Arroyo Grande public meetings in 2024

Cancelled City Council Meeting

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for Dec 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next regular meeting is set for Jan 14, 2025.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 29 special meeting and November 19 regular meeting. It will then consider a recommendation to adopt the Active Transportation Plan and to advise the City Council to approve it. The recommendation also states that the plan is exempt from CEQA review under Public Resources Code sections 21080.20 and 21080.25.

• Approve minutes of the October 29, 2024 Special Meeting
• Approve minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Consider adoption of the Active Transportation Plan
• Recommend City Council approve the Active Transportation Plan
• Find the Active Transportation Plan exempt from CEQA review (PRC §§21080.20, 21080.25)

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting and receive the November 2024 financial status report. The board will elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025 and adopt the regular meeting schedule for 2025. Members will review marketing performance, approve the paid‑media budget, and recommend that the City Council amend the municipal code to broaden the TBID’s authority to spend on public art, events and sustainability projects.

• Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
• Approval of the 2025 regular board meeting schedule
• Approval of strategic direction and budget for paid media
• Recommendation to City Council to amend the municipal code to broaden TBID spending authority
• Receipt and filing of the November 2024 financial status report

The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board approved the strategic direction and paid media budget for marketing efforts, and voted to recommend to the City Council an amendment to the municipal code to broaden spending authority for TBID revenues to include public art, beautification, event infrastructure, and sustainability projects. The board also received and filed financial status reports for November 2024. Items to select 2025 chair/vice chair and the 2025 meeting schedule were tabled to the first meeting in 2025.

• Approved strategic direction and paid media budget for marketing (passed)
• Recommended to City Council to amend AGMC to broaden TBID spending authority (passed)
• Received and filed financial status reports for November 2024
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled selection of 2025 chair and vice chair
• Tabled 2025 meeting schedule

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will review Architectural Review 24-012, a project at 451 Del Sur submitted by Nilesh and Neha Patel, and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. It will also review Administrative Sign Permit 24-013 for signage at 227 East Branch Street submitted by Emily Zimmerman of Village Creative, and recommend approval to the Community Development Director.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2024 meeting
• Review Architectural Review 24-012 – 451 Del Sur project
• Review Administrative Sign Permit 24-013 – signage at 227 East Branch Street
• Public comment period for community input
• No discussion items listed

The Architectural Review Committee recommended approval of a new home at 451 Del Sur and continued a signage permit for a music and art school to allow redesign. Both actions passed 4-0. No public comment was received.

• Recommended approval of Architectural Review 24-012 for a home at 451 Del Sur (4-0)
• Continued Administrative Sign Permit 24-013 for Village Creative at 227 East Branch St with redesign recommendations (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Granite Construction Company for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project valued at $10,799,051. The Council will also consider a construction management agreement with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for $1,121,955. Additional items include adopting an ordinance amending the ADU provisions of the Municipal Code, updating the tickets and passes distribution policy, and authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Routine consent‑agenda items such as cash‑disbursement ratification and the 2025 council meeting schedule will also be addressed.

• Resolution to award $10,799,051 construction contract to Granite Construction for Traffic Way Bridge Replacement
• Resolution to award $1,121,955 construction‑management agreement to Filippin Engineering for the same project
• Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 16.52.150 to modify accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Resolution updating the Tickets and Passes Distribution Policy under Title 2, Section 18944.1
• Authorization for the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results and swore in newly elected Mayor Caren Ray Russom and Council Members Aileen Loe and Jamie Maraviglia. The council approved a consent agenda that included awarding the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project construction contract to Granite Construction Company and a construction management agreement to Filippin Engineering. It also adopted an ordinance amending Title 16 of the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units, with Mayor Russom and Council Member Maraviglia abstaining due to conflicts of interest. Council Member Kate Secrest was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the next year.

