CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA SUMMARY

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting

 

 

In person at:

Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers

215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

 

AND via Zoom at:

Please click the link below to join the Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83255848846

Webinar ID: 832 5584 8846

Or by Telephone:  [phone]

 

In compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, this City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment  on agenda items during the meeting in person at the location identified above, by joining the Zoom meeting, or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of the Council at . Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website and www.slo-span.org.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4.

FLAG SALUTE

ARROYO GRANDE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

5.

AGENDA REVIEW

5.a

Closed Session Announcements

The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting of May 18, 2022:

a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:

Title: City Manager

5.b

Ordinances read in title only

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

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a

Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  Receive update, accept public comments, discuss, and provide direction as necessary.

6.b

City Manager Communications

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and Provide direction, as necessary.

6.c

Honorary Proclamation Declaring June 2022 as “Pride Month”

6.d

Honorary Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2022 as "Juneteenth Day" in Arroyo Grande

6.e

Honorary Proclamation Declaring June 3, 2022 as “Hunger Awareness Day”

7.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide public comment in-person or remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment. 

• Click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83255848846; Webinar ID: 832 5584 8846

• Or by Telephone: [phone]
  Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment

The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:

• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.
• It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council agenda.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:

• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council members.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience shall not be permitted.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.

8.a

Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification

(VALENTINE)

• Recommended Action:

  Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of April 16 through April 30, 2022.

8.b

Approval of Minutes

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 10, 2022 and Special City Council Meeting of May 18, 2022 as submitted.

8.c

Consideration of Resolutions for the 2022 General Municipal Election for the Election of Certain Officers of the City

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers of the City; 2) Adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022; and 3) Adopt a Resolution adopting regulations for candidates governing the submittal of a Candidate Statement.

8.d

Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Continued Local Emergency Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

(McDONALD/CARMEL)

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt a Resolution declaring a continued local emergency related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

8.e

Consideration of Authorizing the Display of the LGTBQ+ Pride Flag During the Month of June 2022 at Heritage Square Park and at City Hall

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the display of the Pride Flag during the month of June 2022 at Heritage Square Park and at City Hall.

8.f

Consideration of Authorizing the Display of the Juneteenth Flag During the week of June 17-24, 2022 at City Hall

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the display of the Juneteenth Flag for the week beginning on June 17 through June 24, 2022, at City Hall.

8.g

Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement to Establish an Integrated Waste Management Authority for the Cities of San Luis Obispo County, California

(McDONALD/CARMEL)

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt a Resolution Approving the Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement to Establish an Integrated Waste Management Authority for the Cities of San Luis Obispo County, California (the “Second Amended JPA”).

8.h

Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit an Application for the ATP Cycle 6 Grant and Execute any Agreements for the Use of Grant Funds for Implementation of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan

(PEDROTTI)

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Community Development Director to apply for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 Grant and execute any agreements necessary for the use of grant funds as approved in the future Council-approved CIP budget in effect at the time the agreements are signed.

8.i

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

(ROBESON)

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.a

Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Levying an Annual Assessment for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID)

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council’s intention to continue the AGTBID and levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23; 2) Determine whether a legally sufficient number of protests have been made; and 3) If a legally sufficient protest is not made, adopt a Resolution levying an annual assessment for the AGTBID for FY 2022-23.

9.b

Discuss and Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to Implement Senate Bill 9; Development Code Amendment 21-002; Location – Citywide

(PEDROTTI)

• Recommended Action:

  Introduce an Ordinance establishing regulations for projects proposed under the provisions of SB 9.

9.c

Consideration of 5-Year Review of Local Sales Tax

(VALENTINE)

• Recommended Action:

  Conduct the public hearing, receive and file the 5-year report covering the period of July 2016 through June 2021, and approve continuation of the local sales tax.

10.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.a

Discussion and Consideration of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program and 5-Year Local Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program

(VALENTINE)

• Recommended Action:

  It is recommended the City Council provide direction on priorities for the CIP as well as

  expenditures funded by the Local Sales Tax Fund for the upcoming 5-year programs.

11.b

Consideration of Placing a Local Transactions and Use Tax (“Sales Tax”) Measure on the November 8, 2022 Ballot

(McDONALD)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt the proposed Resolution ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City a measure relating to the establishment of a local transactions and use tax (hereinafter referred to as a "sales tax") at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as called by Resolution; 2) Introduce the proposed Ordinance adding Chapter 3.23 to Title 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding a transactions and use tax; 3) Adopt the proposed Resolution setting priorities for filing a written argument regarding a City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure; 4) Adopt the proposed Resolution providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal elections; and 5) Approve the argument to be submitted in favor of the measure.

12.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

12.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

12.b

MAYOR PRO TEM GEORGE:

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

12.c

COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:

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

12.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 

12.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

13.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and procedures, Council Members may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of business for original consideration on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least one other Council Member.

14.

CLOSED SESSION

None.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

 

All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

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