City Council Meeting - June 10, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call. Mayor Ray Russom was absent.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a
Closed Session Announcements
None.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Maraviglia
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.
AYES (4)
Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth" in Arroyo Grande
1. CC 2025-06-10 Honorary Proclamation_Juneteenth.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest presented the Honorary Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth" in Arroyo Grande
. Juanetta Perkins, Juneteenth Paso Robles, accepted the Proclamation.
No action was taken on this item.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information regarding the Police Department Radio Encryption Project; Chief of Police recruitment through June 30, 2025; Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project; the Buy Local Program; and the FlashVote community engagement tool.
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 Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Judy Ceccetti. No further public comments were received.
City Manager Downing responded to questions from the public.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest 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 Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Loe
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4)
Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2025-06-10 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of May 1 through May 15, 2025.
9.b
Statement of Investment Deposits for April 2025
1. CC 2025-06-10 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits April 2025.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of April 30, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-06-10 Approval of Minutes_May27_2025.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 27, 2025, as submitted.
9.d
Resolutions Establishing Salaries and Benefits for Management and Part-Time Employees, Approval of the Updated Citywide Combined Salary Schedule, and Job Descriptions for Newly Budgeted Positions
1. CC 2025-06-10 Management Resolution.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - Management Resolution 1.pdf
3. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 2 - PT Salary Resolution and Citywide Salary Schedule 1.pdf
4. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 3 - Engineering Technician Job Description 1.pdf
5. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 4 - Records and Property Supervisor.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING COMPENSATION FOR DESIGNATED NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27"; 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES"; 3) Approved the updated Citywide Combined Salary Schedule; 4) Approved job descriptions for newly budgeted positions; and 5) Found that approval of the Resolutions are 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. (b)(2)-(3), 15378).
9.e
License Agreement with Papich Construction
1. CC2025-06-10 400 W Branch Property Rental.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - Arroyo Grande Construction Staging License - Papich Construction.pdf 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute a license agreement for the use of City property at 400 W. Branch for construction staging with Papich Construction Company, Inc. (“Papich”), subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; and 2) Found the action exempt from CEQA under the Class 4 exemption which applies to minor public or private alterations in the condition of land.
9.f
Amendments to Title 15 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
1. CC 2025-06-10 Adoption of Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance.pdf
1) Adopted an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING CHAPTER 15.15 TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA REFINED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES"; and
2) Found 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)).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Budget
1. CC 2025-06-10 Public Hearing to Consider the FY 2025-27 Biennial Operating Budget.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 2 - Fund Summaries FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget.pdf City Manager Downing introduced the Item and Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the Item.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued regarding the amount of budget allocated to Capital Improvement Projects, looking strategically at the operating budget in future budget cycles as it relates to the City's organizational aspirations, securing Measure E-24 sales tax funds, and the City's extensive budget process and public hearings.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-27 BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT BUDGETED"; and
2) Determine that adopting of the Budget 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.) Individual projects within the Budget may be subject to CEQA and environmental review will be conducted at the appropriate time during implementation of those projects.
AYES (4)
Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Amendments to Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Sections 8.36.020 and 8.36.050 Regarding Sales to Minors and Sales and Distribution of Electronic Tobacco Products
1. CC 2025-06-10 Introduction of Ordinance Amending AGMC 8.36.020 and 8.36.050.pdf
2. CC 2025-06-10 Attachment 1 - 2025 Ordinance Amending Tobacco Products.pdf
3. CC 2025-06-10_11a Supplemental 1.pdf
Interim Police Chief Culver presented the Item and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Alexandria Davis, Amy Gilman, and Julia Alber. No further public comments were received.
City Manager Downing and Interim Police Chief Culver responded to questions from the public.
City Manager Downing and City Attorney Rosen responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding future further amendments and support of staff's recommendation.
Interim Police Chief Culver responded to questions from Council.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Loe
1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 8.36.020 and Section 8.36.050 of Title 8 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code relating to the sale of electronic tobacco products in Arroyo Grande; and 2) Find that the proposed 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, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378).
AYES (4)
Council Member Maraviglia, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe ABSENT (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the Festival Mosaic music festival event.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.