City Council Meeting - August 26, 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
None.
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
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 and Oath of Office - Chief of Police David Culver City Manager Downing introduced Chief of Police David Culver. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office and badge pinning. The Council and Chief Culver gave comments.
The Council recessed from 6:10 pm - 6:22 pm.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided updates on the Gifford Fire response; Fire Captain Quinlan's retirement and the recruitment for Firefighter; recruitment for Lateral Police Officer and Police Trainee; Day in the Park event for Paulding students that took place after the first day of school; Summer Concert Series; and FlashVote opportunity.
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
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 Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gaea Powell. 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.
Mayor Ray Russom declared a conflict on item 9.d. and requested the item be pulled for separate consideration.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Mayor Ray Russom requested more information regarding Item 9.f. Community Development Director Pedrotti responded.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Maraviglia
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the exception of item 9.d., 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
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2025-08-26 Approval of Minutes - CC_Aug12.pdf
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025, as submitted.
9.b
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2025-08-26 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of July 16 through July 31, 2025.
9.c
Opting into Settlement Agreements with Distributors of Opioids; Purdue Pharma, L.P. National Opioid Settlement
1. CC 2025-08-26 Opting into Settlement Agreements with Distributors of Opioids; Purdue Pharma.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Resolution National Opioids Settlement Purdue Pharma.pdf
3. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 2 - Release Form_Opioids Settlement.pdf 1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Opioid Distributers, Purdue Pharma, L.P., and the Sackler Family; and 2) Find that adopting the Resolution opting-into the settlement agreements 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.)
9.e
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
1. CC 2025-08-26 Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Monthly Operations Report.pdf
3. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 2 - Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection Charts.pdf
4. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 3 - Previous Year Water Use Comparison.pdf
5. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 4 - Deep Well Index Level.pdf
6. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 5 - 2011-2024 Lopez Reservoir- Actual Storage vs. Predicted Storage.pdf
7. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 6 - 2024-2025 End of Water Year Stored Project Water and Surplus Water Generated.pdf Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.f
General Plan Update Progress Report – August 2025
1. CC 2025-08-26 General Plan Update Progress Report - August 2025.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - General Plan Progress Report.pdf Receive and file a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
9.d
Adopt Ordinance to Expand Uses of Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District
1. CC 2025-08-26 Adopt Ordinance for Expanded Uses of TBID Revenues.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Ord Amending the Muni Code AGTBID.pdf Moved by
Council Member Maraviglia
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
1) Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 3.46 amending the authorized improvements and activities to be funded by assessments imposed through the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District; and 2) Find 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).
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)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
1. CC 2025-08-26 AGMC Administrative Cleanups.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Ord Amending the Muni Code_Administrative.pdf City Clerk Matson presented the report.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received. 1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 2.08.030, 2.16.020, 2.17.040, 2.30.020, 2.30.030, and 2.34.010 of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC); and 2) Find that the Ordinance is 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).
11.b
Sidewalk Management Program
1. CC 2025-08-26 Sidewalk Management Program.pdf
2. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 1 - Sidewalk Evaluation.pdf
3. CC 2025-08-26 Attachment 2 - Recommended Street Trees.pdf Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the Item. City Engineer Sweeney presented the report and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom requested the updated recommended tree list be placed on the City's website now and then later incorporated into an Engineering Standards update. The Council concurred.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Alexandria Davis. No further public comments were received. City Engineer Sweeney and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from the public.
Council discussion ensued regarding tree replacements and potential cost considerations for residents. Director Robeson commented on the current Municipal Code requirement regarding tree replacements.
No action was taken on this item.
Review and provide direction to staff on the City’s sidewalk management program.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the Day of Hope car show at Heritage Square Park last weekend.
Council Member Loe commented on her attendance at a ceremony for Congressional Woman of the Year honoree Lisa Kawamura and requested the City consider recognizing Ms. Kawamura; City Manager Downing commented on the option of providing a Mayor's Commendation.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rosen announced that t
he City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:
a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title: City Attorney
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:10 p.m.
14. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Council returned to open session at 8:01 p.m. City Attorney Rosen announced there was no reportable action.
The announcement will be repeated at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as this portion of the meeting was not recorded.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.