CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
"List of Citizens to Serve"
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Application to Board, Commottee, or Commission
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Current meeting schedules are indicated below:
Planning Commission, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Parking Advisory Board, meets as needed
Architectural Review Committee, 1st Monday at 2:30 p.m. and 3rd Monday at 2:30 p.m. each month Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Advisory Board, last Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in January, February, April, June, August, and October
Community Service Grant Program Committee, typically once per year in the fall Are you willing to commit to the time necessary to fulfill the obligations of an appointment to a Board, Committee or Commission? Yes I./ No . --
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
-- Notice to Applicants:
1. Applicants appointed by the City Council are required-to take an Oath of Office.
2. State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Board Members, Committee Members, and Commissioners file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving an appointed office ( e.g. sources of Income, loans, gifts, investments, interests in real property within the City).
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4. Applications will remain active and on file for one (1) year.
Please return completed Application to:
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande CA 93420
Rev l 2/14/io22
Community involvement:
I have been volunteering for non-profits and "good causes" since my early adulthood. Most of these activities took place in Denver where I was involved in numerous non-profits but a favorite was The Park People, a foundation that raised money to refurbish Denver's parks. I was vice-president when we moved to San Francisco. There, I was involved in a number of civic projects and non-profits but the main one was the ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc., an organization that raises money to fund meritorious Ph.D. candidates in the sciences in the major Northern California universities and where I served in most offices and as president for two years. The group had 200 members at the time and creates a million dollars a year for this purpose.
Arriving in Arroyo Grande several years ago, we had hardly had a chance to settle in before the lockdown stuck which has limited the opportunities. I did however initiate a newsletter for our homeowners' association and we have been frequent donors for several critical non-profits in this time.
I am looking forward to more participation in this arena.
Background:
I have a B.A. degree in education from the University of Denver and taught in the Denver schools for one year before being retired by my children. Later, I did reporting for The Denver Post for six years covering the City of Aurora where I later became the Community and Media Relations person for ten years. After that, I formed a public relations consultancy firm with two partners and worked there until our move to San Francisco in 1989.
I think my long participation in non-profits of all kinds lends an appreciation of their work and their challenges. My leadership roles have given me true appreciation for the work of volunteers and the need to keep opportunities open for new people to join the efforts, something that is more difficult in these times-even when the needs are greater in many ways.
I would welcome the opportunity to serve on the Community Service Grant Committee.
Item 9.k.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Steve Kahn, Acting Capital Improvement Project Manager SUBJECT: Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Adoption of the Resolution by the required four-fifths vote will allow for the continued accelerated replacement of the emergency generator at the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) Station 1.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There are no additional fiscal impacts from adoption of this Resolution. The FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets included $680,018 ($46,780 General Fund, $318,738 Sales Tax Funds, and $314,500 of California Nuclear Power Preparedness (NPP) Program funding) for the subject project. The engineer’s construction cost estimate for the project is currently $646,453. FCFA staff will seek to secure the NPP funding upon completion of the construction documents and associated engineer’s construction cost estimate. It is anticipated that NPP funding will cover approximately 50% or $323,277. Staff time will be necessary to coordinate construction activities with the contractor and special inspectors.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Receive and file an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA Station 1; and 2) Adopt a Resolution determining that there is a need to continue the emergency action for the replacement of the emergency generator in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050.
BACKGROUND:
Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 22050 allows a public agency, in the case of an emergency, to repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate
Item 9.k.
City Council
Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09 January 24, 2023
action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without going through a formal bid process. At its regular meeting on September 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5219 declaring an emergency and authorizing the accelerated replacement of the emergency generator at the FCFA Station 1 by eliminating the formal bid process.
PCC Section 22050 requires that after proceeding with an emergency project, the City Council shall review the emergency action at its next regularly scheduled meeting and at every regularly scheduled meeting thereafter until the emergency action is terminated, and if it is determined that there is a need to continue the action, authorize continuation of the emergency action by a four-fifths vote. On September 27, October 11 and 25, November 22, December 13, 2022, and January 10, 2023 the Council adopted Resolution Nos 5225, 5231, 5239, 5243, 5250, and 5253 respectively, determining a need to continue work under emergency contracts to replace the emergency generator at the FCFA Station 1.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Since the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting, the status of the project is as follows:
The building permit has been issued for the Project.
The construction bid package has been sent to local electrical contractors for bids.
Since this is an emergency project, construction bidding does not have to follow the formal bid process. Bids are due back on January 25th and the project will be awarded to the responsive low bidder shortly after the bids are received.
While a portable generator has been brought on site that allows for the opening of the apparatus bay doors and some lighting at the fire station, it does not provide power to the server room or the station alerting system, which are critical needs. Therefore, there remains an imminent danger to public health and safety as this situation may cause delay of emergency 9-1-1 services during the event of a power outage. Because of this, staff recommends that the emergency action be continued.
As required by statute, staff will continue to bring a similar item to the Council on subsequent agendas until the necessary emergency work has been completed or until the emergency action is terminated. Until this future item, staff will continue to work with the design consultant and selected contractor to complete the improvements on an accelerated basis.
Item 9.k.
City Council
Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 Determining to Continue Work Under Emergency Contracts for the FCFA Station 1 Emergency Generator Replacement Project, PW 2021-09 January 24, 2023
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Receive and file an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA Station 1; and adopt the proposed Resolution finding that there is a need to continue the emergency action for the replacement of the emergency generator in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050;
2. Receive and file an update of the emergency generator replacement project at the FCFA Station 1; do not adopt the proposed Resolution; and direct staff to prepare a Resolution to terminate the need to continue work under emergency action; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Adoption of the Resolution will allow for the accelerated replacement of the emergency generator at the FCFA Station 1 which will ensure power during the event of a power outage thereby providing rapid response time in the event of an emergency situation.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is needed to authorize the continuation of the emergency action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachment:
1. Proposed Resolution
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A NEED TO
CONTINUE WORK UNDER EMERGENCY CONTRACTS
FOR THE FCFA STATION 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 22050, the City Council deemed it was is in the public interest to immediately authorize the expenditure of City funds needed to safeguard the health, safety and welfare and to proceed immediately with the replacement of the emergency generator at the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) Station 1; and
WHEREAS, On September 13, 2022, the City Council deemed the immediate replacement of the emergency generator was necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and would not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and that prompt action, including authorization to expend all funds required for such replacement without competitive bidding, was necessary to respond to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5219 declaring an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to enter into any contract or agreement in order to immediately replace the emergency generator; and WHEREAS, PCC Section 22050 requires that after proceeding with an emergency project, the City Council shall review the emergency action at its next regularly scheduled meeting and at every regularly scheduled meeting thereafter until the emergency action is terminated; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5225 determining a need to continue work under emergency contracts to replace the emergency generator and has adopted a similar resolution at all subsequent regular City Council meetings; and
WHEREAS, if it is determined that there is a need to continue the emergency action, PCC Section 22050 requires a four-fifths vote to authorize the continuation of the emergency action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande that the emergency declared by the City Council on September 13, 2022 regarding replacement of the generator at FCFA Station 1 shall be deemed to continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO.
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On motion by Council Member _________, seconded by Council Member _______, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of January, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO.
