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 AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021
 
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.



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In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council meetings will be conducted by video and teleconferencing through Zoom Webinar until further notice. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website and www.slo-span.org.  Members of the public may participate and provide public comment  on agenda items during the meeting by joining the Zoom meeting or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of the Council at publiccomment@arroyogrande.org. 


SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER 

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION

The City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:

a)    CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 

Property: Harden Street at North Mason Street

Agency negotiators: Whitney McDonald, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director 

Negotiating parties: Ty Green, on behalf of Alex Carapeti and Kristiane Schmidt

Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

RECONVENE

The City Council will reconvene to open session at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the City Council Regular Meeting and announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in closed session will be made under Item 5.a.

REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4.

FLAG SALUTE

5.

Agenda Review:

5.a.    Closed Session Announcements 

The City Attorney will announce reportable actions taken, if any, from the Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m.: 

Special Meeting of August 24, 2021

a)    CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 

Property: Harden Street at North Mason Street

Agency negotiators: Whitney McDonald, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director 

Negotiating parties: Ty Green, on behalf of Alex Carapeti and Kristiane Schmidt

Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

5.b.    Ordinances read in title only

     None.

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a.

Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts

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

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_06a Update Regarding Countywide COVID-19 Efforts.pdf
6.b.

City Manager Communications

Recommended Action: Receive correspondence/comments as presented by the City Manager and provide direction, as necessary.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_06b City Manager Communications.pdf
6.c.

Honorary Proclamation Declaring September 17 -23, 2021 as Constitution Week

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_06c Honorary Proclamation_Constitution Week.pdf
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 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.  

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  • Or Telephone Attendee: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; 1-253-215-8782;  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

Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period August 1, 2021 through August 15, 2021.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08a Cash Disbursements.pdf
8.b.

Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits

Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report listing of investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande, as of July 31, 2021, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08b Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
8.c.

Consideration of Approval of Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of July 27, 2021 and August 10, 2021, as submitted.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08c Approval of Minutes_2021-07-27_2021-08-10.pdf
8.d.

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

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

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08d Continued Local Emergency COVID19.pdf
8.e.

Consideration of a Resolution Approving Temporary Use Permit No. 21-008; Authorization to Use City Property for a Beer and Food Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2021, and Waiver of Application Fees; Location–Heritage Square Park; Applicant – Arroyo Grande Village Events; Representative – Gaea Powell

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 21-008 and waiver of application fees.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08e TUP_Beer and Food Festival 2021.pdf
  2. CC 2021-08-24_08e Supplemental No 1.pdf
8.f.

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_08f Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update_July.pdf
9.

public hearings:

None.

10.

Old Business:

None.

11.

NEW BUSINESS:

11.a.

Presentation of the 2020 Annual Report for the Northern Cities Management Area

Recommended Action: Receive and file the 2020 Northern Cities Management Area (NCMA) annual report.

Documents:
  1. CC 2021-08-24_11a NCMA Annual Report_2020.pdf
  2. CC 2021-08-24_11a NCMA Annual Report_2020_PP Presentation.pdf
12.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which they may be participating.

(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
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM 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. Other
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
  1. Homeless Services Oversight Board (HSOC)
  2. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
  3. Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON:
  1. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
  2. Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
  3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board
  4. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Other
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:
  1. Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
  2. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
  3. Regional Water Initiatives
  4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
  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 of 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 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 805-473-5414 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
 
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