CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SUMMARY

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting

215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

 

In person at:

Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers

215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

AND via Zoom at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420

Please click the link above to join the Zoom Meeting:

 

Webinar ID: 867 5234 5420

Or by Telephone:  [phone]

 

This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. 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 YouTube Channel.

 

CLOSED SESSION:

None.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4.

FLAG SALUTE

5.

AGENDA REVIEW

5.a

Closed Session Announcements

None.

5.b

Ordinances read in title only

None.

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a

Honorary Proclamation Declaring October 6-12, 2025 as "Fire Prevention Week"

6.b

Introduction of New Police Officers - Bradley Pullen and Vincent Spencer

6.c

City Manager Communications

(DOWNING)

• Recommended Action:

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

7.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

7.a

MAYOR RAY RUSSOM

1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
2. Five Cities Fire Authority
3. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting
4. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
5. Other

7.b

MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:

1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
2. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit (SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
4. REACH Economic Development Roundtable
5. 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 GEORGE:

1. Five Cities Fire Authority
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Other

7.e

COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:

1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
3. Other 

8.

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/86752345420; Webinar ID: 867 5234 5420
• Or by Telephone: [phone]
  Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment

Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Please attend in person or submit your comment via email to the City Clerk by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it included as part of the record.

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 1 minute 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.

9.

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.

9.a

Cash Disbursement Ratification

(VALENTINE)

• Recommended Action:

  Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 16 through August 31, 2024.

9.b

Approval of Minutes

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024, as submitted.

9.c

Consideration of Appointment to the Architectural Review Committee

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie to appoint Fernando Garcia III to the Architectural Review Committee.

9.d

Consideration of Appointment to the Community Service Grant Program Committee

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Alexandria Davis to the Community Service Grant Program Committee to fill a vacancy.

9.e

Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review and Resolution Amending the City of Arroyo Grande Conflict of Interest Code

(MATSON)

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt a Resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions.

9.f

Contract Amendment No. 4 for Consulting Services with Consor Engineers, for Cost Increase and Time Extension Associated with Design, Environmental, and Construction Support Services for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project

(ROBESON)

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 4 to the contract for consultant services with Consor Engineers for the following: 1) to extend the contract end date from October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2026; and 2) adjust the not-to-exceed compensation to incorporate the additional services needed to address lengthened project schedule, design changes, right-of way and utility issues, and to include construction support services.

9.g

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

(ROBESON)

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

9.h

Temporary Use Permit 24-006 Authorizing Temporary Closure of Branch Street for Halloween in the Village from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2024; Applicant - Cheers! Arroyo Grande

(PEDROTTI)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 24-006 authorizing the closure of East and West Branch Streets to accommodate Halloween in the Village; and

  2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land.

9.i

General Plan Update Progress Report – September 2024

(PEDROTTI)

• Recommended Action:

  Receive an update on the status of the Comprehensive General Plan Update project.

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

11.

BUSINESS ITEMS

None.

12.

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.

13.

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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