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___________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________________
WHITNEY MCDONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
Item 9.l.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Steve Kahn, Acting Capital Improvement Projects Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of Acceptance of the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Accept the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project (Project) and begin the one-year warranty period for defects that may arise.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The final total costs of the Project were $462,462.88, and include:
$188,064.34 for the purchase of the playground equipment from Play & Park Structures.
$103,295 for the installation of Pour In Place (PIP) surfacing by Play & Park Structures, including $90,000 for the direct contract amount and $13,295 for contingencies.
$132,199.50 for the installation of the playground equipment and changes to the subbase for the PIP surfacing by Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc., including $126,399.50 for the direct contract amount and $5,800.00 for contingencies. $434.32 for the purchase and installation of landscaping by Arroyo Grande In Bloom.
$38,469.72 for surface testing, inspection, design changes and security by various firms.
The Project was funded by a grant from the Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 under the Per Capita Program, donations from the Kiwanis, Public Works Administration Budget, and Local Sales Tax. The recommended action will not impact staff resources.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by Park and Play Structures and Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the
Item 9.l.
City Council
Consideration of Acceptance of the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02
January 24, 2023
Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02; 2) Direct staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2018, California voters approved Proposition 68, the “Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018” (Senate Bill 5). The “Per Capita Program”, administered by California State Park’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), was established through this proposition with the intent of supplementing existing capital outlay expenditures for recreation purposes. Allocations for the Per Capita Program are determined based on the population of cities, counties, or other eligible districts. Under this program, grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors.
On October 22, 2019, the City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and associated documents for the “Per Capita Program.” On October 26, 2021, a project proposal was presented to the Council for the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project (Project) consisting of Play-On Technology Promoting Physical Activity, the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design, an Outdoor Adult Fitness Zone, and NatureGrounds, qualifying the playground for four National Demonstration Site accreditations which would be the first in the nation. The Project, as well the appropriation of additional funding totaling $369,484, were approved by Council.
On December 2, 2021, the application for the Per Capita Grant Program was approved and signed by the State, awarding $177,952 to the Project.
On November 9, 2021, Council approved the purchase of the playground equipment with Play & Park Structures through OMNIA Partners purchasing cooperative. On March 8, 2022, Council approved the purchase of the PIP surfacing and installation of the equipment with Play & Park Structures through the OMNIA Partners purchasing cooperative. On August 8, 2022, Council awarded a construction contract to Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc. for the installation of the playground equipment.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The contractor has completed the work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications within the contract time frame, under the available budget, and there are no outstanding issues. On November 4, 2022, a ribbon cutting was held to open for Project to the public. It was well attended and the new playground was well received. It is, therefore, recommended that the City accept the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project and begin the one-year warranty period for defects that may arise.
Item 9.l.
City Council
Consideration of Acceptance of the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02
January 24, 2023
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. 1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by Park and Play Structures and Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02; 2) Direct staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorize release of retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed;
2. Do not accept the Project improvements;
3. Accept the Project improvements, but do not authorize release of retention; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The Project is complete and accepting the improvements will allow staff to close out the Project. The Project includes an inclusive playground incorporating NatureGrounds, PlayOn Technology Promoting Physical Activity, the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design and an Outdoor Adult Fitness Zone and is well received by the community.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is needed to accept the project.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Notice of Completion
ATTACHMENT 1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
300 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
1. The undersigned is owner or agent of owner of the interest or estate or the property hereinafter described as stated below.
2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is: The City of Arroyo Grande
3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is: 300 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California 93420
4. The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: in fee
5. THE FULL NAME and FULL ADDRESS of ALL PERSONS, if any, who hold such interest or estate with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS or as TENANTS IN COMMON are:
NAMES ADDRESSES
None
6. THE FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of the PREDECESSOR’S in interest of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvements herein referred to:
NAMES ADDRESSES
None
7. All work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED November 4, 2022
8. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is:
Park and Play Structures and Central Coast Playgrounds, Inc.
9. The street address of said property is: 1221 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
10. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, and is described as follows: Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Replacement Project, PW 2020-02 Verification of NON-INDIVIDUAL owner: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the Public Works Director of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and the facts stated therein are true and correct. _________________________________________________
Bill Robeson, Public Works Director
January 25, 2023, Arroyo Grande, California
-- END OF DOCUMENT --
Item 9.m.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Shane Taylor, Utilities Manager
SUBJECT: Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The update reports the City’s total water supply and demand for Calendar Year 2022.
Current Lopez Reservoir level and projected levels are provided in the attachments.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Approximately two (2) hours of staff time is required to prepare the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update.
BACKGROUND:
On October 12, 2021, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring a Stage 1 Water Shortage Emergency, and implementing emergency water conservation measures and restrictions as a result of the extreme drought conditions.
In 2022, the City’s water use was 1,994.1 acre-feet with an overall per capita use of 99 gallons per day/per person. The residential per capita use was 79 gallons per capita per day.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The United States Drought Monitor, as of January 12, 2022, shows San Luis Obispo County in a moderate drought. Rainfall for Calendar Year 2022 was 11.1 inches at the Corporation Yard rain gauge. Lopez Lake, as of January 12, 2023, is at 44.9% capacity (22,156 acre-feet of storage).
The new water year began on April 1, 2022, and the City’s annual Lopez contract supply is 2,290 acre-feet. On August 24, 2021, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors (Board) enacted the Low Reservoir Response Plan (LRRP) for Lopez Lake. On September 8, 2021, the Zone III Technical Advisory Committee endorsed the action of
Item 9.m.
City Council
Calendar Year 2022 Water Supply and Demand Update
January 24, 2023
reducing contract deliveries by 10%. The City began reducing the flow of Lopez Lake deliveries on September 15, 2021, to 1.9 million gallons per day, compared to the normal flow of 2.2 million gallons per day.
On July 21, 2022, the Zone III Advisory Board approved the Technical Advisory Committee’s recommendation to reduce contract deliveries by 20% prior to Lopez Lake reaching 10,000 acre-feet. As a result, the City began reducing the flow of deliveries on July 26, 2022 to 1.7 million gallons per day. Current deliveries from the Water Treatment Plant are at 1.3 million gallons per day. The ground water deliveries in 2022 were 172.1 acre-feet. The Santa Maria Basin provided 170.3 acre-feet and the Pismo Formation provided 1.8 acre-feet. The water entitlement from the Santa Maria Basin is 1,323 acrefeet per year and the Pismo Formation can provide 160 acre-feet per year.
The deep well index for the First Quarter of 2023 has been delayed due to recent storm events and will be completed after access to all of the monitoring wells is returned.
The recent rainfall has raised Lopez Lake from 22% to 45% full, however the LRRP remains in effect, along with Stage 1 Water Shortage emergency reductions. The projected water use for the City in calendar year 2023 is 2,100 acre-feet based on current rainfall.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable at this time.
