City Council Meeting - June 23, 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:
June 23, 2026
a) LABOR NEGOTIATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
Meet with City-designated negotiators described below. Negotiation will include salary, compensation and benefits:
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) City-designated negotiators: Che Johnson, Special Labor Counsel; Ashley Garcia, Human Resources Officer; Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services
5.b
Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as "Parks Make Life Better Month"
1. CC 2026-06-23 Honorary Proclamation - Parks Make Life Better Month.pdf Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation declaring
July 2026 as "Parks Make Life Better Month"
. Recreation Supervisor Carrie Vanbeveren accepted the Proclamation.
6.b
City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided updates including the City's Summer Concert Series beginning July 4th; safe and sane fireworks allowed from 10 am to 10 pm on July 4th only and must include State of California registered seal; FCFA will begin weed abatement next week; and the nomination period for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election begins July 13th and ends August 7th.
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 MARAVIGLIA:
Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
Other
7.c
COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
REACH Economic Development Roundtable
Other
7.d
COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee South County Chambers of Commerce State of the Cities
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 Judy Ceccetti. No further public comments were received. City Manager Downing and Mayor Ray Russom responded to questions 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.
Council asked questions regarding Item 9.e. Assistant City Attorney Shapses acknowledged the Supplemental Information and gave an update regarding Item 9.e. Assistant City Attorney Shapses and Attorney Adam Vasquez with Best Best & Krieger responded to questions from Council.
City Engineer Sweeney and City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council regarding Item 9.g.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Josh Hardy. No further public comments were received. Attorney Vasquez responded to comments from the public.
City Engineer Sweeney responded to questions from Council.
Moved by
Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by
Council Member Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.j., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (4)
Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Secrest, and Council Member Guthrie ABSENT (1)
Council Member Loe
Passed (4 to 0)
9.a
Approval of Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jun09_2026 - English.pdf
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, 2026, as submitted.
9.b
Cash Disbursement Ratification
1. CC 2026-06-23 Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Cash Disbursement Ratification.pdf Reviewed and ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of May 16 through May 31, 2026.
9.c
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit)
1. CC 2026-06-23 Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit).pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Appropriation Limit Resolution.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A TAX PROCEEDS EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27"; and
2) Determined that establishing the appropriation limit for FY 2026-27 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.)
9.d
Citywide Combined Salary Schedule
1. CC 2026-06-23 Citywide Combined Salary Schedule.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Citywide Salary Schedule.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Citywide Combined Salary Schedule eff 07.03.2026.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND APPROVING THE CITYWIDE COMBINED SALARY SCHEDULE"; and
2) Found that approval of the Resolution approving the Citywide Combined Salary Schedule 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.e
Notice of Award, Halcyon Complete Streets, PW 2023-15
1. CC 2026-06-23 Notice of Award Halcyon Complete Streets PW 2023-15.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Halcyon Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Bid Opening Log.pdf
4. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 3 - City's June 15 Letter to Edwards Construction.pdf
5. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 4 - Edwards Construction Protest Letter.pdf
6. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 5 - City's June 18 Letter to Edwards Construction.pdf
7. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 6 - Agreement.pdf
8. CC 2026-06-23_09e_Supplemental 1.pdf
9. CC 2026-06-23_09e_Supplemental 2.pdf
10. CC 2026-06-23_09e_Supplemental 3.pdf
Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE TO 1) REJECT LOW BIDDER, EDWARD’S CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., AS NON-RESPONSIVE; 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE HALCYON COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (PROJECT) TO THE SECOND LOWEST BIDDER, V. LOPEZ JR. & SONS (V. LOPEZ) FOR $6,653,626.14, SUBJECT TO ANY MINOR, TECHNICAL, OR NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AS APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY; 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS OF 10% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT, $665,362.61, FOR UNANTICIPATED COSTS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT; AND 4) APPROVE TWO BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT".
