City Council Meeting - April 08, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom 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
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 Guthrie
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.
AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Passed (4 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Violence Awareness Month
1. CC 2025-04-08 Honorary Proclamation - Sexual Assault.pdf Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as "National Sexual Assault Violence Awareness Month".
Shawn Freeman, Lumina Alliance, accepted the Proclamation.
6.b
Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
1. CC 2025-04-08 Honorary Proclamation - Arbor Day.pdf
Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2025 as "Arbor Day".
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, and Sheridan Bohlken, Director of Recreation Services, accepted the Proclamation.
Mayor Ray Russom revisited Item 5. Council concurred to move Item 11.b. before Item 10.a.
6.c
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information regarding the Annual Egg Hunt and Festival on April 19; Closure of Fair Oaks Avenue on April 21-25 for road improvements and to install a traffic circle to support the Traffic Way Bridge Project; detour plans for the Traffic Way Bridge Project; retirement of Chief of Police Michael Martinez; and the appointment of Interim Chief of Police David Culver.
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 were Carol Cranfield; Ethel Landers; and Josh. No further public comments were received. City Manager Downing responded to questions from the public. Council directed staff to respond to members of the public.
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.
Council Member Loe and Mayor Ray Russom commented on Item 9.e.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Loe
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.i., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2025-04-08 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratifcation.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of March 1 through March 15, 2025.
9.b
Statement of Investment Deposits for February 2025
1. CC 2025-04-08 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits February 2025.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of February 28, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit, and Audit Report for the Transportation Development Act Transportation Fund Reports
1. CC 2025-04-08 Acceptance of the ACFR, Single Audit, and Audit Report for the TDA Transportation Fund Reports.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachments 1 - 3 - links for CC Agenda.pdf 1) Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit, and Audit Report for the Transportation Development Act Transportation Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; and; 2) Determined that receiving and filing the ACFR, Single Audit and Audit Report for the Transportation Development Act Transportation Fund 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
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-04-08 Approval of Minutes - CC_Mar25_2025.pdf Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 25, 2025, as submitted.
9.e
Confirm Direction on a “Buy Local Program”
1. CC 2025-04-08 Receive Direction on a Buy Local Program .pdf Confirmed staff’s direction on a “Buy Local Program” administered by the South County Chambers of Commerce to support Village businesses impacted during the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project.
9.f
Assembly Bill 2561 (City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Trends) Compliance Procedure
1. CC 2025 04-08-2025 AB 2561 Compliance.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Adopting AB 2561 Compliance Procedures.pdf
3. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Proposed Reso Exhibit A - AB 2561 Compliance Procedure.pdf
4. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 2 - AB 2561 Bill.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 2561"; and
2) Directed staff to incorporate the procedure into the City Council Handbook.
9.g
Public Works Budget Reallocation for Vehicle Replacement; and Resolution Declaring Vehicles as Surplus
1. CC 2025-04-08 Public Works Vehicle Replacement.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Resolution Surplus Equipment.pdf 1) Carried over $160,000 of unspent FY 2023-24 funds into FY 2024-25 for the replacement of a bucket truck. Authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of a bucket truck following competitive bidding per the City’s Purchasing Policy; 2) Reallocated $140,000 in FY 2024-25 funds from the purchase of a medium-duty dump truck to the purchase of three light-duty trucks and authorize the purchase of the vehicles from Arroyo Grande Chevrolet for $120,113.72; and 3) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL THEREOF".
9.h
2024 Street Repair Testing and Inspection Contract Amendment
1. CC 2025-04-08 PEI PO Amendment 2024 Street Repair Testing and Inspection.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Amendment 1 to PEI PO.pdf
3. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 ATT - Proposal.pdf
4. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 2 - PEI PO 2025112.pdf
Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing special testing and inspection Purchase Order (Purchase Order No. 2025112) with Pavement Engineering, Inc.
