City Council Meeting - February 10, 2026
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
Assistant City Attorney Shapses announced that there was no reportable action from the following meeting:
February 10, 2026
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9) Name of 1 Case
: Kathy Stutchman v. City of Arroyo Grande, California Division of Workers' Compensation, Case No. ADJ18718871
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
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, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
City Manager Communications
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson p
rovided updates on the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) drill that took place on February 2, 2026; and the annual Meet the Machines event on February 21st.
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 Patrick Sparrow, Larry Cooper, Jan Raddery, Andy Dibburn, and Matt Anderson. No further public comments were received.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to comments from 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.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe Passed (5 to 0)
9.a
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2026-02-10 Approval of Minutes - Jan27_2026 .pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 2026, as submitted.
9.b
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2026-02-10 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of January 1 through January 15, 2026.
9.c
Statement of Investment Deposits for December 2025
1. CC 2026-02-10 Statement of Investment Deposits December 2025.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Deposits December 2025.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of December 31, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.d
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Status Report
1. CC 2026-02-10 Second Quarter Financial Status Report.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - FY 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Status Report.pdf 1) Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Status Report; 2) Approved seven Budget Adjustment Requests; and
3) Received an update from the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee Meeting.
9.e
Appointment to the Community Service Grant Program Committee
1. CC 2026-02-10 Appointment to the Community Service Grant Program Committee.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 2 - Application to CSGPC_K Christensen_Redacted.pdf Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING KATHLEEN CHRISTENSEN TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM COMMITTEE".
9.f
Final Approval of Community Development Block Grant Programs for Year 2026
1. CC 2026-02-10 CDBG Final.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Resolution(2).pdf
3. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 2 - Cooperation Agreement.pdf
4. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 3 - 5CHC Application.pdf
5. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 4 - CAPLSO Application.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS FOR YEAR 2026"; and
2) Found that the preliminary approval of projects is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 subd. (b)(3).
9.g
2025-2030 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
1. CC 2026-02-10 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 2 - MJHMP.pdf
4. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 3 - Annex A.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE 2025-2030 UPDATE TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING CITY-SPECIFIC ANNEX"; and
2) Found that the approval of the MJHMP is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 subd. (b)(3).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Architectural Review 25-003; Proposal for Public Art Installation on Public Property; Location – Centennial Park
1. CC 2026-02-10 Public Art Project_Centennial Plaza.pdf
2. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 1 - Resolution(3).pdf
3. CC 2026-02-10 Attachment 2 - Project History and Artist Qualifications.pdf
4. CC 2026-02-10_10a - Supplemental 1.pdf
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the Item. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson and Director Pedrotti responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Cindy Blankenburg, Vivian Krug, Sam Cotton. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Cindy Blankenburg and Vivian Krug, Arroyo Grande Public Art, responded to questions from Council.
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from Council.
Council Member Loe made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion. Mayor Ray Russom provided comments regarding the location for the statue and plaque.
Council directed staff to consult with the City arborist regarding the statue's potential impacts on the tree in the tree well.
Moved by
Council Member Loe
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 25-003 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC ART PIECE AT CENTENNIAL PARK"; and
2) Find that this is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(a) regarding minor alterations to existing structures.
AYES (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, and Council Member Loe NOES (1)
Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (4 to 1)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Loe commented on the vacancy on the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) and encouraged Arroyo Grande residents interested in serving to apply.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:48 pm.