ADVANTAGES:
This report provides the City Council and the public with the current and projected conditions of our water supply and demand.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages noted at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Lopez Monthly Operations Report for December 2022
2. Lopez Reservoir Storage Projection
3. Yearly Water Use Comparison
4. Monthly Monitoring Report for December 2022
CONTRACTOR Usage % Usage % Usage % Usage % Usage % Usage % Usage % Usage % [AF] AG 1832.00 742.00 774.60 0.00 774.60 3348.60 114.44 6.2% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 114.44 3.4% 1399.43 76.4% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 1399.43 41.8% 114.44 OCSD 242.40 375.00 379.70 0.00 379.70 997.10 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 34.12 GB 640.00 204.00 213.00 0.00 213.00 1057.00 62.41 9.8% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 62.41 5.9% 589.57 92.1% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 589.57 55.8% 62.41PB 713.60 1048.00 1061.40 0.00 1061.40 2823.00 27.97 3.9% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 27.97 1.0% 278.23 39.0% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 278.23 9.9% 87.97 CSA 12 196.00 230.00 234.10 0.00 234.10 660.10 2.44 1.2% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 2.44 0.4% 59.97 30.6% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 59.97 9.1% 8.09SM 6.15Total 3624 2599 2662.8 0 2662.8 8885.8 207.26 5.7% 0.00 0.0% 0.00 0.0% 207.26 2.3% 2327.20 64.2% 0.00 0.0% 0 0.0% 2327.2 26.2% 313.18
ENTITLEMENT DIE AIE
CONTRACTOR REQUEST USAGE % USAGE % USAGE % USAGE %
DWRREQUEST USAGE % USAGE % USAGE % USAGE %
AG 0.00OCSD 750 0 28.38 778.38 62.5 34.12 4.5% 0.00 0% 0.00 0.0% 34.12 4.4% 464.85 62.0% 0 0% 0 0.0% 464.85 59.7% 0.00 GB 0.00PB 1240 0 0 1240 60 60.00 4.8% 0.00 0% 0.00 0% 60.00 4.8% 1238.91 99.9% 0 0% 0 0% 1238.91 99.9% 0.00 CSA 12 96 0 0 96 7.5 5.65 5.9% 0.00 0% 0.00 0% 5.65 5.9% 93.31 97.2% 0 0% 0 0% 93.31 97.2% 0.00 SM 120 0 0 120 8 6.15 5.1% 0.00 0% 0.00 0% 6.15 5.1% 80.89 67.4% 0 0% 0 0% 80.89 67.4% 0.00 Total 2206 0 28.38 2234.38 138 105.92 4.8% 0.00 0% 0.00 0.0% 105.92 4.7% 1877.96 85.1% 0 0% 0 0.0% 1877.96 84.0% 0.00 THIS
MONTH
MAX
CAPACITY % [AF]
457.23 522.37 807.78
10830 49200 22% 0
6.81 ‐105.92
186.25 4200 701.86339.97
0 1.48
Notes:1) On 7/21/22 AC endorsed a 20% entitlement reduction (retroactive to April 2022) in anticipation of reaching the 10,000 AF trigger of the Low Reservoir Repsonse Plan (LRRP). 2022 entitlements represent a 20% reduction.2) Shown Surplus Water is also known as "Carry Over Water" as designated in the LRRP. 3) On 4/13/22, the District presented evaporation losses dating back to the 1/1/15 water recharacterization. As of 12/31/2021 the was 659.82 AF of District Stored SWPW. Evaporation losses will be presented annually. 4) In November OCSD requested 62.5AF delivered through the State Water Turnout and stored the remaining balance of 28.38 AF in their AIE Storage Bucket.
San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water District Zone 3 ‐ Lopez Project ‐ Monthly Operations Report
December, 2022
MONTHLY RAINFALLANNUAL RAINFALLDOWNSTREAM RELEASESLAKE TO TERMINAL [AF]STORAGE [AF] DWR METER DELIVERIES [AF] CHANGE IN STORAGE [AF]
EVAPORATIONREMAINING DISTRICT SSWPW [AF]
Spillage [AF] AG WHEELING TO OCEANO [AF]
DAM OPERATIONS DISTRICT STORED SWPW
LAKE ELEVATION PREVIOUS DISTRICT SSWPW [AF]
JANUARY TO PRESENT
ENTITLEMENT DIE AIE TOTAL TOTAL
TOTAL ANNUAL
USAGE TO
PRESENT
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WATER MOVED
TO STORAGE
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USAGE Entitlement Surplus
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LOPEZ PROJECT WATER
TOTAL WATER
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ATTACHMENT 1
5.16 0.22
0.94 2.38
0.30 7.33
0.43 0.34
2.03 1.91
1.31 3.02
3.25 2.91
1.13 0.410.070.030.02
0.32 0.62
1.70 2.24
3.12 2.982.84
0.98 0.36
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0.35 0.67
1.84 2.24
2.76 2.983.01
0.98 0.41
0.35 0.67
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Below is the information you have submitted for the month of December 2022. We use your most recently submitted monthly report in our calculations.
Reporter Shane Taylor
Report Type Full
Urban Water Supplier(Number) Arroyo Grande City of (608) Public Water System ID(s) CA4010001
Reporting Month 1222
County/Counties San Luis Obispo
County Under Drought Declaration Yes
Water Shortage Contingency Plan 1
Water Shortage Level 2
Population 17963
Total Potable Water Production 116.7 AF
Commercial Agricultural Water 0 AF
Residential Use Percentage 80 %
CII Water 12.8 AF
Recycled Water 0 AF
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Qualification
Emergency Response Section Revealed? Yes
State Water Resources Control Board Office of Research, Planning & Performance
Item 9.n.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
BY: Robin Dickerson, PE, City Engineer
John Benedetti, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011 Located at 329 Traffic Way and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Acceptance of public improvements associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011 for the expansion of Arroyo Grande Chevrolet located at 329 Traffic Way.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The estimated value of the public improvements involved with Plot Plan Review 19-011 is $28,572.91. Maintenance of the new public improvements will add to the overall costs of the City infrastructure maintenance program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements associated with Plot Plan Review 19- 011, located at 329 Traffic Way.
BACKGROUND:
The 0.47-acre project site is located at 329 Traffic Way and is home to the Arroyo Grande Chevrolet dealership. The property is bounded by Allen Street to the south and Traffic Way to the west.
On May 20, 2019, the Community Development Director approved Plot Plan Review 19- 011 to permit the expansion of the Arroyo Grande Chevrolet dealership. As a condition of approval, the applicant was required to construct a number of public improvements. The engineer of work for the project estimated the cost of the public improvements for this project as $28,572.91. Improvements constructed included a fire hydrant and new ADA compliant ramp, curbs, gutters, drive approach, and sidewalks surrounding the
Item 9.n.
City Council
Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011 Located at 329 Traffic Way and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
January 24, 2023
development. The project also completed asphalt repairs and replacement on Allen Street.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Improvement plans for the project were issued on July 25, 2019. The improvements were completed by the developer on January 18, 2021. The final plans were submitted on September 16, 2022, and approved by the City Engineer on November 18, 2022.
Required post-construction operation and maintenance agreements have been executed and are recorded.
Acceptance of the public improvements allows City staff to release the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor bonds and hold a warrantee bond. This process begins the one-year maintenance period during which the developer will be responsible for maintenance and repair of the public improvements. After the one-year maintenance period, the City will take over the maintenance of the public improvements. Maintenance of the public improvements would become part of future Capital Improvement Projects and budgets. Typically, maintenance work begins to occur 10 to 15 years after the project is completed.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011;
2. Do not adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
By accepting the public improvements, the City will have ownership of facilities in the public right of way and will begin the developer’s one-year maintenance period.