• Adopted resolution declaring results of November 5, 2024 election (5-0)
• Swore in Mayor Caren Ray Russom and Council Members Aileen Loe and Jamie Maraviglia
• Approved consent agenda items 9a-9g (5-0)
• Awarded Traffic Way Bridge Replacement construction contract to Granite Construction Company (consent)
• Awarded construction management agreement to Filippin Engineering (consent)
• Adopted ordinance amending Title 16 on accessory dwelling units (3-0, 2 absent)
• Appointed Council Member Secrest as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Made appointments to regional boards and committees

Planning Commission Meeting

The agenda for the December 3, 2024 Planning Commission meeting contains no listed items and appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

Architectural Review Committee

The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on 2024-12-02 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are recorded. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will ratify cash disbursements, approve budget adjustments, and accept a completed public safety camera system. The body will also award a contract for the Cornwall Avenue watermain replacement project and consider a resolution for utility box painting.

• Cornwall Avenue Watermain Replacement Project contract awarded for $611,654.59
• Public Safety Camera System Project (PW 2023-10) accepted
• Citywide Utility Box Painting Phase Three resolution proposed
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Adjustment Requests approved
• Preliminary approval of 2025 Community Development Block Grant projects

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will consider a resolution to approve a conditional use permit, lot line adjustment, and planned sign program for the El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project. It will also find the project exempt from CEQA under State Guidelines Section 15332. The meeting includes approval of the October 15, 2024 minutes and a discussion of a temporary Christmas tree sales lot at 799 El Camino Real.

• Adopt resolution approving conditional use permit, lot line adjustment, and sign program for El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project
• Find the El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project exempt from CEQA per State Guidelines Section 15332
• Approve minutes of the October 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Temporary Use Permit 24-009 for a Christmas tree sales lot at 799 El Camino Real (Nov 22 – Dec 24, 2024)
• Public comment period for community members

Architectural Review Committee

The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on November 18, 2024 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are scheduled in the agenda.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss amendments to the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and a request to adjust solid waste collection rates. The body will also consider a contract for water management reporting and a permit for the annual holiday parade.

• Proposed ordinance amending Title 16 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
• Agreement with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for NCMA reporting not to exceed $217,960
• Request from South County Sanitary Service for waste collection rate adjustments effective January 14, 2025
• Temporary Use Permit 24-008 for the Village Holiday Parade and Jingle Bell Dash on December 1, 2024
• Resolution to revise conditions for a domestic well installation on Noyes Road (Plot Plan Review 23-001)

Planning Commission Meeting

The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Architectural Review Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will consider a resolution to deny Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 for the property at 444 Lierly Lane and will find the denial exempt from CEQA. The commission will also consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the municipal code on accessory dwelling units, which is likewise CEQA‑exempt. In addition, the commission will approve the minutes from the September 17 and October 15 regular meetings and will hold a public comment period.

• Adopt resolution denying Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 for 444 Lierly Lane
• Adopt resolution recommending City Council adopt ADU ordinance amendment to the municipal code
• Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 and October 15, 2024 regular meetings
• Public comment period for community members to address matters within the commission’s jurisdiction
• Administrative approvals for Verizon Wireless equipment modifications at 300 Reservoir Road, 119 E. Branch St, and other commercial projects

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the 2024 Streets Repair Project and a grant for an affordable housing project. The body will also receive updates on the General Plan and Active Transportation Plan.

• Award construction contract for 2024 Streets Repair Project to Papich Construction, Inc. for $3,999,889
• Grant of up to $630,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for a 63-unit project at 700 Oak Park Blvd
• Acceptance of improvements for the 2022 Street Repairs Project PW 2022-05 by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc.
• Honorary Proclamation for National Native American & Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
• 5Cities Homeless Coalition Operations Update

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting. It will then review the plot plan and sign permit for Luca’s Deli & Wine, a new restaurant at 134 West Branch Street, and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. A public comment period is provided for residents to address any matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2024 meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Consider Plot Plan Review 24-011 for Luca’s Deli & Wine at 134 West Branch Street.
• Consider Administrative Sign Permit 24-016 for Luca’s Deli & Wine signage.

Planning Commission Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider approving a new wireless telecommunication facility at 959 Valley Rd and amending city code for wireless facilities, while continuing a public hearing for a subdivision at 444 Lierly Lane. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of new 68-foot wireless facility at 959 Valley Rd
• Amendments to Title 16 regarding wireless telecommunication facilities
• Continued public hearing for subdivision of 444 Lierly Lane into four parcels
• Approval of September 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will receive and file the September 2024 financial status report for TBID, including revenue received through August 2024. It will also receive and file the first‑quarter marketing updates and summary report from Verdin Marketing. The board will consider and vote on a $15,000 sponsorship request for the Community of Skate event at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025. Standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of August 20, 2024 minutes will also be addressed.

