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AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.
ARROYO GRANDE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 E. BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE



Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20, members of the City Council or staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference.  City Council meetings are live-streamed on Channel 20 and on www.slo-span.org .  In the interest of the County of San Luis Obispo’s Executive Order to shelter at home, as well as to maintain appropriate social distancing, members of the public are strongly encouraged to participate remotely by viewing the meeting on Channel 20 or online. Members of the public may also participate in the meeting electronically by submitting public comments to the Clerk of the Council at  cityclerk@arroyogrande.org. 


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. Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only and all further readings be waived

6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a.

Introduction of New Employee – Michael Stevens, Director of Administrative Services

7.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:

This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thought, 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.  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 direct to individual Council member
  • 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 March 1, 2020 through March 15, 2020.
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8a 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 February 29, 2020 as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8b Statement of Investment Deposits.pdf
8.c.

Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Deposit of City Funds in Various Financial Institutions

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the deposit of City funds in various financial institutions and updating the names of designated employees in certain positions authorized to enter into banking or investment arrangements.
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8c Resolution for Financial Institutions.pdf
8.d.

Consideration of an Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Quincy Engineering for the Swinging Bridge Project

Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering to extend the contract expiration date to April 13, 2021. 
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8d Amendment_Quincy Engineering_Swinging Bridge Project.pdf
8.e.

Consideration of the 2019 General Plan Annual Report

Recommended Action: Review and accept the 2019 General Plan Annual Report and direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8e General Plan Annual Report.pdf
8.f.

Consideration of Approval of the Turf and Sprinklers Replacement Project Within the Parkside Village Assessment District

Recommended Action: Approve the Turf and Sprinklers replacement project within the Parkside Assessment District and appropriate $18,333 from the Parkside Village Assessment District fund for the cost of the project. 
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8f Turf_Sprinklers Replacement_Parkside Assessment District.pdf
8.g.

Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update

Recommended Action: Receive and file the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report. 
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_8g Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update Feb 2020.pdf
9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

None.
10.

OLD BUSINESS:

None.
11.

NEW BUSINESS:

11.a.

Consideration of Resolution Ratifying the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency

Recommended Action:  Adopt a Resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency as declared by the Director of Emergency Services/City Manager.
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_11a Ratification of Local Emergency Proclamation.pdf
  2. CC 2020-03-24_11a Supplemental No 1.pdf
11.b.

* Addition of Emergency Agenda Item – March 24, 2020 City Council Meeting Relating to COVID-19 Pandemic; Consideration of Resolution Expressly Affirming Actions of the County of San Luis Obispo Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic as Applicable and Enforceable within City Jurisdiction and Making Related Determinations Regarding the Proclaimed Local Emergency

Recommended Action: 1) Determine by majority vote that an emergency situation exists in the City as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and add item 11.b. to the agenda, and 2) Adopt a Resolution Expressly Affirming Actions of the County of San Luis Obispo Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic as Applicable and Enforceable Within City Jurisdiction and Making Related Determinations Regarding the Proclaimed Local Emergency.
Documents:
  1. CC 2020-03-24_11b Emergency Agenda Item.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 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
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
  1. Homeless Services Oversight Board (HSOC)
  2. South County Homeless Task Force
  3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
  4. Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING:
  1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
  2. Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
  3. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/RTA)
  4. South County Transit (SCT)
  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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