9.i
Senate Bill 1 Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26
1. CC 2025-04-08 SB1 Projects for FY 2025-26.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Resolution SB1 FY 2025-26.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1"; 2) Authorized the Director of Administrative Services to submit the Resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC); and 3) Made findings that adopting the Resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the adoption in itself 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.)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Amendments to Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
1. CC 2025-04-08 Amendments to Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance_Title 6.pdf
3. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 2 - AGMC-Title 9 Comparison.pdf
4. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 3 - List of Title 9 not in AGMC.pdf
5. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 4 - Proposed Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.pdf
6. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 5 - Current Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.pdf
7. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 6 - Current Title 9_San Luis Obispo County Code.pdf
8. CC 2025-04-08_10a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
This Item was heard out of order.
Chief of Police Martinez presented the Item and responded to questions from Council. City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Betty Winholz, and Alexandria Davis. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued regarding City staff writing a letter to the County of San Luis Obispo recommending a change to the euthanasia timeline.
Mayor Ray Russom addressed public comment and concerns with sending a letter of support to the County.
City Manager Downing commented on the upcoming renewal period for the Animal Services Agreement with the County.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Loe
1) Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, titled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE TITLE 9 (ANIMALS) AND TO RETAIN CERTAIN CITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ANIMALS”; and to direct the City Manager to write a letter on behalf of the City Council recommending changing the euthanasia timeline from two days to seven days; 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, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).
AYES (3)
Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe NOES (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
ABSENT (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Passed (3 to 1)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Amendments to Titles 2 and 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Bylaws for the City’s Advisory Bodies
1. CC 2025-04-08 Amendments to Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Bylaws.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
This Item was heard out of order.
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the item.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Shannon Kessler. No further public comments were received.
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 TITLES 2 AND 3 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BYLAWS FOR VARIOUS CITY BODIES 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 (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Passed (4 to 0)
11.b
Adoption of a Land Use Scenario for the General Plan Update
1. CC 2025-04-08 General Plan Land Use Alternatives.pdf
2. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 1 - Land Use Scenarios Analysis.pdf
3. CC 2025-04-08 Attachment 2 - Land Use Survey Results.pdf
4. CC 2025-04-08_11b Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
This Item was heard before Item 10a.
Mayor Ray Russom addressed the public in attendance and explained the public comment process.
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item. Michael Gibbons, Minitier Harnish Consultant, presented the item. Mr. Gibbons, Planning Manager Perez, and Director Pedrotti responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Shannon Kessler, No Name Provided, Jill Davis-Holmes, Vasik, No Name Provided, No Name Provided, Kimmie Nguyen, Greg Cottrell, Ryan Crandle, Wes Streisdale, Virginia Roof, Carlie Grueber, Adam Sarwutari, Krista Jeffries, Ken Dalebout, Liz Worthen, Betty Winholz, Fred Lewis, Paul Provence, No Name Provided, Mike Harris, and No Name Provided. No further public comments were received.
Council discussion ensued regarding the 2001 General Plan, City's outreach efforts and community engagement for this General Plan Update, opportunities for housing and jobs, open spaces, a specific plan, and infill on Grand Ave.
Planning Manager Perez provided information regarding a density bonus and its application only to multi-family residential and having the consultant investigate environmental impacts more. Planning Manager Perez also presented data for Scenario 5 and responded to questions from Council.
Further Council discussion ensued regarding the need for housing and that the General Plan lays out possibilities. Council expressed support of a combination of Scenarios 2 and 3.
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:54 p.m.
Moved by
Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation of a hybrid of Scenarios 2 and 3, which reads: The recommended scenario emphasizes densification within the existing city boundaries, focusing on infill development of vacant and underutilized land to increase housing and population capacity. This scenario introduces a new Corridor Mixed Use designation that allows higher residential densities in scenario 2. This scenario would also permit the conversion of existing agricultural land within city limits to residential uses and complementary amenities, such as parks and open space. Development within the agriculturally zoned areas would require a specific plan to guide development within the North Fair Oaks and Frederick’s focus areas; and 2) Find that the adoption of a land use scenario is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because adoption has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).
AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Passed (4 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Loe thanked staff for providing various remote options for public participation.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rosen announced that the City Council will meet in Closed Session to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Meet with City-designated negotiators described below. Negotiation will include salary, compensation and benefits:
Unrepresented Management Employees
City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Mayor Ray Russom adjourned to Closed Session at 9:23 p.m.
14. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Council returned to Open Session at 10:22 p.m. City Manager Downing announced there was no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.