DISADVANTAGES:
Acceptance of the public improvements will add to the City’s overall ongoing maintenance costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that this project is categorically exempt per Section 115061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is infill development.
Item 9.n.
City Council
Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011 Located at 329 Traffic Way and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
January 24, 2023
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
ATTACHMENT 1
Complimentary Recording Requested
Pursuant to Government Code Sections
6103 and 27383
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
City Clerk
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, California 93420
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-011, LOCATED AT 329 TRAFFIC WAY
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-011, LOCATED AT 329 TRAFFIC WAY
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director approved Plot Plan Review 19-011 for the expansion of the Arroyo Grande Chevrolet dealership on May 20, 2019; and WHEREAS, the project was conditioned to complete certain public improvements; and WHEREAS, the developer has constructed the improvements required by the conditions of approval for Plot Plan Review 19-011; and
WHEREAS, City staff has inspected the improvements and find they are constructed in accordance with the approved plans for the project; and WHEREAS, as required by the conditions of approval, the developer has provided and City approved the “as-built” improvement plans on January 18, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby accepts public improvements associated with Plot Plan Review 19-011, located at 329 Traffic Way, including paving, curb, gutter, drive approaches, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps, sidewalks, striping and signage on Rodeo Court, Rodeo Drive, and Grace Lane, utility connections, fire hydrants, water lines, and sewer lines.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of January, 2023.
ATTACHMENT 1
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
Item 10.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
BY: Mark Meyers, Building Official
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building Codes and Other Codes as Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)
SUMMARY: Adopt by Reference the 2022 California Fire Code, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Adopting the 2021 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; Adding Chapter 15.06 Regarding Swimming Pools and Adopting the 2021 Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; Adding Chapter 15.07 Regarding Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems; Adding Chapter 15.11 Regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Amending and Renumbering Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter
15.08 as Chapter 15.12, and Amending and Renumbering Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 15.10 as Chapter 15.13; Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(B)(3)
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Adopting the Ordinance will establish the 2022 Building Codes and other codes as City regulations by reference.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact anticipated. There will be minimal impact on staff time from the adoption of this Ordinance.
Item 10.a.
City Council
Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building Codes and Other Codes as Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) January 24, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Ordinance to adopt by reference the 2022 Building Codes and other codes as listed in the Summary above.
BACKGROUND:
The State mandates that the building and construction codes are updated every three years in all cities and counties throughout the State, known as the tri-annual update. The State published the 2022 California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2022, which became effective statewide on January 1, 2023. The City adopts the California Building Standards Code by amending the City’s Municipal Code (Chapters 8 and 15) and incorporating the revised Building Code by reference.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution and introduced the Ordinance regarding the 2022 California Building Standards Code, including certain changes and modifications deemed reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Arroyo Grande. The staff report describing in more detail the proposed Ordinance and the Resolution adopted on January 10th are provided in Attachment 2. The approved Resolution is also provided as Attachment 3.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Ordinance is now ready for adoption. The new 2022 Building and Fire Codes will become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Ordinance as proposed; or
2. Modify the Ordinance and direct staff to return at a future public hearing to reintroduce the modified Ordinance; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Adoption of this Ordinance will keep the City of Arroyo Grande current and compliant with State law in regards to construction and building codes. The new requirements will provide for safer and more energy efficient buildings, and the proposed revisions to the AGMC will lessen burdens on alterations to existing residential structures.
DISADVANTAGES:
Overall, adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code will implement more stringent requirements for construction, which can increase development costs.
Item 10.a.
City Council
Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building Codes and Other Codes as Listed Below; and Finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) January 24, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section, 15061(b)(3). This action involves updates and revisions to existing regulations consistent with State law and will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Staff Report and Draft Minutes from the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting
3. Adopted Resolution No. 5256
ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING PROVISIONS IN TITLES 8 AND 15 OF THE
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY
REFERENCE OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 2022 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; ADDING
CHAPTER 15.06 REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS AND ADOPTING THE 2021 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE; ADDING CHAPTER 15.07 REGARDING SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; ADDING CHAPTER 15.11 REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.08 AS CHAPTER
15.12, AND AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.10 AS CHAPTER 15.13
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande (“City”) is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17921, the State of California (“State”) must adopt and enforce regulations for the protection of the public governing the construction, alteration, demolition, occupancy, or other use of buildings; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958, cities may adopt ordinances imposing the California Building Standards requirements as established by the State; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its municipal code to adopt the most recent editions of the California Building Standards Codes and Fire Codes established by the State; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, a city may make local amendments to the State code requirements if it makes express findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council to provide citizens with the greatest degree of protection from fire; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. XXX making findings that the changes or modifications to measures referred to herein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions in the area encompassed by the boundaries of the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, additionally, by this Ordinance, the City Council desires to make general corrections to its Municipal Code in order to ensure internal consistency with other
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modifications set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Arroyo Grande Municipal Code ("AGMC") Chapter 15.04, entitled “Building and Construction Codes Adopted,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. AGMC Chapter 15.01, entitled "Building Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.01
BUILDING CODE
15.01.010 Uniform Administrative Code adopted.
15.01.010.1 Amendments to Uniform Administrative Code.
15.01.020 Adoption of California Building Code.
15.01.020.1 Amendments to Building Code.
15.01.010 Uniform Administrative Code adopted.
For the purposes of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings and structures in the City and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code and Appendices, as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials, three (3) copies of which have been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk as provided by Sections 50022.1 et seq. of the Government Code of the State, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter.
15.01.010.1 Amendments to Uniform Administrative Code.
The Uniform Administrative Code adopted by reference by Section 15.01.010 of this Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 103, Definitions, is amended by adding the definition of the term “ICC Standards” to read as follows:
ICC STANDARDS refer to those codes adopted by this jurisdiction containing the provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures and building service equipment as published by the International Code Conference.
(b) The first paragraph of Section 303.4, Expiration, is amended to read as follows:
303.4 Expiration. In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 18938.6, every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical
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codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within twelve (12) months (365 days) from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Failure to pass a required inspection every 180 days shall constitute the abandonment of work. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. (c) The first paragraph of Section 304.2, Permit Fees, is amended to read as follows:
304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Tables B-1, E-1, M-1, P-1, and 3-G and 3-H, adopted by uncodified ordinance and on file with the building official. The fees and fee calculation methodologies set forth in these Tables shall prevail over any conflicting fees or fee calculation methodologies set forth in any other adopted uniform code. Where a technical code has been adopted by the jurisdiction for which no fee schedule is shown in this code, the fee required shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the legislative body.
(d) Section 304.3, Plan Review Fees, is amended to read as follows:
304.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table B-1.
The plan review fees for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work shall be equal to 25 percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Tables E-1, M-1 and P1.
The plan review fee for grading work shall be as set forth in Table 3-G.
The plan review fees for Seismic, Disabled Access, and California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, shall be 25 percent of the Building Plan Check fee for each area when detailed as shown in Table B-1.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 304.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 302.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Tables B-1, E-1, M-1, P-1, and 3-G.
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(e) The first three paragraphs of Section 304.5.2, Fee, are amended to read as follows:
304.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in Tables B-1, E-1, M-1, P-1, 3-G and 3-H.
