City Council Meeting - July 22, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
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
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Central Coast Community Energy Presentation
1. CC 2025-07-22 CCC Energy Presentation.pdf
Das Williams, Central Coast Community Energy, presented.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information on the Summer Concert Series; upcoming Coffee with a Cop on July 25th; Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project and Buy Local Program; and the FlashVote community outreach tool.
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 RAY RUSSOM:
Audit Committee
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board
San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Other
7.b
MAYOR PRO TEM SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee Other
7.c
COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board
Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
REACH Economic Development Roundtable
Other
7.d
COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA:
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
7.e
COUNCIL MEMBER LOE:
Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
Other
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council Member Loe commented on correspondence received from the public regarding immigration enforcement. City Manager Downing introduced Interim Police Chief Culver and Chief Culver provided a statement and responded to questions from Council.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
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. Council Member Loe acknowledged appointees to the Citizens' Sales Tax Oversight Committee and SLOCOG's Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee.
Moved by
Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.m., 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 2025-07-22 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2025.
9.b
Statement of Investment Deposits for May 2025
1. CC 2025-07-22 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits May 2025.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of May 31, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.c
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-07-22 Approval of Minutes_Jun24_2025.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 24, 2025, as submitted.
9.d
Appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
1. CC 2025-07-22 Appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Resolution CTAC .pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - St. James CTAC Application_Redacted.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING LINDA ST. JAMES TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT’S CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE"; and
2) Determined that approving the appointment to the Committee 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
Appointments to the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee
1. CC 2025-07-22 Appointments to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Resolution CSTOC.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Exhibit A.pdf
4. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Application to CSTOC_Barbara Harmon_Redacted.pdf
5. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 3 - Application to CSTOC_Debbie Malicoat_Redacted.pdf
6. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 4 - Application to CSTOC and CSGPC_Gary Borsos_Redacted.pdf
7. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 5 - Application to CSTOC_Sheila Simmons-Semana_Redacted.pdf
8. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 6 - Application to CSTOC_Melissa Watkins_Redacted.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS’ SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE"; and
2) Determined that approving appointments to the CSTOC 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.f
Exclusive Vendor Police Tow Service Agreement with College Towing South
1. CC 2025-07-22 PD Consideration To Approve An Exclusive Vendor Police Tow Service Agreement.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Tow Services Agreement.pdf
4. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Police Department Towing Program.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXCLUSIVE VENDOR POLICE TOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COLLEGE TOWING SOUTH".
9.g
Resolution of Intention to Amend AGTBID Authorized Uses
1. CC 2025-07-22 Resolution of Intention to Amend TBID Ordinance.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - ROI AGTBID.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND THE AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED THROUGH THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INITIATE THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO"; and
2) Found that the recommended actions to support the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because these efforts have 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).
9.h
Notice of Acceptance, 2024 Street Repairs Project, PW 2024-01
1. CC 2025-07-22 2024 Street Repairs Project Acceptance.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - 2024 Street Repairs Project Notice of Completion.pdf 1) Accepted the 2024 Street Repairs Project;
2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and
3) Authorized release of retention thirty-five days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
9.i
Award of Predesign for 2025 Streets Repair Project
1. CC 2025-07-22 2025 Street Repairs Predesign Award.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Predesign Contract.pdf
4. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A-A - Predesign PEI Proposal.pdf
5. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A-B Predesign PEI Proposal.pdf
6. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Predesign RFP and Addendum.pdf
7. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 3 - Predesign Proposal Review Sheet.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2025 Streets Repair Project Predesign to Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) for $138,550, subject to any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney and Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders of 10% of the contract amount, $13,855, for unanticipated costs during the predesign phase of 2025 Streets Repair Project; and
2) Determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 covering the repair and maintenance of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities.