9.f
Approval of On Call Professional Services Agreements
1. CC 2026-06-23 On-Call Professional Services.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Resolution On Call Professional Services.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Professional Services Agreement Template.pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE authorizing THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE FIVE DISCIPLINES AS LISTED IN TABLES 1 THROUGH 5, SUBJECT TO ANY MINOR, TECHNICAL, OR NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AS APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY"; and
2) Found that the proposed action is not a project, and is exempt from review under CEQA, because approval of On-Call Professional Services Agreements is an organizational or administrative activity of government that does not itself result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines,§ 15378(b)(5))
9.g
Award of FY 2026 Streets Overlay Project (PW 2025-01)
1. CC 2026-06-23 Award of FY 2026 Streets Overlay Project.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Resolution Award FY 2026 Streets Overlay.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Construction Agreement.pdf
4. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 3 - Professional Services Agreement.pdf
5. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 4 - Street List.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 CONTSRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FY 2026 STREETS OVERLAY PROJECT TO CALPORTLAND CONTRUCTION AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SURVEYING SERVICES TO NORTH COAST ENGINEERING, INC."; and
2) Found that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because it consists of the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, curb ramps, and related transportation facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.
9.h
Vacuum Truck Lease
1. CC 2026-06-23 Vactor Lease.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Resolution(1).pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Vactor Contract 101221 w extension.pdf
4. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 3 - NCL Sourcewell Contract.pdf
5. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 4 - Sample Lease Agreement.pdf
6. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 5 - Vactor QUOTE (ITEMIZED).pdf 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A VACTOR 2110 SEWER CLEANER/VACUUM TRUCK THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,099.81; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH NCL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $772,013.00"; and
2) Determined that adopting the Resolution is not a project under CEQA because such action constitutes an organizational or administrative activity of a government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5).)
9.i
Temporary Use Permit 26-004; Authorization for Sale of Beer and Wine at the 2026 Summer Concert Series, and an Application Fee Waiver; Location Heritage Square Park; Applicant – Arroyo Grande Rotary Club
1. CC 2026-06-23 Beer and Wine at Summer Concerts.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Resolution.pdf
3. CC 2025-06-23 Attachment 2 - CC Resolution 3760.pdf
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 26-004 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT THE 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND APPROVING A WAIVER OF FEES"; and
2) Found the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines.
9.j
General Plan Update Progress Report – June 2026
1. CC 2026-06-23 General Plan Progress Report.pdf
Received and filed a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a
Directing the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. CC 2026-06-23 Directing Levy of Annual Assessments for FY 26-27.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Resolution_Parkside Village TR 2310 Levy.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Resolution_Grace Lane Levy.pdf
4. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 3 - Resolution_Parkview TR 1769 Levy.pdf City Manager Downing introduced Capital Improvement Project Manager Theresa Wren. CIP Manager Wren presented the Item.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
Seconded by
Council Member Secrest
Adopt Resolutions entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE COONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027"; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027"; and
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 22500 ET. SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027" ; and f
ind the proposed action is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines § 15302 and State CEQA Guidelines
§ 15378(b)(5).
Passed
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a
Pre-application 26-001; Canyon Crest Off-Site Wastewater Treatment
1. CC 2026-06-23 Canyon Crest.pdf
2. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 1 - Project Description.pdf
3. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 2 - Cost Comparison Analysis.pdf
4. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 3 - Proposed Sewer Connection.pdf
5. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 4 - SSLOCSD Service Area.pdf
6. CC 2026-06-23 Attachment 5 - LAFCO Annexation Process Overview.pdf Interim Community Development Director Perez presented the Item and responded to questions from Council. City Manager Downing provided additional information and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was David Crater, No Name Provided, Jim Munro, Jay Kuchek, Nyri Achadjian, Rob Miller, Jody Venema. No further public comments were received.
Councilmembers Secrest, Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, and Mayor Ray Russom disclosed they had ex parte communications with the applicant.
Council discussion ensued with informal support of the applicant's proposal. Council directed staff to consider the cost to City system capacity (not of sanitation district) in the General Plan; include indemnifications so there is no risk to ratepayers (possibly bonding) as well as making sure there is no risk of contamination of water supply; consider wastewater impact fees and a system buy-in cost (similar to equity share); and to come back to City Council with the MOU.
No action was taken on this item.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ray Russom commented on Arroyo Grande hosting the Mayor's meeting on June 26th at The Gallery.
Council Member Secrest commented on attending an event with the Mayor as celebrity bakers to raise money for the Arroyo Grande Valley Rotary Club, and shared an inspirational quote.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 7:33 pm.