ACTION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
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 held by teleconference. 

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
  

Cub Scout Pack 13, led the flag salute. 

5.
AGENDA REVIEW
  

5.a
Closed Session Announcements
  

None.

5.b
Ordinances read in title only
  

None.

6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
  

6.a
Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts
  

City Manager McDonald provided a brief update on COVID-19 including new quarantine and isolation guidance.

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 Robeson provided information on scheduled Arbor Day activities.

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

No action was taken on this item.

6.c
Honorary Proclamation Recognizing April 30, 2022 as the 80th Anniversary of Arroyo Grande Enforcing Executive Order 9066
  

Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Recognizing April 30, 2022 as the 80th Anniversary of Arroyo Grande Enforcing Executive Order 9066. Jim Gregory and Reiko Fukuhara, accepted the proclamation.

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

No action was taken on this item.

6.d
Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as "Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
  

Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation May 2022 as "Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month”.  Michael Boyer, Cornel Morton, and Kathleen Minck, Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo, accepted the proclamation.

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

No action was taken on this item.

6.e
Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as “National Foster Care Month”
  

Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as “National Foster Care Month”. Arya Jones, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, accepted the proclamation.

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

No action was taken on this item.

6.f
Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 1-7, 2022 as “Public Service Recognition Week”
  

Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 1-7, 2022 as “Public Service Recognition Week”. Tashina Ureno, Human Resources Officer, 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.  Speaking from the public were Patty Welsh, and Mary Verdin.  No further public comments were received. 

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 byCouncil Member Barneich
    Seconded byCouncil Member Storton

    Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.g., with the recommended courses of action.

    AYES (5)Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
    Passed (5 to 0)

8.a
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
  

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

8.b
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Creating a Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Policy as Required by Senate Bill 1383
  

  • Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CREATING RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCT PROCUREMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 1383".

8.c
Approval of Minutes
  

  • Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022, as submitted.

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

  • 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".

8.e
Consideration of Annual Report and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention for Levy of Annual Assessments for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID)
  

  • 1) Received and approved the Annual Report; 2) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONTINUE THE ARROYO GRANDE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO CONTINUE THE BASIS FOR AND TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT, AND TO SET A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISTRICT AND THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR"; and 3) Set the date for a public hearing for May 24, 2022, in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 36534.

8.f
Consider Adoption of Resolutions Ordering the Preparation and Filing of Annual Engineer’s Reports for the Parkside Village and Grace Lane Assessment District, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Within Tract 1769, for FY 2022-23
  

  • 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 GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023"; "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 2022-2023"; 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 2022-2023".

8.g
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
  

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

9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
  

None.

10.
OLD BUSINESS
  

10.a
Discussion and Consideration of a Project Status Update and Design Services Proposals, and Direction Regarding a Preferred Option for the Brisco Interchange Modification Project
  

Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and City Engineer Dickerson provided a presentation of the item and responded to questions from Council.

Council discussion ensued around Federal grant funds that were recently made available for the project. 

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Jim Guthrie, Patty Welsh, and Sean Macias. No further public comments were received.

  • Moved byCouncil Member Paulding
    Seconded byCouncil Member Barneich

    Received the Project status report, considered options regarding design services proposals received, and directed staff to defer award of a design contract for the Project and to work with SLOCOG (San Luis Obispo Council of Governments) to pursue a new funding opportunity. 

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

11.
NEW BUSINESS
  

Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 7:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m.

11.a
Discussion of Infrastructure Financing Options and Consideration of a Sales Tax Measure
  

Administrative Services Director Valentine, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson, City Manager McDonald, and Joe Ririe, Pavement Consultant presented the staff report and recommended that the Council: 1) Receive and file the 2022 PMP Update report; and 2) Direct staff to prepare a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 consolidated election seeking a 1% local sales tax increase, to be provided at the June 14, 2022 City Council meeting.

Council discussion ensued around adding language to the measure regarding an annual local sales tax allocation report, a public hearing every five years to review the need for the tax, and whether or not to include an advisory measure. City Manager McDonald responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Daryl Sheck, Jim Guthrie, and Debbie Malicoat. City Clerk Matson read into the record written comments received from Nicole Bryant. No further public comments were received.

City Attorney Carmel clarified the definitions of a special tax versus a general tax.

Mayor Ray Russom requested staff pursue a Lease Revenue Bond. Council Member Paulding concurred and requested information regarding timing.

  • Moved byCouncil Member Storton
    Seconded byCouncil Member Barneich

    1) Receive and file the 2022 PMP Update report; 2) Direct staff to prepare a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 consolidated election seeking a 1% local sales tax increase as a general tax, to be provided at a date uncertain; 3) Include language in the ballot measure regarding the use of the funds; 4) Include the requirement of an annual sales tax allocation report; and 5) Include the requirement of a public hearing every five years. 

    AYES (5)Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Paulding, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Storton, and Mayor Pro Tem George
    Passed (5 to 0)

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. 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
  

None.

14.
CLOSED SESSION
  

None.

15.
ADJOURNMENT
  

There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. in honor of Arroyo Grande Businesswoman, Carol Wilkerson.

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