9.j
Fourth Revision to the Sewer System Management Plan
1. CC 2025-07-22 Approve the Sewer System Management Plan Revision 4.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - SSMP Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Sewer System Management Plan Revision 4.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING REVISION 4 OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN"; and
2) Authorized the Director of Public Works to certify the completion of the SSMP to the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB); and 3) Made findings that approving the Sewer System Management Plan revision is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Sections 15301, 15302, 15308 and 15378(b)(5) of the (CEQA) Guidelines.
9.k
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
1. CC 2025-07-22 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection Chart.pdf
4. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 3 - Previous Year Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 4 - Deep Well Index Levels for 2nd Quarter.pdf
6. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 5 - 2011-2024 Lopez Reservoir- Actual Storage vs Predicted Storage.pdf
7. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 6 - 2024-2025 End of Water Year Stored Project Water and Surplus Water Generated.pdf Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.l
Professional Services Agreement for Building Division Staff, Plan Review, and Inspection Services
1. CC 2025-07-22 Building Division Consultant Services Agreement.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Consultant Services Agreement.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR BUILDING DIVISION STAFF, PLAN REVIEW, AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH JAS PACIFIC"; and
2) Find that the approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the contemplated services 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. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.m
General Plan Update Progress Report – July 2025
1. CC 2025-07-22 General Plan Progress Report.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - General Plan Progress Report.pdf Received and filed a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Continued Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Denying Appeal Case 24-002; Location – 444 Lierly Lane; Appellant – Bruce Vanderveen
1. CC 2025-07-22 APL 24-002.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - Lierly Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Request for appeal extension_R.pdf
4. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 3 - Project Location.pdf
5. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 4 - Tract 2653_1.pdf
6. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 5 - Exception Request.pdf
7. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 6 - Appeal Form.pdf
8. CC 2025-07-22_10a Supplemental 1_Redacted.pdf
9. CC 2025-07-22_10a Supplemental 2.pdf
Council Member Maraviglia declared a conflict of interest due to her involvement in the item while on the Planning Commission; and left the meeting.
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the Item. Ty Green, appellant's attorney, presented. Director Pedrotti responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Ingrid Kovacs, Dave Pomeroy, Brad Stevens, Scott Allman, Tony Janowicz, Tom Griffin. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest closed the public hearing.
Director Pedrotti and City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council. City Attorney Rosen responded to questions from Council regarding an eminent domain process.
Ty Green, appellant's attorney, provided rebuttal comments.
Council discussion ensued regarding subarea density, eminent domain, and the parcel map.
City Attorney Rosen commented on process and staff's recommendation.
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 DENYING APPEAL CASE NO. 24-002 AND DENYING WITH PREJUDICE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23-001; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) EXISTING PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) NEW PARCELS WITH ONE (1) REMAINDER PARCEL; LOCATION – 444 LIERLY LANE; APPLICANT – BRUCE VANDERVEEN AND JEANNE HELPHENSTINE; REPRESENTATIVE – KERRY MARGASON, MBS LAND SURVEYS"; and
2) Determine that denial of the Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because CEQA does not apply to the disapproval or rejection of projects by a public agency. (Pub Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(5); State CEQA Guidelines, § 15270, subd. (a).). There will be no subdivision or construction as a result of the denial of this application for a subdivision, and therefore the denial 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 (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
11.a
First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
1. CC 2025-07-22 First Amendment to City Manager Agreement.pdf
2. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 1 - First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
3. CC 2025-07-22 Attachment 2 - Current City Manager Agreement_Matthew Downing.pdf Mayor Pro Tem Secrest called for a brief break at 7:33 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m.
Council Member Maraviglia returned to the meeting.
City Attorney Rosen presented the Item.
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Loe
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
Approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and Matthew Downing following an oral report by the City Attorney summarizing any changes in the salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits consistent with the Brown Act.
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
Council Member Loe commented on a tour she took at the Diablo Power Plant.
Council Member Maraviglia commented on the "Where's Waldo" Village initiative; and commented that she would like the Council to consider a social host ordinance before next 4th of July.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest adjourned the meeting at 7:46 pm.