ACTION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 28, 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 Ray Russom, 
• Mayor Pro Tem George, 
• Council Member Barneich, 
• Council Member Paulding, 
• and Council Member Storton

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

Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases 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 Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at TIME. 

2.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Matson took roll call.

3.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4.

FLAG SALUTE

Richard Lesiewski, Friends of Arroyo Grande Library, 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 Council Member Storton

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

  Passed (3 to 0)

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a

Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts

Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided a brief update on COVID-19.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

6.b

City Manager Communications

Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson provided information regarding the Summer Concert Series; the Harvest Festival which will be held September 23-24, 2022; Fireworks education and enforcement; and announced that the nomination period for the November 8, 2022 Election will open on July 18, 2022.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh.  No further public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

6.c

Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2022 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month

Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring July 2022 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month. Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director, accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

7.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. One individual from the public spoke (no name provided).  No further public comments were received. 

City Council directed staff to follow-up with the speaker regarding code enforcement action.

8.

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 Paulding
  Seconded by Council Member Storton

  Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.j., with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.h.

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

  Passed (3 to 0)

8.a

Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification

• Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period of May 16 through May 31, 2022.

8.b

Approval of Minutes

• Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of June 14, 2022, as submitted.

8.c

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)".

8.d

Consider Award of Construction Contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC for the Wood Place, Farroll/Sandalwood, Sandalwood/Cameron, & Woodland Back Yards Sewer Lining Project, PW 2021-10

• 1) Awarded a base bid only construction contract for the Wood Place, Farroll Avenue/Sandalwood Avenue, Sandalwood Avenue/Cameron Court, & Woodland Drive Back Yards Sewer Lining Project to Nu Line Technologies in the amount of $132,270; 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders for 15% of the contract amount, $19,840, for unanticipated costs/construction contingencies during the construction phase of the project (construction costs = $132,270 + $19,840 = $152,110 + construction management and design and survey costs = $25,332 +$13,968 = $39,300. Total project costs = $191,410).

8.e

Consider Approval of Construction Plans & Specifications for the Oak Park Drainage Repairs Project, PW 2020-04

• 1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the Oak Park Drainage Repairs Project, PW 2020-04; 2) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b); 3) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption; and 4) Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids.

8.f

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

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

8.g

Consideration of Resolution Approving Temporary Use Permit 22-007; Authorization for Sale of Beer and Wine at the 2022 Heritage Square Park Summer Concert Series and Application Fee Waiver; Location – Heritage Square Park; Applicant – Arroyo Grande Rotary

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.22-007 AND A WAIVER OF FEES; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT THE 2022 HERITAGE SQUARE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES; APPLIED FOR BY THE ARROYO GRANDE ROTARY CLUB"; and approving the request for an application fee waiver.

8.h

Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to Implement Senate Bill 9

• Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 16.32.060 AND 16.20.180 PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS FOR TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND TO PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9), CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21 AND 66411.7 (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2-1-002)".

8.i

Consider a Resolution Ordering the Summary Vacation of Public Right of Way & the Reservation of a Public Sewer Easement for the Creekside Project: Final Map 3086 by DB&M Properties, LLC; Amended PUD 18-001 and VTTM 04-004 

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF LE POINT STREET AND CROWN TERRACE AND THE RESERVATION OF A PUBLIC SEWER EASEMENT".

8.j

Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute any Agreements for the Use of Grant Funds for the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Regarding Preparation of the Active Transportation Plan

• Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT REGARDING PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN".

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

10.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

11.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

12.

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.

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. Mayor's Meeting

12.b

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.c

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

Mayor Ray Russom wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.

14.

CLOSED SESSION

None.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.