Subsequent un-permitted work by the same permittee shall result in a progressive investigation fee being accessed, second violation would result in a three times the permit fee for the investigation fee, a third violation would result in a four times the permit fee for the investigation fee, a fourth violation would result in a five times the permit fee for the investigation fee, and so on to a maximum of a ten times the permit fee for the investigation fee.
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from the penalty prescribed by law. Swimming Pool Safety Barriers not finaled prior to pool water placement are subject to an investigation fee. (f) Section 305.5, Required Building Inspections, is amended to read as follows:
305.5 Required Building Inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framework or a part of a building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections:
1. Under slab under foundation inspection. This inspection is for all infrastructure to be installed below the slab and foundation, this inspection includes all plumbing mechanical and electrical system to be installed tested and inspected prior to backfill and preparation for foundation inspection.
2. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the building official.
3. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
4. Frame Inspection. The frame inspection shall include the following; All rough framing, rough Electrical, rough Plumbing, rough Mechanical, Roof covering installed (except where access is required for intersecting wall finish), and exterior
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lath or required weather barrier, the building must be weather tight prior to requesting a frame inspection.
5. Insulation, caulking and sealing. This inspection is for all insulated areas that will be concealed by the installation of interior lath or drywall.
6. Interior Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard on the interior is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
7. Other inspections. All inspections listed in section 109 of the International Building Code or the latest version of the California Building Code.
8. Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
(g) Section 309.1, Use or Occupancy, is amended to read as follows:
309.1 Use or Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein.
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
(h) Section 309.3, Certificate Issued, is amended to read as follows:
309.3 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the code enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner or the owner's authorized agent.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the code official.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8. The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code.
9. The type of construction as defined in the California Building Code.
10.The design occupant load and any impact the alteration has on the design occupant load of the area not within the scope of the work.
11.If fire protection systems are provided, whether the fire protection systems are required.
12.Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
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(i) Table 3.1 reads as follows:
I. A fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council shall be charged for all building permits for the purposes of funding the City of Arroyo Grande Planning Program.
J. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) per permit for all permit transactions shall be charged. This fee shall be collected for the exclusive use of improving the Information Management System and the transferring of legacy files into that system.
15.01.020 Adoption of California Building Code.
For the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings and structures in the City, the 2022 California Building Code (CBC), excluding Chapter 29, Plumbing systems, and including Appendix J, Grading, as promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code with California amendments, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Building Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
15.01.020.1 Amendments to California Building Code.
(a) CBC, Section 105.1, is hereby amended by adding the following:
Permits Required and Violations and Penalties.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The Building Official or his/her designee may commence any or all of the following proceedings in accordance with the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code:
(1) Issue an administrative citation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Title 1 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and related written policies. (2) Issue a court citation (Notice to Appear) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of Title 1 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and related written
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policies.
(3) Request the City Attorney to institute legal action. (b) CBC, Appendix B, Board of Appeals is amended as follows:
1. Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The building official shall serve as clerk to the board.
2. Membership and qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of three members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the city.
3. Procedures. The board of appeals shall follow the procedures for the conduct of appeals set forth in Title 1, Chapter 12, Appeals of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, or as may be established by the building official and shall provide for proper notice and a hearing that complies with due process procedures.
SECTION 4. AGMC Chapter 15.02, entitled "Electrical Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.02
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.02.010 Adoption of California Electrical Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing electrical systems, the 2022 California Electrical Code (CEC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Electrical Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
15.02.010.1 Amendments to Electrical Code.
The California Electrical Code adopted by reference by Section 15.02.010 of this Code is amended as follows:
89.108.4.1 Permits is hereby amended by adding the following:
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(a) Permit Issuance.
Permits shall be issued only to:
(1) Owners of single-family dwellings provided the work for which the permit is sought is to be on a dwelling to be occupied by the permittee. (2) Electrical contractors holding a valid State Electrical Contractor’s license; (3) Governmental agencies;
(4) State licensed general or specialty contractors within the scope of their licenses; and
(5) Plant electricians certified by tests given by recognized electrical safety training organizations, may secure permits for plant maintenance work when duly authorized by individual plant management on an annual basis. (II) The following provision is hereby added to the CEC regarding Dangerous Electrical Equipment:
For the purposes of this chapter, any electrical equipment existing in any type occupancy which has any or all of the conditions or defects described as follows shall be deemed dangerous, and such equipment shall be replaced, repaired, reinstalled, reconstructed, or removed:
(1) The service panels show visual evidence of an excessive number of overloads.
(2) The working area in front of any service panel is insufficient for the safe maintenance and repair of equipment.
(3) Live front panels are being maintained or used.
(4) The fuses are rated higher than those permitted by the California Electrical Code.
(5) The electrical conductor is in an unapproved raceway. (6) The electrical conductors from different classes of service are in a common raceway.
(7) Drop cords greater than six (6') feet in length are used to connect electrical appliances.
(8) The electrical equipment is not properly grounded for the protection of the electrical equipment as determined by the use being made thereof. (9) The electrical equipment is broken, cracked, or not properly maintained to meet the standards existing at the time the equipment was approved.
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(10) The electrical equipment is unsafe for the use intended. (11) The electrical Equipment is not installed in compliance with its listing. (III) The following provision is hereby added to the CEC regarding Authority to Condemn Installations:
(1) When the Building Official determines that an electrical installation is in violation of this chapter, an order shall be given to the owner or person in responsible charge of the installation to either remove or replace the installation. The order shall be in writing and shall be mailed or personally delivered to such person. It shall specify the particulars in which the installation is in violation and shall fix a reasonable time for compliance with the order. In cases of extreme danger to life or property, as determined by the Building Official, the order shall further require that all persons immediately cease using electric current through the installation, and the Building Official shall have the authority to immediately physically disconnect the installation. (2) If any violation continues to exist beyond the expiration of the time fixed by the order, the Building Official is authorized to physically disconnect the portion of the installation in violation or order the serving agency to disconnect electric service to the consumer’s wiring system.
(VI) The following provision is hereby added to the CEC regarding Unused Facilities:
(1) For all existing commercial and industrial establishments and places of assembly, when the service has been disconnected for ninety (90) continuous days or more, the service may not be reconnected without an inspection and approval from the Building Official. A permit shall be required for such inspection, and the fee shall be as set forth in Section 15.1.01.1 of this Article. (2) For all existing residential buildings, when the service has been disconnected for ninety (90) continuous days or more, the service may not be reconnected without an inspection and approval from the Building Official. A permit shall be required for such inspection, and the fee shall be as indicated in Section 15.1.01.1 of this Article.
SECTION 5. AGMC Chapter 15.03, entitled "Mechanical Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.03
MECHANICAL CODE
15.03.010 Adoption of California Mechanical Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing mechanical systems, the 2022 California Mechanical Code (CMC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2021 Edition of the Uniform
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Mechanical Code, excluding Table 104.5, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except for portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Mechanical Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
SECTION 6. AGMC Chapter 15.04, entitled "Plumbing Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.04
PLUMBING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing plumbing systems, the 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, excluding Table 104.5, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except for portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Plumbing Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.)
