City Council Meeting - March 12, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
The City Attorney will announce any reportable action from the following meeting:
February 27, 2024
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
Real Property under negotiation along Traffic Way, including the following addresses and negotiating parties:
APN 006-311-056: Ben Dohi TRE ETAL
APN 007-481-009: Romel & Mercedes Fernandez
APN 007-481-008: Dan Frietas Rentals 3 LP a CA LP
APN 007-482-026: Mes Hansen
APN 007-481-011: Raffi M. Kaloosian
APN 007-482-018: Coyote Real Estate Corporation
APN 007-482-020: Coyote Real Estate Corporation
APN 007-482-006: Lan Vest Limited, Pacific Group Fuel LLC APN 007-481-007: Pearl Cole I Family Trust
APN 006-311-067: Adam H. Saruwatari TRE ETAL
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Downing, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Introduction of Employee – FCFA Battalion Chief Craig Angello
6.b
Introduction and Oath of Office – Police Officer Timothy Wilson
6.c
SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure
1. CC 2024-03-12 SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Draft Investment-Plan-Overview.pdf
3. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 2 - February 7, 2024 SLOCOG Board Staff Report on Regional Self-Help Measure.pdf
4. CC 2024-03-12_06c Supplemental 1.pdf
5. CC 2024-03-12_06c Supplemental 2.pdf
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action:
Receive a presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) staff regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure, Draft Transportation Investment Plan, and provide comments if desired.
6.d
City Manager Communications
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action:
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
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 2024-03-12 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2024.
9.b
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
1. CC 2024-03-12 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf (VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of January 31, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2024-03-12 Approval of Minutes - Feb27_2024.pdf
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 27, 2024, as submitted.
9.d
Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09
1. CC 2024-03-12 Tally Ho Frontage Improvements NoC.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion.pdf (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09; 2) Direct staff to file a Notice of Completion; and
3) Authorize release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded if no liens have been filed.
9.e
2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
1. CC 2024-03-12 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - 2023 General Plan APR.pdf (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Review and accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Report (the “Annual Report” or “Report”) and direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and 2) Find that the request is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
1. CC 2024-03-12 Introduction of ADU Ordinance Updates.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding the development of accessory dwelling units; and 2) Determine that the Ordinance amendment is statutorily exempt per Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects involving the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zone by a city to implement Government Code Section 65852.2.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a
Conceptual Village Wayfinding and Parking Signage Program
1. CC 2024-03-12 Village Wayfinding and Parking Signage.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Sign Inventory.pdf
3. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 2 - 2023 Existing Conditions.pdf (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
Provide input on conceptual design for the project.
12.b
Study Session on Revisions to Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Murals
1. CC 2024-03-12 Study Session on Public Art Guidelines.pdf
2. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Proposed Public Art Guidelines_2-29-2024.pdf
3. CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 2 - Sample Public Art Application.pdf
4. CC 2024-03-12_12b Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Conduct a study session on potential amendments to the Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code with respect to public art; and 2) Provide direction to staff on potential amendments.
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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