City Council Meeting - January 09, 2024
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
None.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
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 Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Introduction of New Employee and Oath of Office – Matthew Downing, City Manager Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced and welcomed City Manager Matthew Downing. Mayor Ray Russom welcomed City Manager Downing. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh. No further public comments were received.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided Department updates regarding a Community Survey, New Building Permit Technician, New Police Trainee, and an update on the Village construction projects.
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 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
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh. 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.
Staff responded to questions regarding Item 9.f.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh. No further public comments were received. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from the public. City Attorney Rosen provided clarification regarding fee waivers.
Moved by
Council Member Barneich
Seconded by
Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie Passed (5 to 0)
9.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2024-01-09 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf 1) Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of November 15 through December 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. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
1. CC 2024-01-09 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf 1) Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of November 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. c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.c
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2024-01-09 Approval of Minutes - CC_Dec12_2023.pdf Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 2023, as submitted.
9.d
Consideration of Resolution Adopting the 2023 County Joinder Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Integrated Waste Management Authority
1. CC 2024-01-09 IWMA Rejoinder.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - IWMA Resolution.pdf
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING 2023 COUNTY JOINDER AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY"; and 2) Found that rejoining the IWMA via the Resolution 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. (c)(2)-(3), 15378).
9.e
Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Water Shortage Contingency Plan
1. CC 2024-01-09 Adopt Ordinance codifying WSCP Amendment.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
3. CC 2024-01-09_09e Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Adopted the Ordinance amending Section 13.07.030 (C)(2) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding the WSCP
9.f
Consideration of Award of Contract to Cushman Contracting Corporation for Construction of the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project, PW 2021-06 and Find the Action Exempt from CEQA
1. CC 2024-01-09 Swinging Bridge Retrofit Notice of Award.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Bid Opening log sheet.pdf
3. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 2 - Agreement Swinging Bridge Retroft.pdf 1) Awarded a contract for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project to Cushman Contracting Corporation in the amount of $937,000, in substantially final form subject to any minor, technical or non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders of 10% of the contract amount, $93,700, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the Project; and 3) Determined that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301)
9.g
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Waiving or Reimbursing up to $5,000 for Certain Building Permit Fees Related to Repair or Reconstruction of Homes Damaged by Flooding in 2023 Declared Local Emergencies
1. CC 2024-01-09 January 2023 Storm Event Fee Waiver_Reimbursement.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 2 - City of AG Demo Resolution.pdf
4. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 3 - R 5273.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE WAIVING OR REIMBURSING UP TO $5,000 FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PERMIT FEES (DEMOLITION, BUILDING PERMIT, AND INSPECTION FEES) RELATED TO REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION OF HOMES DAMAGED BY FLOODING IN 2023 DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCIES AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA"; 2) Found the public purpose contained within the Staff Report supports the contemplated waivers or reimbursements; and 3) Determined that the item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has not 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.)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Consider a Resolution for the Installation of One (1) Domestic Well on Property Zoned Planned Development (PD); Applicant – Michael Harris; Representative – Richard Burde, SLO Civil Design
1. CC 2024-01-09 Harris Domestic Well Continuance.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Continuance Request.pdf Community Development Director Pedrotti announced that the applicant requested that this item be continued.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member George
Continue to a date certain of February 27, 2024.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie Passed (5 to 0)
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a
Consider Results of Voter Opinion Polling for a Potential Future Ballot Measure
1. CC 2024-01-09 Voter Opinion Poll Results.pdf
2. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Arroyo Grande Revenue Measure Sales Tax Survey'23 2T.pdf
3. CC 2024-01-09 Attachment 1 - Arroyo Grande Baseline Voter Opinion Survey '23 - Final Report v3T.pdf City Clerk Matson introduced the item and Dr. Tim McLarney, True North Research, provided a presentation regarding the result of the Voter Opinion Poll. City Clerk Matson and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued regarding support for staff to continue working with the consultant on the potential ballot measure.
Moved by
Council Member Barneich
Seconded by
Council Member George
Direct staff to continue work with the consultant on a potential future revenue measure AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie Passed (5 to 0)
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Barneich welcomed City Manager Matthew Downing.
Council Member George announced that there will be a bench dedication ceremony in honor of former Planning Commissioner John Keen on Sunday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m at the Council Chamber.
Mayor Ray Russom requested that the Council consider directing staff to agendize a discussion item regarding an update of the sign Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie concurred.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.