Arroyo Grande City Council
March 12, 2024

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA SUMMARY

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

In person at:

Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
AND via Zoom at:
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Please click the link above to join the Zoom Meeting:

Webinar ID: 867 5234 5420
Or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799
This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in person at the location identified above, by joining the Zoom meeting, or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of the Council at [email protected]. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City's YouTube Channel.

CLOSED SESSION:

None.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4. FLAG SALUTE

5. AGENDA REVIEW

5.a Closed Session Announcements
The City Attorney will announce any reportable action from the following meeting:

February 27, 2024
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:

Real Property under negotiation along Traffic Way, including the following addresses and negotiating parties:

1. APN 006-311-056: Ben Dohi TRE ETAL

2. APN 007-481-009: Romel & Mercedes Fernandez

3. APN 007-481-008: Dan Frietas Rentals 3 LP a CA LP

4. APN 007-482-026: Mes Hansen

5. APN 007-481-011: Raffi M. Kaloosian

6. APN 007-482-018: Coyote Real Estate Corporation

7. APN 007-482-020: Coyote Real Estate Corporation

8. APN 007-482-006: Lan Vest Limited, Pacific Group Fuel LLC

9. APN 007-481-007: Pearl Cole I Family Trust

10. APN 006-311-067: Adam H. Saruwatari TRE ETAL
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Downing, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

5.b Ordinances read in title only
Recommended Action:

Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.

6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a Introduction of Employee – FCFA Battalion Chief Craig Angello

6.b Introduction and Oath of Office – Police Officer Timothy Wilson

6.c SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure (DOWNING)
Recommended Action:

Receive a presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) staff regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure, Draft Transportation Investment Plan, and provide comments if desired.

6.d City Manager Communications
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action:

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

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.

Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.

8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide public comment in-person or remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods

provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.

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The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you. • It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council agenda.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council members.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience shall not be permitted.

9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.

9.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:

Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2024.

9.b Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:

Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of January 31, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).

9.c Approval of Minutes
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:

Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 27, 2024, as submitted.

9.d Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09

(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:
1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09;
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.

9.e 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Review and accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Report (the “Annual Report” or “Report”) and direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and 2) Find that the request is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding the development of accessory dwelling units; and 2) Determine that the Ordinance amendment is statutorily exempt per Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects involving the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zone by a city to implement Government Code Section 65852.2.

11. OLD BUSINESS
None.

12. NEW BUSINESS

12.a Conceptual Village Wayfinding and Parking Signage Program (ROBESON)
Recommended Action:

Provide input on conceptual design for the project.

12.b Study Session on Revisions to Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Murals
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Conduct a study session on potential amendments to the Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code with respect to public art; and

2) Provide direction to staff on potential amendments.

13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council policies and procedures, Council Members may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of business for original consideration on a future agenda requires the concurrence of at least one other Council Member.

14. ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

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Item 6.c.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Matthew Downing, City Manager
SUBJECT: SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure DATE: March 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) staff regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure, Draft Transportation Investment Plan, and provide comments if desired.

BACKGROUND:

This item consists of a presentation by SLOCOG staff to the City Council regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure and related Draft Transportation Investment Plan. This item is not a City-sponsored item and is not associated with the City’s potential future ballot measure. Following this presentation, and if the SLOCOG Board of Directors provides direction to proceed with the measure at their meeting on May 1, 2024, SLOCOG staff will return to the City Council later in May to provide another opportunity for questions and feedback on the proposal to place a transportation sales tax on the November ballot. However, this is the only opportunity for the City Council to make/request changes to the Draft Transportation Investment Plan, as this document would be finalized by the SLOCOG Board at their May 1, 2024, meeting.

If the City Council and/or other jurisdictions do not support the proposed sales tax measure or Transportation Investment Plan, this could result in the SLOCOG Board or County Board of Supervisors deciding not to place the self-help transportation sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. However, this would not affect the City Council’s ability to take action on an Arroyo Grande specific ballot measure in the future if the City Council determines to do so.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Local Road Repair and Transportation Safety Investment Plan

2. February 7, 2024 SLOCOG Board Staff Report on Regional Self-Help Measure

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

LOCAL ROAD REPAIR
& TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

INVESTMENT PLAN SUMMARY
$700 M
Funded by a proposed half-cent sales tax, requiring twothirds voter-approval. Twenty-five counties throughout California have passed similar measures, choosing
to fund transportation projects and infrastructure
improvements within their local communities. These
measures ensure that all funds raised stay local and
cannot be stolen by Sacramento. Enacting such a
measure would also return a fair-share of State and
Federal funds to San Luis Obispo County by qualifying
the region for an additional $900 million in competitive grants.
20 YEARS
If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the
proposed measure would ensure a dedicated, reliable
source of funding to address road repair and critical
safety needs for the next 20 years.

Total funding distributed by subregion
based on population, over 20 years
$100M, 14%
North Coast
Morro Bay,
Cambria,
Cayucos,
Los Osos
$154M, 22%
Central County
San Luis Obispo,
Avila Beach
$246M, 35%
North County
Atascadero, Paso Robles,
San Miguel, Creston, Santa
Margarita, Shandon,
Templeton
$200M, 29%
South County
Arroyo Grande, Grover
Beach, Pismo Beach,
Nipomo, Oceano 1
includes 1% maximum administration fee,
unescalated for inflation
1 ATTACHMENT 1

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24
$162 M
66%
$84 M
34%

NORTH COUNTY PROJECTS
$246 M
Local Projects - 66% $162 M
Atascadero $49 M
• Road Repairs to El Camino Real, Traffic Way, Santa Lucia Road, & San Gabriel Road $30 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes (San Anselmo Avenue and Santa Rosa Road) ° Local Road Safety Improvements, bridges, guardrails, road widening, pavement edge improvements
° Safe Routes to School and trail & walkway connectivity ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $19 M
Paso Robles $52 M
• Road Repairs to Union Road, Paso Robles St., Creston Rd, Niblick Rd, Spring St, Commerce $30 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
- Highway 46E (US 101 to Jardine Rd.) safety improvements / Union Overcrossing - Salinas River Trail & Eastside “Grand Loop” bikeway
- US 101 / Highway 46W interchange improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $22 M
Local Projects
Regional Projects Atascadero
Paso Robles
San Miguel
Creston
Santa Margarita
Shandon
Templeton
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$80 M
$70 M
$60 M
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

NORTH COUNTY PROJECTS
San Miguel
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements to Mission St. Sidewalks $9 M
Creston
• Safety improvements to Highway 41/Creston/La Panza intersection $2 M
Santa Margarita/Garden Farms
• Downtown Safety Improvements to Highway 58
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements
$6 M
Shandon
• Centre Street safety and revitalization
• Road Repairs, Paving, and Safety Improvements
$5 M
Templeton
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements (Vineyard Dr. and others) • Local Interchange improvements
$21 M
Other/Unincorporated $18 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all North County Unincorporated areas $6 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $12 M
Regional Projects - 34% $84 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements
• Highway 46E (US 101 to Jardine Rd.) safety improvements, including Union Road intersection $30 M • North County US 101 Regional Safety Corridor Improvements ° At US 101 Northbound off-ramp to Highway 46E
° Between Cuesta Grade and San Miguel, to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes) $37 M
Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $7 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Templeton, Vineyard Drive improvements
° Salinas River/N. Anza Trail corridor
° Paso Robles River Trail/Grand Loop trail
° Atascadero Westside corridor
$10M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $246 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24
$132 M
66%
$68 M
34%

SOUTH COUNTY PROJECTS
$200 M
Local Projects - 66% $132 M
Arroyo Grande $33 M
• Road Repairs to Grand, N. Oak Park, E. Branch, W. Branch, James Way, El Camino Real, Traffic Way $29 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to over/undercrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes in the Five Cities area ° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $4 M
Grover Beach $24 M
• Road Repairs on Grand, Oak Park, 4th, El Camino Real, Farroll, The Pike, and other local streets $22 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Intersection improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $2 M
Pismo Beach $16 M
• Road Repairs to Bello, Cypress, 4th, Five Cities, Price Canyon Rd., Hines $8 M Local Projects
Regional Projects Arroyo Grande
Grover Beach
Pismo Beach
Nipomo
Oceano
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

SOUTH COUNTY PROJECTS
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to over/undercrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes in the Five Cities area ° Intersection improvements, Promenade maintenance/extensions ° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M
Nipomo
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements to roads in Nipomo, Black Lake, Woodlands, Callender; Tefft, Orchard, Thompson, and Pomeroy
• Local Interchange improvements
$24 M
Oceano
• Safe Routes to School, Beach Access
• Road Repairs, Sidewalks, and Safety Improvements to 4th, 13th, 17th, 22nd, Elm, Pier $11 M
Other/Unincorporated $23 M
• Road Repairs to Halcyon, Price Canyon, Orcutt, Lopez; and Safety Improvements for all South County Unincorporated areas
$12 M
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $11 M
Regional Projects - 34% $68 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $50 M
• South County US 101 Regional Safety Corridor Improvements, between Shell Beach and the Santa Maria River, to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues based on latest adopted plan (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.) Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Bob Jones, Coastal, and South Anza Trails
° Promenades & Boardwalks
$9M
TOTAL $200 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24
$66 M
66%
$34 M
34%

NORTH COAST PROJECTS
$100 M
Local Projects - 66% $66 M
Morro Bay $21 M
• Road repairs, safety, and congestion improvements
° Pavement management program programs (i.e. Road Repair) ° Local Roadway Safety Plan implementation projects
° Embarcadero congestion improvements
° South Bay Blvd. climate adaptation roadway improvements ° Pedestrian Safety
° Bridges
° Public docks
° Tidelands park boat ramp
° Roadway striping
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans Cambria $10 M
• Road Repairs, Safety and Congestion Improvements to Burton, Ardath, Main, Windsor, Highway 1 Cayucos $4 M
• Road Repairs, Safety Improvements, and Downtown Improvements Local Projects
Regional Projects Morro Bay
Cambria
Cayucos
Los Osos
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$25 M
$20 M
$15 M
$10 M
$5 M

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

NORTH COAST PROJECTS
Los Osos
• Road Repairs, Safety Improvements, and Downtown Improvements identified in the Community Plan, including 2nd Street revitalization and LOVR corridor multiuse path $20 M
Other/Unincorporated $11 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all North Coast Unincorporated areas $6 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $5 M
Regional Projects - 34% $34 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $17 M
• Highway 1 Safety improvements (i.e., lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.)
• S. Bay Blvd. multimodal, capacity, and climate resiliency improvements Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Coastal Trail
° Chorro Valley Trail
° Boardwalks
° Pedestrian/bicycle safety and operational improvements on Los Osos Valley Road between 9th and Montana de Oro State Park
$9 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $100 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24
$102 M
66%
$52 M
34%

CENTRAL COUNTY PROJECTS
$154 M
Local Projects - 66% $102 M
San Luis Obispo $77 M
• Road Repairs to Los Osos Valley Road, Broad Street, Tank Farm $37 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° East/West major roadway safety and mobility improvements (Tank Farm and South Street) ° Broad St. Safety Improvements (South St. to Buckley)
° Foothill Safety Improvements (Patricia to California) ° Intersection Safety Improvements (Foothill & Santa Rosa, California & Taft) ° Prado Road Improvements
° Local safety and intersection improvements
° Safe Routes to School (Laguna, CL Smith, Sinsheimer, and SLO High crossings) ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $40 M
Avila Beach $3 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements
Local Projects
Regional Projects San Luis Obispo
Avila Beach
Other/
Unincorp.

Regional Road
Safety
Mobility
for All
$80 M
$70 M
$60 M
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

CENTRAL COUNTY PROJECTS
Other/Unincorporated $22 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all Central County Unincorporated area (Orcutt, Foothill, Buckley)
$10 M
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Los Osos Valley Road (Laguna Middle School to Foothill) ° Highway 227
° Intersection improvements at Los Osos Valley Road & Foothill ° Safe Routes to School (San Luis Bay Drive and Los Ranchos) ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $12 M
Regional Projects - 34% $52 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $30 M
• US 101 Regional Safety Corridor improvements, between Cuesta Grade and Avila Beach Dr. to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues, based on the latest adopted plan (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.) • Highway 227 corridor safety and congestion improvements (between Tank Farm and Price Cyn) Mobility for All $22 M
• Public Transportation, Senior Transportation, and Disabled Services $11 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Coastal Trail
° Chorro Valley Trail
° Bob Jones Trail
° Edna/Anza Trail
$11 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $154 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

SAFEGUARDS IN THE PLAN

SAFEGUARDS
The Local Road Repair
& Transportation Safety
Investment Plan includes
strong taxpayer safeguards
to ensure that the projects
and programs approved by
the voters are funded and
delivered as promised.

Included in the plan:
• 20-year sunset date
• 1% administrative expense cap
• Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Annual independent audit and annual reporting
• Strategic implementation plan required to be
developed with local input groups
• No revenue generated shall be used to replace fair
share contribution from new development
• Requirements that funding be used to augment, and
not replace, local funds
All funding stays local and cannot be
stolen by Sacramento.

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

SAFETY & RELIABILITY
Safety and reliability is critical to our transportation system’s function. The Plan aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our highways, streets, and roads, while improving system reliability by focusing on operational efficiency and resilency to environmental changes and natural disasters.

IMPROVED MOBILITY
Quality of life depends on our ability to access jobs, goods, and services.

The Plan will improve mobility by ensuring transportation to and from places such as work, school, shopping centers and medical appointments remains accessible & affordable for everyone living and working in the San Luis Obispo County region.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF
Traffic congestion increases travel times and has a harmful effect on air quality. The Plan will improve travel times and preserve our air quality by investing in transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion across our region.

GRANT LEVERAGE
Our region competes for grant funding with other California regions. Many grants require applicants to provide local match money to win back State and Federal funds through these grant programs. The Plan leverages funding collected from this half-cent sales tax to return our fair-share of State and Federal funds to the region. By securing funds locally through The Plan, San Luis Obispo County and its cities qualify for an extra $900 million in competitive grants.

ECONOMIC VITALITY
Our region depends on goods movement, travel and tourism to support our local economies. The Plan ensures our communities will continue to prosper by securing funds for the transportation infrastructure that is needed to balance economic growth and development.

BENEFITS OF THE PLAN

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

ABOUT THE PLAN
Ensures local funding
collected stays in local
communities
Guarantees funding
cannot be re-allocated to
other projects and must
be spent on improving
transportation
Creates jobs that will
support the maintenance
and improvement of
transportation infrastructure
in San Luis Obispo County, its
cities and communities
Brings more Federal and
State tax dollars back to
San Luis Obispo County
through competitive grant
programs
The San Luis Obispo County region will need $5.4 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next 23 years, but only expects $3.1 billion in available funds. With a $2.3 billion projected deficit, basic transportation projects such as fixing potholes, improving road safety, and reducing traffic congestion cannot be implemented.

The Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan would add a half-percent sales tax to every dollar spent within the region, generating $700 million over 20 years (unescalated for inflation). Funding would be allocated to each subregion based on its population and be required to stay local, with a minimum of 99% going to improve transportation infrastructure and safety. In addition, jobs would be created, public transit would be improved, and tourists would pay for the roads they use.

LEARN MORE AT LOCALROADSFIRST.COM

F-2-1

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2024 ITEM F-2

SUBJECT
Staff Contact:

Supplemental Funding Update: Draft Investment Plan, Engagement Results, and Next Steps
James Worthley

SUMMARY
Transportation funding for future infrastructure falls well short of the need. A dedicated, local transportation sales tax is an invaluable tool that 25 California county transportation authorities use to deliver timely, cost-efficient transportation improvements to their communities. Adding San Luis Obispo County to the list of California’s self-help counties would help unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in additional transportation funding, guaranteeing, and delivering much-needed transportation improvements and repairs for our residents and to our communities.

A two-thirds vote is a challenging threshold. Successful Investment Plans contain funding distributions and investments that are grounded in polling results, focus groups, and stakeholder input. The desired result is an equitable distribution of investments with a wide-range of investments to address multiple concerns. The member agencies must come together to identify a distribution of funds and investments that is fair and understandable by the voters.

A San Luis Obispo regional, ½ cent sales tax for transportation would:

Generate $35M annually, escalating each year (or $700M over 20 years without escalations) Reclaim $0.8M to $1M, annually, from State funds
Collect a $3M to $5M one-time windfall from State funds Qualify the region to receive our fair-share of State and Federal funds

RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff: 1) Receive and Comment
2) Adopt Distribution Formulas
3) Direct Staff to Present Draft Investment Plan to Member Agencies and Seek Comments and Feedback and Proceed with Development/Refinement of Draft Materials 4) Amend Consultant Contract to Extend the Polling Contract (No increased funding) 5) Direct Staff to Return on May 1 for SLOCOG Board Determination of Next Steps.

TTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.

CTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.

SSTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.

City Managers: Reviewed/Supported the Distribution Formulas

DISCUSSION
To have a reasonable chance of passage by 2/3rd of voters, a measure must focus on the projects and improvements that voters identify as their priorities and be accompanied by robust community and leader engagement, education, and communication to raise awareness of the region’s transportation challenges and build community consensus around a proposal. Staff worked with its consultants, gained input from community groups/organizations, responded to media inquiries and interviews, and hosted a website with information and a survey to gain input from the public.

Benefits of a Dedicated Transportation Sales Tax
Transportation investments improve the region’s: safety, reliability, mobility, goods movement, and economic vitality; and a sales tax is paid by all users of the transportation system, including tourists.

Regions (self-help counties) with more local funding have a competitive advantage: they are better able to build and maintain infrastructure and services, recapture competitive funds (our paid taxes), and have more flexibility to build partnerships and prepare for new technologies and future challenges.

ATTACHMENT 2

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Our jurisdictions require new funds to repair our roadways, to deliver regional improvements, to improve transportation overall, and to offer as a match in order to capture competitive State or Federal funds. Higher funding leverages or ‘wins’ more funds from Sacramento. Without our own dedicated transportation sales tax, we are effectively providing a ‘tax holiday’ to our tourists that come from the 25 counties with it.

Ability to Leverage
Comparing one investment category (Active Transportation), Santa Cruz recently ‘won’ $147m from Sacramento using their 2016 sales tax measure funds. The Santa Cruz region has another $53m remaining in measure funds to use as leverage for more Active Transportation grants. In comparison, SLOCOG’s long range plan projects $184m for Active Transportation in our region between 2023 and 2045. Monterey will spend $600m from their 2016 measure funds on road maintenance and improvements in the coming decades. This is on top of their local jurisdictions’ annual investments and state or federal allotments, and they will use some of it to leverage or ‘win’ State and Federal funds, outpacing our region.

With the failure of Measure J in 2016, the region lost out on over $180M in the last 6 years and this could have easily doubled by capturing grants and competitive funds returned to the region. The impact of a dedicated transportation sales tax for successful measure counties is evident. Those counties deliver more projects and investments, faster, and at a lower cost.

Shrinking Fuel Tax
Reliant on the fuel tax, locally, we have a funding problem. Most of our jurisdictions have pavement conditions that are too low which cost more to maintain at a low level than to maintain at a ‘very good’ level and do not have a path to reach it. Our primary artery, U.S. 101 has recurring congestion in South County and emerging congestion in North County and we do not have the funding necessary to address its existing or emerging congestion or safety issues.

The Insufficient Status Quo
The region’s current funding path relies not only on stable state and federal fund sources but also aspires to win competitive state and federal transportation grants. Every two years, SLOCOG programs its formula allotment of state and federal transportation funds. In January, the SLOCOG Board approved the 2024 RTIP, a five-year capital investment program (FY 24/25 through FY 28/29).

The investment portfolio contains past and present funding secured and allotted by State and Federal sources. SLOCOG received $33.9M (new funding) to program in the outer years. Half of this amount was to address cost increases on six projects that were either “fully funded” in the 2020 fund cycle or realized project-cost increases. In order to complete all 20 projects (only 7 are now fully funded), $298M is still needed to close the shortfall This equates to 17+years based on status quo funding ($34M every two years) without State and/or federal grants or any additional project cost increases.

Projects are Cheaper Now than Tomorrow
Regions with a sales tax have a significant advantage over those without. When their new improvements are ‘fully funded’ but run into unexpected project escalations or inflation, these regions can use sales tax revenues to close the gap rather than losing the project (sometimes grant funded) or delaying for several months or years to await additional funding (and incurring further cost escalations). All regions are susceptible to State budget cuts (i.e., the 2024 proposed 50% cut to REAP funding in the State) but measure counties are better equipped to backfill and deliver improvements in spite of the state cuts.

