ACTION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting

215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

Council Members Present:

• Mayor Pro Tem George, 
• Council Member Barneich, 
• Council Member Paulding, 
• and Council Member Storton

Council Members Absent:

• Mayor Ray Russom

Staff Present:

• City Clerk Jessica Matson, 
• City Attorney Timothy Carmel, 
• City Manager Whitney McDonald, 
• Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bill Robeson, 
• and Administrative Services Director Nicole Valentine

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, this meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Pro Tem George 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 Pro Tem George led the flag salute. 

5.

AGENDA REVIEW

5.a

Closed Session Announcements

None.

5.b

Ordinances read in title only

• Moved by Mayor Pro Tem George
  Seconded by Council Member Barneich

  Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.

  AYES (4)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Ray Russom

  Passed (4 to 0)

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a

Introduction of New Employee - Aleah Bergam, Management Analyst

City Manager McDonald introduced Aleah Bergam as the City's new Management Analyst, and highlighted her educational and professional background.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

6.b

Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts

City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

6.c

City Manager Communications

City Manager McDonald provided information regarding Cal Fire's Community Meeting to discuss a plan for a controlled burn; announced that the Jingle Bell Dash and Holiday Parade will take place on December 4th; Tree Lighting Ceremony at Elm Street Park and Breakfast with Santa will take place on December 10th; announced that the AGPD will be participating in the Santa Cop Program and are accepting donations; and that the Community Service Grant application period is open.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.

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:

1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
2. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
3. Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
4. Other

7.b

MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:

1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other

7.c

COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:

1. Audit Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
4. Other

7.d

COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:

1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
3. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit (SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
5. Other 

7.e

COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:

1. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
2. Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
4. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
5. Other

8.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment.  Speaking from the public was Aaron Hunt, IAFF Local 4403 FCFA Union Secretary. No further public comments were received. 

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem George asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.  

Council Member Barneich declared a Conflict of Interest for Item 9.o.

Council requested Items 9.i. and 9.o. be pulled for separate vote.

In response to questions from Council regarding Item 9.c., Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson clarified that steam cleaning will be provided as a one-time service and business owners will be responsible in the future. 

Council thanked outgoing Commissioner Schiro for his service on the Planning Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. No public comments were received.

• Moved by Council Member Storton
  Seconded by Council Member Paulding

  Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.q., with the exception of items 9.i. and 9.o., with the recommended courses of action.

  AYES (4)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Ray Russom

  Passed (4 to 0)

9.a

Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification

• Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2022.

9.b

Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits

• Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of September 30, 2022, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).

9.c

Consideration of Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Status Report and Request to Approve Six Budget Adjustment Requests

• Received, considered, and filed the FY 2022-23 First Quarter Financial Status Report; and approve six Budget Adjustment Requests.

9.d

Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Status Report on Development Impact Fees (AB 1600)

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING THE STATUS REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (AB 1600)".

9.e

Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Baker Tilly for On-Call Accounting and Human Resources Support

• Approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Baker Tilly for On-Call Accounting and Human Resources Support.

9.f

Approval of Minutes

• Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 2022, as submitted.

9.g

Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Authorizing the Continuance of Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3)

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING A CONTINUED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)".

9.h

Consideration of Contract with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Care and Control Services

• Approved the Contract for Animal Care and Control Services (“Contract”) with the County of San Luis Obispo, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract.

9.j

Consideration of Appointment to the Planning Commission

• Approved the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem George to appoint Catherine Sackrison to the Planning Commission.

9.k

Consideration of Approval of an Agreement for Uniform and Related Services with Prudential Overall Supply

• Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a 3-year Service Agreement with Prudential Overall Supply.

9.l

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

• Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.

9.m

Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09

• 1) Received and filed an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA Station 1; and 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A NEED TO CONTINUE WORK UNDER EMERGENCY CONTRACTS FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT".

9.n

Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Participate in Phase 1 of the Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics Plan with the County of San Luis Obispo

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE DESALINATION EXECUTABLE SOLUTION LOGISTICS (DESAL) PLAN".

9.p

Consider a Resolution Approving TUP 22-015; Authorize the Village Holiday Parade & Jingle Bell Dash on December 4, 2022; Approve Street Closures in the Village; & Find the Action Categorically Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15304(e)

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT CASE NO. 22-015 AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE HOLIDAY PARADE AND JINGLE DASH ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT RELATED SAFETY MEASURES INCLUDING NO PARKING ZONES AND STREET CLOSURES".

9.q

Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Changes to the Community Service Grant Program Review Committee

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING UPDATES TO THE ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT COMMITTEE".

9.i

Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Policy for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Visit Arroyo Grande Website Calendar of Events

Council Member Barneich commented on the promotion of the Harvest Festival.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Kathy McCorry, South County Chambers of Commerce CEO. No further public comments were received.

Council discussed event promotion and the TBID's role in increasing tourism. Ms. McCorry and City Attorney Carmel responded to questions from Council. 

• Moved by Council Member Paulding
  Seconded by Council Member Storton

  Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT VISIT ARROYO GRANDE WEBSITE CALENDAR OF EVENTS".  

  AYES (3)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  NOES (1)	Council Member Barneich
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Ray Russom

  Passed (3 to 1)

9.o

Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels and Finding the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061

• Moved by Council Member Storton
  Seconded by Council Member Paulding

  Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (AGMC) REGARDING TINY HOMES ON WHEELS; LOCATION- CITYWIDE". City  Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance.

  AYES (3)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Member Barneich

  Passed (3 to 0)

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a

Public Hearing for Preliminary Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects for Year 2023

Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Pro Tem George opened the public hearing.  Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem George closed the public hearing. 

• Moved by Mayor Pro Tem George
  Seconded by Council Member Paulding

  Provided preliminary approval of proposed projects to be funded with the City’s allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Year 2023, as shown in Table 1. 

  AYES (4)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Ray Russom

  Passed (4 to 0)

11.

OLD BUSINESS

11.a

Consider Approval of 2022 Pavement Management Program

Mayor Pro Tem George called for a brief break at 7:34 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:39 p.m.

Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced the item and Joe Ririe, Pavement Consultant, and Steve Kahn, Acting CIP Manager provided a presentation on the 2022 Pavement Management Program. Director Robeson and Mr. Ririe responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Pro Tem George invited public comment. Speaking from the public was John Keen.  No further public comments were received.

Council discussion ensued regarding the City's failed sales tax measure, Measure D-22, in the November 8, 2022 Election and options for reallocating Pavement Management Program funds or postponing parts of the package. Council Member Barneich commented on the Council Goal, Investing in People, and putting aside funds for future projects. Mayor Pro Tem George asked if the Program packages could be brought to Council again in winter 2023 when there is more information from the City's salary study and fire service needs.

City Manager McDonald provided an alternative timeline for package item 3 and 4.

• Moved by Mayor Pro Tem George
  Seconded by Council Member Storton

  Council moved to have Package Item 1 as a stand-alone project and to evaluate in late winter 2023; and to move forward with Package Items 2, 3, 4, with Item 2 as a bid alternative.

  AYES (4)	Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Ray Russom

  Passed (4 to 0)

12.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

13.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

Council Member Barneich extended an invitation to the presumed Council Member-Elects to join them on the City's Holiday Parade Float.

14.

CLOSED SESSION

None.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem George adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. in honor of Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Raymond Green Vance, Derrick Rump and Ashley Green Paugh, who were killed, and the 17 injured, in the Colorado Springs hate crime shooting.