City Council Meeting - August 08, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Rosen noted that Council Member Secrest arrived at 5:07 p.m. for purposes of transacting closed session business as listed on the agenda.
City Council Closed Session Meeting of August 8, 2023
a) LABOR NEGOTIATION PURSUANT TO 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 b) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Position: City Manager
City Attorney Rosen announced that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Interim City Manager Communications
Interim City Manager Robeson provided information regarding the Fair Oaks Water Main Project; AGPD Security Camera Project; and Tally Ho Right of Way bumpout.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
No action was taken on this item.
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the Interim City Manager and Provide direction, as necessary.
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided. No further public comments were received.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Mayor Pro Tem Barneich, and Council Member George
Passed (3 to 0)
9.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2023-08-08 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf 1) Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of July 1 through July 15, 2023; 2) Determined 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 2023-08-08 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf 1) Received and filed the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of June 30, 2023, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b); 2) Determined 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
Authorization to Submit Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Application for Central Coast Blue Project and Incur Related Loan Application and Issuance Costs
1. CC 2022-08-08 Authorization to Submit WIFIA Application for CCB and Incur Related Loan Application and Issuance Costs(1).pdf Authorized the Interim City Manager to submit an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to fund the City’s share of Central Coast Blue (CCB) project costs and incur related costs related to the application and appropriate $55,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund Balance.
9.d
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes - City Council SP_Jul25.pdf
2. Approval of Minutes - CC_Jul25.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 2023, as submitted.
9.e
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the Ongoing Storm Events
1. CC 2023-08-08 Continued Local Emergency - Storms.pdf
2. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf 1)
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING A CONTINUED LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE (ONGOING STORM EVENTS BEGINNING DECEMBER 27, 2022)"; and 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.f
Consideration of Rejection of All Bids for the Arroyo Grande Police Department Camera System Project, PW 2023-10
1. CC 2023-08-08 Police Department Camera System Project_Reject all bids.pdf Rejected all Bids for the Arroyo Grande Police Department Camera System Project (Project) and directed staff to reissue a Request for Proposal for design of this project, and subsequently competitively bid the construction of the project.
9.g
Consideration of Approval of 191 Tally Ho Frontage Improvement Project
1. CC 2023-08-08 191 Tally Ho Masonry Wall Construction Call for Project(1).pdf
2. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 1 - Construction Documents_s.pdf
3. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 2 - Engineer's Estimate(1).pdf
4. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 3 - Notice of Exemption(1).pdf 1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the Project; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids; 3) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under a Class 2 exemption, pursuant to Guidelines Section 15302; and 4) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption.
9.h
Consideration of Budget Amendment for Parklet Concrete Barriers and Planters
1. CC 2023-08-08 Parklet Barrier Budget Amendment.pdf
1) Approved a budget amendment of $90,000 from general fund reserves for the purchase of decorative concrete barriers and planters and street signs associated with the long-term parklets program; 2) Made 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.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.a
Safe Parking Ordinance Update
1. CC 2023-08-08 Safe Parking Update.pdf
2. CC 2023-08-08 Attachment 1 - Draft Safe Parking Ordinance.pdf Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided. No further public comments were received.
Council directed staff to bring back the Ordinance for Council consideration with language regarding specifics for social services providers on what services would need to be provided.
No action was taken on this item.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.