration of Lease Renewal for Portion of Car Corral Public Parking Lot Located Between 103 and 109 E. Branch Street for an Additional Five-Year Term from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2028
1. CC 2023-07-25 Car Corral Lease Agreement.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Agreement of Lease.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of Lease ("lease") with Kevin Delaney on behalf of the City; and authorize the City Manager to make any such minor changes necessary to further the intent of the parties, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
9.m
Consider Approval of Allocation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Support the Affordable Housing Project at 700 Oak Park Blvd
1. CC 2023-07-25 Appropriation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - HASLO Letter.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing a budget adjustment request in a not-to-exceed amount of $448,370.37 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; 2) authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney and Community Development Director, to execute a regulatory agreement with grant conditions between the City and the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) establishing the terms of the contribution from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to HASLO’s affordable housing project located at 700 Oak Park Blvd in that not-to-exceed amount of $448,370.37.
9.n
Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 23-006; Authorizing Closure of City Streets and Use of City Property for the 84th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival, Friday and Saturday, September 29-30, 2023; Applicant – Jim Guthrie
1. CC 2023-07-25 2023 Harvest Festival TUP.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Road Closure and Detour Map.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - Festival Area.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 4 - Resolution 3760.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 23-006, authorizing closure of City streets and use of City property for the 84 th
annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival and authorizing a fee waiver of $302.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-001 and Request for Fee Waiver; Corbett Creek Floodplain and Stream Restoration Project- Corbett Creek Between E Branch St and 379 Corbett Canyon Rd; Applicant - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District
1. CC 2023-07-25 Corbett Creek Restoration Project.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Draft Reso.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Exh B, C, D and E.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - MOU_CityAG_SignedFinal.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - PC Reso 23-2383.pdf
6. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 4 - April 16 2013 PC Meeting.pdf
7. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 5 - June 6 2023 PC.pdf
8. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 6 - No Rise Certification.pdf
9. CC 2023-07-25_10a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Conditional Use Permit 23-001 for the Corbett Creek Floodplain and Stream Restoration Project and find the Addendum to the project’s 2013 IS/MND adequately all addresses environmental impacts and approve a fee waiver of the associated CUP application fees in the amount of $6,388.
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.a
Consideration of Approval of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan and Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
1. CC 2023-07-25 Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Halcyon Complete Streets Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - Halcyon Complete Streets Plan_sm.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 3 - Appendices_sm.pdf
5. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 4 - Mitigated Negative Declaration_sm.pdf
6. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 5 - Cost Estimate.pdf
7. CC 2023-07-25_11a Supplemental 1.pdf
8. CC 2023-07-25_11a Supplemental 2.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution adopting the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Environmental, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; 2) Approve the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan; and 3) Direct staff to complete design and engineering for construction of the Plan, including Alternative 2 identified for the Halcyon/Fair Oaks intersection.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a
Appointment of Interim City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement
1. No Staff Report.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25_12a Supplemental 1.pdf
(ROSEN)
Recommended Action:
Appoint Interim City Manager and approve the employment agreement.
12.b
Discussion and Consideration of Support for the Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan
1. CC 2023-07-25 Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan.pdf
2. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 1 - Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan.pdf
3. CC 2023-07-25 Attachment 2 - City Council R 4972.pdf
4. CC 2023-07-25_12b Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
Discuss and consider support for the Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan, as a recommitment to the 2020 San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact and direct staff to return with a discussion on ways to utilize and implement the Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan during the comprehensive General Plan update.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and procedures, Council Members may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of business for original consideration on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least one other Council Member.
14. ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
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