We are Better Together
Setting aside our own self-interests can be challenging, but a regional approach helps to build the infrastructure for today and the next generation. There is a holistic benefit of a regional measure. City measures collect and spend only within their borders, yet, our residents travel beyond the singular bubbles of each city, whether for commuting, shopping, or entertainment. We all do better when everyone does better. An increase of transportation funding across the region provides benefits (safety, access, mobility, cost-savings, etc.) to each individual, community, and jurisdiction. With both local needs and regional needs, collaboration and coordination would be a key aspect if both a regional measure and a local measure were on the same ballot.

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Draft Local Roads Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan: Attachment 1 The draft investment plan identifies how 20 years of collected, unescalated, revenues would be allocated. Staff, working with its consultants and considering all feedback to date, developed a draft (20-year, 1/2 cent sales tax) Investment Plan based on the following distribution premises.

1. Distribute all collected revenues by (4) subregions based on population. (i.e., 35% of the population resides in the North County and 35% of the funds would be used in the North County)

2. Within each subregion, distribute 66% of funds to its jurisdictions for Road Repairs & Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements based on relative population (with a $3m increase to the four smallest cities).
a. Two Local Investment categories are: Road Repairs and Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements.
b. Respective investment levels are to be customized to the needs and priorities of each city and community (pending City Council, staff, and public feedback.)

3. Within each subregion, distribute 34% of funds for Regional Road Safety & Congestion Improvements and for Mobility for All.
a. Two Regional Investment categories are: Regional Road Safety Improvements and Mobility for All (i.e., transit, senior services, and active transportation). b. Regional Investment categories are to be customized to the needs of each subregion. (pending additional feedback).

Staff reviewed various data metrics (including Population, Sales Taxes collected, Road miles, and Employment by city and subregion) and various combinations with the City Managers in January 2024 and received concurrence for the previously described funding distribution methodology.

Key Questions for a Transportation Measure

1. Is there an unfunded need?

2. Is a dedicated transportation sales tax the best option?

3. Is it fair and understandable?

4. Does it improve your travel?

5. Is it protected?

6. Is it supportable?

1. Is there an unfunded need? Yes
Outreach and Engagement
SLOCOG staff engaged our community groups and organizations to give citizens the opportunity to provide input to the needs of their communities. SLOCOG hosted four focus group meetings and developed a website with a public survey. The message that ‘there are needs’ resounds at every level.

Engagement Meetings
Staff and SLOCOG’s Engagement Consultant were invited to present a 20-minute PowerPoint discussion to 26 community groups and organizations over the past 6 months. In addition to these presentations, staff, or the consultant, made a 3-minute comment at nine public meetings, engaged with six media outlets garnering local press, and held four regional focus groups.

Focus Groups
In Fall 2023, four regional Focus Groups were held and facilitated by SLOCOG’s Consultant, MMKelly Consulting. Staff used voter files to identify an ideal representation (political party, location, age (<25, 25-44, 45-65, 65+) and gender). Staff used a random selection tool to fill the categories until a representative balance was achieved with confirmations of 12 members for each subregion’s focus group. Each Focus Group was held and notes were drafted to include: General Views, Identified Transportation Needs and Improvements, Funding Issues & Feedback, and Additional Insights. The Consultant’s memo is Attachment 2.

Website
Staff developed and hosted its website, www.localroadsfirst.com and developed content to include FAQs, meeting information, past projects completed by SLOCOG in each subregion, and developed a simple online survey tool. Responses were collected (through November) and the following figures show results, by subregion, of which investment type garnered the highest support. Investment types

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were ranked 1-10 and included: Improve Highways and
Interchanges; Improve Local Road Intersections; Repair Roads, Potholes and Bridges; Build More Safe Routes to School and Pedestrian Improvements; Extend Bike Lanes or Trails; Expand Buses or Senior Transportation Options; and Safety Improvements. Additionally, an open-ended question offered respondents to share what transportation improvements are needed (included as Attachment 3). Results of this survey were shared and discussed with consultants.

Pavement Conditions Index (PCI)
A few jurisdictions are doing well, or making strides,
but most are not keeping up. A few examples are:
• Morro Bay’s PCI dropped 15 points in 2023.
• Atascadero’s 2022 Road Report identified its
PCI reached 49 (2 points higher than 2015)
with 25% of all roads rated as ‘Failed’ (16%
failed in 2015)
• For the San Luis Obispo County
unincorporated areas, the PCI was:
o 63 in 2013
o 64 in 2017
o 60 in 2020
o 60 in 2022
Fuel Taxes
Existing State and Federal funding are based
upon an antiquated system of cents per gallon of
fuel. The system predated the proliferation of
mileage improvements, hybrids, ethanol fuels,
and electric vehicles. The Federal gas tax has
had no adjustment in over 30 years. Further, 20%
of all new cars sold in CA in 2022 were electric
and this market share will grow. Fuel taxes have
not kept up and will only diminish over time. A
local solution is required to address our current
and future local problems to protect our quality of
life.

North County Survey Results
South County Survey Results
North Coast Survey Results
Central County Survey Results

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Volumes on US 101
U.S. 101 is our major artery, connecting six of our cities, and many unincorporated communities. Twice in 25 years, SLOCOG has been fortunate to leverage State grants for its improvement. In the late 1990s a grant award funded Cuesta Grade to be widened and improved with truck climbing lanes with construction completed in 2003. Two decades later, a new State grant was awarded to improve U.S. 101 in a four-mile section (southbound only) in the Shell Beach area. The Shell Beach Straits has long been the most regularly congested and problematic section. However, over the past decade, volumes on U.S. 101 have been growing in the North County with peak hour numbers higher than that in Shell Beach. (See Figures below). In several sections, 2021 Peak Hour volumes match and surpass those of 2019; 2022 volumes are not yet available.
5900 - 6400
9000 - 10200

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2. Is a dedicated transportation sales tax the best option? Yes.

The 2023 RTP examined potential funding sources specific for transportation, including – Fuel Tax, Vehicle Fees, Impact Fees or VMT fees, Bonds, and others. For a single improvement, bonds (repaid through income tax, local sales tax, local property tax, or other levied taxes) may offer a solution.

Bonds significantly impact those that currently (or in the future) reside near the improvement, but it benefits everyone that uses it. A broader funding source is needed, that will not diminish over time (fuel tax) and that is paid for by all those that benefit, including tourists. The unfunded needs are across the region; the benefits of improvements would benefit all users and residents.

While the cents per gallon of fuel tax (for the State but not the nation) is indexed to inflation, EVs will erode the total gallons purchased affecting the total tax collected. In tourist-attracting regions, sales tax outperforms inflation. The
adjacent chart shows the
effects of inflation (orange
line) on our region’s sales tax
(of what a ½ cent raises)
originating in FY 09/10. The
blue line follows the actual
amount raised from a ½ cent
sales tax. From 2010 to 2020,
the region grew in population
by less than 5%; inflation
grew by 32%; sales taxes
nearly doubled.

Monterey county (region)
voters approved their sales
tax in 2016 and began
spending an additional $13M
annually (and growing) on
road repairs – above their
local, state, and federal allotments. Santa Cruz County (region) voters also approved their transportation sales tax in 2016 and have successfully used it to leverage over $100M in 2022 from a single State competitive pot. Our region is at a disadvantage to compete and capture State and Federal grant funds without our own dedicated sales tax.

The 25 counties with their transportation sales tax annually receive a direct allocation from statewide gas taxes. Annually, we lose out on this to a tune of $0.8M to $1M and cannot capture these funds.

Essentially, the State competitive system is rigged to reward those with a dedicated transportation tax, and those regions without will continue to lose out and leave dollars on the table. Additionally, new transportation-specific voter-approved measures receive a one-time share of a $20M set aside from the State, up to $5M.

3. Is it Fair and Understandable? Yes.

The draft Investment Plan uses population percentages to distribute funds to each subregion – guaranteeing each a fair-share amount. One complaint heard and lesson learned from Measure J in 2016 was the need to be clearly fair in the distribution of revenues and to make the distribution easily understandable. Additionally, staff recognizes that ‘one size does not fit all’ and this is reflected within the draft investment plan where subregions differ in investment areas of focus.

Our economy and quality of life are dependent on not only a good transportation system but one that offers our residents and tourists options of travel. The transportation system benefits everyone:
residents, commuters, shoppers, recreationalists, drivers, bus riders, cyclists, pedestrians, and tourists. State and federal transportation funding comes from a gas tax which is no longer a fair funding mechanism. EV owners pay no gas tax; the fee they pay for roads is far lower than an average vehicle’s gas tax and is regardless of total miles traveled. Hybrid owners pay roughly half of their gasoline equivalents. All non-drivers benefit without paying a fuel tax. Tourists with gasoline and hybrid vehicles pay a gas tax, however, revenues that are generated by the fuel tax are deposited to the

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State’s Highway and Users Tax Account (HUTA) and its distribution of formula funds are largely based on population – which means our region receives the same proportion of fuel taxes whether we have 1,000 tourists or one million. 100% of a dedicated-transportation sales tax stays local for the betterment of our system and be paid by all users of the transportation system, including tourists.

4. Does it improve your travel? Yes.

The draft investment plan guarantees a wide-range of investments for:
• Rural areas and urban areas
• Personal vehicle drivers, and cyclists, and bus riders • School aged children and senior mobility needs
• Road repairs and betterments
• Local roads and highways
• Safety and congestion relief
• Economic progress, accessibility, and mobility improvements.

Through polling, surveys, engagement meetings, and focus groups the list of needs is long. The investment plan includes many, but it cannot include all requests without sacrificing investments in another mode, community, or category.

New funds through a dedicated sales tax would become an added piece of the larger funding picture.

Similar to other COGs, SLOCOG receives and invests over 20 state or federal revenue sources for transportation. New funding grows the pie for all things transportation in all areas of the region.

5. Is it protected? Yes.

As a ‘Special Tax’ a dedicated sales tax differs from a ‘General Tax’. A special tax guarantees transportation investments where voters want, need, and expect them; effectively taking away any bait and switch actions or reprioritization by any future board or council. General taxes go into the local general fund, can go for any purpose for a city or county, and are determined annually by the (then) current elected officials. Voters must trust that general funds will be spent as they hoped, but every two years an election may replace three-fifths of the governing body.

Special taxes – like a dedicated transportation tax – go solely to improve transportation and the voter measure contains an Investment Plan that details exactly what and where the funds will go, and these funds do not go into a general fund. Our draft Investment Plan is attached and if sent to and approved by voters, distributions and expenditures would strictly adhere to it. Current and future elected officials, and staff, must follow it for all expenditures and distributions.

On an annual basis, the 25 counties (our population is greater than 6 of these counties) -which comprise 89% of the State’s population- have dedicated transportation sales taxes that collectively raise more than the gas tax statewide. The San Luis Obispo region has less than 1% of the State’s population; imposing or expecting change to transportation funding in Sacramento is pointless.

Our local funds would be required to be spent within our region – they cannot be borrowed, redirected, or stolen by Sacramento. Some counties have had their dedicated transportation sales tax for decades and voters have renewed these taxes (like in Santa Barbara) after realizing the benefits and recognizing the promises made were kept, and the funds cannot be stolen.

A voter measure would include safeguards, including an independent citizens’ oversight committee, a sunset date, annual independent audits and reporting, a 1% administrative cap, and requirements for a local maintenance of effort and for new development. Safeguards would be drafted for review and input at the May SLOCOG Board.

6. Is it supportable? By the SLOCOG Board, City Councils, Supervisors, and Voters (TBD) At this point, the draft investment plan is ready for review, for comments, and for modifications. Staff anticipates changes to occur to this draft investment plan over the coming months to improve it.

In 2016, Measure J received 66.3% support of voters. Transportation conditions and needs have not improved notably and transportation funding faces its latest challenge of a growing share of EVs.

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Any future SLOCOG Measure would allow voters the final say on such a new tax; would increase their voice; would require the necessitated 2/3rd approval; would include accountability and transparency with no bait and switch; would have a sunset date; would have safeguards and be protected from Sacramento; and would dedicate its funds to improve our transportation system only.

Additional Requirements and Restrictions
If February Board direction is to proceed with the development of draft materials, all components (Ordinance, Safeguards, and Investment Plan) must be developed in time for the May 1st SLOCOG Board meeting. The draft sections of an ordinance will include:

1. Draft Title: An ordinance providing for the imposition of a one-half of one percent retails transactions and use tax by the San Luis Obispo County Local Transportation Authority for the San Luis Obispo County and Cities Road Repair, Traffic Relief, and Transportation Safety.

2. Draft Compliance with CEQA: All projects funded with these transportation sales tax funds will be required to complete appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental review as required.

3. Draft Ballot Label: Draft 75-word ballot labels shall be further tested in upcoming polling:

The proposition to be placed may read as follows:

In order to repair and maintain local streets, highways, bridges, and infrastructure; fix potholes; improve highway and roadway safety; provide safe routes to schools; reduce traffic congestion; make pedestrian, bike, and transit improvements; and qualify for 900 million dollars in State and Federal grant funds; shall San Luis Obispo County’s measure establishing a half cent sales tax for transportation improvements be adopted, providing approximately 35 million dollars annually for 20 years that cannot be taken by the State, with citizen oversight and all money locally-controlled?

4. Draft Investment Plan Amendments
a. To address changing population: In FY2032/33, amend local distribution categories based on new population as determined by the 2030 Census. This would amend the four subregions’ respective shares relative to each other and, within each subregion, the respective shares of jurisdictions while maintaining the $3m increase to the 4 smallest cities.
b. To address new or changed laws, requirements, technologies, or needed investments:

Amendments to the Plan would require a high threshold. No changes to the 66%:34% (local:regional split) would be accepted. No changes to the relative share of the four subregions or shares within each subregion (jurisdictional splits) with the exception of the 2030 Census noted above. Any changes within the Local Investment category would be allowed if supported by 2/3rd of the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee, a 2/3 approval by the Authority, AND majority-vote approvals from a majority of the city councils constituting a majority of the incorporated population, AND majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. Any changes within the Regional Investment category – while maintaining the promised share of funds within each subregion -- would be allowed if supported by 2/3rd of the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee, and a 2/3 approval by the Authority by a roll call vote, with prior notice (30-day) provided to all jurisdictions.

5. Draft Cooperative Fund Agreements: To maximize the effective use of funds, revenues may be transferred or exchanged between or among jurisdictions. Jurisdictions receiving funds may, by annual or multi-year agreement, exchange funds provided that the percentage of funds allocated as provided in the Investment Plan is maintained over the duration of the period of time the tax is imposed.

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6. Support for Local Job Creation and Contracts

7. Eligible Uses of Categories: Investment categories are still undergoing refinement, but staff recommends that the following be applied:

Local Investments
Road Repairs:
• Potholes, repaving, repair, and maintenance,
• Maintaining, improving, or constructing streets, roads, bridges, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities (including maintenance of public docks), • Safety Improvements,
• Storm damage repair to transportation facilities,
• Roadway drainage facilities,
• Traffic signal coordination, intersection and channelization, • Traffic management,
• Landscaping Maintenance,
• And other transportation purposes as allowable under the Surface Transportation Program.

Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements:
• Community Enhancements, such as downtown streetscapes, transportation enhancements, way finding, and accessibility improvements, street lighting, street furniture and trees
• Safety Improvements,
• Bus and rail transit services and support facilities, • Programs that reduce transportation demand,
• Reduced transit fares for seniors, veterans, students, and persons with disabilities, • Education and incentives designed to reduce single occupant auto trips, • Downtown streetscapes and transportation enhancements, multiuse paths, sidewalks, Safe Routes to School, and ADA improvements.
• And other transportation purposes as allowable under the Surface Transportation Program.

Regional Investments
Regional Road Safety Improvements ($ and % varies by subregional needs) • Highways and Major Roadway improvements for: safety, congestion-relief, and mobility improvements. (i.e., US 101 Northbound offramp to Highway 46E) Mobility for All ($ and % varies by subregional needs)
• Public Transit investments (Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Veterans, Fixed Route, etc.)
• Active Transportation (Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements on regional trail corridors, Boardwalks, Promenades, etc.)
Budget and Next Steps
Budget
The effort remains within the scope of the adopted FY 23/24 budget.

Polling
A new statistically valid poll (phone, cell, text, internet) is funded to occur in March with results to follow. True North Research will perform a full-size tracking poll, expecting over 900 responses using a statistically valid methodology. This poll will test success of recent public engagement efforts and public concern about transportation and awareness of needs; test support for transportation-related issues and quality of life investments; test support for a new tax, and related issues, such as taxpayer safeguards; and assess support for overall goals of a local sales tax plan. Staff, working with city managers, aim to add a question that also tests compatibility of regional and local measures. Top lines

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will be produced and presented to the SLOCOG Board and a final report prepared. A contract amendment (attached) is necessary to extend the existing contract.

Engagement and Outreach
Staff will continue engagement with interested groups and organizations with the draft Investment Plan. (February – April). All engagement efforts will remain within the current budget.

Revised Investment Plan
Following meetings in February – April, and coupled with new polling results, staff will make necessary revisions to the draft Investment Plan and present changes to the SLOCOG Board on May 1st for the determination of the next step. Staff will also present draft ordinance language for review and comment.

Public Meetings: Review and Comment
March 11 City Council Meeting –Grover Beach
March 12 City Council Meeting –Arroyo Grande
March 19 City Council Meeting –San Luis Obispo
April 9 City Council Meeting –Atascadero
TBD City Council Meeting –Morro Bay
TBD City Council Meeting –Paso Robles
TBD City Council Meeting –Pismo Beach
April 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting
May 1 SLOCOG Board Meeting – Approve/Deny Investment Plan; Review Polling results

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan

2. Focus Group Summary Memo from MMK Consulting

3. Survey Responses: Open Ended (North County, North Coast, Central County, South County)

4. Contract Amendment #2 with True North Research

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Legislative & Information Services Director/City Clerk SUBJECT: Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 6.c. – March 12, 2024 City Council Meeting
SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure
DATE: March 11, 2024
Attached is supplemental information received from SLOCOG for the above referenced item.
cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Website and Public Review Binder
Enc

Local Roads First:

A Roadmap to
Transportation
Independence
Presentation on the Draft
Transportation Investment
Plan
Summer 2023
March & April 2024

2 Introduction to SLOCOG
Connecting Communities
(7 cities & SLO County)

San Luis Obispo County & 7 Cities
 Arroyo Grande
 Atascadero Grover Beach
 Morro Bay
 Paso Robles
 Pismo Beach
 San Luis Obispo
+40,000 new people

23‐Year Outlook Unfunded Need
Highways, Interchanges ‐$687MMajor Roads, Downtowns ‐$372M Local Road Maintenance ‐$400MPublic Transit/Senior Mobility ‐$100M Bikes, Peds, Safe Routes to School ‐$714M

4 The why: A Shrinking Fuel Tax
1970s, ‘80s, ’90s:

More cars & travel
meant more Revenues
2001‐2024+Conservation + Hybrids +
EVs means flat Revenues2035 and beyond
No new gas/diesel cars
to be sold in CA
2023: EVs were 25%
of all new car sales

Fallacies, Misperceptions, and Unicorns
Gas Tax will repair our roads
‐ No
Gas Tax went up, it will fix all our roads
‐ No
The State will reprioritize its funds to our roads
‐ Nope
Local funding will be reprioritized to roads
‐ Maybe/maybe not
Caltrans will fund 101 improvement
‐ two major improvements in 25 years
EV owners pay an average amount for road repairs
‐ Not even close
The State will change…..’something’.....that will fix everything ‐ No chance

Local Road Maintenance Issues Persist
2022 Pavement Condition Index
100
908070605040302010
SLO: 70
Pismo Beach: 67
Morro Bay: 63…
County: 60
Paso Robles: 57Arroyo Grande: 56
Grover Beach: 52
Atascadero: 49
Morro Bay: dropped 15 points
from 63 to 48 in 2023.

