City Council Meeting - October 22, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Bruce Blair, California Central Coast Cops 'N Kids, led the flag salute and spoke about the upcoming event on November 3, 2024 at Soto Sports Complex.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Rosen reported out from the following meeting:
October 22, 2024
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case City Attorney Rosen announced that there was no reportable action.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing November 2024 as "National Native American & Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month"
1. CC 2024-10-22 Honorary Proclamation - NNAIP Month.pdf Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie presented the Proclamation recognizing November 2024 as "National Native American & Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month" . Mona Tucker, Tribal Chair with yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe, accepted the Proclamation.
6.b
5Cities Homeless Coalition Operations Update
1. City of Arroyo Grande Annual Report 23-24 10.16.24.pdf Janna Nichols, 5Cities Homeless Coalition, provided an update on operations including the Warming Shelter in Arroyo Grande; and responded to questions from Council.
Council commended 5Cities Homeless Coalition for their work in the community.
No action was taken on this item.
6.c
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information regarding the recent Five Cities Fire Authority Open House and its attendance; the Halloween Carnival Chaos event; General Plan mapping survey on General Plan website planarroyogrande.com; and the fire and law enforcement response to the Spruce Street incident.
No action was taken on this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City’s appointed representative.
7.a
MAYOR PRO TEM 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.b
COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
Audit Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
Other
7.c
COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
Five Cities Fire Authority
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
7.d
COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
1. CC 2024-10-22_8 Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Michael Punsalon, Marlea Harmon, Gaea Powell. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie gave commenter Powell three warnings at the conclusion of the one minute comment period. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie called a 5-minute recess
in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.95 regarding disruptions.
The Council went on recess from 6:46 pm - 6:51 pm.
Public comment continued. Speaking from the public were Garry Schmidt, No Name Provided, No Name Provided. No further public comments were received.
City Attorney Rosen responded to questions from the Council.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. There were none.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council Member Barneich provided comments on Item 9.g.
Moved by
Council Member Barneich
Seconded by
Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4)
Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie ABSENT (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2024-10-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of September 16 through September 30, 2024.
9.b
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2024-10-22 Approval of Minutes _Oct08_2024.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 8, 2024, as submitted.
9.c
Notice of Award, 2024 Streets Repair Project, PW 2024-01
1. CC 2024-10-22 2024 Streets Repair Project Notice of Award.pdf
2. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 1 - Bid Opening Log Sheet.pdf
3. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 2 - Agreement_1.pdf
1) Awarded a construction contract for the 2024 Streets Repair Project to Papich Construction, Inc. (Papich) for $3,999,889; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders of 10% of the contract amount, $399,989.90, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the 2024 Streets Repair Project.
9.d
Accept the 2022 Street Repairs Project PW 2022-05
1. CC 2024-10-22 2022 Street Repairs Project NoC .pdf
2. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 1 - NoC.pdf
1) Accepted improvements as constructed by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc., in accordance with the specifications for the 2022 Street Repairs Project, PW 2022-05; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and
3) Authorized release of retention thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded if no liens have been filed.
9.e
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
1. CC 2024-10-22 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 1 - Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection.pdf
4. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 3 - Monthly Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 4 - Deep Well Index Level.pdf Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.f
General Plan Update Progress Report – October 2024
1. CC 2024-10-22 General Plan Update Progress Report - October 2024.pdf Received an updated on the status of the Comprehensive General Plan Update project.
9.g
Consider Commitment of Grant Authorization to Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, for Additional Funding of a 63-Unit Affordable Housing Project at 700 Oak Park Blvd
1. CC 2024-10-22 HASLO Grant Authorization.pdf
2. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2024-10-22 Attachment 2 - Funding Request Letter.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE committing A NOT-TOO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $630,000, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND IN THAT AMOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS, WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR DESIGN, FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF A 63-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 700 OAK PARK BLVD, ARROYO GRANDE"; Authorized a budget adjustment request in a not-to-exceed amount of $630,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and Authorized the City Manager to negotiate a grant agreement and any other associated documents, between the City and HASLO, establishing the terms of the grant for a total commitment and not-to-exceed amount of $630,000.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Active Transportation Plan Progress Report
1. CC 2024-10-22 Active Transportation Plan Progress Report.pdf Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item. Jacob Leon, KTU&A Consultant, presented the report. Director Pedrotti and Mr. Leon responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie invited public comment. Speaking from the public were No Name Provided, Aileen Loe. No further public comments were received.
Council provided comments on the Plan including adopting the Plan and adding to the Capital Improvement Program; including The Pike in the Plan; emphasizing safe commuting for students at the high school; and emphasizing a further look at Grand Ave safety.
No action was taken on this item.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie commented on his attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie adjourned the meeting at 7:37 pm.