City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026
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
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 (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Honoring the South County Historical Society for its 50th Anniversary
1. CC PH 2026-05-12 Honorary Proclamation - Historical Society.pdf Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation honoring
the South County Historical Society for its 50th Anniversary . Jim Gregory, South County Historical Society, accepted the proclamation.
No action was taken on this Item.
6.b
Honorary Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as "Pride Month"
1. CC PH 2026-05-12 Honorary Proclamation - Pride Month.pdf Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation
Declaring June 2026 as "Pride Month"
. Trevor Norcross, Gala Pride and Diversity Center, accepted the Proclamation.
No action was taken on this Item.
6.c
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided updates on the City's communications, the Police Department's participation in the local law enforcement memorial ceremony, Phase 2 of the East Branch Streetscape Project, bid posting for the Halcyon Complete Streets Project, and Thursday Night Music in the Park events at Rancho Grande Park.
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 was Judy Ceccetti. 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. There were none.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
9.a
Approval of Minutes
1. CC 2026-05-12 Approval of Minutes - CC_Apr28.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2026, as submitted.
9.b
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2026-05-12 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of April 1 through April 15, 2026.
9.c
Statement of Investment Deposits for March 2026
1. CC 2026-05-12 Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 -Statement of Investment Deposits March 2026.pdf Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of March 31, 2026, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.d
Appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
1. CC 2026-05-12 Appointment to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution CTAC.pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - Application to CTAC C Shaheen_Redacted1.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING CYNTHIA SHAHEEN TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT’S CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE"; and
2) Determined that approving the appointment 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
San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
1. CC 2026-05-12 SLO County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution(2).pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Draft SLO Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact.pdf
4. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness1.pdf
5. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 3 - SLO Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness 2022-2027.pdf
6. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 4 - SLO County Regional Homeless Services Inventory.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPACT"; and
2) Found that approving the Resolution 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. Alternatively, the adoption of the Resolution is exempt from CEQA on the basis that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061, subd. (b)(3).)
9.f
Resolutions Ordering the Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Assessment Districts for FY 2026-27
1. CC 2026-05-12 LLAD Assessment Districts Order Annual Reports.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution_Parkside Village TR 2310.pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - Resolution_Grace Lane TR 2236.pdf
4. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 3 - Resolution_Parkview TR 1769.pdf 1) Adopted Resolutions entitled:
"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027"; " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027"; and
"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027". 2) Determined that adopting the Resolutions ordering the Engineer's reports is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because the activity is not a “project” subject to CEQA and 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.)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Architectural Review 25-004; Public Art on Private Property; Location – 227 East Branch Street
1. CC 2026-05-12 Village Creative Mural.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 Exhibit A_1.pdf
4. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - Project Location.pdf
Interim Community Development Director Perez presented the Item.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Emily Zimmerman, Nan Fowler, Lisa Deblauw, and Christine Navolt. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Interim Director Perez responded to questions from the public.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
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 25-004 FOR A PROPOSED MURAL AT 227 EAST BRANCH STREET"; and
2) Find that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for minor alterations to existing structures.
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
10.b
Amendments to the Comprehensive FY 2026-27 User Fee Schedule
1. CC 2026-05-12 User Fee Update.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution_Comprehensive Fee Schedule Update.pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY 2026-27_1.pdf Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the Item and responded to questions from Council. City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL USER FEES AND ADJUSTING THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR ALL USER FEES FOR REGULATORY ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES set forth IN THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026", and directed staff to evaluate adding a lost key fee; and 2) Determine that adopting amendments to the Comprehensive FY 2026-27 User Fee Schedule is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the activity is not a “project” subject to CEQA and 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).
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Amendments to the Municipal Code Regarding Cross-Connections
1. CC 2026-05-12 Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 13.16 Cross-Connection.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Ord Amending Chapter 13.16 (Cross Connection).pdf Utilities Manager Taylor presented the Item.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
1) Introduce an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.16 OF TITLE 13 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CROSS-CONNECTIONS"; and
2) Find the Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because amending Chapter 13.16 of the AGMC 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). Alternatively, this organizational or administrative activity to amend Chapter 13.16 of the AGMC will not result in direct physical changes in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5).) AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
11.b
Ten Year Capital Improvement Program, Measure E-24 Local Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program, and Measure O-06 Local Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program
1. CC 2026-05-12 Ten Year Capital Improvement Program, Measure E-24, and Measure O-06 Expenditure Programs.pdf
2. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 - Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - 10-Year CIP FY 2027-2036.pdf
4. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 2 - 10-Year Measure O-06 Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program.pdf
5. CC 2026-05-12 Attachment 3 - 10-Year Measure E-24 Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program.pdf Administrative Services Director Valentine presented the Item and responded to questions from Council. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Lisa Deblauw. No further public comments were received. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson responded to questions from the public.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
Seconded by
Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2035-36"; and
2) Find that the approval of the Resolution is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines, Section §15061(b)(3), as such approval does not have the potential to result in an effect on the environment. The approval does not commit the City to any of the identified projects in the CIP. Each individual project in the plan will be subject to CEQA review as required by law. Secondly, this action constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a physical change in the environment and is therefore not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section §15378(b)(5).
AYES (3)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (2)
Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Loe
Passed (3 to 0)
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.