15.04.010.1 Amendments to Plumbing Code.
The California Plumbing Code adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010 of this Code is amended as follows:
(a) The following provision is hereby added to the CPC to read as follows:
Section 1305.1.1
In all existing commercial and industrial establishments and places of assembly, when the service has been discontinued for ninety (90) days or more, the gas meter may be turned on only after the piping has been pressure tested and when the test and gas appliances have been approved by the Administrative Authority. A permit shall be required for such test.
In all existing residential buildings where service has been discontinued for ninety (90) days or longer, the gas may be turned on only after the piping has been pressure tested and when the test and gas appliances have been approved by the Administrative Authority. A permit shall be required for such test.
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SECTION 7. AGMC Chapter 15.05, entitled "Dangerous Buildings," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.05
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
15.05.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted.
For the purpose of providing a just, equitable, and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, or Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, or otherwise available at law, whereby buildings or structures, which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or welfare of the general public or their occupants, may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials, three (3) copies of which have been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk as provided by Section 50022.1 et seq. of the Government Code of the State, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter.
SECTION 8. AGMC Chapter 15.06, entitled "Swimming Pools," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.06
SWIMMING POOLS
15.06.010 Purpose.
15.06.020 Enforcement.
15.06.030 Permits: Fees.
15.06.040 Fencing.
15.06.050 Notices to power companies.
15.06.060 Inspections.
15.06.070 Public pools: County jurisdiction.
15.06.010 Purpose.
This chapter is enacted to provide for the protection of the public safety, health, and welfare by establishing minimum standards for the construction and installation, repair, and maintenance of public or private swimming pools and equipment; requiring permits and inspections; and by setting forth administration enforcement standards prescribing penalties for the violation thereof.
For the purposes of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, and maintenance of plumbing systems in swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs and providing the issuance of permits, the 2021 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except for portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2021 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this code and any other City, State or Federal code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
15.06.020 Enforcement.
(a) Administrative Authority. The Building Official or his/her appointed assistants or deputies are designated as the “Administrative Authority” wherever that term is used in this chapter.
(b) Enforcement. The Building Inspection Division, under the direction of Administrative Authority, shall have jurisdiction over the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
15.06.030 Permits: Fees.
See Tables B-1, E-1, M-1, P-1 in Section 15.1.01.1.
15.06.040 Fencing.
(A) All pool barriers shall comply with the California Health and Safety Code Sections 115920 through 115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act.)
15.06.050 Notices to power companies.
The applicant shall notify the company furnishing electrical power when electrical lines or other installations subject to the rulings of the Public Utilities Commission of the State encroach upon a pool site within ten feet (10') horizontally from a swimming pool, diving board, or platform. (Decision will be made according to State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 95 or other applicable regulation).
15.06.060 Inspections.
Swimming pool inspections shall be requested by the applicant on the completion of stages of construction as follows:
(a) The excavation and installation of the reinforcement steel, pool drain, rough plumbing, rough pool piping, and bonding, prior to the placing of Gunite, Shotcrete, or concrete;
(b) The installation of the rough electrical;
(c) Pre-deck inspection after all grading is complete and forms are set and ready for concrete placement;
(d) The pool fence and/or alarm inspection shall be completed before a pool is plastered or filled with water; and
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(e) A final inspection must be approved prior to plastering or filling the pool.
15.06.070 Public pools: County jurisdiction.
Plans for public pools in addition to being submitted to the City of Arroyo Grande Building Division shall be submitted to the County of San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Department for their approval.
SECTION 9. AGMC Chapter 15.07, entitled "Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.07
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sections:
15.07.010 Purpose.
15.07.020 Definitions.
15.07.030 Applicability.
15.07.040 Solar energy system requirements.
15.07.050 Duties of Building Department and Building Official.
15.07.060 Permit review and inspection requirements.
15.07.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This chapter encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the City of Arroyo Grande, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. This chapter allows the City of Arroyo Grande to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.
15.07.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development. (b) “Common interest development” means any of the following:
(i) A community apartment project.
(ii) A condominium project.
(iii) A planned development.
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(iv) A stock cooperative.
(c) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
(i) Email;
(ii) The Internet;
(iii) Facsimile.
(d) “Reasonable restrictions on a solar energy system” means those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
(e) “Restrictions that significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance” means:
(i) For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: an amount exceeding ten percent (10%) of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding ten percent (10%), as originally specified and proposed. (ii) For photovoltaic systems: an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding ten percent (10%) as originally specified and proposed.
(f) “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:
(i) A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal.
(ii) A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable State fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City of Arroyo Grande and all State and City of Arroyo Grande health and safety standards. (iii) A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling. (iv) A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the City of Arroyo Grande.
(g) “Solar energy system” means either of the following:
(i) Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.
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(ii) Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.
(h) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
15.07.030 Applicability.
(a) This chapter applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City of Arroyo Grande.
(b) Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.
15.07.040 Solar energy system requirements.
(a) All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the State and the City of Arroyo Grande Building and Fire Departments.
(b) Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code. (c) Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
15.07.050 Duties of Building Department and Building Official. (a) All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible City of Arroyo Grande website.
(b) Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
(c) An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.
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(d) The City of Arroyo Grande’s Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.
(e) The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
(f) All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply with Government Code Sections 65850.55, 66015, and 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951.
15.07.060 Permit review and inspection requirements.
(a) The City of Arroyo Grande Building Department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this chapter. The Building Department shall issue a permit or other nondiscretionary permit the following business day for over-the-counter applications which are deemed complete or within three (3) business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan. A Building Official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the City of Arroyo Grande Appeals Board.
(b) Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official’s review of whether the application meets local, State, and Federal health and safety requirements. (c) If a use permit is required, the Building Official may deny an application for the use permit if the Official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the City of Arroyo Grande Appeals Board.
(d) Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost. (e) A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation does not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.
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(f) The City of Arroyo Grande shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code. (g) If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission. (h) Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. A separate fire inspection may be performed if deemed required by the Arroyo Grande Fire Department. (i) The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections. An inspection will be scheduled within two (2) business days of a request and provide a four (4) hour inspection window.
(j) If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this chapter SECTION 10. AGMC Chapter 15.08, entitled “Construction Site Maintenance and Sanitation,” is hereby renumbered as Chapter 15.12.
SECTION 11. AGMC Chapter 15.08, entitled "Residential Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.08
RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of the California Residential Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing one- and two-family dwellings, the 2022 California Residential Code (CRC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Residential Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
SECTION 12. AGMC Chapter 15.09, entitled "Energy Code," is hereby added as follows:
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Chapter 15.09
ENERGY CODE
15.09.010 Adoption of the California Energy Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing energy conservation standards for all residential and nonresidential buildings, the 2022 California Energy Code, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Energy Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
SECTION 13. AGMC Chapter 15.10, entitled “Safety Assessment Placards,” is hereby renumbered as Chapter 15.13.
SECTION 14. AGMC Chapter 15.10, entitled "Green Building Standards Code," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.10
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.10.010 Adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code.
For the purposes of prescribing regulations governing residential and nonresidential buildings, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green Code), promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal Code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.
SECTION 15. AGMC Chapter 15.11, entitled "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations," is hereby added as follows:
Chapter 15.11
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Sections:
15.11.010 Purpose.
15.11.020 Definitions.
15.11.030 Expedited permitting process.
15.11.040 Permit application processing.
15.11.050 Technical review.
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15.11.060 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.