• Receive and file September 2024 TBID financial status report (revenue through August 2024)
• Receive and file first‑quarter marketing updates from Verdin Marketing
• Approve $15,000 sponsorship for Community of Skate at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on April 27, 2025
• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 board meeting

City Council Meeting

The council will consider routine consent agenda items including cash disbursement ratification, investment deposit statements, the FY 2023‑24 year‑end financial report, and approval of September 24 minutes. It will also vote on canceling the December 24 regular meeting, adopt a temporary use permit for the 2024 Beer & Wine Festival at Heritage Square, and approve a six‑month lease of the Old City Hall building at 214 East Branch Street to RE/MAX Success. Additionally, a proclamation designating October 2024 as Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be presented.

• Cash Disbursement Ratification for September 1‑15 2024
• Temporary Use Permit 24-007 for the 2024 Beer & Wine Festival at Heritage Square Park
• Six‑month lease of 214 East Branch Street (Old City Hall) to RE/MAX Success
• Cancellation of the December 24, 2024 City Council meeting
• Approval of September 24, 2024 City Council meeting minutes

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will then review the Third Phase of Painting of Utility Boxes Citywide (Staff Project 24-006) submitted by Shirley Horaceck of Arroyo Grande Public Art and make a recommendation to the City Council. A public comment period is provided for residents to address any matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Consider Third Phase of Painting of Utility Boxes Citywide (Staff Project 24-006) – applicant: Shirley Horaceck, Arroyo Grande Public Art
• Public comment period for community input on any relevant issues

Planning Commission Meeting

The agenda for the October 1, 2024 meeting is procedural and does not list any decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as cash disbursement ratification and approval of minutes, as well as several appointments to advisory committees. The council will also vote on a contract amendment with Consor Engineers to extend and increase funding for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project. Additional items include a temporary use permit to close Branch Street for Halloween and an amendment to the city’s Conflict of Interest Code.

• Contract Amendment No. 4 with Consor Engineers for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project (extension to Oct 31 2026 and cost increase)
• Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions
• Temporary Use Permit 24‑006 authorizing closure of East and West Branch Streets for Halloween on Oct 31 2024
• Appointment of Fernando Garcia III to the Architectural Review Committee
• Cash Disbursement Ratification for August 16‑31 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the July 30 special meeting and consider a Development Code Amendment to amend the municipal code for wireless telecommunication facilities. The commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance and certify the project as categorically exempt from CEQA. Administrative items include approvals for a new single‑family residence and several homestay projects that were previously authorized by the Community Development Director.

• Approve minutes of the July 30, 2024 special meeting
• Adopt resolution recommending City Council adopt Development Code Amendment 24-002 for wireless telecommunication facilities
• Find the wireless project categorically exempt from CEQA per State guidelines
• Approve construction of a new 5,208‑sq‑ft single‑family residence at 457 Del Mar Place
• Approve establishment of a homestay at 170 Alder Street

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. It will then consider Conditional Use Permit 24‑008 for a new 68‑foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility at 959 Valley Road and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The agenda also provides for a public comment period and routine committee communications.

• Approve minutes of the August 19, 2024 ARC meeting
• Review Conditional Use Permit 24‑008 for a 68‑foot Verizon Wireless tower at 959 Valley Road
• Public comment period for community input
• No discussion items listed
• Committee and staff communications

Cancelled City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, and no decisions or discussions took place. Residents should note that no actions were taken at this meeting.

City Council Special Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety and a $75,000 budget amendment for FY 2024‑25. The council will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including a marketing services agreement for the Tourism Business Improvement District, amendments to on‑call consultant contracts, and acceptance of public improvements for Tract 2985. Additionally, members will review the traffic detour plan for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project.

• Adopt resolution for OTS grant and $75,000 budget amendment for traffic safety enforcement
• Approve professional services agreement with Commune Communications for AGTBID marketing
• Authorize amendments to on‑call consultant service agreements for 16 consultants
• Accept public improvements for Tract 2985 located at 251 Corbett Canyon Road
• Review traffic detour plan and parking impacts for Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project

The City Council approved a $75,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic safety programs and a budget adjustment, and approved a professional services agreement with Commune Communications for marketing services for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District. The council also gave direction on the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project, supporting a roundabout at the high school and a hybrid parking option, but took no formal action. Closed session actions included opting out of a settlement class in two litigation cases.