Atascadero: 47 to 49 over 8 years,
but ‘Failed’ (25 or less) increased
from 16% to 25% (2023) now 22%
County roads were:
63 in 2013
64 in 201760 in 202060 in 2022

7 Highway Congestion
Shell Beach: South of Avila Beach Rd Atascadero: North of San Anselmo S.Co Peak Hour:
6,400 cars
N.Co Peak Hour:
10,000 cars

Neighboring County Comparison
• Currently, 25 Counties (89% of
Californians) HAVE a Special
Transportation Tax
• San Benito – 2018 – 30 years
• Monterey – 2016 – 30 years• Santa Cruz – 2016 – 30 years • Santa Barbara ‐ 2008 – 30 years• San Luis Obispo –Lost out on ~$30m/yr over 7 years

9 What is the Cost?

For the San Luis Obispo Region, a ½ cent sales tax would:
 Raise $35m / year
 Be used to Leverage ~$1 billion out of Sacramento
 Be protected from Sacramento (cannot be stolen)
 Speed up project delivery (reducing cost)
 Guarantee every penny for our local TRANSPORTATION priorities (no bait and switch)
 Contain Safeguards (accountability, oversight, audits, reporting, a sunset date, and 1% maximum for SLOCOG administration)
 Provide that tourists pay a tax guaranteed for our roads (finally!) 10 Draft Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan

11 Draft Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Fair and UnderstandableLocal Distribution Formula:• 4 Subregion Population % • 66% to Local Direction
• %City• %City• %Unincorporated
($3M added to 4 smallest cities
from uninc. subregional share)

12 Draft Investment Plan: NORTH COAST

13 Draft Investment Plan: CENTRAL COUNTY

14 Draft Investment Plan: NORTH COUNTY

15 Draft Investment Plan: SOUTH COUNTY

16 Local Area Investments ‐ Draft

Key Regional Projects:

Regional Road Safety Improvements $50 M
 South County US 101 Regional Safety Corridor Improvements, between Shell Beach and the Santa Maria River, to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues based on latest adopted plan
Mobility for All $17 M
 Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M
 Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian) $9 M
 Bob Jones, Coastal, and South Anza Trails
 Promenades & Boardwalks
17 Draft Investment Plan: SOUTH COUNTY

 Feb 7: SLOCOG Board Direction to Present Draft to Member Agencies, Seek Feedback, Continue Engagement Efforts, Develop Polling
 March: Polling by phone/text/email
 March/April: Draft TIP review/comment by all jurisdictions  3‐5: San Luis Obispo
 3‐11: Grover Beach
 3‐12: Arroyo Grande 3‐19: Pismo Beach & Paso Robles
 3‐26: Morro Bay
 4‐9: Atascadero & County Supervisors
 May 1: SLOCOG Approve/Deny Final TIP
 May: All Jurisdictions Approve/Deny Final TIP
 May 29: SLOCOG Determines Direction
 November 2024 Election
 Fail => No change
 Pass => Delivers Investment Plan
 Other Future Election
18 Steps and Timing
Learn more at: www.localroadsfirst.com

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Legislative & Information Services Director/City Clerk SUBJECT: Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 6.c. – March 12, 2024 City Council Meeting
SLOCOG Presentation on Countywide Self-Help Measure
DATE: March 12, 2024
Attached is correspondence received for the above referenced item. cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Website and Public Review Binder
Enc

From: Healthy Communities
To: public comment
Subject: 3/12 City Council Meeting - Item 6c (Public Comment) Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 11:07:42 AM
Attachments: SLOCOG_LRF_HCWG 031224.pdf
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I am reaching out on behalf of the Healthy Communities Work Group. Please see our comment letter for Item 6c of tomorrow's City Council agenda.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Sophie
Sophie Glazebrook
Healthy Communities Work Group
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Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
ATTN: Local Roads First Transportation Tax Ballot Initiative Dear Arroyo Grande City Council,
We are writing to you today, on behalf of the Healthy Communities Work Group, in support of the Local Roads First Transportation Tax Ballot Initiative.

Our group has seen how bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements have translated to better health for our communities.

Safe neighborhoods that allow people to walk or bike to work, school, parks, and errands allow physical activity to be incorporated into everyday life, which may reduce obesity and other chronic conditions. Safe and connected neighborhoods also increase community connection, reduce social isolation and enhance the quality of life for residents.

We also recognize that the gas tax that has traditionally funded these kinds of active transportation projects has, and will continue to, decline in the years ahead.

The Local Roads First Self-Help initiative would allow our county to replace those declining revenues—with $700 million over the next 20 years to invest in roads, bike and pedestrian improvements, and such valuable programs as public transit for seniors, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and Safe Routes to School.

It would also make SLO County eligible for millions more in competitive grants from both state and federal sources—money that we are currently losing to other counties throughout California. This local transportation tax would also be paid for by both residents and visitors alike, allowing SLO County to support the continued investment in our communities.

Notably, the tax excludes certain essentials such as housing, groceries, and medical expenses. This exemption emphasizes that the tax will reduce impacts on residents while ensuring that tourists also contribute their fair share.

For these reasons, HCWG recommends the SLOCOG Board of
Directors to continue to move this initiative forward and give voters the ability to decide on a local transportation tax. We thank you for your consideration.

To enhance health with improvements to the built environment through collaboration, education, and policy guidance.
www.slohealthcounts.org/hcwg
Sincerely,
Bob Jorgensen, Healthy Communities Work Group Co-chair
Ke Ghiglia, Healthy Communities Work Group Co-chair
About the Healthy Communities Work Group
The Healthy Communities Work Group is a collaboration between public health officials, local planning and transportation officials, communitybased organizations, academia, and community members, working to improve health through community design.

Item 9.a.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Valentine, Administrative Services Director BY: Lynda Horejsi, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

Review and ratify cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2024.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

There is a $2,937,465.93 fiscal impact for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2024, that includes the following items:
 Accounts Payable Checks $ 2,465,410.42
 Payroll & Benefit Checks $ 472,055.51
RECOMMENDATION:

Ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Cash disbursements are made weekly based on the submission of all required documents supporting the invoices submitted for payment. Prior to payment, Administrative Services staff reviews all disbursement documents to ensure that they meet the approval requirements adopted in the Municipal Code and the City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The attached listing represents the cash disbursements required of normal and usual operations during the period. The disbursements are accounted for in the FY 2023-24 budget.

Item 9.a.

City Council
Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
March 12, 2024

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Approve staff’s recommendation;

2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:
 The Administrative Services Department monitors payments of invoices for accountability, accuracy, and completeness using standards approved by the City Council.
 Invoices are paid in a timely manner to establish goodwill with merchants.  Discounts are taken where applicable.

DISADVANTAGES:

There are no disadvantages identified in this recommendation.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Ratifying the cash disbursements is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
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. February 1 through February 15, 2024 – Accounts Payable Check Register

2. February 9, 2024 – Payroll & Benefit Check Register

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

CHECK LISTING
FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 15, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1
Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name1 02/02/2024 300108 $ 750.00 12/23 WEBSITE STREAMING & ARCHIVING 010.4002.5303 AGP VIDEO, INC 2 02/02/2024 300108 1,475.00 12/23 CABLECASTING 010.4002.5330 AGP VIDEO, INC3 02/02/2024 300109 1,009.46 COMMUNICATIONS-RADIO REPAIR 010.4204.5606 APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC4 02/02/2024 300110 1,806.13 PURCHASE WATER METERS & REPLACEMENT PARTS 640.4712.5207 AQUA-METRIC SALES CO(DBA)5 02/02/2024 300111 12.92 SAFETY VEST 640.4712.5255 ARROYO GRANDE HOME & GARDEN6 02/02/2024 300112 27.80 BAN#9391033186 CC MACHINE 010.4145.5403 AT&T7 02/02/2024 300113 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-RANCHO GRANDE 010.0000.2206 JENNIFER AVILA8 02/02/2024 300114 225.00 LCW EMPLYMNT LAW CONF- 3 DAYS 010.4203.5501 ZAK AYALA9 02/02/2024 300115 300.00 D O INSPECTION-PW FUEL PUMPS 010.4305.5303 B & T SVC STN CONTRACTORS, INC10 02/02/2024 300116 1,710.71 PW-25 REPAIRS & MAINT-OIL CHG 010.4430.5601 BACK ON THE ROAD AUTOMOBILE11 02/02/2024 300116 10,570.53 PD-4607 REPAIR-REPLACE ENGINE 010.4203.5601 BACK ON THE ROAD AUTOMOBILE12 02/02/2024 300117 942.79 PD-4608 BATTERIES 010.4203.5601 BATTERY SYSTEMS 13 02/02/2024 300118 4,945.00 BACKGROUND INVEST & POLYGRAPH 010.4201.5315 BELLA VISTA INVESTIGATIVE SVCS 14 02/02/2024 300119 375.00 TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATIONS -PER DIEM 010.4203.5501 JACOB BLACK15 02/02/2024 300120 57.09 BUSINESS CARDS-DOWNING 010.4102.5255 BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC 16 02/02/2024 300120 57.09 BUSINESS CARDS-GUTHRIE 010.4102.5255 BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC 17 02/02/2024 300120 2,664.32 NOTICE TO APPEAR CITATIONS 010.4201.5201 BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC18 02/02/2024 300121 90.65 CITY JACKET & SHIRT 010.4101.5201 BRAND CREATIVE19 02/02/2024 300122 32.00 FINGERPRINT/LIVESCAN-CDD PRE-EMPLOYMENT 010.4212.5316 CA ST DEPT OF JUSTICE 20 02/02/2024 300122 66.00 FINGERPRINT/LIVESCAN-PD PRE-EMPLOYMENT 010.4204.5329 CA ST DEPT OF JUSTICE 21 02/02/2024 300122 93.00 FINGERPRINT/LIVESCAN- PD IN/OUT 010.4204.5329 CA ST DEPT OF JUSTICE22 02/02/2024 300123 550.00 ANNUAL DEBT STMT FOR ACFR 010.4145.5303 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL23 02/02/2024 300124 40.41 PW-8 WIPER BLADES 010.4301.5601 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS24 02/02/2024 300124 26.70 FASTENERS 010.4305.5255 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS25 02/02/2024 300124 8.90 FASTENERS 010.4305.5255 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS26 02/02/2024 300125 1,000.00 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVALUATION 010.4201.5315 CENTRAL COAST EVALUATION SVCS27 02/02/2024 300126 59.73 ACCT#170564101 PW TV 010.4307.5303 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS28 02/02/2024 300127 3.64 BLD23-000396 REFUND 010.0000.2208 COAST ROOFING29 02/02/2024 300127 2.38 REFUND BLD23-000385 010.0000.2208 COAST ROOFING30 02/02/2024 300127 1.12 BLD23-000421 REFUND 010.0000.2208 COAST ROOFING31 02/02/2024 300127 1.00 BLD23-000421 REFUND 010.0000.2223 COAST ROOFING32 02/02/2024 300127 1.00 REFUND BLD23-000385 010.0000.2223 COAST ROOFING33 02/02/2024 300127 1.00 BLD23-000396 REFUND 010.0000.2223 COAST ROOFING34 02/02/2024 300128 130.00 PD-4617 TOWING SERVICE 010.4201.5601 COLLEGE TOWING SOUTH35 02/02/2024 300128 390.00 PD-4620 TOWING SERVICE 010.4203.5601 COLLEGE TOWING SOUTH36 02/02/2024 300129 7,685.48 SWINGING BRIDGE EVALUATION & REHABILITATION 350.5620.7501 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA INC37 02/02/2024 300129 18,580.17 TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE 350.5679.7501 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA INC38 02/02/2024 300130 180.00 2024 COSTCO BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP 010.4201.5503 COSTCO MEMBERSHIP

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CHECK LISTING
FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 15, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1
Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name39 02/02/2024 300131 $ 810.00 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES 010.4212.5303 CSG CONSULTANTS INC40 02/02/2024 300131 39,137.46 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES 010.4212.5303 CSG CONSULTANTS INC41 02/02/2024 300131 525.00 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES 010.4212.5303 CSG CONSULTANTS INC42 02/02/2024 300132 564.00 12/23 DSA FEES FROM BUSINESS LICENSES 010.0000.4050 DIVIS. OF THE STATE ARCHITECT43 02/02/2024 300132 1,152.00 10/23-11/23 DSA FEES FROM BUSINESS LICENSES 010.0000.4050 DIVIS. OF THE STATE ARCHITECT44 02/02/2024 300132 (1,036.80) 10/23-11/23 DSA FEES-LESS 90% 010.0000.2231 DIVIS. OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 45 02/02/2024 300132 (394.80) 12/24 DSA FEES-LESS 90% CITY RETAINS 010.0000.2231 DIVIS. OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 46 02/02/2024 300133 712.14 (8) CUSTOMER WATER VALVES 640.4712.5610 FAMCON PIPE AND SUPPLY INC47 02/02/2024 300134 711,750.00 01/24-03/24 CITY'S SHARE OF FCFA COSTS 010.4145.5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY48 02/02/2024 300134 237,250.00 01/24-03/24 CITY'S SHARE OF FCFA COSTS 218.4101.5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY49 02/02/2024 300135 500.00 FY 23/24 SUBSCRIPTION-RECORDS 010.4002.5303 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SVCS INC50 02/02/2024 300136 222.33 BATTERY FOR SEWER CAMERA 612.4610.5603 GRAINGER, INC51 02/02/2024 300137 173.72 SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DUE 612.0000.4751 CITY OF GROVER BEACH52 02/02/2024 300138 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-STROTHER PARK 010.0000.2206 ABIGAIL HASKELL53 02/02/2024 300139 190.00 2024 MEMBERSHIP-MARTINEZ 010.4201.5503 IACP - INTL ASSN OF CHIEFS54 02/02/2024 300140 115.85 FUEL 010.4203.5608 JB DEWAR, INC55 02/02/2024 300141 531,895.44 2022 STREET REPAIRS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 350.5638.7001 JJ FISHER CONSTRUCTION, INC.56 02/02/2024 300142 1,158.30 PLAYGROUND WOODCHIPS 010.4420.5303 JTS INC57 02/02/2024 300142 868.73 PLAYGROUND WOOD CHIPS 010.4420.5303 JTS INC58 02/02/2024 300143 112.18 REIMBURSE FOR-PRIZES PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 010.4424.5351 MAUREEN LEWIS59 02/02/2024 300143 200.00 01/20/24 PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 010.4424.5351 MAUREEN LEWIS60 02/02/2024 300144 1,425.00 11/23 PROF LEGAL SVCS-FCFA 010.0000.1111 LIEBERT, CASSIDY, WHITMORE61 02/02/2024 300144 414.00 12/23 PROF LEGAL SVCS-FCFA 010.0000.1111 LIEBERT, CASSIDY, WHITMORE62 02/02/2024 300144 217.50 11/23 PROF LEGAL SVCS 010.4110.5303 LIEBERT, CASSIDY, WHITMORE63 02/02/2024 300145 6,444.88 HILLCREST DR 2023 RENTS-20% PERCENT 010.4145.5553 MARK H MANKINS64 02/02/2024 300146 6,444.88 HILLCREST DR 2023 RENTS-20% PERCENT 010.4145.5553 BLAIR AND DEANNE MANKINS65 02/02/2024 300147 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-STROTHER PARK 010.0000.2206 LINDA MEEK66 02/02/2024 300148 26.87 HANDLE, AIR FRESHENER, CLEANER 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC67 02/02/2024 300148 19.37 TOILET GASKET, BOLTS 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC68 02/02/2024 300148 5.99 FASTENERS-PD GATE 010.4305.5255 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC69 02/02/2024 300148 16.00 HITCH PIN, LINCH PINS, FASTENER 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC70 02/02/2024 300148 193.92 (3) AQUAPHALT ASPHALT PATCH 220.4303.5613 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC71 02/02/2024 300148 47.39 (2) PROPANE TANK EXCHANGE 220.4303.5613 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC72 02/02/2024 300149 7,361.50 COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 010.4130.5303 MINTIER HARNISH LP73 02/02/2024 300150 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-STROTHER PARK 010.0000.2206 HANNAH MURPHY74 02/02/2024 300151 81.84 OFFICE SUPPLIES 010.4120.5201 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC75 02/02/2024 300152 123.96 COPIER METER READ 12/28-1/27 010.4204.5602 OFFICE176 02/02/2024 300153 9,101.59 ELECTRIC 010.4145.5401 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO

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CHECK LISTING
FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 15, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1
Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name77 02/02/2024 300153 $ 14.16 ELECTRIC 217.4460.5355 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO78 02/02/2024 300153 3,176.33 ELECTRIC 612.4610.5402 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO79 02/02/2024 300153 1,453.28 ELECTRIC 640.4711.5402 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO80 02/02/2024 300153 6,196.20 ELECTRIC 640.4712.5402 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO81 02/02/2024 300153 18,736.45 ELECTRIC-STREETLIGHTS 010.4307.5402 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO82 02/02/2024 300153 2,075.76 ELECTRIC 010.4307.5402 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO83 02/02/2024 300154 1,320.00 10/23-12/23 GOPHER CONTROL-SOTO 010.4430.5605 PACIFIC GOPHER CONTROL84 02/02/2024 300155 23.00 UNIFORM CLEANING-PD ADMIN 010.4201.5303 PARAMOUNT CLEANERS85 02/02/2024 300155 455.00 UNIFORM CLEANING-PD PATROL 010.4203.5303 PARAMOUNT CLEANERS86 02/02/2024 300155 75.00 UNIFORM CLEANING-PD SUPPORT SERVICES 010.4204.5303 PARAMOUNT CLEANERS87 02/02/2024 300156 18,490.00 22 STREET REPAIRS BID AND CONSTRUCTION INSP 350.5638.7301 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC88 02/02/2024 300156 76,165.00 AG STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 350.5638.7501 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC 89 02/02/2024 300157 200.00 11/23 PARKING CITATION PROCESS 010.4204.5303 PHOENIX GROUP90 02/02/2024 300158 286.15 POSTAGE MACHINE SUPPLIES-SEALER, INK 010.4102.5602 PITNEY BOWES 91 02/02/2024 300159 532.11 POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE 010.4102.5602 PITNEY BOWES, INC92 02/02/2024 300160 251.63 POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE 010.4204.5602 PITNEY BOWES, INC93 02/02/2024 300161 24.49 BLDG MAINT UNIFORMS 010.4213.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY94 02/02/2024 300161 24.49 BLDG MAINT UNIFORMS 010.4213.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY95 02/02/2024 300161 25.03 CITY HALL MATS 010.4213.5303 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY96 02/02/2024 300161 48.02 WOMENS CLUB MATS, MOPS 010.4213.5303 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY97 02/02/2024 300161 27.63 PD MATS 010.4213.5303 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY98 02/02/2024 300161 31.17 REC DEPT MATS, MOPS 010.4213.5303 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY99 02/02/2024 300161 49.46 CITY SHIRTS-ENGINEERING 010.4301.5255 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY100 02/02/2024 300161 36.68 AUTO SHOP UNIFORMS 010.4305.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY101 02/02/2024 300161 16.38 AUTO SHOP UNIFORMS 010.4305.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY102 02/02/2024 300161 36.47 PARKS DEPT UNIFORMS 010.4420.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY103 02/02/2024 300161 57.31 PARKS DEPT UNIFORMS 010.4420.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY104 02/02/2024 300161 33.74 CITY JACKET-SIMPSON 010.4420.5255 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY105 02/02/2024 300161 23.08 SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX UNIFORMS 010.4430.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY106 02/02/2024 300161 23.08 SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX UNIFORMS 010.4430.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY107 02/02/2024 300161 33.18 STREETS DEPT UNIFORMS 220.4303.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY108 02/02/2024 300161 33.18 STREETS DEPT UNIFORMS 220.4303.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY109 02/02/2024 300161 23.08 SEWER DEPT UNIFORMS 612.4610.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY110 02/02/2024 300161 23.08 SEWER DEPT UNIFORMS 612.4610.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY111 02/02/2024 300161 46.72 WATER DEPT UNIFORMS 640.4712.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY112 02/02/2024 300161 46.72 WATER DEPT UNIFORMS 640.4712.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY113 02/02/2024 300162 629.00 SART EXAM CASE#2301685 010.4204.5324 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SART PROGRAM 114 02/02/2024 300163 62.50 11/23 PARKING CITATION REV DIS 010.0000.4203 SLO COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