15.11.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
15.11.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. (b) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. (c) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Electronic mail or email.
b. The internet.
c. Facsimile.
15.11.030 Expedited permitting process.
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
15.11.040 Permit application processing.
(a) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding
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and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (b) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the City’s checklist, and are consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until a final inspection is approved by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(c) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
15.11.050 Technical review.
(a) It is the intent of this chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations.
(b) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
15.11.060 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements. (a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.
(b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code. (c) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of
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the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(d) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
SECTION 16. AGMC Sections 8.04.010, 8.04.016, 8.04.018, 8.04.020 and 8.04.22 are hereby amended to read as follows:
8.04.010 - Adoption of California Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, that certain code known as the 2022 California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters 4, A, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, H, I and O; the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council, the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by the rest of this chapter, one copy of which has been and is now filed in the office of building and life safety of the City of Arroyo Grande and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in full herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city of Arroyo Grande.
8.04.016 - Section [A] 112.4 amended: Violation penalties.
A. Section [A] 112.4 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Persons who shall violate the provisions of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire chief or the building official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
8.04.018 - Section [A] 113.4 amended: Failure to comply.
A. Section 113.4 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than triple the amount charged for the original permit fee(s) or one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), provided, however, that the maximum fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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8.04.020 - Section 903.2 amended—Automatic sprinkler systems.
Sections 903.2 through 903.2.11.3 of the 2022 California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where required. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in the following locations:
1. In all new buildings and structures that exceed 1,000 square feet.
2. In additions or alterations for all buildings or structures as follows:
a. Throughout structures where additions add more than 50% of the existing square footage to the structure AND results in a total square footage in excess of 1,000 (one thousand) square feet.
b. Throughout existing structures where alterations encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure AND is in excess of 1,000 (one thousand) square feet.
c. Throughout structures where additions and alterations combined encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure AND are in excess of 1,000 (one thousand) square feet.
d. Where there is a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use as determined by the building official or fire chief based on Table 903.2.1:
Table 903.2.1
Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard) H
2 I-2, I-2.1, I-3, I-4, L
3 A, E, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-4
4 B, F-1, R-3, R-3.1,S-1
5 (Lowest Hazard) F-2, S-2, U
e. These requirements will be applicable to the combined square footage of all building permits issued for the address or site within the last five years.
Buildings or structures separated by less than ten (10) feet shall be considered as a single building or structure unless separation is provided by a permitted, code compliant, rated assembly.
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f. In buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled.
For the purpose of requiring the automatic fire sprinkler systems specified in this chapter, the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls shall be considered as one building (measured from the exterior surface of these exterior walls). For the purpose of calculating square footage for the application of fire sprinkler requirements and fire flow, the floor area shall be as defined by Floor Area Gross in Section 202 of this code.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to those occupancies regulated by section R313 of the 2022 California Residential Code and those sections of R313 shall apply.
8.04.022 - Appendix D 2022 California Fire Code Section D107.1.
Appendix D 2022 California Fire Code section D107.1 is hereby amended as follows:
delete exception 1.
SECTION 17. Within fifteen (15) days after passage of this Ordinance, it shall be published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.
SECTION 18. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 19. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
On motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member ___________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 24th day of January 2023.
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__________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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WHITNEY MCDONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
Attachment 2 – Staff Report and Minutes from the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting are available as links:
Adoption of Resolution and Introduction of Ordinance Regarding 2022 Building and Fire Codes Minutes from the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting
ATTACHMENT 3
City Council
Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities January 24, 2023
Item 11.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Whitney McDonald, City Manager
BY: Aleah Bergam, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council Goals and Priorities DATE: January 24, 2023
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Update regarding the progress made toward meeting the City Council’s Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There are no financial impacts associated with receipt of the update regarding progress toward meeting Council’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Goals and Priorities.
RECOMMENDATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On April 27, 2021, Council considered and approved a list of Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-23 (Goals and Priorities) to help direct the work of the Council and City staff during the applicable biennial budget cycle. The identified Goals and Priorities were grouped under three main categories: Investing in the Future, Investing in the City’s Infrastructure and Facilities, and Investing in People. A number of key considerations guided the development of the Goals and Priorities, including the top 10 Priorities not completed during Fiscal Year 2020-21, items identified as new priorities as a result of the work completed in Fiscal Year 2020-21, items required to support the ongoing operations of the City’s enterprises and infrastructure, and emergent needs continuing to result from the COVID-19 pandemic and turnover in City staff. The Goals and Priorities were updated as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-23 Biennial Budget presentation and adopted in June 2021 to include estimated time frames for completion. While the Goals and Priorities were incorporated into the Biennial Budget, which spans two years, the identified work items
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focused on Fiscal Year 2021-22 with a stated intent to review and update the Council approved Goals and Priorities each year.
On February 22, 2022, Council received an update regarding the City’s progress on completing the identified Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22, with a focus on the first half of the Fiscal Year. Significant progress was made toward accomplishing a number of Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22, however, some items experienced delays due to emergent priorities and issues.
Staff conducted an internal process to review and adjust the Goals and Priorities as needed for Fiscal Year 2022-23 taking into account direction received from Council during the Fiscal Year and current resource constraints. A redlined version of the Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-23 was provided, and on May 10, 2022, Council approved the proposed updated City Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Updated Goals and Priorities) (Attachment 1).
This report provides an update regarding the City’s progress on completing the identified Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with a focus on the first half of the Fiscal Year.
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Significant progress has been made toward accomplishing a number of Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Some items, however, have experienced delays and will take more time to complete or are ongoing in nature. Table 1 below identifies each Goal and Priority, and an update on completion status.