• Approved $75,000 traffic safety grant and budget adjustment (4-0)
• Approved marketing services agreement with Commune Communications (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items including cash disbursements, investment report, minutes, and consultant amendments (4-0)
• Accepted public improvements for Tract 2985 at 251 Corbett Canyon Road (4-0)
• Opted out of proposed settlement class in AFFF litigation cases
• Gave direction on Traffic Way Bridge detour: support roundabout, no Crown Hill reopening, hybrid parking option preferred

Planning Commission Meeting

The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting on 2024-09-03 contains no listed items and appears to consist only of procedural placeholders.

Architectural Review Committee

The posted agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee on 2024-09-02 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, contracts, or decisions recorded.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the implementation of Housing Element Programs and a public art project for Rancho Grande Park. The body will also review a recommendation regarding a workforce agreement for the Traffic Way Bridge Project.

• Adoption of an ordinance to implement Housing Element Programs (amending Section 16.82 and adding Section 16.52.270)
• Public hearing for a project to repaint the Rancho Grande Park basketball court, including a fee waiver request
• Discussion on whether to pursue a Community Workforce Agreement for the Traffic Way Bridge Capital Improvement Project
• Ratification of cash disbursements for July 16 through July 31, 2024
• Closed session regarding a 'cure and correct' letter alleging Brown Act violations by Julie Tacker

Planning Commission Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 special meeting and file the June 2024 financial status report. It will consider and approve three event sponsorship applications totaling $70,000 for Santa’s Magical Village, a Winter Wonderland ice‑skating rink, and a Christmas in the Village program. The board will also recommend awarding the district’s marketing services contract to Commune Communication and will hear public comment.

• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 special board meeting
• Receive and file the June 2024 financial status reports for TBID assessments
• Approve three event sponsorship applications totaling $70,000: Santa’s Magical Village/Palo Mesa Pizza Party/Elegant Evening ($7,500), Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink ($47,500), and Christmas in the Village ($15,000)
• Recommend award of the TBID marketing services contract to Commune Communication

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will consider a proposal for a single-family residence and provide input on wayfinding signage in the Village. The body will also review minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting.

• Architectural Review 24-010: Construction of a single-family residence at 459 Del Mar Place
• Discussion regarding wayfinding signage in the Village

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol to fund traffic safety equipment and reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds for sidewalk improvements.

• Approval of $155,600 budget adjustment for CHP grant
• Reallocation of CDBG funds for curb ramps and sidewalk improvements
• Adoption of City Seal, Logo, and Police Badge as official symbols
• Introduction of ordinance for Housing Element Program implementation
• Adoption of vision statement for General Plan Update

Planning Commission Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for discussion.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee meeting on August 5, 2024 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The agenda appears to be empty or procedural.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider amendments to the Development Code regarding State Density Bonus Law and the implementation of Assembly Bill 1397. The body will decide whether to recommend that City Council approve these ordinance amendments.

• Development Code amendments regarding State Density Bonus Law and Assembly Bill 1397
• Administrative approval of second-story addition at 214 North Elm Street
• Administrative approval of facade changes and 600 square foot veranda at 168 Station Way

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine financial approvals, levy assessments, and contract extensions. A key item is the decision to adopt a resolution opting into the Kroger national opioid settlement. Additional actions include authorizing a SWAT team memorandum, extending on‑call consultant services, and issuing a letter of support for SpaceX operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

• Opt into settlement agreement with Kroger Co. for opioid claims (Resolution 9.c)
• Adopt Memorandum of Understanding with SLO County Regional SWAT Team (Resolution 9.e)
• Levy annual assessments for Parkside Village, Grace Lane, and Landscaping & Lighting Districts (Resolution 9.f)
• Two‑year extension of on‑call consultant services for Community Development and Public Works (Resolution 9.g)
• Authorize Mayor to sign letter of support for SpaceX operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base (Resolution 9.i)

City Council Special Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation. The evaluation specifically concerns the City Manager.

• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager

Planning Commission Meeting

The July 16, 2024 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or public hearings. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will meet to review a proposed exterior alteration to a commercial building at 168 Station Way. The committee will also approve the draft minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Architectural Review Permit 24-008 for Post Office Facade Change at 168 Station Way
• Approval of draft minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting

Cancelled City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, was cancelled. The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items.

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Advisory Board will review May 2024 financial status reports and revenue through April 2024. The board will also consider recommending that City Council award a marketing services contract to Commune Communication.

• Recommendation for AGTBID Marketing Services contract award to Commune Communication
• Review of May 2024 financial status reports and revenue through April 2024
• Marketing performance update from Verdin Marketing

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss draft vision statements and guiding principles for the General Plan Update. The commission will also consider a time extension for a project at 207 Pilgrim Way. Additionally, recent administrative approvals for residential construction were noted.

• Time extension for CUP 19-002 at 207 Pilgrim Way
• General Plan Study Session regarding vision statements and guiding principles
• Approval of new single-family home construction at 216 Cobble Creek Way
• Approval of pickleball court construction at 316 Rodeo Court

Architectural Review Committee

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to the citywide salary schedule and a side letter for the Police Officers’ Association. The agenda also includes reviewing a grant agreement for homeless services and approving various infrastructure and public art projects.

• Resolution amending Citywide Combined Salary Schedule and Police Officers’ Association MOU
• Grant Agreement with 5Cities Homeless Coalition for housing and shelter support
• Professional Services Agreement with North Coast Engineering for Halcyon Complete Streets Project
• Temporary Use Permit for the 85th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival
• Execution of temporary construction easements for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project

Planning Commission Meeting

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Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board on June 18, 2024, was cancelled. No business was conducted or decided.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will review several development projects. These include a new mural at 190 Station Way, repainting the Rancho Grande Basketball Court, and constructing a pickleball court at 316 Rodeo Court.

• New mural proposal at 190 Station Way
• Repainting of Rancho Grande Basketball Court
• Pickleball court construction at 316 Rodeo Court
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Budget Update and a five-year Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding for school resource officer services and updates to the city's reserve policy.

• FY 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Budget Update and 5-Year CIP Budget
• MOU for School Resource Officer services with Lucia Mar Unified School District
• Beer and wine sales permit for Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park
• Amendments to the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority agreement
• Traffic Way Bridge construction easement execution

Planning Commission Meeting

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Architectural Review Committee

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City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider placing a local transactions and use tax (sales tax) measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot, and will review the preliminary FY 2024-25 Mid-Cycle Budget Update. The agenda also includes a continued public hearing on denying a domestic well application on Noyes Road, several consent items (election resolutions, assessment districts, inmate work crew agreement, public art ordinance), and proclamations for Pride Month and Hunger Awareness Day.

• Consider placing a local sales tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot
• Continued public hearing on denying a domestic well on Noyes Road (APN 007-781-055)
• Adopt resolutions for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
• Approve engineer's reports and resolutions for Parkside Village, Grace Lane, and Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts
• Authorize four-year agreement with California Department of Corrections for inmate work crews

Planning Commission Meeting

The provided text is the agenda for the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting of May 21, 2024, but it contains no substantive items—only placeholders, embedded viewer elements, and software branding. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will consider an administrative sign permit for signage at a new retail store located at 124 East Branch Street, with a recommendation to the Community Development Director. The agenda also includes approval of the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and communications.

• Administrative Sign Permit 24-007 for Kahunas signage at 124 East Branch Street
• Approval of draft minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss financing options for top community priorities and consider directing staff to prepare a resolution and ordinance to place a 1% sales tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The Council will also consider withdrawing from the Central Coast Blue regional recycled water joint powers agreement and updating the Water Master Plan. Other items include amending public art regulations, authorizing temporary construction easements for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project, and adopting resolutions for annual engineer's reports for assessment districts.