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CHECK LISTING
FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 15, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1
Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name115 02/02/2024 300164 $ 17.06 GAS SERVICES-1500 W BRANCH 010.4145.5401 SOCALGAS116 02/02/2024 300164 86.26 GAS SERVICES-215 E BRANCH 010.4145.5401 SOCALGAS117 02/02/2024 300164 79.99 GAS SERVICES-211 VERNON ST 010.4145.5401 SOCALGAS118 02/02/2024 300164 117.01 GAS SERVICES-111 S MASON 010.4145.5401 SOCALGAS119 02/02/2024 300165 104.64 PW-5 BRASS NIPPLES 220.4303.5613 STREATOR PIPE & SUPPLY120 02/02/2024 300166 90.00 D-3 CERT RENEWAL-SIMPSON 220.4303.5503 SWRCB-DWOCP121 02/02/2024 300167 90.00 T-3 CERT RENEWAL-TIM SCHMIDT 640.4712.5501 SWRCB-DWOCP122 02/02/2024 300168 163.20 CC PH-AG CREEK STREAM GAUGE 010.4002.5301 THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC123 02/02/2024 300168 104.55 CC ORD-WATER SHORTAGE 010.4002.5301 THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC124 02/02/2024 300168 39.10 CC ORD SUMMARY-IRRIGATED TURF 010.4002.5301 THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC125 02/02/2024 300168 93.50 CC PH DOMESTIC WELL NOYES RD 010.4002.5301 THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC126 02/02/2024 300168 47.60 CC ORD SUMMARY-WATER SHORTAGE 010.4002.5301 THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC127 02/02/2024 300169 109.90 SUBSCRIPTION-CA JUVENILE LAWS 010.4201.5503 THOMSON REUTERS WEST128 02/02/2024 300170 147.93 PW-4 MAINT-OIL CHG & FILTER 010.4301.5601 TOM'S AUTO SERVICE129 02/02/2024 300171 271.99 (4) ALUMINUM SIGNS 220.4303.5613 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS130 02/02/2024 300172 928.28 PAYROLL FOR:W/E 1/21 ARMENTA 010.4420.5303 UNITED STAFFING ASSOC.131 02/02/2024 300173 3,000.00 ACCT#42167122 POSTAGE BY PHONE 010.4145.5208 US POSTAL SERVICE132 02/02/2024 300174 1,206.79 ACCT#208620661-00002 PD CELL PHONES 010.4201.5403 VERIZON WIRELESS133 02/02/2024 300175 3,307.50 PREPARE 2023 LEVEL 1 WATER AUDIT 640.4710.5303 WATER SYSTEMS CONSULTING INC134 02/02/2024 300176 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-ELM ST PARK 010.0000.2206 LISHA WATKINS135 02/02/2024 300177 614.05 COPY MACH LEASE PYMNT 010.4201.5803 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL 136 02/02/2024 300178 1,440.00 12/23 SIGNAL MAINT-12 INTERSECTIONS 010.4307.5303 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC137 02/02/2024 300178 60.00 OAK PARK & JAMES WAY 010.4307.5303 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC138 02/02/2024 300178 60.00 OAK PARK & ECR 010.4307.5303 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC139 02/02/2024 300178 75.00 OAK PARK & W BRANCH 010.4307.5303 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC140 02/09/2024 300179 864.00 STORMWATER SAMPLING 010.4301.5303 ABALONE COAST ANALYTICAL INC 141 02/09/2024 300180 328.45 MONITORS, CABLE, MOUNT 010.4002.5201 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES142 02/09/2024 300180 645.09 MONITORS, HEADSET, MONITOR MOUNT 010.4140.5602 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES143 02/09/2024 300180 1,179.90 TP 010.4213.5604 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES144 02/09/2024 300180 371.20 PAPER TOWELS 010.4213.5604 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 145 02/09/2024 300180 114.06 SANITIZER & DISPENSER 010.4420.5605 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES146 02/09/2024 300180 96.94 CHAIRS 010.4420.5605 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES147 02/09/2024 300180 318.95 HAMMER DRILL/SAWZALL COMBO 010.4420.5605 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES148 02/09/2024 300180 32.31 300 W POWER INVERTER 010.4420.5605 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES149 02/09/2024 300180 53.76 SHEET PROTECTORS 220.4303.5201 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES150 02/09/2024 300180 161.11 TONER 220.4303.5201 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES151 02/09/2024 300180 (49.44) CREDIT-RETURN SHEET PROTECTORS 220.4303.5201 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES152 02/09/2024 300180 228.30 DEWALT BATTERY PACK 220.4303.5273 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

CHECK LISTING
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Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name153 02/09/2024 300180 $ 57.62 DEWALT REPLACEMENT HOSE 220.4303.5603 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES154 02/09/2024 300180 367.56 NITRIL GLOVES 220.4303.5613 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES155 02/09/2024 300180 2,328.24 LENOVO THINKPADS, THINKBOOKS 010.4140.5702 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 156 02/09/2024 300180 (61.42) RETURN-REMOTE CONTROL 010.4140.5702 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES157 02/09/2024 300181 947.49 01/27/24 VOLUNTEER APPREC. LUNCHEON 010.4424.5252 ARROYO GRANDE LIONS CLUB 158 02/09/2024 300182 27.80 BAN#9391033180 CITY HALL FAX 010.4145.5403 AT&T159 02/09/2024 300183 103.73 PW-16 OIL CHG 010.4420.5605 BACK ON THE ROAD AUTOMOBILE160 02/09/2024 300184 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-ELM ST PARK 010.0000.2206 NICOLE BAUGH161 02/09/2024 300185 25.00 REFUND-PICKLEBALL 010.0000.4605 ALPHEA BONDS-CASTRO162 02/09/2024 300186 1,302.16 ENVELOPES-UTILITY BILLING, ADMIN SERVICES 010.4102.5255 BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC163 02/09/2024 300186 63.41 BUSINESS CARDS-ROBESON 010.4307.5201 BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC 164 02/09/2024 300187 500.00 01/24 PD JANITORIAL SVC 010.4201.5615 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE165 02/09/2024 300187 125.00 01/24 PD JANITORIAL SVC 010.4213.5615 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE166 02/09/2024 300187 725.00 01/24 REC JANITORIAL SVC 010.4213.5615 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE167 02/09/2024 300187 285.00 01/24 WOMENS CLUB JANITORIAL SVC 010.4213.5615 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE168 02/09/2024 300188 33.14 ALLEN KEYS, SOCKET ADAPTERS 220.4303.5273 BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD 169 02/09/2024 300188 12.92 SAMPLE JARS 640.4712.5255 BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD170 02/09/2024 300188 3.22 WIRE PIN LOCK 640.4712.5255 BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD171 02/09/2024 300188 40.04 RAT TRAPS 640.4712.5604 BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD172 02/09/2024 300189 435.00 ACCT#2134955 2024 MUSIC LICENSE 010.4003.5319 BROADCAST MUSIC INC173 02/09/2024 300190 60.00 REFUND-MOTHERS DAY TEA 010.0000.4607 MICHAEL BUSBY174 02/09/2024 300191 20.00 REFUND-CLOGGING APRIL 010.0000.4605 DIANE CASSAM 175 02/09/2024 300192 25.00 REFUND-PICKLEBALL 010.0000.4605 RICHARD CASTRO176 02/09/2024 300193 475.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 240.4150.5301 CENTRAL COAST TOURISM COUNCIL177 02/09/2024 300194 300.00 2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES 010.4145.5503 CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION178 02/09/2024 300195 168.00 01/24 CLOGGING CLASS 010.4424.5351 KATHLEEN J CINOWALT179 02/09/2024 300196 7,500.00 01/24 REV MEASURE PROJECT 010.4101.5303 CLIFFORD MOSS LLC180 02/09/2024 300197 (710.74) RDA TAB BONDS-FUNDS ON DEPOSIT 286.0000.4301 COMPUTERSHARE CORP TRUST181 02/09/2024 300197 82,498.90 RDA TAB BONDS-INTEREST 286.4103.5802 COMPUTERSHARE CORP TRUST182 02/09/2024 300198 660.80 01/24 SR FITNESS 010.4424.5351 GAYLE CUDDY183 02/09/2024 300199 104.30 01/24 LINE DANCING CLASS 010.4424.5351 ZOE DASCALOS184 02/09/2024 300200 2,500.00 TREEKEEPER SUBSCRIPTION 2/24-1/25 010.4420.5303 DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP INC185 02/09/2024 300201 70.00 REFUND-DOGGIE CLASS 010.0000.4605 DEBRA DEPIZZO186 02/09/2024 300202 400.00 BAL DUE 2/10/24 SR SWEETHEART DANCE 010.4424.5252 MICHAEL DIAS187 02/09/2024 300203 2,122.48 SERVICE CALLS FOR PUMPS AT SOTO 214.4550.5606 ELECTRICRAFT INC188 02/09/2024 300204 49.02 TRASH CAN 220.4303.5613 FARM SUPPLY CO189 02/09/2024 300205 50.00 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND-ELM ST 010.0000.2206 RICCO FERRARO190 02/09/2024 300205 106.00 REFUND-PARK RENTAL ELM ST 010.0000.4354 RICCO FERRARO

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Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name191 02/09/2024 300205 $ 27.00 REFUND-BOUNCE HOUSE FEE 010.0000.4354 RICCO FERRARO192 02/09/2024 300206 1,841.00 01/24 BRIDGE GAMES & CLASSES 010.4424.5351 FIVE CITIES DUPLICATE BRIDGE 193 02/09/2024 300207 122.60 PW CORP YARD SEWER BILL 612.0000.4751 CITY OF GROVER BEACH194 02/09/2024 300208 5,084.93 2023 ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 640.4710.5303 GSI WATER SOLUTIONS195 02/09/2024 300209 1,264.51 PW-51 PENDANT REMOTE CONTROL 612.4610.5603 HAAKER EQUIPMENT, INC 196 02/09/2024 300209 3,016.14 PW-51 SUCTION HOSE 612.4610.5603 HAAKER EQUIPMENT, INC197 02/09/2024 300210 339.88 FCFA DOOR REPAIR 010.4213.5303 HAMON OVERHEAD DOOR CO INC 198 02/09/2024 300211 49.41 02/24 AETNA RESOURCES EAP FCFA 010.0000.1111 HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCE CTR199 02/09/2024 300211 197.64 02/24 AETNA RESOURCES EAP 010.4145.5147 HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCE CTR200 02/09/2024 300212 200.00 REFUND NON POTABLE WATER DEPOSIT 640.0000.2303 IT'S BIN DIRTY LLC201 02/09/2024 300212 (3.37) NON POTABLE WATER USAGE 11/23 640.0000.4757 IT'S BIN DIRTY LLC202 02/09/2024 300213 104.30 01/24 LINE DANCING CLASS 010.4424.5351 KAYLYN KELLER203 02/09/2024 300214 244.05 HOSE CLAMPS, PTO LOCK, CABLE TIES 010.4305.5255 KIMBALL MIDWEST(DBA)204 02/09/2024 300214 34.48 PW-23 AEROSOL CAN RACK 010.4305.5601 KIMBALL MIDWEST(DBA)205 02/09/2024 300215 11,395.33 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 350.5695.7701 KTUA206 02/09/2024 300216 7,764.00 2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES 010.4145.5503 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES207 02/09/2024 300217 600.00 01/14 PICKLEBALL CLINIC 010.4424.5351 PRINCESS LEONG 208 02/09/2024 300218 50.00 02/2/24 ROUND ROBIN 010.4424.5351 MAUREEN LEWIS209 02/09/2024 300219 2,050.30 01/24 ZUMBA, BARRE, STRENGTH & 010.4424.5351 HEIDY MANGIARDI210 02/09/2024 300220 59.26 1 CU YD PLANTER MIX 010.4420.5605 MIER BROS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS 211 02/09/2024 300221 196.07 FLEXSEAL, LED BULBS, GROMMET 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC212 02/09/2024 300221 27.99 (2) CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC213 02/09/2024 300221 140.06 FLEXSEAL, PAINTBRUSHES FOR FD 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC214 02/09/2024 300221 64.64 ENTRY DOORKNOB & DEADBOLT SET 010.4213.5604 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC215 02/09/2024 300221 16.15 FLEX GLUE ADHESIVE 010.4301.5255 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC216 02/09/2024 300221 21.53 (2) OIL 010.4420.5603 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC217 02/09/2024 300221 53.85 PW-17 RECIPROCATING SAW BLADES 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC218 02/09/2024 300221 5.23 FASTENERS FOR GATE 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC219 02/09/2024 300221 21.53 (2) WHITE MARKING PAINT 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC220 02/09/2024 300221 36.30 FASTENERS, MAGNETIC DRIVER SET 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC221 02/09/2024 300221 27.53 FASTENERS, KNIFE-SANDBAGS 010.4420.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC222 02/09/2024 300221 58.11 CABLE TIES, FUEL MIX, HEX NUT 010.4430.5605 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC223 02/09/2024 300221 193.91 CHAINSAW CHAINS 220.4303.5273 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC224 02/09/2024 300221 35.55 GRAIN SCOOP 220.4303.5613 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC225 02/09/2024 300221 778.08 (4) AQUAPHALT ASPHALT PATCH 220.4303.5613 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC226 02/09/2024 300222 286.40 01/24 YOGA IN THE PARK 010.4424.5351 NICCOLA NELSON227 02/09/2024 300223 430.00 LIFT STN#7 SCADA REPAIR 612.4610.5610 NVIRO228 02/09/2024 300224 141.61 OFFICE SUPPLIES 010.4421.5201 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC

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Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name229 02/09/2024 300224 $ 101.23 OFFICE SUPPLIES 010.4421.5201 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC230 02/09/2024 300224 76.51 OFFICE SUPPLIES 010.4421.5201 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC231 02/09/2024 300225 400.00 START CHG FOR SR SWEETHEART DANCE 010.0000.1033 PETTY CASH232 02/09/2024 300226 24.49 BLDG MAINT UNIFORMS 010.4213.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY233 02/09/2024 300226 16.38 AUTO SHOP UNIFORMS 010.4305.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY234 02/09/2024 300226 36.47 PARKS DEPT UNIFORMS 010.4420.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY235 02/09/2024 300226 23.08 SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX UNIFORMS 010.4430.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY236 02/09/2024 300226 33.18 STREETS DEPT UNIFORMS 220.4303.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY237 02/09/2024 300226 23.49 SEWER DEPT UNIFORMS 612.4610.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY238 02/09/2024 300226 46.72 WATER DEPT UNIFORMS 640.4712.5143 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY239 02/09/2024 300227 75,183.00 ARROYO GRANDE BRIDGE MITIGATION 350.5614.7001 QUINCON INC240 02/09/2024 300228 484.37 02/24 GRACE LN LANDSCAPE MAINT 216.4460.5304 RAINSCAPE241 02/09/2024 300228 1,201.41 02/24 PARKSIDE LANDSCAPE MAINT 219.4460.5304 RAINSCAPE242 02/09/2024 300229 65.34 COUNCIL CHAMBERS WATER 010.4213.5303 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE243 02/09/2024 300230 23.67 REIMBURSE FOR SUPPLIES- EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON 010.4101.5504 CAMELA SCHAAF 244 02/09/2024 300231 581.00 ACCT#117258 2024 MUSIC PERFORM 010.4003.5503 SESAC 245 02/09/2024 300232 208.46 DUMPSTERS -RANCHO GRANDE PARK 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC246 02/09/2024 300232 320.19 DUMPSTERS -FCFA 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC 247 02/09/2024 300232 208.46 DUMPSTERS -STROTHER PARK 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC248 02/09/2024 300232 163.87 DUMPSTERS -PD 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC249 02/09/2024 300232 104.23 DUMPSTERS -PW RECYCLE 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC250 02/09/2024 300232 5.22 GREEN WASTE -COMM GARDEN 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC251 02/09/2024 300232 90.25 CITY HALL TRASH & RECYCLE 010.4213.5303 SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC252 02/09/2024 300233 295.12 PRINTER CARTRIDGE FOR COLOR COPIER 010.4421.5201 STAPLES253 02/09/2024 300234 3,249.00 1/8-1/12 SCIENCE CAMPS 010.4424.5351 STEAMWORKS FOR KIDS254 02/09/2024 300235 80.00 D-2 CERT REQUEST-D NETZLEY 010.4430.5255 SWRCB-DWOCP255 02/09/2024 300236 754.25 CREEPER, DRIVE SET 010.4305.5273 TCA TOOLS INC 256 02/09/2024 300237 89.00 REFUND-SOCCER CLASS 010.0000.4605 BRENJA THEIS257 02/09/2024 300238 103.21 KONICA METER READ 1/1-1/31 010.4102.5602 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS (DBA) 258 02/09/2024 300239 928.28 PAYROLL FOR: W/E 01/28 PW TEMP 010.4420.5303 UNITED STAFFING ASSOC.259 02/09/2024 300240 321.60 01/24 ART CLASSES-PUNCHCARDS 010.4424.5351 PEGGY VALKO260 02/09/2024 300241 3,625.07 FOG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & INSPECTION 612.4610.5303 WALLACE GROUP A CALIF CORP261 02/09/2024 300242 855.00 CLEARED DRAINS-STROTHER PARK 010.4213.5303 WATERBOYS PLUMBING262 02/09/2024 300243 2,769.00 12/23 PROF LEGAL SVCS-SM WATER 640.4710.5575 WHITE BRENNER LLP263 02/09/2024 300244 3,872.05 WINTER BREAK CAMPS-SOCCER & BASKETBALL 010.4424.5351 YOUTH EVOLUTION BASKETBALL264 02/09/2024 300244 416.50 SOCCER-WINTER SESSION 1 POWER 010.4424.5351 YOUTH EVOLUTION BASKETBALL265 02/09/2024 300245 151.56 UB Refund Cst #00022107 640.0000.2301 MARCI ADARGO266 02/09/2024 300246 106.42 UB Refund Cst #00028683 640.0000.2301 BENJAMIN NAGENGAST

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Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name267 02/09/2024 300247 $ 55.87 UB Refund Cst #00028807 640.0000.2301 SHAUNA OVIATT268 02/09/2024 300248 136.26 UB Refund Cst #00024746 640.0000.2301 DIANE STRICKLAND269 02/09/2024 300249 7,871.00 DENTAL INSURANCE 011.0000.2110 DELTA DENTAL270 02/09/2024 300249 157.42 DENTAL INSURANCE 011.0000.2110 DELTA DENTAL271 02/09/2024 300249 2,518.72 02/24 DENTAL RETIREE PREMIUM 010.4099.5132 DELTA DENTAL272 02/09/2024 300250 4,742.00 PORAC MED INSURANCE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED273 02/09/2024 300250 1,738.28 HMO BLUESHIELD - SEIU 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED274 02/09/2024 300250 13,110.80 PPO PERS GOLD - MANAGEMENT 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED275 02/09/2024 300250 11,192.14 PPO PERS GOLD - POLICE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED276 02/09/2024 300250 18,387.10 PPO PERS GOLD - SEIU 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED277 02/09/2024 300250 4,537.34 BLUE SHIELD TRIO HMO - MGMT 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED278 02/09/2024 300250 9,560.82 BLUE SHIELD TRIO HMO - POLICE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED279 02/09/2024 300250 4,213.24 BLUE SHIELD TRIO HMO - SEIU 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED280 02/09/2024 300250 21,617.40 HMO-UNITED HEALTHCARE-MGMT 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED281 02/09/2024 300250 8,546.40 HMO UNITED HEALTHCARE-POLICE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED282 02/09/2024 300250 21,114.66 HMO UNITED HEALTHCARE-SEIU 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED283 02/09/2024 300250 3,887.96 PERS GOLD - FIRE MANAGEMENT 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED284 02/09/2024 300250 2,303.00 PPO PERS PLATINUM - FIRE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED285 02/09/2024 300250 16,468.44 PPO PERS GOLD - FIRE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED286 02/09/2024 300250 810.24 BLUE SHIELD TRIO HMO - FIRE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED287 02/09/2024 300250 8,211.26 HMO UNITED HEALTHCARE-FIRE 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED288 02/09/2024 300250 4,357.00 HMO-UNITED HEALTH FIRE-MGMT 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED289 02/09/2024 300250 (6,553.21) MISC ADJUSTMENTS 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED290 02/09/2024 300250 7,344.39 02/24 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE 010.4099.5136 PERS - ACTIVE MED291 02/09/2024 300250 635.24 02/24 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE 220.4303.5136 PERS - ACTIVE MED292 02/09/2024 300250 800.48 02/24 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE 010.0000.1111 PERS - ACTIVE MED293 02/09/2024 300250 109.91 02/24 ACTIVE HEALTH ADMIN FEE- 010.0000.1111 PERS - ACTIVE MED294 02/09/2024 300250 364.49 02/24 ACTIVE HEALTH ADMIN FEE 010.4145.5131 PERS - ACTIVE MED295 02/09/2024 300251 2,178.49 02/24 ACTIVE HEALTH INS-PT NON 011.0000.2109 PERS - ACTIVE MED296 02/09/2024 300251 6.97 02/24 ACTIVE HEALTH INS ADMIN 010.4145.5131 PERS - ACTIVE MED297 02/09/2024 300252 994.90 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 011.0000.2113 STANDARD INSURANCE CO298 02/09/2024 300252 537.92 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 011.0000.2113 STANDARD INSURANCE CO299 02/09/2024 300252 11.75 STANDARD LIFE TAXABLE DEDUCT 011.0000.2113 STANDARD INSURANCE CO300 02/09/2024 300252 1,651.64 STANDARD LTD/STD INSURANCE 011.0000.2113 STANDARD INSURANCE CO301 02/09/2024 300252 (1,006.87) MISC ADJUSTMENTS, RATE CHANGE 011.0000.2113 STANDARD INSURANCE CO302 02/09/2024 300253 576.93 DEPENDENT CARE ACCOUNT 011.0000.2127 STERLING ADMINISTRATION303 02/09/2024 300253 857.69 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 011.0000.2127 STERLING ADMINISTRATION304 02/09/2024 300254 576.93 01/24 DEPENDENT CARE FSA ACCT 011.0000.2127 STERLING ADMINISTRATION