Key
ഠ Not started
◔ In Progress
◑ Ongoing
⬤ Completed
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Category Goal/Priority Task Update Status
Investing in the
Future
Begin comprehensive
General Plan update
RFP for General Plan
Update consultant closed;
staff reviewing current
proposals ◔
Initiate and/or complete
housing initiatives funded by
grant programs
Regional pre-approved
ADU plans
Pre-approved plans
expected to be available to
the public by February
2023 ◔
Objective design
standards
Consider incorporating
objective design standards
into comprehensive
General Plan update ◔
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Complete ADU ordinance
and amendments Completed Fall 2022 ⬤
Pursue short- and long-term
water resiliency options as
directed by the City Council
and evaluate ongoing
drought response efforts:
Form Central Coast Blue
(CCB) Joint Powers
Authority
Joint Powers Authority
formed in Fall 2022 ⬤
Participate in CCB joint
City Council meetings
First joint City Council
meeting took place in
September 2022 ◑
Participate in CCB
Technical Advisory
Committee and support
ongoing development
and financing of project
Ongoing; Committee
meetings occur at least
monthly ◑
Pursue a short-term
water purchase
agreement with Oceano
CSD
Preliminary discussions
held, but reevaluation of
this item is warranted in
light of current and
projected increases in
water supply at Lake Lopez ◔
Complete Urban Water
Management Plan
Update
Urban Water Management
Plan Update anticipated in
Winter/Spring 2023 ◔
Provide two-year look
ahead on water supply
and drought responses
Delayed from Summer/Fall
2022 to correspond with
Urban Water Management
Plan, expected in
Winter/Spring 2023 ◑
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Complete Lopez
Reservoir/Zone 3
Contract Amendments
Completed Fall 2022 ⬤
Continue support for existing
and new economic
development initiatives
Determine whether to
conduct baseline
analysis of existing and
future business needs
Incorporate into
comprehensive General
Plan update process
consideration of baseline
analysis to occur with
discussion of
comprehensive General
Plan update scope ◔
Complete development
and implementation of
permanent parklet
program
Parklet Program Ordinance
and policies adopted on
October 11, 2022 ⬤
Evaluate the potential to
enable cannabis
businesses in Arroyo
Grande
Incorporate into
comprehensive General
Plan update process
considering potential to
enable cannabis
businesses in Spring 2023 ◔
Support regional efforts to
address homelessness and
emergency shelter needs
Pursue 5Cities
Homeless Coalition
proposal to develop a
South County shelter
using ARPA funding
Coordinate the
development of a shelter
project proposal for
presentation in Spring
2023 ◑
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Develop a limited safe
parking program
Present a potential limited
safe parking program in
Winter 2023 ◑
Evaluate and complete next
steps for ongoing fire and
emergency response
services through the Five
Cities Fire Authority following
outcome of Oceano CSD
ballot measure
Consultant report providing
an assessment and
recommendations
expected late
February/early March
2023, with a proposed
revised agreement for fire
service completed by June
2023 ◔
Investing in City
Infrastructure and
Facilities
Pursue sales tax measure
and potential long-term
financing for pavement
maintenance and other
infrastructure maintenance
needs
Completed
⬤
Complete design and/or
begin construction of key
infrastructure projects,
including:
Pursue and obtain
federal grants to provide
funding for project Brisco
Interchange Project
costs before design
contract is awarded
Completed federal grant
application for the Brisco
Interchange Project.
Received notice in
Fall/Winter 2022/2023 that
grants were not awarded.
Future discussion with
Council to occur in
Winter/Spring 2023
regarding next steps. ◔
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Traffic Way Bridge
Replacement
Traffic Way Bridge
Replacement design
expected to be complete
by the end of 2023 and
construction expected to
begin Summer 2024 ◔
Swinging Bridge
Rehabilitation
Swinging Bridge
Rehabilitation construction
expected to begin Spring
2023 ◔
Initiate Alternative
Transportation Plan
preparation utilizing
grant funding
The RFP for the Alternative
Transportation Plan has
closed, with consultant
services expected in spring
2023. ◔
Initiate or complete
stormwater, water, and
wastewater projects
funded using ARPA
revenue
Various stormwater, water,
and wastewater projects
funded using ARPA
revenue will begin or be
completed in FY 2022-23 ◔
Evaluate and select options
for replacing the Mark M.
Millis Community Center
Discussions are underway
with a design consultant
and potential community
partners. A report to
Council is expected in
Spring 2023 ◔
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Complete a comprehensive
fee study and consider
adjusting City fees, including
impact fees
Consultant work is
underway with a completed
study expected in Summer
2023 ◔
Investing in People
Implement Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion initiatives
Pursue educational
opportunities for staff
and City officials
Attendance at webinars
and educational
opportunities occur at least
quarterly. Community
partners are conferred with
regularly to assess needs
and continue progress. ◑
Maintain and increase public
engagement with the City
Increase public outreach
through surveys, social
media engagement, and
events
Community Survey initiated
in January 2023 as part of
upcoming Council goalsetting process ◑
Modernize technologies and
systems in key areas:
Modernize public safety
cameras
Public safety camera
upgrades are expected to
be completed by early
Spring 2023 ◔
Modernize Human
Resources processes
Human resources software
systems will be
implemented by
Winter/Spring 2023 ◔
Modernize agenda
management software
Agenda management
software will continue to be
implemented in 2023 ◑
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Modernize accounting
software
Accounting management
software procurement
expected in Winter 2023
with implementation of
software to begin in July
2023. ◔
Focus resources and
implement efficiencies to
ensure optimized service
levels within core City
functions
Ongoing. New
Management Analyst
working on identifying new
efficiencies. ◑
Evaluate and implement
employee retention,
attraction, recruitment,
development, and support
strategies
Ongoing. A City-wide
salary survey is underway
and expected to be
completed in Winter 2023. ◑
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Staff will continue making progress toward meeting the Goals and Priorities established for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as described above. A new goal-setting process will be undertaken in early March 2023 to establish new the Goals and Priorities for the upcoming Biennial Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Receive an update regarding progress toward the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Goals and Priorities;
2. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Receiving the status report on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Goals and Priorities provides an update to the Council and the public on the City’s efforts toward completing and accomplishing a number of vital work efforts. This review may assist in the development of new goals and priorities for the upcoming Biennial Budget.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachments:
1. Updated Fiscal Year 2022-23 Goals and Priorities
Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Investing in the Future
• Begin comprehensive general plan update
ATTACHMENT 1
• Initiate and/ or complete housing initiatives funded by grant programs o Regional pre-approved ADU plans
o Objective design standards
• Complete ADU ordinance amendments
• Pursue short- and long-term water resiliency options as directed by the City Council and evaluate ongoing drought response efforts:
o Central Coast Blue
■ Form Joint Powers Authority
■ Participate in joint City Council meetings
■ Participate in Technical Advisory Committee and support ongoing development and financing of project
o Pursue a short-term water purchase agreement with Oceana CSD o Complete Urban Water Management Plan Update
o Provide two-year look ahead on water supply and drought responses o Complete Lopez Reservoir/ Zone 3 Contract Amendments
• Continue support for existing and new economic development initiatives o Complete development and implementation of permanent parklet program o Determine whether to conduct baseline analysis of existing and future business needs
o Evaluate the potential to enable cannabis businesses in Arroyo Grande • Support regional efforts to address homelessness and emergency shelter needs o Pursue 5Cities Homeless Coalition proposal to develop a South County shelter using ARP A funding
o Develop a limited safe parking program
Evaluate and complete next steps for ongoing fire and emergency response services through the Five Cities Fire Authority following outcome of Oceana CSD ballot measure Investing in City Infrastructure and Facilities
• Pursue sales tax measure and potential long-term financing for pavement maintenance and other infrastructure maintenance needs
• Complete design and/ or begin construction of key infrastructure projects, including:
o Brisco Interchange Project
■ Pursue and obtain federal grants to provide funding for project costs before design contract is awarded
o Traffic Way Bridge Replacement
o Swinging Bridge Rehabilitation
o Initiate Alternative Transportation Plan preparation utilizing grant funding o Initiate or complete stormwater, water, and wastewater projects funded using ARP A revenue
• Evaluate and select options for replacing the Mark M. Millis Community Center • Complete a comprehensive fee study and consider adjusting City fees, including impact fees
Investing in People
• Implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives o Pursue educational opportunities for staff and City officials • Maintain and increase public engagement with the City o Increase public outreach through surveys, social media engagement, and events • Modernize technologies and systems in key areas, such as public safety cameras, human resources processes, and accounting and agenda management software systems • Focus resources and implement efficiencies to ensure optimized service levels within core City functions
• Evaluate and implement employee retention, attraction, recruitment, development, and support strategies