City Council Meeting - January 14, 2025
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 announced that there was no reportable action from the following meeting:
January 14, 2025
a)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case b)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8:
Property: Gina's Italian Cuisine, 138 E Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, APN: 007-491-038 City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Penny Platt (representative for Gina’s Italian Cuisine) Under Negotiations: Price and Terms for proposed lease with City of Arroyo Grande
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
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 Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Introduction of New Employee - Capital Improvement Projects Manager Theresa Wren Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director introduced the City's Capital Improvement Projects Manager Theresa Wren and highlighted her education and professional background.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing commented on the Community Priorities Survey closing on 1/15/25; and recent fires in Southern California as it relates to the City of Arroyo Grande water supply system.
No action was taken on this item.
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 Jamie Sanbonmatsu. 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. There were none.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
9.a
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2025-01-14 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 16 through November 30, 2024.
9.b
Statement of Investment Deposits for November 2024
1. CC 2025-01-14 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of November 30, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 – Receipt and Use of Water and Sewer Capacity and Connection Fees/Charges
1. CC 2025-01-14 Annual Report Water and Sewer Connection Fees.pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1-3 - Annual Report Water and Sewer Connection Fees.pdf 1) Received and filed the annual report of the receipt and use of water and sewer capacity and connection fees and charges, in compliance with Government Code Section 66013; and 2) Determined that ratifying the annual report 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.d
Accept the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (AB 1600 Report)
1. CC 2025-01-14 Accept Annual Development Impact Fee Report FY 2023-24 (AB 1600).pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Annual DIF Report FY 2023-24.pdf 1) Accepted the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (AB1600 Report); and 2) Determined that accepting the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 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, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.e
Agreement with A-Town AV for the Arroyo Grande Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Update
1. CC 2025-01-14 Police Department EOC Update with A-Town.pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 2 - Agreement with A-Town AV for PD EOC Update.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH A-TOWN AV FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER UPDATE"; approving an Agreement with A-town AV for $124,803.13 to implement the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Update, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; 2) Approved one related budget adjustment request totaling $24,803.13; and 3) Found the action exempt from CEQA consistent with the exemption described herein.
9.f
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-01-14 Approval of Minutes_Dec10_2024.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024, as submitted.
9.g
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Special State Legislation Letter of Support
1. CC 2025-01-14 SLOCOG Special State Legislation Letter of Support.pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Draft Letter of Support.pdf Authorized the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support (Attachment 1) in support of legislation that would provide an exemption from the current Bradley-Burns two percent local sales tax cap for the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) to pursue a regional sales tax measure for transportation, subject to voter approval.
9.h
Acceptance of IWMA Technical Assistance Grant Funding
1. CC 2025-01-14 Appropriate Awarded IWMA TAG Grant Funding .pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Grant Agreement - City of AG - IWMA.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS INTO DEPARTMENT BUDGET".
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Establishment of a Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Consistent with Proposition 218
1. CC 2025-01-14 Hold Public Hearings, Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing Solid Waste Rates(1).pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Solid Waste Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Solid Waste Resolution(1).pdf
4. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 2 - R3 Report 2025 Rate Adjustment and New Rate Methodology(1).pdf
5. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 3 - Solid Waste Proposition 218 Notice(1).pdf
6. CC 2025-01-14_10a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the item. Representatives from South County Sanitary responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Garry Schmidt, and Mike Harris. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Matson reported that 2 protests were received as of the close of the hearing and that a protest was unsuccessful.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES FOR JANUARY 15, 2025, AND EACH JANUARY 1 FROM 2026 THROUGH 2029 AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA"; and
2) Find that establishing solid waste rates are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the action 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.).
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
10.b
Amendments to Title 2 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Architectural Review Committee
1. CC 2025-01-14 Amendments to Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the ARC .pdf
2. CC 2025-01-14 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by
Council Member Loe
1) Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 2.19.070 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines section 15060, subd. (c)(2); 15061(b)(3)).
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
10.c
Appeal Case 24-002; Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Tentative Parcel Map 23-001; Location – 444 Lierly Lane; Appellant – Bruce Vanderveen and Jeanne Helphenstine; Representative – MBS Land Surveys
1. CC 2025-01-14 Lierly Lane Appeal Continuance Request.pdf Mayor Ray Russom declared a conflict of interest due to living within 300 feet of the project.
Council Member Maraviglia declared a
conflict of interest due to being recently elected to the City Council and having previously heard and acted on this item as a member of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Maraviglia left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest presided.
Community Development Director Pedrotti commented on the recommendation to continue the hearing to a date uncertain at the request of the appellant.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Loe
Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain at the request of the appellant.
AYES (3)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (2)
Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Maraviglia
Passed (3 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ray Russom and Council Member Maraviglia rejoined the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on her participation with the Women Aid of South County Project called "Pop Up Laundry."
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. in honor of those suffering as a result of the Southern California fires.