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Line Check Date Check # GL Amount Description Acct # Vendor Name305 02/09/2024 300254 $ 857.69 01/24 FSA CONTRIBUTION 011.0000.2127 STERLING ADMINISTRATION306 02/09/2024 300255 2,155.96 VISION CARE INSURANCE 011.0000.2119 VISION SERVICE PLAN307 02/09/2024 300255 722.10 02/24 VISION INS RETIREES 010.4099.5133 VISION SERVICE PLAN308 02/12/2024 300256 55,421.68 FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 011.0000.2104 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE309 02/12/2024 300256 60,046.98 SOCIAL SECURITY 011.0000.2105 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE310 02/12/2024 300256 14,638.72 MEDICARE 011.0000.2105 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE311 02/12/2024 300257 22,450.16 STATE WITHHOLDING 011.0000.2108 CA ST EMPLOYMENT DEVEL DEPT312 02/12/2024 300257 4,926.57 CASDI 011.0000.2111 CA ST EMPLOYMENT DEVEL DEPT313 02/12/2024 300258 458.76 DEPT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 011.0000.2114 CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT314 02/12/2024 300259 5,697.41 DEFERRED COMPENSATION - EE % 011.0000.2117 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP315 02/12/2024 300259 11,748.72 DEFERRED COMPENSATION - EE 011.0000.2117 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP316 02/12/2024 300259 891.66 DEFERRED COMPENSATION - ER 011.0000.2117 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP317 02/12/2024 300259 135.00 ROTH - AFTER TAX 011.0000.2117 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP318 02/12/2024 300259 270.81 ROTH % - AFTER TAX 011.0000.2117 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP319 02/12/2024 300260 44,345.69 PERS RETIREMENT 011.0000.2106 PERS - RETIREMENT320 02/12/2024 300260 58,150.31 PERS RETIREMENT 011.0000.2106 PERS - RETIREMENT321 02/12/2024 300260 1,466.00 PERS Employer Pick Up 011.0000.2106 PERS - RETIREMENT322 02/12/2024 300260 497.46 PERS BUYBACK - PRE TAX 011.0000.2106 PERS - RETIREMENT 323 02/12/2024 300260 (0.05) ROUNDING DIFFERENCE 010.0000.4818 PERS - RETIREMENT324 02/12/2024 300261 869.32 PARS 011.0000.2107 US BANK OF CALIFORNIA323 02/15/2024 300262 4,982.93 03/24 RETIREE MEDICAL 010.4099.5136 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP324 02/15/2024 300262 328.87 03/24 RETIREE MEDICAL 220.4303.5136 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP325 02/15/2024 300262 584.12 03/24 RETIREE MEDICAL 010.0000.1111 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP $ 2,465,410.42

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General Fund 414,012.92 5101 Salaries Full time 292,097.96 Streets Fund 21,035.04 5101 Volunteer Employee Retirement - Sewer Fund 12,016.27 5102 Salaries Part-Time - PPT 7,795.49 Water Fund 24,991.28 5103 Salaries Part-Time - TPT 3,975.75 472,055.51 5105 Salaries OverTime 12,056.32
5106 Salaries Strike Team OT -
5107 Salaries Standby 2,117.90
5108 Holiday Pay 7,486.16
5109 Sick Pay 3,673.39
Administrative Services - 5110 Annual Leave Buyback -
Information Services - 5111 Vacation Buyback -
Community Development - 5112 Sick Leave Buyback -
Police 11,169.34 5113 Vacation Pay 4,681.00
Public Works - Maintenance - 5114 Comp Pay 1,518.89
Public Works - Enterprise 886.98 5115 Annual Leave Pay 2,733.91 Recreation - Administration - 5116 Salaries - Police FTO - Recreation - Special Events - 5121 PERS Retirement 40,596.99 Children In Motion - 5122 Social Security 24,794.27
5123 PARS Retirement 173.87 12,056.32
5126 State Disability Ins. 3,523.04
5127 Deferred Compensation 816.66
5131 Health Insurance 57,478.33
5132 Dental Insurance 3,109.42
5133 Vision Insurance 842.61
5134 Life Insurance 405.77
5135 Long Term Disability (255.35)
5137 Leave Payouts -
5142 Unemployment Insurance -
5143 Uniform Allowance -
5144 Car Allowance 887.50
5146 Council Expense -
5147 Employee Assistance -
5148 Boot Allowance -
5149 Motor Pay 105.63
5150 Bi-Lingual Pay 150.00
5151 Cell Phone Allowance 1,290.00
472,055.51
OVERTIME BY DEPARTMENT:

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

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PAY PERIOD
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2/9/2024

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Item 9.b.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Valentine, Administrative Services Director BY: Lynda Horejsi, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

Presentation of the City’s investment deposits as of January 31, 2024.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

There is no funding impact to the City related to these reports. However, the City does receive interest revenue based on the interest rate of the investments. Little to no future staff time is projected.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of January 31, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).

BACKGROUND:

The Administrative Services department has historically submitted to the City Council a monthly report, providing the following information:

1. Type of investment.

2. Financial institution (bank, savings and loan, broker, etc).

3. Date of maturity.

4. Principal amount.

5. Rate of interest.

6. Current market value for all securities having a maturity of more than 12 months.

7. Relationship of the monthly report to the annual statement of investment policy.

Item 9.b.

City Council
Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits
March 12, 2024

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

This report represents the City’s investments as of January 31, 2024, and includes all investments managed by the City. As of January 31, 2024, the investment portfolio was in compliance with all State laws and the City’s investment policy.

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Approve staff’s recommendation to receive and file the attached report listing the investment deposits;

2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the City. Investments are undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.

DISADVANTAGES:

Some level of risk is present in any investment transaction. Losses could be incurred due to market price changes, technical cash flow complications such as the need to withdraw a non-negotiable Time Certificate of Deposit early, or even the default of an issuer. To minimize such risks, diversifications of the investment portfolio by institution and by investment instruments are being used as much as is practical and prudent.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Statement of Investment Deposits is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
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. Portfolio Summary: January 31, 2024

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300 E. Branch St.

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5400

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Portfolio Summary
January 31, 2024
Investments Principal Value Current Market Value Interest Rate Date of Purchase Term Maturity Date % of Portfolio Local Agency Investment Fund $ 15,786,767.31 15,786,767.31 $ 4.012% 50.191% Certificates of Deposit
Pacific Premier Bank 249,000.00 249,000.00 0.100% February 21, 2023 12 mos February 21, 2024 0.792% BMW Bank North America 249,000.00 249,000.00 0.500% July 16, 2021 36 mos July 16, 2024 0.792% Mountain America Federal Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.750% October 14, 2022 24 mos October 15, 2024 0.792% Enerbank USA 247,000.00 247,000.00 1.850% October 25, 2019 60 mos October 25, 2024 0.785% Wells Fargo Bank 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.600% October 28, 2022 24 mos October 28, 2024 0.792% Beal Bk Plano TX 247,000.00 247,000.00 1.350% March 26, 2022 36 mos March 26, 2025 0.785% Beal Bk Las Vegas NV 247,000.00 247,000.00 1.250% March 26, 2022 36 mos March 26, 2025 0.785% First Technology Federal 248,000.00 248,000.00 5.000% April 14, 2023 24 mos April 14, 2025 0.788% Flagstar Bank 245,000.00 245,000.00 0.850% May 15, 2020 60 mos May 15, 2025 0.779% American Express National Bank 246,000.00 246,000.00 3.100% May 25, 2022 36 mos May 25, 2025 0.782% New York Community Bank 249,000.00 249,000.00 0.550% July 1, 2021 48 mos July 1, 2025 0.792% Chief Financial Federal Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.600% October 12, 2022 36 mos October 14, 2025 0.792% Live Oak Bank 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.150% May 25, 2022 48 mos May 26, 2026 0.792% UBS Bank USA 249,000.00 249,000.00 0.900% July 21, 2021 60 mos July 21, 2026 0.792% Toyota Financial Savings Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.950% July 22, 2021 60 mos July 22, 2026 0.788% California Credit Union Glendale 243,000.00 243,000.00 5.450% October 26, 2023 36 mos October 26, 2026 0.773% Bank United NA 249,000.00 249,000.00 1.350% December 8, 2021 60 mos December 8, 2026 0.792% Capital One Bank USA 248,000.00 248,000.00 1.250% December 8, 2021 60 mos December 8, 2026 0.788% Discover Bank 246,000.00 246,000.00 3.200% May 18, 2022 60 mos May 19, 2027 0.782% United Teletech Financial Credit Union 248,000.00 248,000.00 3.500% November 8, 2023 53 mos April 1, 2028 0.788% Morgan Stanley Bank 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.650% April 6, 2023 60 mos April 6, 2028 0.776% Maine Savings Federal Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.800% July 21, 2023 60 mos July 21, 2028 0.792% Morgan Stanley Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 5.250% July 28, 2023 60 mos July 28, 2028 0.788% Alliant Credit Union 248,000.00 248,000.00 5.500% November 15, 2023 36 mos November 16, 2026 0.788% Total Certificates of Deposit 5,943,000.00 5,943,000.00 18.895% Agency Bonds
Federal Farm Credit Bank 1,999,314.00 1,970,611.58 0.350% December 4, 2020 42 mos May 16, 2024 6.356% Federal Home Loan Bank 499,252.43 507,047.27 1.000% July 19, 2022 29 mos December 20, 2024 1.587% Federal Farm Credit Bank 998,431.00 955,253.41 0.430% March 17, 2021 48 mos March 3, 2025 3.174% Federal Natl Mortgage Assn 1,000,000.00 931,840.40 0.500% October 20, 2020 60 mos October 20, 2025 3.179% Federal Home Loan Bank 999,500.00 926,527.47 0.800% March 17, 2021 60 mos March 10, 2026 3.178% Federal Home Loan Bank 994,396.00 941,022.32 2.400% March 17, 2021 72 mos March 29, 2027 3.161% Federal Home Loan Bank 500,000.00 483,347.05 3.375% May 17, 2022 60 mos May 17, 2027 1.590% Total Agency Bonds 6,715,649.50 6,990,893.43 22.225%

ATTACHMENT 1
300 E. Branch St.

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5400

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Portfolio Summary
January 31, 2024
Investments Principal Value Current Market Value Interest Rate Date of Purchase Term Maturity Date % of Portfolio Municipal Bonds
California State GO Various Purp Bond 491,810.00 $ 481,110.00 $ 3.100% May 12, 2022 47 mos April 1, 2026 1.564% California State Taxable GO Unlimited 1,256,116.00 1,294,922.40 3.500% November 1, 2023 53 mos April 1, 2028 3.994% Total Municipal Bonds 1,776,032.40 1,747,926.00 5.558%
Treasury Obligations
U.S. Treasury Z-2026 Series 984,728.00 922,851.56 1.100% December 6, 2021 53 mos May 31, 2026 3.131% Total Treasury Obligations 922,851.56 984,728.00 3.131% TOTAL INVESTMENTS $ 31,144,300.77 31,453,314.74 $ 100.000%

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ACTION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Council Member Barneich, Council Member
George, Council Member Secrest
Staff Present: City Clerk Jessica Matson, City Attorney Isaac Rosen, City Manager Matthew Downing,
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Bill Robeson, Community Development
Director Brian Pedrotti, Administrative
Services Director Nicole Valentine, Utilities
Manager Shane Taylor, City Engineer
Shannon Sweeney
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. _____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.

3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.

5. AGENDA REVIEW

5.a Closed Session Announcements
The City Attorney will announce any reportable action for the following meeting:

February 13, 2024
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:

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Property: 214 East Branch Street
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Downing, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
City Attorney Rosen announced that Closed Session was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. and there was no reportable action.

5.b Ordinances read in title only
Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Move that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all further readings be waived.

AYES (5): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, and Council Member Secrest
Passed (5 to 0)

6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a Honorary Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as Women's History Month Mayor Ray Russom read the Honorary Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as Women's History Month. Linda Kime and Kathie La Martina, South County Historical Society, accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided information regarding Meet the Machines event, Bunny Grams available for delivery within the Five Cities; City Council and Planning Commission meetings now streamed live through the City’s YouTube Channel; City’s survey mailer, new Police Officer Timothy Wilson, Interim FCFA Chief Keith Aggson, and announced that the City received the Meritorious award for the FY 2023-25 Biennial Budget document from CSMFO (CA Society of Municipal Finance Officers).

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

No action was taken on this item.

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City’s appointed representative.

7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:

1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)

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2. Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Board

3. Five Cities Fire Authority

4. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting

5. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)

6. Other

7.b MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:

1. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)

2. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority/ South County Transit (SLOCOG/SLORTA/SCT)

3. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)

4. REACH Economic Development Roundtable

5. Other

7.c COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:

1. Audit Committee

2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)

3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board

4. Other

7.d COUNCIL MEMBER GEORGE:

1. Five Cities Fire Authority

2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board

3. Other

7.e COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:

1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)

2. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee

3. Other

8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Carolyn Roof, Robert Franzen, and Renee Delfino. No further public comments were received.

9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ray Russom asked the Council if there were any questions or any items to be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.

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Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

Moved by Council Member Barneich
Seconded by Council Member George
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.f., with the recommended courses of action.

AYES (5): Council Member Barneich, Council Member George, Council Member Secrest, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)

9.a Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
1) Ratified the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of January 16 through January 31, 2024;
2) Determined that ratifying the cash disbursements is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)

9.b Consideration of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Second Quarter Status Report and Request to Approve Six Budget Adjustment Requests
Considered, received, and filed the FY 2023-24 Second Quarter Report; and approved six Budget Adjustment Requests.

9.c Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 3.36.030 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Development Impact Fees 1) Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 3.36.030 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE

MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and 2) Found that the Ordinance does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the Ordinance has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3)).

9.d Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 13, 2024, as submitted.

9.e Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Definition of Formula Business 1) Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 16.04.070 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE

MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF FORMULA BUSINESS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and 2) Found that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

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(CEQA) because the Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA and because the Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines section 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3), section 15378).

9.f Monthly Water Supply and Demand
Received and filed the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Denying the Installation of One (1) Domestic Well on Property Zoned Planned Development (PD); Applicant–Michael Harris; Representative–Richard Burde, SLO Civil Design and Marsha Burch, Attorney at Law Council Member George recused herself due to living within 446 ft. from the subject property and in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety and left the meeting.

City Attorney Rosen announced that the City received 1,500 pages of material before the posting deadline, a supplemental memo was issued to Council and staff prior to the meeting, and that City Council may consider continuing the item or hearing the item, as presented.

Council Member Secrest announced ex-parte communications with the applicant, Mr. Harris.

Mayor Ray Russom announced the process for the hearing.

Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the staff report. Director Pedrotti, City Manager Downing, City Attorney Rosen, and Utilities Manager Taylor responded to questions from Council.

Applicant, Michael Harris, provided comment. Mr. Harris responded to questions from Council.

Director Pedrotti responded to questions from the applicant. City Attorney Rosen clarified regarding public records request productions.

Staff responded to further questions from Council.

Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public were Dean Berto, Lynn, Pam Berto, No Name Provided, Richard Burde, and Alexandria. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing. Director Pedrotti responded to questions from the public.

Council discussion ensued regarding continuing the hearing to a date certain given the submission of additional materials by the applicant.

Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Barneich
Continue to a date certain of March 26, 2024 for the purposes of continuation of Council deliberation. If it is determined, based on review of the documents issued in the supplemental report, that new relevant information is revealed, public comment will be re-opened, and if no significant information is presented, only Council deliberation will take place.

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AYES (4): Mayor Ray Russom, Council Member Barneich, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie
ABSENT (1): Council Member George
Passed (4 to 0)

11. OLD BUSINESS

11.a Update on City Council Goals and Priorities
Mayor Ray Russom called for a brief break at 8:19 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

Council Member George returned to the meeting.

City Manager Downing presented the report and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Ray Russom commented on the budget award received. Administrative Services Director Valentine responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was No Name Provided.

No further public comments were received.

Council commended staff for the budget award and accomplishment of many of the goals.

Mayor Ray Russom suggested staff add a section to the next report regarding what other items staff have completed, outside of the defined goals and priorities.

No action was taken. This item was received and filed.

12. NEW BUSINESS
None.

13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member George thanked the City for the $9,500 grant for the Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Council Member Secrest commented on the fentanyl crisis in relation to marijuana products.

14. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rosen announced that City Council will recess to a closed session for the following:
a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:

Real Property under negotiation along Traffic Way, including the following addresses and negotiating parties:

1. APN 006-311-056: Ben Dohi TRE ETAL

2. APN 007-481-009: Romel & Mercedes Fernandez

3. APN 007-481-008: Dan Frietas Rentals 3 LP a CA LP

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4. APN 007-482-026: Mes Hansen

5. APN 007-481-011: Raffi M. Kaloosian

6. APN 007-482-018: Coyote Real Estate Corporation

7. APN 007-482-020: Coyote Real Estate Corporation

8. APN 007-482-006: Lan Vest Limited, Pacific Group Fuel LLC

9. APN 007-481-007: Pearl Cole I Family Trust

10. APN 006-311-067: Adam H. Saruwatari TRE ETAL
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Downing, City Manager; Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.

Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:58 p.m.

Council returned to open session at 9:19 p.m. City Attorney Rosen announced that there was no reportable action.

15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk

Item 9.d.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09
DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

Consider accepting the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project and beginning the one-year warranty period for defects that may arise.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

The final contract cost of $84,212 and change orders from contingency of $1,764 resulted in a total construction cost of $85,976 to the City.

This project was identified in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program budget and funded from sales tax in the amount of $110,000. The $85,976 in construction costs is within the funding available for this project. The remaining budget is being applied to the asphalt repair in front of 191 Tally Ho Road, which is associated with the 2022 Streets Repair Project.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09;
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:

At its August 8, 2023 meeting, the City Council awarded a construction contract to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc., to complete the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project (PW 2023-09) in the amount of $84,212 and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders from contingency in the amount of $8,421.20 (10% of the overall

Item 9.d.

City Council
Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09
March 12, 2024

cost) for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of this project. The contractor’s final construction cost for the project, including contingency, is $85,976.

The 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project consisted of acquisition of private property that protruded into the vehicle travel way in exchange for street Right of Way, grading, replacement of retaining walls, and a fence, drainage, utility relocation, and site cleanup. The installation of concrete curb and gutter and the resurfacing of the street were completed as part of the annual Pavement Management Program.

This project was deemed substantially complete on January 26, 2024, at which time City staff and the contractor documented a punch list of minor items that needed to be addressed prior to considering the project fully complete. Those items include epoxying wall caps, removing debris, placing topsoil, finishing elements to the fence posts, and resolution to the western gap between the fence and sidewall. The last of these items was completed on February 2, 2024.

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 deficiencies that have been noted by city staff and no complaints have been received.

It is, therefore, recommended that the City Council accept the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvement Project and begin the one-year warranty period for defects that may arise.

Shown below are a before and after view of the project.

Before

Item 9.d.

City Council
Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09
March 12, 2024

After
ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Accept the 191 Tally Ho Frontage Improvements Project;

2. Do not accept the project; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

The project is complete and accepting the improvements will allow staff to close out the project.

DISADVANTAGES:

No disadvantages have been identified in accepting this project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

At its August 8, 2023 meeting, City Council determined that construction of this project was categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Class 2 Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction. No further environmental review is required.

Item 9.d.

City Council
Consideration of Acceptance of the 191 Tally Ho Road Frontage Improvements Project, PW 2023-09
March 12, 2024

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 February 2, 2024

8. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is:

J.J. Fisher Construction, Inc.

9. The street address of said property is: 191 Tally Ho, 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: 191 TALLY HO IMPROVEMENTS, PW 2023-09 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, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director March 12, 2024 Arroyo Grande, California
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Item 9.e.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

The General Plan Annual Report is an informational document identifying work completed in the previous year to implement the City’s General Plan. Once received and filed by the City Council, the Report is filed with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

No financial impact is projected.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Review and accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Report (the “Annual Report” or “Report”) and direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and 2) Find that the request is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).