• Discussion of placing a 1% Transaction and Use (sales tax) measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot
• Proposed withdrawal from the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Joint Powers Agreement
• Amendments to Public Art Regulations, Guidelines, and Donation Program (Municipal Code Section 16.16.200)
• Authorize execution of temporary construction easements for Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project (APNs 006-311-056, 007-482-026, 007-481-007, 007-481-008, 007-481-009, 007-482-020, 007-482-018)
• Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Status Report and two budget adjustment requests

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will meet to consider a time extension for a conditional use permit and lot merger at 700 Oak Park Blvd, continue a public hearing for a tentative parcel map at 444 Lierly Lane, and review the Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Time Extension 24-001 for Conditional Use Permit 21-001 and Lot Merger 21-001 at 700 Oak Park Blvd (HASLO)
• Continued public hearing for TPM 23-001 at 444 Lierly Lane (Bruce Vanderveen)
• General Plan consistency review for FY 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review two project proposals and make recommendations to the Community Development Director. The agenda includes a new single-family home at 216 Cobble Creek Way and a sign program for a new business at 211 East Branch Street. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Architectural Review 24-004: new single-family home at 216 Cobble Creek Way, applicant John Mack, AAC
• Review of Administrative Sign Program 24-001: signage for The Gallery at 211 East Branch Street
• Approval of draft minutes from April 1, 2024 regular meeting

Downtown Parking Advisory Board

The Downtown Parking Advisory Board will discuss two items: a proposed striping plan for E. Branch Street in the Village and potential changes to wayfinding signage. No consent agenda or project items are scheduled. The board may recommend approval of the striping plan to the Public Works Director and provide input on signage modifications.

• Review of the 2024 Village Striping Plan for E. Branch Street
• Discussion on wayfinding signage in the Village
• Both items are exempt from CEQA review

Downtown Parking Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate (e.g., embedded content areas, software notices) with no listed decisions, proposals, or discussions. No substantive items are presented for the board to act on.

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on using eminent domain to acquire temporary construction easements for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project. The council will also review the 5-year Capital Improvement Program budget and Measure O 2006 fund expenditures, and discuss results of a community survey on a potential future revenue measure. Several proclamations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain of temporary construction easements for Traffic Way Bridge (APNs 007-482-006, 007-481-011, 007-482-026, 006-311-056, 006-311-067)
• Public hearing to levy annual assessment and approve FY 2024-25 budget for Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (AGTBID)
• Consideration of 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget and 5-Year Measure O 2006 Sales Tax Fund Expenditure Program
• Review results of community survey for a potential future revenue measure
• Adoption of resolution authorizing recurring annual display of commemorative flags at City Hall and Heritage Square Park

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will consider denying a conditional use permit and lot line adjustment for a new car wash at 414-422 East Grand Ave, and will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the municipal code regarding public art, including murals. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Resolution to deny with prejudice Conditional Use Permit 23-010 and Lot Line Adjustment 24-001 for a new car wash at 414, 418, 422 East Grand Ave
• Public hearing on amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding public art, including murals
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson effective May 7, 2024
• Approval of minutes from March 19 and April 2, 2024 meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

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Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will consider approving a preliminary FY 2024-25 budget, a sponsorship application for $8,000 to produce a tourist zine, and co-op marketing opportunities totaling $22,750. The board will also receive financial reports for March 2024, consider appointing Sean Dassman to the Visit SLO CAL board, and provide feedback on marketing updates and merchandise direction.

• Consider and approve sponsorship application for $8,000 to craft a zine advertising Arroyo Grande as a tourist destination
• Consider and approve Visit SLO CAL co-op opportunities totaling $22,750 (House of Brands Assets $7,750, Sojern $5,000, Unparking Episode $10,000)
• Approve preliminary FY 2024-25 operating budget for AGTBID and forward to City Council
• Consider appointment of Sean Dassman to the Visit SLO CAL Board of Directors
• Receive and file financial status reports for March 2024 with revenue through February 2024

Architectural Review Committee

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the city's water supply, the Central Coast Blue project, and future water resources, and consider approving a $514,200 budget adjustment. The consent agenda includes routine items such as ratifying cash disbursements, updating the fund balance and reserve policy, and awarding a $117,875 contract for fire apparatus bay door replacements. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of city water supply and future resources with a proposed $514,200 budget amendment
• Award of $117,875 contract to Santa Barbara Overhead Doors for Five Cities Fire Authority apparatus bay door replacement
• Approval of $58,800 budget increase for Council Chamber audio/video system upgrade with A-Town AV
• Adoption of resolution accepting a Prop. 56 tobacco grant to reduce illegal tobacco sales
• Update to the Fund Balance and Reserve Policy via resolution

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit and lot line adjustment for a new car wash at 414, 418, and 422 East Grand Ave. The commission will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, and approve minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit 23-010 and Lot Line Adjustment 24-001 for a new car wash at 414, 418, 422 East Grand Ave
• Recommended action to approve the permit and lot line adjustment, with CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson effective April 16, 2024 through March 18, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to consider one project: an administrative sign permit for signage at an existing wine tasting room located at 211 East Branch Street. The committee will review the proposed signage and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting and standard procedural items.

