City Council Meeting - October 10, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Recommended Action:
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
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing Arroyo Grande High School Water Polo Coach Steven Allen
1. CC 2023-10-10 Honorary Proclamation_Coach Steven Allen.pdf
6.b
Interim City Manager Communications
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the Interim City Manager and Provide direction, as necessary.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
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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The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
• 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 Any Council Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of action.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 2023-10-10 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
1) Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of September 1 through September 15, 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 2023-10-10 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
1) Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of August 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
Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 3.08 of the City’s Municipal Code Related to Purchasing
1. CC 2023-10-10 Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance amending Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 of Title 3.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance.pdf
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of Arroyo Grande, Amending Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 of Title 3 to Update the City’s Purchasing System; 2) Determine that ratifying the Ordinance Adoption 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.d
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2023-10-10 Approval of Minutes_Sep26_2023.pdf
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 26, 2023, as submitted.
9.e
Consideration of Cancellation of the December 26, 2023 City Council Meeting
1. CC 2023-10-10 Cancel December 26 Meeting.pdf
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting of December 26, 2023, due to the holidays.
9.f
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance to Reduce the Speed Limit on Tally Ho Road
1. CC 2023-10-10 Adopt Tally Ho Speed Limit Ordinance.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Tally Ho Speed Limit Reduction Ordinance-c1.pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - E and TS.pdf
4. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 3 - Tally Ho striping plan.pdf (KAHN)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt the Ordinance authorizing a speed limit reduction on Tally Ho Road between James Way and Highway 227 from 35 mph to 30 mph and 2) Make findings that the speed limit adjustment 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.g
Consideration of Agreement for Contractor Services for Arroyo Grande Creek Fallen and Undermined Tree, Debris Removal;
1. CC 2023-10-10 Arroyo Grande Creek Tree and Debris Removal.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - Executive Order.pdf
Finding the Project Exempt from Review under California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to state Guidelines Section 15269 and Executive Order No. N-10-23 and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption (KAHN)
Recommended Action:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for Contractor Services with Bunyon Brothers Tree Care, Inc. for Arroyo Grande Creek fallen and undermined tree and debris removal; and 2) Make findings that the entire Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15269 and Executive Order No. N-10-23 and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for this project.
9.h
Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 23-009 Authorizing Temporary Closure of Branch Street for Halloween in the Village from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2023;
1. CC 2023-10-10 Halloween in the Village TUP.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - Detour Map.pdf
Finding the Action Exempt from Review under California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15304(e); Applicant - Krista Bandy (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 23-009 authorizing the closure of East and West Branch Streets to accommodate Halloween in the Village; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.
9.i
Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 23-010 Authorizing Use of Heritage Square Park for the 2023 Arroyo Grande Beer and Wine Festival;
1. CC 2023-10-10 AGVA Beer and Wine Festival TUP.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - Applicant Letter.pdf
Finding the Action Exempt from Review under California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15304(e); Location - Heritage Square Park; Applicant - Arroyo Grande Village Association (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 23-010 authorizing the use of Heritage Square Park for the 2023 Arroyo Grande Beer and Wine Festival; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a
Discussion of Formula Businesses in the Arroyo Grande Village
1. CC 2023-10-10 Formula Business Study Session.pdf
2. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 1 - Ordinance 570 - Formula Businesses - 2005.pdf
3. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 2 - April 26, 2005 City Council Staff Report.pdf
4. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 3 - August 9, 2005 City Council Staff Report.pdf
5. CC 2023-10-10 Attachment 4 - August 23, 2005 City Council Staff Report.pdf (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Review staff’s proposed ordinance, receive public comment, and provide direction to staff; 2) Determine that the study session 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.)
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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