BACKGROUND:

California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires all cities to file a General Plan Annual Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). By statute, the annual report must include the following: (1) the status of the plan and progress in its implementation; (2) the progress in meeting regional housing needs and removing governmental constraints to housing for all income levels; and (3) the degree to which the General Plan complies with State Office of Planning and Research guidelines. The purpose of the Report is to monitor the City's implementation of the General Plan over time, to help identify statewide trends, document progress in meeting the City’s share of regional housing needs, and inform local decision makers. Prior to submittal to the state, the Annual Report must be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance. As

Item 9.e.

City Council
2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 12, 2024

a procedural matter, the Annual Report was also brought to the Planning Commission for receipt and acceptance prior to the City Council since the Planning Commission acts as a "keeper" of the General Plan and is responsible for implementing state planning and land use laws.

The City's General Plan was adopted in October 2001. A number of activities have been undertaken that implement the goals and policies of the General Plan since that time, including the optional elements adopted by the City.

Planning Commission
The Annual Report was presented to the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 20, 2024. The Planning Commission recommended that the report be submitted to the City Council for final acceptance.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The Annual Report provides an overview of the activities completed or currently being undertaken during 2023 to implement or update the General Plan. No updates to any elements of the General Plan were completed during the 2023 calendar year; however, efforts to comprehensively update the General Plan are underway. On March 28, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with Mintier Harnish, a land use and planning consultant, to assist City staff with the update. During the remainder of 2023, City staff conducted extensive project outreach to solicit community comments and participation.

Project branding was developed, a project website was developed, and newsletters were posted to the website. Study sessions with the City Council and Planning Commission were held in August and September to communicate the process, establish a project schedule, and obtain feedback from the community. The City held the first of several planned workshops on October 5, 2023, to identify existing assets, issues, and opportunities in the community. An online survey was also available as an alternative means for the community to provide feedback. The responses from both the workshop and the online survey were used to inform a Community Engagement Summary Report.

Meeting the housing goals established by the City’s Housing Element relies on the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Housing Element Program A.2-1 encourages ADU development through updates to the ADU ordinance and execution of the pre-approved ADU plan program. Plans for the pre-designed ADU plan program, a regional effort with the cities of Atascadero, Grover Beach, and Morro Bay, are complete and are now available for public use.

The City’s Annual Report is formatted into two (2) sections:
 Section 1: Introduction, including the legal requirements of the Annual Report and status of the adopted Elements of the General Plan; and  Section 2: Community Development Department Summary of Activity for 2023

Item 9.e.

City Council
2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 12, 2024

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Report and direct staff to forward the Report to OPR and HCD; or

2. Do not accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Report at this time and provide direction to staff regarding modifications to the Report; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

The City will be providing the State with data in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400 and the required April 1st deadline. The information contained in the report provides valuable insights about the effectiveness of housing policies and programs.

DISADVANTAGES:

There are no disadvantages identified with filing the Annual Progress Report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Staff recommends the City Council find the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5). The action is an administrative activity of the City that involves a report only to a State agency on progress regarding the General Plan implementation.

The report does not authorize any development or changes to land use. Thus, the project would not result in any direct or indirect changes to the environment, and consequently, this action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA.

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. 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 1 ATTACHMENT 1
General Plan Annual Progress Report
2023

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 2

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Council
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
Jim Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich
Lan George
Kate Secrest
Planning Commission
Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
Bruce Berlin, Vice Chair
Kevin Buchanan
Cathy Sackrison
Virginia Roof
City Staff
Matthew Downing, City Manager
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
Mark Sadowski, Contract Building Official
Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
Contact Information
City of Arroyo Grande
Community Development Department
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5420
Website
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Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 3 Contents
Section 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 A. Purpose of the Annual Report ................................................................................................ 4 B. Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................................... 4 C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan ................................................... 4 Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001)............................................................................... 7 Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021).................................................................................. 7 Housing Element (Adopted January 2021) ................................................................................. 7 Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001, Amended June 2007)............................................................................................................................................ 8 Safety Element (Adopted October 2001).................................................................................... 8 Noise Element (Adopted October 2001)..................................................................................... 8 Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012) ....................................................... 8 Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001)............................................................ 8 Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2023 ......................................................................................... 9 Planning Commission .................................................................................................................. 9 Building and Life Safety Division ................................................................................................. 9 Planning Division ......................................................................................................................... 9 General Plan Policies and Programs.......................................................................................... 10 Appendix A – Housing Summary................................................................................................... 11

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 4 Section 1 - Introduction
A. Purpose of the Annual Report
This report reviews the activities that took place to implement the Arroyo Grande General Plan between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. This report fulfills the requirements of Section 65400 of the California Government Code, which requires the City to file an annual report addressing the status of the General Plan and progress made toward goals and objectives. This annual report provides a means to monitor the success of implementing the General Plan and determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation programs. The City is required to file the annual report with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), as well as to their legislative bodies. The legislative body for Arroyo Grande is the City Council.

B. Purpose of the General Plan
The General Plan is the foundational development policy document of the City of Arroyo Grande.

It defines the framework by which the physical, economic and human resources of the City are to be managed and utilized over time. The General Plan is available for public review at City Hall and on the City’s website.

The General Plan acts to clarify and articulate the intentions of the City with respect to the rights and expectations of the public, property owners, and prospective investors and business interests.

C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan State law requires that the General Plan include seven elements. These mandatory elements must cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, and Open Space. State law allows the City to adopt any additional general plan elements that the City deems necessary. The City has adopted the Parks and Recreation, Agriculture, and Economic Development Elements as optional elements, which have the same decision making weight as the mandatory elements. Additionally, the elements of the general plan may combine elements as it deems necessary. The City of Arroyo Grande General Plan combines Agriculture, Open Space, and Conservation elements into a single element. The following is a breakdown of the City’s General Plan:

Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
Agriculture, Conservation
and Open Space Element
Agriculture
(Optional)
Define policy for the protection of significant
natural resources, providing the setting or
context for urban land use development and
incorporated City areas.

Conservation
Open Space
Fringe and Urban Area
Land Use Element
Land Use Provides for the types, density or intensity,
design and distribution of existing and potential
City areas.

Circulation/Transportation
Element
Circulation Identifies the street pattern and other
circulation infrastructure and transportation

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 5 Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
systems needed to support the uses identified
Land Use Element.

Housing Element Housing Identifies and provides an analysis of existing and projected housing needs, an evaluation of
housing constraints, a statement of goals,
policies, quantifiable objectives and financial
resources, and scheduled programs for the
preservation, improvement, and development
of housing.

Safety Element Safety Provides for the protection of lives and property from the adverse effects of natural and mancaused hazards.

Noise Element Noise Identifies the sources and outlines policy to protect land uses against adverse noise levels
associated with necessary circulation and
related activity.

Economic Development
Element
Economic
Development
(Optional)
Defines the objectives, policies and proposals
for improved employment, business retention
and expansion, and fiscal growth of the
community.

Park and Recreation
Element
Parks and
Recreation
(Optional)
Outlines these public facilities and services
desired to support the City and area residents,
businesses, and visitors’ leisure-time activities.

The City’s last comprehensive update of the General Plan was completed in October 2001. The City’s last major revision to the General Plan was completed in January 2017, with the City’s approval of the East Cherry Avenue Specific Plan project. Updates to the Housing Element and Circulation Element occurred in 2021. The following is a list of updates to the General Plan since the document’s adoption:

Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 02-001 November 2003 Land Use Map Parkside Residences GPA 02-002 June 2003 Land Use Map Berry Gardens Subarea 2 GPA 03-001 April 2003 Land Use Map Village Core Extension GPA 03-002 September 2003 Land Use Map Agriculture Designations GPA 03-003 March 2004 AG/C/OS Conversion of Prime Ag
Land, Farmworker
Housing, and Ag
Conservation Easements
GPA 04-002 August 2004 Land Use Map Noyes Road Properties GPA 04-003 March 2005 Housing Element Housing Element Update

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 6 Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 06-001 August 2006 Land Use Map Castillo Del Mar
GPA 06-002 November 2006 Circ & Parks and
Rec Elements
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
GPA 06-003 November 2007 Land Use Map S. Elm Multi-Family Designation
GPA 06-004 February 2007 Land Use Map Sunset Drive
GPA 07-001 June 2007 AG/C/OS Creek Protection Policies
GPA 07-002 November 2007 Housing Element Affordable Housing Requirements
GPA 09-001 September 2009 Land Use Map 2009 Land Use Map Cleanup
GPA 09-001B October 2009 Land Use Map Pearwood Annexation GPA 11-002 October 2013 Housing Element 2007-15 Housing Element
GPA 12-002 July 2012 Circulation
Element
Bicycle and Trails Master
Plan
GPA 12-003 October 2012 Economic
Development
2012 Economic
Development Element
GPA 14-001 March 2014 Land Use Map Heights at Vista Del Mar Annexation
GPA 14-002 October 2015 Land Use Element Courtland/Grand GPA 14-003 March 2016 Housing Element 2014-19 Housing
Element
GPA 15-001 January 2017 AG/C/OS Creek
Map
Land Use Map
E. Cherry Avenue Specific
Plan
None of the City’s individual Elements were updated in 2023; however, the City began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan. Since the General Plan has not been updated since 2001, all elements are in need of an update, with the exception of the Housing Element, which was recently updated in accordance with State law. The RFP included the following components in the project scope:
1) Development and implementation of a well-defined, inclusive, and robust public outreach strategy, including policies that promote inclusive outreach to diverse communities contained in the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Policy; 2) Comprehensive update of existing General Plan Elements (except Housing Element); 3) Creation of an Environmental Justice Element;
4) An update to the Climate Action Plan;
5) Development of objective design standards and an overlay district for the East Grand Avenue corridor; and
6) Development Code update

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 7 On March 28, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with Mintier Harnish, a land use and planning consultant, to assist City staff with the Update. During the remainder of 2023, extensive project outreach to solicit community comments and participation was conducted. Project branding was developed, a project website was developed, and newsletters were posted to the website. Study sessions with City Council and Planning Commission were held in August and September to communicate the process, establish a project schedule, and obtain feedback from the community. The first of several planned workshops was held on October 5, 2023 to identify existing assets, issues, and opportunities in the community. An online survey was also available as an alternative means for the community to provide feedback. The responses from both the workshop and the online survey were used to inform the Community Engagement Summary Report.

Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Land Use Element occurred in 2023.

Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021)
No text amendments to the Circulation Element occurred in 2023.

Housing Element (Adopted January 2021)
No text amendments to the Housing Element occurred in 2023.

Table 1 reflects the number of units that were entitled, permitted, and/or finaled in 2023. This is compared to the number of units permitted in 2022. With changes in reporting requirements for the State, future Annual Reports will have comparable data between the current and previous years:

Table 1: Entitled, Permitted, & Finaled Units – 2022 vs. 2023 Income Level Entitled Permitted Finaled
2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023
Very Low 0 0 0 0 0 0
Low 0 1 6 9 7 7
Moderate 5 0 7 8 7 7
Above
Moderate 13 14 4 15 4 2
Total 18 15 17 32 18 16
The year 2023 was the fourth year of the 6th cycle for purposes of reporting progress towards the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Table 2 reflects the progress made towards meeting the city’s RHNA for each income category.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 8 Table 2: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
RHNA Income
Category
2020-2028
RHNA
2020-2022
Progress
2023
Progress
2020-2023
Progress
Remaining
Allocation
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 170
0 0
0 170 Non-Deed
Restricted 0 0
Low
Deed
Restricted 107
20 0 20
72 Non-Deed
Restricted 6 9 15
Moderate
Deed
Restricted
124
0 0 0
109
Non-Deed
Restricted 7
8 15
Above
Moderate 291 121 15 136 155
Total 692 154 32 186 506
*Progress is measured by units that were issued a building permit Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001, Amended June 2007)
No text amendments to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element occurred in 2023.

Safety Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Safety Element occurred in 2023.

Noise Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2023.

Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012)
No text amendments to the Economic Development Element occurred in 2023.

Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text or map amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element occurred in 2023.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 9 Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2023
The City of Arroyo Grande policies and programs identified in the General Plan include tools already in place and used on a day-to-day basis in the City. Some of the various tools available to further the City’s goals and objectives include the City Council’s annual goals and priorities, Budget/Capital Improvement Program, Specific Plans and Master Plans of Development, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, CDBG Funds, etc.

Planning Commission
The City of Arroyo Grande Planning Commission is designated as the "Planning Agency", as authorized by Section 65100 of the Government Code. The Commission has the discretionary and advisory responsibilities that are authorized by Chapters 2.18, 16.04, and 16.08 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.

During 2023, the Planning Commission took action on the following:
 Seven (7) Conditional Use Permits;
 Two (2) Time Extensions;
 Two (2) Lot Line Adjustments;
 One (1) Appeal;
 One (1) Tentative Parcel Map
 One (1) Planned Sign Program; and
 Four (4) Development Code Amendments.

Building and Life Safety Division
The City’s Building and Life Safety Division reviews project plans, issues permits, and provides inspection services for compliance with California's building, fire, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, and disabled access codes, as well as City ordinances.

In 2023, the Building Division received 787 building permit applications and issued 632 building permits. During the past year, City building inspectors made 1,651 construction and safetyrelated inspections associated with building permit activity. The Building Division finaled and completed 396 building permits in the same period.

Engineering Division
The City’s Engineering Division ensures all construction in the public right-of-way related to land development entitlements comply with adopted codes and engineering standards. Additionally, the Engineering Division, in partnership with the Public Works Department, is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the City’s Stormwater Management Program.

In 2023, the Engineering Division received 187 applications for encroachment permits, 12 grading permit applications, and 51 stormwater permit applications for a total of 250 permit applications received. Major work efforts include the Traffic Way Bridge replacement project and the Halcyon Complete Streets Plan.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 10 Planning Division
The Planning Division assists the community, the City Council, and the Planning Commission in preparing for the City's future growth and development, as well as reviews current development plans for consistency with local ordinances. The Planning Division administers the Development Code and deals with transportation, housing, community facilities, public safety, open space, design, and the use of land.

The Planning Division provides support staff to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee, and Downtown Parking Advisory Board. Administrative functions include the scheduling of meetings, preparation of agendas, posting of hearing notices, and preparation of minutes.

The Planning Division provides land use analysis, environmental review as required under the California Environmental Quality Act, and prepares staff reports for the aforementioned Commissions and Committees, including the City Council. In 2023, the Planning Division received 89 applications for various land use entitlements (permits), including, land divisions, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, and Sign permits. In 2023, the Planning Division spent time working on a number of work items, including:
 Adoption of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan;
 Adoption of an ordinance to expand zones where emergency shelters for the unhoused are allowed;
 Adoption of an ordinance that limits the installation and maintenance of irrigated turf for water conservation purposes;
 Processing conditional use permits for restoration efforts in Arroyo Grande Creek;  Permitting parklets as allowed by the Permanent Parklet Program;  Community Service Grant Program;
 Community Development Block Grant Program;
 Participation in a regional effort to develop a pre-designed accessory dwelling unit program; and
 Participation in the Regional Housing Action Team working group.

General Plan Policies and Programs
Community Development Department staff is currently working on a number of items specifically related to the General Plan, as referenced above. Prioritized work efforts for the General Plan include the continuation of the comprehensive General Plan Update.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2023 Page 11 Appendix A – Housing Summary

Item 10.a.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

Introduction and public hearing for a proposed Ordinance amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (“AGMC”) regarding the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Introducing the Ordinance will allow for adoption of the Ordinance amendments at a future City Council meeting following this noticed public hearing.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

No financial impact is projected.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding the development of accessory dwelling units; and 2) Determine that the Ordinance amendment is statutorily exempt per Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects involving the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zone by a city to implement Government Code Section 65852.2.

BACKGROUND:

The State legislature has identified production of ADUs as an important strategy to increase housing statewide. In 2017, the State made significant changes to the manner by which local governments can regulate ADUs, primarily with respect to parking, types and sizes of ADUs, approval process and timelines, and utility fees. In response, the City adopted Ordinance 688 in October 2017, bringing local regulations consistent with 2017 State law at that time.

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While State legislators acknowledged that the ADU permitting process was significantly streamlined as a result of the 2017 legislation, some were concerned that local jurisdictions’ regulations, such as unit size maximums and impact fees, continued to impede property owners from constructing ADUs. As a result, in October 2019, Governor Newsom signed new State housing bills that further amended Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 related to regulations for development of ADUs (and smaller “Junior” Accessory Dwelling Units). In response, the City Council adopted Ordinance 717 on September 27, 2022. These amendments brought the ordinance into conformance with State law by eliminating lot size minimums for ADUs, reduced setbacks for ADUs in specific circumstances, and reduced parking requirements. Among the key amendments that the City adopted in the 2022 Ordinance, that were not a result of State legislation, were:
 Creation of objective design standards;
 Prohibition of front yard ADUs unless certain criteria are met; and  Prohibition of rooftop decks on ADUs.

On January 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024, new State legislation became effective further restricting how cities can regulate ADUs prompting the need to update the Ordinance once again.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission considered the proposed Ordinance at its meeting on January 16, 2024. The Commission recommended the City Council adopt the proposed amendments with changes intended to make the regulations easier to comprehend for property owners interested in building ADUs, which in turn could spur the creation of more ADUs. The changes consist of increasing the height limit for a detached ADU from 16 feet to 18 feet, and increasing the unit size that triggers development impact fees from 750 square feet to 800 square feet. These changes are discussed in more detail below and are also provided in underline and strikethrough in Attachment 1.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

While the proposed Ordinance includes several non-substantive formatting changes, the substantive changes to the City’s regulations are limited to standards for height and setbacks to either comply with current legislation or simplify the development process to encourage the production of ADUs. There are also revisions to the design standards in the existing regulations, as these could be considered subjective in their current form, which is not permissible under State law. The Ordinance also establishes a new permit type for certain ADUs. The new permit type allows the City to impose certain development standards as authorized by the State. This permit is described in greater detail below.

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ADU Permit
State law requires agencies to approve certain types of ADUs with a building permit only.

These types are described in Subsection (D)(1) of the Ordinance and include:
 ADUs created through the conversion of existing space within a single-family dwelling;
 Detached ADUs on a single-family lot with 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks and no larger than 800 square feet;
 ADUs created through the conversion of non-habitable spaces on multi-family lots;  Up to two detached ADUs on a multi-family lot.

ADUs that need a building permit only are subject to the standards listed in Subsection (E) in the proposed ordinance.

To retain the ability to impose the City’s specific, objective standards, the Ordinance establishes a new ADU permit, as defined in Subsection D.2 of the Ordinance. The ADU permit will be required when an ADU is proposed that does not meet the criteria of the four (4) ADUs types listed above. ADUs that are subject to the ADU permit will need to meet the standards listed in Subsection E and Subsection F of the Ordinance. These additional standards establish maximum size limits for ADUs, setbacks, parking requirements, and objective design standards. These are listed in Subsection F of the proposed Ordinance.

Maximum Height
Existing standards for ADUs limit the maximum height of units to either 16 feet or the height limit of the underlying zone. Units that exceed 16 feet are subject to other development standards of the underlying zone (floor-area ratio, lot coverage, setbacks, etc), whereas those that are 16 feet or less are exempt from those standards. There are three changes proposed to the height standards that are necessary to be consistent with State law.
1) A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height when created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade.
2) An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection may not exceed two stories.
3) A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if

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necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

The first two scenarios provide extra height allowances for detached ADUs on multi-family properties and attached ADUs, respectively. The third scenario provides allowances for taller ADUs when the subject property is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor. As defined by Public Resources Code Section 21155, a high-quality transit corridor means “a corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. A project shall be considered to be within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor if all parcels within the project have no more than 25 percent of their area farther than one-half mile from the stop or corridor and if not more than 10 percent of the residential units or 100 units, whichever is less, in the project are farther than one-half mile from the stop or corridor.” The bus system serving Arroyo Grande does not currently meet this definition; however, this language is included in the Ordinance to demonstrate compliance with State law.

The amendments presented to the Planning Commission did not propose to change the existing height limit of 16 feet for detached ADUs proposed on properties with an existing or proposed single family dwelling or on properties with a one-story multi-family structure.

The Planning Commission’s recommendation includes increasing the height limit for detached ADUs on these properties to 18 feet to be consistent with the height limit afforded to ADUs constructed on properties with existing or proposed multi-family dwelling with more than one story above grade. This change has been incorporated into the proposed Ordinance.