• Consideration of Administrative Sign Permit 24-003 for Lindquist Family and Verdad Wines at 211 East Branch Street
• Review of proposed signage with recommendation to the Community Development Director
• Approval of draft minutes from the March 18, 2024 regular meeting

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider awarding a $158,380 contract to Sancon Technologies for sewer lining on Highway 101, Linda Drive, and a cemetery easement. The council will also vote on adopting an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and receive the annual military equipment inventory report required by California Assembly Bill 481. A continued public hearing on a domestic well application is scheduled to be closed and continued to a date uncertain. The council will also consider adopting a resolution of intention to levy annual assessments for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) for FY 2024-25, with a public hearing set for April 23, 2024, if adopted.

• Award of $158,380 contract to Sancon Technologies for sewer lining on Highway 101, Linda Drive, and Arroyo Grande Cemetery Easement
• Adoption of ordinance amending Title 16 of the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Annual Military Equipment Report per CA AB 481, including renewal of Ordinance No. 714
• Resolution of intention to levy annual assessments for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) for FY 2024-25
• Closed session to discuss price and terms for property at 400 West Branch Street with Kamla Hotels and Housing Authority of SLO/People’s Self-Help Housing

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 for a property at 444 Lierly Lane, with a recommended action to approve the map and find it exempt from CEQA. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve from April 2, 2024, to March 18, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 at 444 Lierly Lane (applicant Bruce Vanderveen)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2024-2025 term
• Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting
• No administrative items reported since February 20, 2024

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will consider an administrative sign permit for a new secondhand retail business, The Haven, at 103 East Branch Street, Suite A. The committee will review the proposed signage and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. The meeting also includes approval of the March 4, 2024 meeting minutes and community comments.

• Review of Administrative Sign Permit 24-002 for The Haven at 103 East Branch Street, Suite A
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment period for matters within the committee's jurisdiction

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will receive a presentation from SLOCOG on a potential countywide self-help sales tax measure and draft transportation investment plan. The council will also hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit regulations and discuss a village wayfinding and parking signage program.

• SLOCOG presentation on a potential countywide self-help sales tax measure and draft transportation investment plan
• Public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending Title 16 regarding accessory dwelling units
• Conceptual village wayfinding and parking signage program for input
• Study session on revisions to public art guidelines, donation program, and mural regulations
• Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road frontage improvements project by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc.

Planning Commission Meeting

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution denying a request to drill a new domestic well on an unaddressed property on Noyes Road. The consent agenda includes ratifying cash disbursements, receiving a second-quarter financial report, adopting an ordinance amending development impact fees, and amending the definition of a formula business. The council will also receive an update on its goals and priorities for FY 2023-25 and go into closed session to discuss property negotiations along Traffic Way.

• Public hearing on resolution to deny a domestic well on Noyes Road (APN 007-781-055)
• Adoption of ordinance amending Section 3.36.030 on Development Impact Fees
• Adoption of ordinance amending the definition of a Formula Business (Section 16.04.070)
• Closed session for real property negotiations along Traffic Way (multiple APNs)
• Ratification of cash disbursements for January 16-31, 2024

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will receive financial reports, discuss Visit SLO CAL's customer service training, consider participating in a San Luis Obispo County Monopoly board game featuring the Swinging Bridge, approve a campaign refresh for Time Well Spent 2.0, review the annual report, and approve a request for proposals for marketing and social media services.