Setbacks
During the adoption process of the existing regulations, the City Council directed staff to include the following language regarding a prohibition of ADUs in front yards: “ADUs shall comply with the front yard setback and be located on the rear portion of a parcel unless no feasible alternative exists. Feasibility is determined whether a by-right ADU can physically be constructed behind the primary dwelling due to the presence of maximum slope, other structures, existing easements, or drainage features.” The current provisions regarding feasibility can be argued as being subjective, therefore staff recommends amending the front setback requirement to an objective standard. As proposed, the Ordinance requires ADUs that are subject to an ADU permit to comply with a 20-foot front setback. Consistent with State law, the front setback requirement would not apply to ADUs created through the conversion of an existing structure on single-family or multi-family lots. It would also not apply when up to two (2) detached units are proposed on a multi-family lot, or one detached unit of less than 800 square feet is proposed on a single-family lot.

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Existing regulations require 4-foot interior and rear setbacks for ADUs of less than 1,000 square feet, and units greater than 1,000 square feet are subject to the setback requirements of the underlying zone. As previously mentioned, the ADU ordinance should stand on its own and not rely on any other sections of the Municipal Code. Therefore, staff recommends amending the ordinance to make all ADUs, regardless of size, subject to 4-foot setbacks from rear and interior lot lines. During the development of the ordinance, staff reviewed the ADU permit applications submitted during 2023 to forecast the implications of this change. Of the 33 applications for building permits to construct an ADU, only two (2) of those units were subject to the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. This data suggests that reducing the setback for all ADUs would have minimal impact.

Objective Design Standards
The previous amendment to the ADU regulations included the addition of objective design standards. The existing standards have been refined to eliminate all subjectivity and new standards have been added in light of the fact that the Ordinance cannot refer to other sections of the Municipal Code. These new standards require an independent exterior entrance apart from the primary dwelling, and also prohibits windows and doors from having a direct line of sight to an adjacent residential property. It also requires that ADUs use the same colors and materials for the exterior walls, roof, windows, and doors as the primary residence. These standards will only apply to ADUs that require an ADU permit in addition to a building permit. Additionally, projects utilizing the City’s pre-designed ADU plans and factory-built housing units would not be subject to these standards to encourage their use, which is consistent with the current regulations.

Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) and Lot Coverage Standards
In the existing regulations, ADUs are only subject to FAR and lot coverage standards if they exceed the standards for a by-right unit of 850 square feet for a studio or onebedroom unit, 1,000 square feet for a unit with two or more bedrooms, or any size unit that exceeds 16 feet in height. The existing ADU Ordinance refers to the standards of the underlying zone which can be found in AGMC Section 16.32.050.

As previously mentioned, all standards related to the development of ADUs must be contained within the ordinance. Rather than include standards for each of the various zoning districts and lot sizes, the proposed Ordinance does not include standards for either FAR or lot coverage. State law already mandates that ADUs of 800 square feet or less are exempt from any development standards that would otherwise require that the size of an ADU is reduced to comply with those standards, such as FAR and lot coverage.

In reviewing the 32 applications for ADUs that were submitted 2023, 30 of the units fell into the by-right category exempt from the FAR and lot coverage standards. Two applications proposed ADUs greater than 1,000 square feet, and due to the large size of those respective parcels, easily complied with the FAR and lot coverage maximums. The

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final application proposed an ADU above an existing garage which did not result in a failure to comply with the FAR nor increase in the existing lot coverage.

Protection of Historic Resources
Provisions for the protection of historic resources are included in the proposed Ordinance, but only for projects that are subject to an ADU permit. Subsection F.7 requires that ADUs on or within 500 feet of a property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so it is not visible from the public right of way. For reference, the City has only one property, the Paulding House located at 551 Crown Hill, on the California Register of Historic Resources.

Development Impact Fees
State law prohibits the City from imposing development impact fees (DIF) on any ADU less than 750 square feet that is constructed on a property with an existing residential unit. If an ADU is greater than 750 square feet, DIF can be charged proportionally in relation to the square footage of the ADU to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. The Planning Commission recommends increasing the threshold that triggers the imposition of DIF from 750 square feet to 800 square feet to align with the size limit for building permit only ADUs, with the goal of simplifying the process for applicants. This revision suggested by the Planning Commission has been incorporated in the draft ordinance.

The financial impact of this change is difficult to estimate because the methodology of calculating DIF for ADUs is tied to the proportionality between the ADU and primary unit.

For context, two (2) out of the 32 applications for ADUs submitted in 2023 exceeded 750 square feet.

While the Planning Commission’s intent behind the recommended change was to spur additional ADU development, the fiscal impact of that recommendation is not within their purview. However, due to the limited amount of ADUs being charged DIFs, staff has included the recommendation in the proposed Ordinance. Should the City Council disagree with this recommendation, Subsections G.1.a & b of the Ordinance would need to be modified.

Next Steps
Introduction of the Ordinance will allow the City Council to schedule adoption at a subsequent meeting, and then become effective 30 days after adoption. As required under State law, the City’s adopted ordinance must be sent up to the State.

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Introduce the Ordinance; or

2. Modify as appropriate and introduce the modified Ordinance; or

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3. Do not introduce the Ordinance and provide direction to staff on specific revisions; or

4. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Updating the ADU Ordinance will bring it into conformity with State legislation. The redesigned format is also easier to comprehend and implement by staff and the public.

DISADVANTAGES:

As proposed, the Ordinance eliminates lot coverage and FAR maximums that would otherwise apply to development on eligible lots. The amendments also reduce the interior and rear setbacks for units greater than 1,000 square feet when compared to the current regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that the project is statutorily exempt per Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects involving the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zone by a city to implement Government Code Section 65852.2.

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. A public hearing notice was published in the Tribune on March 1, 2024.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Ordinance

ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO._____
WHEREAS, Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) contains the City’s existing regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); and WHEREAS, AGMC Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal was last amended in 2022; and
WHEREAS, in 2023 and 2024, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, a number of bills ("New ADU Laws") that, among other things, amended Government Code Section 65852.2 and 65852.22 to impose new standards applicable to the development of ADUs and JADUs; and WHEREAS, the New ADU Laws mandate that cities with accessory dwelling unit ordinances that are inconsistent with the State laws, apply the State standards for ADU and JADU approval only; and
WHEREAS, according to the State Department of Housing and Community Development website, the New ADU Laws were adopted to promote the development of ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, the New ADU Laws took effect January 1, 2024, and because the City's ADU ordinance did not comply with the New ADU Laws, the City's ordinance became null and void on that date as a matter of law; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction and regulation of ADUs and JADUs and to comply with the amended provisions of Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22; and WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has duly initiated amendments to AGMC Sections 16.52.150; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande, after giving notices thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on January 16, 2024 concerning this code amendment and carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, the Planning Commission of the Arroyo Grande recommended to the City Council amending Section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has, after giving notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on March 12, 2024, concerning proposed amendments to AGMC Section 16.52.150; and

ORDINANCE NO.

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, at its regularly scheduled public meeting on March 12, 2024 introduced this Ordinance to amend Section 16.52.150 of Title 16, Chapter 52 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report, its attachments and all supporting materials referenced therein or offered in the matter as presented at the public hearing.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance State CEQA Guidelines, Article 18: Statutory Exemptions, Section 15282(h).This section of CEQA provides a statutory exemption for “the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units [accessory dwelling units] in a single-family or multifamily residential zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of Government Code as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code.” The City Clerk shall file a Notice of Exemption from CEQA review in accordance with CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3. Required Findings. In accordance with Section 16.16.040(E) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, the City Council hereby makes the following findings:

1. General Plan. The amendments to the AGMC are consistent with the general plan and necessary and desirable to implement the provisions thereof.

Specifically, Housing Element Program A-2.1 directs the City to amend the ADU ordinance to encourage production of ADUs to meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment goals. This ordinance implements program A-2.1 by bringing the ordinance into compliance with state legislation. For this reason, the ordinance’s amendments to the AGMC are consistent with the general plan and necessary and desirable to implement the provisions thereof.

2. Public Health, Safety and Welfare. The amendments to the AGMC will not adversely affect the public health safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern because the purpose for these updates to the Municipal Code is to bring the City’s ordinance into compliance with state legislation.

3. Purpose and Intent. The revision to this title is consistent with the purpose and intent of the title since it implements the objectives policies, and programs of the

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Housing Element by establishing clear and consistency standards for the development of ADUs that are in compliance with state law.

4. Environmental Impacts. The proposed amendments will bring the City’s ordinance into conformance with state law which has been deemed statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Section 16.52.150 of the City’s Municipal Code is repealed and replaced in its entirety as set forth below:
“Section 16.52.150Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with California Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22.

B. Effect of Conforming. An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section will not be:

1. Deemed to be inconsistent with the city’s general plan and zoning designation for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.

2. Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.

3. Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.

4. Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in subsection C.7 below. This does not prevent the city from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.

C. Definitions. As used in this section, terms are defined as follows:

1. “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
a. An efficiency unit, as defined by section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
b. A manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.

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2. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.

3. “Complete independent living facilities” means permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.

4. “Efficiency kitchen” means a kitchen that includes all of the following:
a. A cooking facility with appliances.
b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.

5. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU” means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
a. It is no more than 500 square feet in size.
b. It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the singlefamily structure. c. It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure. d. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling. e. It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in subsection C.4 above.

6. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

7. “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.

8. “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.

9. “Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.

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10. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

11. “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.

D. Approvals. The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs under this section:

1. Building-permit Only. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in subsection E below, it is allowed with only a building permit in the following scenarios:
a. Converted on Single-family Lot: One ADU as described in this subsection D.1.a and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, where the ADU or JADU:
i. Is either: within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and
ii. Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling; and
iii. Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes; and
iv. The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.22.
b. Limited Detached on Single-family Lot: One detached, newconstruction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under subsection D.1.a above), if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
i. The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. ii. The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller. iii. The peak height above grade does not exceed the
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c. Converted on Multifamily Lot: One or more ADUs within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings. Under this subsection D.1.c, at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
d. Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling if each detached ADU satisfies both of the following limitations:
i. The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the city will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU. ii. The peak height above grade does not exceed the
applicable height limit provided in subsection E.2 below.

2. ADU Permit.
a. Except as allowed under subsection D.1 above, no ADU may be created without a building permit and an ADU permit in compliance with the standards set forth in subsections E and F below. b. The city may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the city’s ADU ordinance. The ADU-permit processing fee is determined by the most recent fee schedule approved by city council resolution.

3. Process and Timing.
a. An ADU permit is considered and approved ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing.
b. The city must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the city receives a completed application. If the city has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
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ii. When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the city acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
c. If the city denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the city must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection D.3.b above. d. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.

E. General ADU and JADU Requirements. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under subsections D.1 or D.2 above:

1. Zoning.
a. An ADU subject only to a building permit under subsection D.1 above may be created on a lot in a residential or mixed-use zone. b. An ADU subject to an ADU permit under subsection D.2 above may be created on a lot that is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling residential use. c. In accordance with Government Code section 65852.22(a)(1), a JADU may only be created on a lot zoned for single-family residences.

2. Height.
a. Except as otherwise provided by subsections E.2.b and E.2.c below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 18 feet in height.
b. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within one-half mile walking distance of a major

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transit stop or high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
c. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
d. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection E.2.d may not exceed two stories.
e. For purposes of this subsection E.2, height is determined by measuring the vertical distance from the average finished grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the highest point of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof, but exclusive of vents, air conditioners, chimneys, or other such incidental appurtenances.

3. Fire Sprinklers.
a. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
b. The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.

4. Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created.

5. No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 65852.26, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).

6. Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewatertreatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.

7. Owner Occupancy.

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a. ADUs created under this section, on or after January 1, 2020, are not subject to an owner-occupancy requirement.
b. As required by state law, all JADUs are subject to an owneroccupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s legal domicile and permanent residence.

However, the owner-occupancy requirement in this subsection E.7.b does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

8. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder’s office and a copy filed with the Community Development Department. The deed restriction must run with the land and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the city and must provide that:
a. Except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 65852.26, the ADU or JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
b. The ADU or JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
c. The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
d. The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the ADU or JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Community Development Department, providing evidence that the ADU or JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Community Development Department may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the ADU or JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Community Development Director’s determination consistent with other provisions of this Code.

If the ADU or JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an ADU or JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this Code. e. The deed restriction is enforceable by the Community Development Director or his or her designee for the benefit of the city. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the city is authorized to obtain

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any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU or JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.

9. Building & Safety.
a. Must comply with building code. Subject to subsection E.9.b below, all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local building code requirements.
b. No change of occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the building official, in consultation with the Community Development Director, makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this subsection E.9.b prevents the city from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.

F. Specific ADU Requirements. The following requirements apply only to ADUs that require an ADU permit under subsection D.2 above.

1. Maximum Size.
a. The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection F is 1,200 square feet.
b. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
c. Application of other development standards in this subsection F, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent-based size limit in subsection F.1.b above or of an FAR, front setback or lot coverage limit, may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.

2. Setbacks.
a. ADUs that are subject to this subsection F must conform to 4-foot side and rear setbacks. ADUs that are subject to this subsection F must conform to 20-foot front setbacks, subject to subsection F.1.c above.

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b. No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this subsection F if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

3. Passageway. No passageway, as defined by subsection C.8 above, is required for an ADU.

4. Parking.
a. Generally. Unless subject to exception, one off-street parking space is required for each ADU. The parking space may be provided in setback areas or as tandem parking, as defined by subsection C.11 above, and subject to the following:
i. Parking may be located on an existing driveway but shall not block sidewalk access or encroach into the public right-of-way. ii. Parking spaces located wholly or partially within a side yard must have a minimum clear space width of ten (10) feet.

Vehicles shall not block exterior windows or doors of a dwelling or access to utility boxes or meters.
iii. Vehicles must be parked on a concrete, asphalt, gravel, brick, or permeable paver surface.
iv. No more than fifty (50) percent of a front yard shall be dedicated to vehicle parking.
v. No parking shall be allowed in front yard landscaping areas. b. Exceptions. No parking is required in the following situations:
i. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, as defined in subsection C.10 above.
ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
iii. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure under subsection D.1.a above.
iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
v. When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.

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vi. When the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the lot satisfies any of the exceptions above.
c. No Replacement. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.

5. Architectural Requirements.
a. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must match the appearance and architectural design of those of the primary dwelling. Projects utilizing the City’s pre-designed ADU plans or factory building housing are not subject to this standard. b. The exterior lighting must be limited to down lights or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.
c. When a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door opening shall be replaced with exterior wall coverings, or residential windows and doors, to match the existing exterior garage wall covering and detailing.
d. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.
e. Windows and doors of the ADU may not have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass may be used to provide screening and prevent a direct line of sight.
f. Second floor living area shall be setback five feet from the ground floor footprint.
g. Window sashes and doorframes shall be made of wood or vinyl.

Unfinished aluminum is not allowed.
h. The use of fluorescent "neon", "day-glo", or bright primary colors as the predominant shade on building facades is not permitted. For purposes of this standard, predominant means that the color is used on more than fifty percent (50%) of the wall area.
i. All windows and doors in an ADU are less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above

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the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilize frosted or obscure glass.
j. Rooftop decks are prohibited on all detached ADUs.

6. Historical Protections. An ADU that is on or within 500 feet of real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so as to not be visible from any public right-of-way.

G. Fees. The following requirements apply to all ADUs that are approved under subsections D.1 or D.2 above.

1. Impact Fees.
a. No impact fee is required for an ADU that is less than 750 800 square feet in size. For purposes of this subsection G.1, “impact fee” means a “fee” under the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Gov. Code § 66477). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
b. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 800 square feet or larger in size must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (E.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.)

2. Utility Fees.
a. If an ADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
b. Except as described in subsection G.2.a, converted ADUs on a single-family lot that are created under subsection D.1.a above are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required.
c. Except as described in subsection G.2.a, all ADUs that are not covered by subsection G.2.b require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility for any utility that is provided by the city. All utilities that are not provided by the city are subject to the connection and fee requirements of the utility provider.

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i. The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU based on either the floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
ii. The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the city may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.

H. Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.

1. Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.

2. Unpermitted ADUs constructed before 2018.
a. Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the city may not deny a permit to legalize an existing, but unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 2018, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
i. The ADU violates applicable building standards, or
ii. The ADU does not comply with the state ADU law
(Government Code section 65852.2) or this ADU ordinance (section 16.52.150).
b. Exceptions:
i. Notwithstanding subsection H.2.a above, the city may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 2018, if the city makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or of occupants of the structure.
ii. Subsection H.2.a above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.

I. Nonconforming ADUs and Discretionary Approval. Any proposed ADU or JADU that does not conform to the objective standards set forth in subsections A through H of this section may be allowed by the city with a conditional use permit, in accordance with the other provisions of this title.”

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SECTION 5. Publication. A summary of this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed ordinance is to be adopted. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the summary with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the ordinance shall be published again, and the City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted ordinance.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption.

SECTION 7. Severability. Should any provision of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this ordinance or the application of this ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declared invalid.

SECTION 8. Records. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which the City Council’s findings and determinations are based are located at 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

On motion by Council Member ______, seconded by Council Member _______, and by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this ____ day of _______, 2024.

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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY

Item 12.a.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Conceptual Village Wayfinding and Parking Signage Program DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

Provide input on the design theme, directional information, and locations for the Village of Arroyo Grande Wayfinding Sign Program. At this conceptual stage, City staff recommends replacing existing wood signs, updating “Free Parking” and Community Center signs to match the color and shape of existing wood signs shown in figures 1-6.

Additionally, replacing the “Welcome to the Village of Arroyo Grande” signs at the Traffic Way intersection and Fireman’s Park with bigger signs that also highlight free parking behind businesses, and adding a wayfinding sign at the former Short Street area.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

Funding needed to improve Village signage depends on the extent to which changes to existing signage are made and if any new signs are added. If all changes are implemented, the total cost of this project is estimated to be $40,000.

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide input on conceptual design for the project.

BACKGROUND:

Over the years, numerous signs have been placed throughout the Village and other locations around the city. A design theme for these signs was used for many of those signs, consisting of a uniform color, font, and style. Such signs can be found in the triangular island at Traffic Way in front of the large redwood tree (Figure 1), at 110 East Branch Street (Figure 2), in front of City Hall (Figure 3), the entrance to the car corral (Figure 4), Centennial Park (Figure 5) and Heritage Park (Figure 6). Attachment 1 contains an inventory of the Village signs.

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Figure 1: Traffic Way Figure 2: 110 East Branch Street
Figure 3: City Hall Figure 4: Car Corral

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Figure 5: Centennial Park Figure 6: Heritage Square Park Additional signs have been installed as needed. These signs had different shapes and colors. Staff found nine bright blue “Free Parking” signs on various poles, including:
 Intersection of Mason Street and East Branch Street (northwest traffic signal pole);
 End of Mason Street at Le Point Street (galvanized metal pole);  East entrance to the Le Point parking lot (both sides of a round metal pole with other parking signs);
 Both sides of the entrance to the car corral off Nevada Street (both sides of the same streetlight pole);
 West entrance to Olohan Alley (both sides of the same black metal pole); and  In front of 214 East Branch Street (square metal perforated pole, Figure 7) In addition, other wayfinding signs were found, such as two brown community center signs (Figure 8), which were intended to provide directions to the Woman’s Center.

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Figure 7: Free Parking (typical) Figure 8: Community Center (one of two)

In the recent past, wayfinding has been discussed as a program but due to a host of factors including lack of a Downtown Parking Advisory Board quorum, shifting project priorities, and emergency response to storms, limited progress has been made. In 2023, staff developed the 2023 Village of Arroyo Grande Wayfinding Sign Program, Existing Conditions Report. This report is included as Attachment 2. Most of the signs and issues discussed in Attachment 2 are also summarized in this staff report.

On December 12, 2023, City Council requested that City staff report back to City Council on progress on the City’s wayfinding program at a March 2024 meeting.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The existing signs in the Village are inconsistent stylistically, installed at different heights and in different manners, and are affected by sign clustering. Many of these signs need replacement due to weathering and/or being damaged due to vandalism. While there is signage throughout the Village indicating the availability of free parking, the City has received feedback that more signs are needed at more visible locations. Other requests have been received for additional signage for restrooms, parking, and other City facilities such as City Hall and the Council Chamber.

Staff was given direction to develop a wayfinding program for the Village. Staff considered the following variables:
 Intent/Purpose
 Shape
 Color
 Font
 Verbiage
 Finishing details
 Locations

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With these variables, staff is seeking additional input from City Council and further direction. The information points received will be further incorporated and refined into this important component of the unique and historic Village. Each of the seven variables is more thoroughly discussed below.