• Consider participation in San Luis Obispo County Monopoly board game highlighting the Swinging Bridge
• Approve campaign creative for Time Well Spent 2.0 by Verdin Marketing
• Review, amend, and approve RFP for marketing, communications, website management, and social media services
• Receive and file financial status reports for January 2024 with revenue through December 2023
• Review and forward annual report to City Council

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will consider a resolution to deny with prejudice a conditional use permit for a new 55-foot wireless telecommunication facility at 789 Valley Road, proposed by Verizon Wireless. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and receiving the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Resolution to deny with prejudice Conditional Use Permit 23-006 for a 55-foot Verizon Wireless cell tower at 789 Valley Rd
• Approval of draft minutes from the February 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Receive and file the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report for final City Council acceptance

Architectural Review Committee

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Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a tentative parcel map for a property at 141 South Elm Street, a conditional use permit and tentative tract map for a project at 1255 East Grand Avenue, and a conditional use permit for a new 55-foot Verizon wireless telecommunications facility at 789 Valley Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the January 16 meeting and note several administrative approvals by the Community Development Director.

• Tentative Parcel Map 23-002 at 141 South Elm Street (applicant Jeffrey Emrick)
• Conditional Use Permit 22-007 and Tentative Tract Map 22-001 at 1255 East Grand Avenue (representative Matt Cebulla)
• Conditional Use Permit 23-006 for a 55-foot Verizon wireless facility at 789 Valley Road
• Administrative approval of a second-hand retail store at 103 East Branch Street (The Haven)
• Administrative approval of a Corvette Club event at Heritage Square Park on May 11, 2024

Architectural Review Committee

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Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to receive financial reports, discuss marketing updates, and consider reallocating $8,000 to refresh the 'Time Well Spent 2.0' campaign creative. The board will also discuss engaging local hoteliers in the STAR reporting system.

• Consider reallocation of $8,000 to refresh campaign creative for Time Well Spent 2.0
• Receive and file financial status reports for December 2023 with revenue through November 2023
• Receive updates on marketing and Q2 status report
• Discuss options to engage local hoteliers in STAR reporting system
• Approve minutes of the November 16, 2023 special board meeting

Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Review Panel

The Community Service Grant Review Panel is meeting to discuss 18 applications for community service grants. The panel will review requests ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 from local nonprofits and organizations. After discussion, the panel will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Arroyo Grande Valley Little League requests $20,000 for field renovations and scholarships
• Elm Street Dog Park Association requests $18,760 for maintenance and improvements at Elm St. Dog Park
• Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health requests $14,000 for youth mental health peer support
• Shower the People requests $10,000 to provide hot showers for the unhoused
• Senior Nutrition Program/Meals That Connect requests $10,000 for meals for homebound seniors

Architectural Review Committee Special Meeting

The Architectural Review Committee will hold a special meeting to review two projects: a new single-family residence with garage and a proposed subdivision of eight condominiums. The committee will make recommendations on both projects, with the condo project going to the Planning Commission. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Architectural Review 24-002: New 4,206 sq ft single-family residence and 1,571 sq ft garage (applicants Megan and Andy Rice)
• CUP 22-007 and TTM 22-007: Subdivision and construction of 8 condominiums at 1255 E Grand Ave (applicant Matt Cebulla)
• Approval of minutes from November 20 and December 18, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed code amendments: one updating the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, and another changing the definition of "formula business." The commission will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and note an approved temporary use permit for a car show event.

• Continued consideration of amendments to Title 16 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Development Code Amendment 23-001)
• Consideration of amendments to Title 16 regarding the definition of Formula Business
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting
• Notice of approved Temporary Use Permit 23-015 for Vairfest car show on June 22, 2024 at Heritage Square Park, 207 Nelson Street

Architectural Review Committee

The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on 2024-01-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on awarding a $937,000 contract for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project and consider a resolution waiving up to $5,000 in building permit fees for homes damaged by 2023 flooding. They will also review voter opinion polling results for a potential future revenue measure and consider continuing a public hearing on a domestic well installation.

• Award of $937,000 contract to Cushman Contracting Corporation for Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project (PW 2021-06)
• Resolution waiving or reimbursing up to $5,000 in building permit fees for homes damaged by 2023 flooding
• Review of voter opinion polling results for a potential future revenue measure (sales tax)
• Adoption of ordinance amending Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Title 13 of Municipal Code)
• Continuance request for public hearing on installation of one domestic well on PD-zoned property

Planning Commission Meeting

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Architectural Review Committee

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