Intent/Purpose
Given the number of existing signs in the Village, wayfinding has been attempted in the past. Attachment 1 lists the existing sign inventory. This list shows that existing signage focuses on identifying City facilities and parking. Staff recommends that the welcome signs at the Traffic Way intersection and Fireman’s Park be replaced with bigger signs that explicitly indicate that there is free parking behind the businesses, that other signs be replaced to stylistically match existing facility signs to make it easier for the traveling public to find the free parking locations, and that the wayfinding sign be added at former Short Street, just to the south of the brick crosswalk adjacent to East Branch Street.

Sign Shape
Different sign shapes have been considered by staff in evaluating wayfinding options (Figure 9).
 Panel 1 most closely resembles the large wooden signs in front of City facilities as in Figures 1-6.
 Panel 3 most closely resembles the bright blue free parking signs as in Figure 7.  Panel 7 resembles the community center sign in Figure 8.

Sign consistency (shape, color, font, City logo, etc.) enables identification and use of these signs by the traveling public. Staff recommends Panel 1 or Panel 3, as they resemble the City’s most expensive signs, have some stylistic features without being overly ornate, and are an efficient use of sign space.

Figure 9: Shape options

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Color
Staff observed three separate colors of signs in the Village, blue as in Figures 1-6, bright blue, as in Figure 7, and brown, as in Figure 8. Village, Bridge Street, and historic downtown building color palettes are shown in Figure 10 and were considered. The pale blue color (Figure 12 - Fiji) of the existing City facility signs is recommended, as it is consistent with other City signs, such as in front of Soto Sports Complex (Figure 11) and the Corporation Yard.

Figure 10: Existing City color palettes

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Figure 11: Soto Sports Complex
Figure 12: Standard Color Match Options
Font
The font on existing wood signs is proprietary from the sign design company used to make most of the Village signs. A standard font that is similar in nature to the proprietary font is the Old-Style, Garamond style shown in Figure 13. This is the font staff recommends for future signs.

Figure 13: Font Options

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Verbiage
Staff does not recommend changes to the wording on most of the signs, with exception of the “Free Parking” signs. Figures 14 and 15 are intended to be both pole and monument signs, as needed and included for conceptual design consideration and for replaced wording. If such a design is desired, staff will refine this design prior to presenting it to the Downtown Parking Advisory Board, Architectural Review Committee, Village Business Association, and City Council.

There is an opportunity for the signs at the Traffic Way intersection and Fireman’s Park to provide more wayfinding information. By increasing the height and width of these signs, additional verbiage can be added below such as “free parking behind the businesses,” “left on Nevada Street,” “right on Bridge Street.” The brick pedestals would also be enlarged.

Figure 14: Existing Free Parking Figure 15: Recommended Replacement

Finishing Touches
Staff recommends that existing wood signs continue to have side posts with finials and pedestal brickwork below the sign. It should be noted that signs with existing brickwork are too low to be visible. Increasing the height of these signs by expanding the brickwork to a minimum of 3 feet high with a larger brick pedestal would make the signs more visible.

Metal signs on posts should be on round black metal posts to the extent possible.

Attachment 1 lists the extent to which these changes are needed and an approximated cost totaling $40,000.

Location
Staff does not recommend any major changes to sign location. Refreshing, updating, and stylistically matching existing signs is expected to facilitate wayfinding in the Village.

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NEXT STEPS:

Once staff receives input from the City Council, sign design will be refined and shared with the Downtown Parking Advisory Board, Architectural Review Committee, and Village Business Association, for comprehensive input, prior to bringing the enhanced program back to City Council for final approval and funding authorization.

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Provide input on conceptual design for the project;

2. Do not provide input on conceptual design for the project; or

3. Provide direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Refreshing and updating existing signage for consistency will improve wayfinding, visibility, driver navigation, business awareness, and location of free parking in the Village. Signage and mounting posts will be uniform in color and style throughout the Village.

DISADVANTAGES:

There will be potential minor traffic inconveniences to the travelling public during construction. Staff will monitor the traffic control to conform to the requirements of the Municipal Uniform Traffic Control Devices manual (MUTCD) to mitigate any negative effects. City inspectors will be at the site during construction to adjust the traffic control for isolated instances (driveway access, etc.).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Updating the wayfinding signage is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301.)
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. Sign Inventory

2. Village of Arroyo Grande Wayfinding Program, 2023 Existing Conditions Report

Village Sign inventory ATTACHMENT 1
ID Sign Location Intent Shape Material Color Font Verbiage Finishing
details
Reccomended
change $ to update
1 City Hall 300 E. Branch City Facility 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary City Hall finial Replace $ 3,000 2 Welcome Traffic Way Wayfinding 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Welcome finial Replace $ 4,000 3 Bridge St 110 E. Branch Wayfinding 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Bridge St finial Raise, replace $ 3,400 4 Car Corral Car Corral Parking 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Public Parking finial Raise, replace $ 3,400 5 Centennial Park Short St City facility 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Park finial Raise, replace $ 3,400 6 Heritage Sq. Park Nelson St City facility 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Park finial Raise, replace $ 3,400 7 Parking Mason/Branch Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace $ 400 8 Parking Mason/LePoint Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace $ 400 9 Parking LePoint/Miller Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace (both sides) $ 800 10 Hoosegow Park LePoint City facility 1 Wood Proprietary Proprietary Bridge St finial Replace $ 3,000 11 Parking Nevada/Car Corral Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace (both sides) $ 800 12 Parking Bridge St/Olohan Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace (both sides) $ 800 13 Parking 214 E. Branch Parking 6 Alum Blue Garamond P N/A Replace+pole $ 1,400 14 Short St Short St Wayfinding 1 Wood Fiji Garamond wayfinding finial New $ 5,000 15 Parking 101 W. Branch Parking 6 Alum Fiji Garamond P N/A New, add to light $ 400 16 Wayfinding Fireman's Park Wayfinding 1 Wood Fiji Garamond wayfinding finial Replace $ 3,000 17 Community Center Branch/Wesley City facility 6 Alum Fiji Garamond P N/A New, replace poles $ 3,000 18 Parking Mason/Olohan Parking 6 Alum Fiji Garamond P N/A New, add to light $ 400 Total $ 40,000

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ATTACHMENT 2

VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE

WAYFINDING SIGN PROGRAM
2023 Existing Conditions Report
Shayna Gropen
[email protected]

Le Point Street
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Along Le Point Street (East Le Point) there are three (3) directional/informational parking signs.

Sign 1 is located at the intersection between Le Point and Mason, meaning it most directly serves traffic coming from Highway 227 or from neighborhoods off Tally Ho Road, or those who have driven through the Village and did not park on Branch Street.

Signs 2 and 3 are located at one of the two main points of entry for this parking lot, from Le Point Street. It is designed to be legible to traffic approaching from either direction, however the angle is not optimized for legibility and the signs are stacked in such a way that some messages are not visible at both angles.

Sign 4 is the second of the two main points of entry for this parking lot from Le Point Street. Sign 4 is an example of clustering. Clustering occurs when too many competing signs lead to lost information, thus reducing the signs’ effectiveness. This sign does not confirm arrival at the destination or serve to provide additional information.

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4 Two major elements that work together to create high-impact signage:
Design: The way information (text, icons, colors, etc.) is laid out on the signage itself. This includes wording and symbology.
Placement: Where a sign, sticker, A-frame, etc. is physically placed, and how many are needed. This includes height and all physical characteristics of the sign.

Le Point Street is the most proximate location for directional signage, and signage in this area should serve to confirm arrival and clarify rules/expectations for users. Signs located in this area almost exclusively serve vehicular traffic, and as such, text should be minimal and large enough to be read at a considerable distance.

Nevada Street

There is one primary double-sided parking sign located on Nevada Street with a secondary, adjacent informational sign. This “free parking” sign might be considered effective in its simplicity, however, unless one already is aware that parking can be accessed from Nevada, there is no indication and low visibility from Branch Street that indicates there is free parking available.

Branch Street — Car Corral
The “Car Corral” can be accessed from Branch Street between Old Village Grill and Bill’s Cleaners and is demarcated by a red bench and accompanying ground sign, Sign 1.

Sign 1 is a public parking sign that is stylistically like the City Hall sign, the ‘Welcome to the Village’ sign located at the intersection of Branch and Traffic Way, and the ‘Bridge Street’ sign. This sign is only visible to traffic approaching from the west and it is not at an adequate height for visibility. A double-faced ground sign approximately 4 feet in height would be a better option for this location.

Sign 2 is located just behind Sign 1 and is an example of sign clustering such that it is difficult for users to decipher primary takeaways and key information.

Sign 3 is an informal sign, not installed by the City, and possibly on private property. This is a crude wooden sign that reads “Brisco Village Parking Lot” with an arrow.

Sign 4 is a 12-hour parking sign. The City might check for consistency and ensure such regulatory signs align with street paint/other indicators for clarity.
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Branch Street
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Branch Street is the primary thoroughfare of the Village and main access point to reach public parking to the North and South.

Signs 1 and 2 are located on opposite sides of the same traffic light. These signs are placed too high on the pole.

Sign 3 is stylistically similar to the ‘City Hall’ and Car Corral ‘Public Parking’ signs. This sign is at the wrong height for either cars or pedestrians and does not provide clear or concise direction. A taller, more prominent sign would be effective in this area if the messaging were made clearer. If the City would like to emphasize Olohan Alley rather than Bridge Street this might be an appropriate location to do so.

Sign 4 is a good height and location for the purposes of directing traffic towards Le Point Street parking. This signage would be made more effective with a different color scheme and larger text.

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Olohan Alley – Bridge Street
Olohan Alley can be accessed from Bridge Street. There is currently only one double-sided parking sign at this location, and it is not optimal for traffic due to the sign angle and height. This sign could be improved by placing it above the “Bike Route” sign (see Sign 1) to better suit the line of sight for a vehicle.

Currently, the only parking signage indicating public parking in Olohan Alley is the “Bridge Street” ground sign (Branch Street Sign 3) that is also not effective in its height and visibility. This sign does not contain the name of Olohan alley and does not emphasize Public Parking as a primary feature.

Sign 3 is a ground sign that sits at the intersection of Branch Street and Traffic Way, often considered a gateway or node into the city. This is a crucial junction that marks entry into the Village Core and should be emphasized. This sign would be more effective if it was taller in height and visually bolder, with larger font and a color scheme that is consistent throughout the Village. 1 2
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Olohan Alley – South Mason
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Olohan Alley can be accessed from South Mason Street. There is currently no signage at this location indicating that there is public parking at this location. Signs 1, 2, and 3 are clustered within one stretch of sidewalk (see image 1). This messaging is made ineffective by the cluttered layout of the signs.

Signage in Olohan Alley should be made more consistent, with an emphasis on confirming arrival at Olohan Alley public parking area and clarification of parking hours, speed information, etc. Clustering more than 2 signs on one pole should be avoided, if possible. 4 5

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Olohan Alley – Centennial Park
Centennial Park can be accessed through Short Street or Olohan Alley. This key thoroughfare is noteworthy for the circular gathering area with a central pergola that sits at the intersection of several community-serving amenities. Just north of Centennial Park are public restrooms via Short Street, indicated by a crude brown wooden sign (image 1). Public restroom signs should be made stylistically consistent, utilizing approved City colors and materials.

The Centennial Park ground sign (image 2) is stylistically similar to the City Hall, Car Corral, and Bridge Steet signs, without the brick base. This sign is placed in a landscaped area with a flagpole. The height, size, and placement of this sign is effective for pedestrian visibility.

Village Design Guidelines

1. All public signs shall be subject to a fee-exempt design review by the Architectural Review Committee. Public signs shall be detailed to conform to the area. This includes painting all new poles, sign backs, and other appurtenant hardware a color that is consistent with other public signs in the Village area.

NODES
There are strategic spots in the Village that an observer considers the center or concentration of activity or junction of paths. The public parking area next to the creek, with the gazebo and Swinging Bridge or Village Green and historic museum area are illustrations of such a concentration of activity, especially during community festivals and farmer’s market days. New development designs that incorporate pedestrian space and visual interest to attract activity can create such “nodes”.

GATEWAYS
There are visual “clues” that tell an observer that they have entered the Village. They are a change in the quality of space on a path, where adjoining areas are distinguished from the distinct and separate Village area that the traveler is entering. Gateways can be natural or man-made, and can range from the first views of historic residences when approaching from Branch Mill Road or East Branch Street to the triangle park at the intersection of Nelson Street and Traffic Way. Preservation and enhancement of gateways is important to help define the special quality of the Village area. The change of character, as one enters the Village on East Branch near Crown Hill, Mason Street or Traffic Way are “gateways”.

PATHS
There are paths for various types of movement. It is not necessary for an observer to actually travel on the path for it to be a major visual image. This is especially true in Arroyo Grande, where major arterials pass through the Village (Highway 227) or did pass through in earlier times, Traffic Way.

Branch Street has been the “main” street in the Village, and still serves as a major link to Lopez Lake and adjoining areas. Traffic Way, Bridge, Nevada and Mason Streets are additional vehicle paths through the Village, as are Olohan Alley and LePoint Street.

Smaller connections for circulation include Short Street, several walkways and historic routes such as Hart Lane or Creekside promenades.

Design elements, such as street furniture, signs, trees and lighting can all contribute to the “importance” or purpose that is assigned to a particular “path”.

Street furniture and fixtures shall complement the existing sidewalk paving, lighting schemes, and street furniture within the Village Core Downtown.

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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Study Session on Revisions to Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Murals
DATE: March 12, 2024
SUMMARY OF ACTION:

The purpose of this study session is to provide the City Council with an opportunity to review and provide direction regarding potential amendments to the Arroyo Grande Public Art Guidelines (“Guidelines”), Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code as it relates to murals.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

Amendments to regulations relating to permits for public art requires staff time to review the amendments, prepare staff reports, and present the changed regulations to Council.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a study session on potential amendments to the Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code with respect to public art; and 2) Provide direction to staff on potential amendments.

BACKGROUND:

In 2002, the City Council approved an Art in Public Places Program and process. The Program and process were prepared with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, and an Art Donation Program was approved by the City Council in 2006. In 2011, the Art in Public Places Program was renamed to the Guidelines and was amended to apply to public art projects on private property. During this update, public art on private property was defined as art that is displayed in an open area that is freely available to the general public or where public accessibility is provided based upon the characteristics of the artwork or its placement on the site.

On October 12, 2021, the Guidelines were again amended to narrow the application of the Guidelines to public art proposals on non-residentially zoned property. Public art on privately owned residential property was removed from the Guidelines to avoid any

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confusion regarding the fact that residential property was excluded. In addition, clerical changes were made to account for changes to the City’s advisory bodies and those that provide consultation to the Council on public art projects. Updates to the Guidelines changed the body making advisory recommendations to the City Council from the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council to Arroyo Grande Public Art (“AGPA”). Lastly, the Guidelines established a seven (7) member Public Art Panel for the purpose of approving proposed art projects. The current adopted Guidelines have been included as Attachment

1. In addition to the Guidelines, Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) Section 16.16.200 establishes a process for the review and approval of murals. This Code Section authorizes the Community Development Director (Director) to approve mural applications, with a recommendation from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

This review criteria differ from the criteria contained in the Guidelines, which creates an inconsistency between the two processes. Currently, AGMC Section 16.16.200 and the Guidelines would each apply to an application for a mural.

The Guidelines, as updated in Attachment 1, are intended to provide Council with an option for consideration, but the draft Guidelines will be modified consistent with Council’s direction following this study session.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

Purpose
The Guidelines are intended to facilitate and encourage outdoor public art on City property, in the public right of way, or on private property with non-residential uses that is visible from the public right-of-way. The purpose of proposing amendments to the Guidelines is to 1) resolve internal consistency within the Guidelines and resolve inconsistency between the Guidelines and the AGMC; and 2) provide more objective design criteria to guide those applying for a permit and reviewing bodies when evaluating applications for public art.

Review Process Under Existing Public Art Guidelines
In accordance with the existing Guidelines, public art projects shall be reviewed by the City Council, with community input as part of a public hearing, and ultimately approved by the Public Art Panel. This existing process creates inefficiency, as both the Guidelines and the AGMC each provide two different processes for review and approval of mural applications.

Staff’s proposed revisions to the Guidelines establish a streamlined application and review process for public art proposals, without requiring a public hearing. The goal of this streamlined process is to promote and encourage public art in the City. The suggested updates also maintain impartiality and objectivity, and provides clear guidance to applicants and those responsible for reviewing applications on selection criteria. Staff

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evaluated the public art review process from several cities with more robust programs, which influenced the proposed update. Under the proposed Guidelines, an application for public art would be submitted to the Community Development Department and would include such items as a description of the proposal, location, colors, materials, dimensions, installation details, and a statement from the property owner approving the proposed artwork. The proposal would be reviewed by the ARC for compliance with the selection criteria contained in the Guidelines with the purpose of making a recommendation to the Director. The revised selection criteria are described in greater detail below. The Director would be responsible for approving public art applications, and decisions of the Director could be appealed directly to the City Council. In this revised process, the Public Art Panel would be dissolved, and AGPA would not be part of the City’s review process.

Some cities include a separate Civic Arts Commission or Public Arts Commission to review public art, with members chosen by the City Council. In the draft Guidelines, the ARC has been made the body responsible for review since the ARC already consists of members appointed by the City Council. A separate advisory body is likely unnecessary because of the infrequency of public art proposals within the city and the ability of ARC to serve this function given its experience evaluating architectural design elements.

The Public Art Donation Program meanwhile authorizes the City to accept a gift or donation of public art on public property. The City retains full discretion over whether or not to accept the art, with initial review by the Community Development Department. The City Council would have final decision-making authority over whether or not the approve or reject the donation of art.

Ordinance Amendments
Any update to the Guidelines will also require amending the Mural Permit section within the AGMC to reference the Guidelines. This amendment will require a Planning Commission hearing per AGMC Section 16.16.040, as well as appropriate noticing. There will also need to be a public hearing for the City Council to consider the amendment. As referenced above, the Guidelines would require a public art application, which would include a checklist of the requirements to apply for public art (Attachment 2).

The proposed update recommends that AGMC Section 16.16.200 – Mural Permits be amended to apply more generally to public art, reference the public art guidelines, and note that a copy is on file with the Community Development Department and City Clerk.

Current Selection Criteria
The following criteria are currently used in the evaluation of an application for public art:

1. Relationship to the social, cultural, and historical identity of the area. If the public art is proposed to be located in the Village Core Downtown or Village Mixed Use

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Districts, the art piece shall be representative or evocative of the turn of the century historical period;

2. Evaluation of artistic excellence;

3. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the immediate and general neighborhood;

4. Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area;

5. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface integrity, protection against vandalism, public safety and weathering;

6. Ease of maintenance;

7. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation of artwork and safety and structural factors involved in installation;

8. Artist’s experience in working on comparable projects.

These review criteria have been used to evaluate public art in the past. The criteria are recommended to be replaced with additional, more robust reviewing criteria as below.

The proposed criteria will provide additional guidance to those responsible for reviewing applications.

Proposed Selection Criteria

1. An identified relationship to the social, cultural, and historical identity of the area;

2. Evaluation of artistic excellence, examining:
a. The artist’s qualifications, including education, training, experience, body of work, recognition of the artist, and the consistency of the artist’s qualifications with the stated goals of the project;
b. The artist’s record of previous collaboration with other agencies, organizations, artists, fabricators, installers to achieve a successful result in implementing the proposed project;
c. The artist’s experience working in the public realm; d. To the extent applicable, the artist’s previous proven successful experience in creating producing or otherwise implementing projects similar to the one proposed;
e. The original nature of the proposed concept;
f. The inherent artistic quality and aesthetic merit of the work.

3. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the immediate neighborhood and environment; no mural shall be approved if the mural, as proposed, would create an objective risk to public health, safety, or welfare (e.g. a mural near a roadway would be rejected for the use of reflective materials, like mirrors, which could cause a distraction to drivers);

4. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface integrity, considering the ability of the materials and design to protect against vandalism, withstand weathering, and maintain the intended design;

5. Ease of maintenance and longevity of the proposed materials;

6. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation and artwork and safety and

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structural factors involved in installation;

7. Location, considering the intended audience for the proposal, whether the public will be a captive audience or whether a person would need to take affirmative steps to view the project, consideration of whether the mural would be in an area typically accessed or viewable by minors;

8. A mural shall not be approved if it includes:
a. Copyrighted work without permission of the holder of the copyright. b. Obscene materials.
c. Defamatory content.
d. Fighting words or advocates imminent lawless action. e. Content, including but not limited to, words, symbols, signs, trademarks, or references to products or services provided on the premises, which makes it a sign, as defined in AGMC Section 16.04.070, and regulated under AGMC Chapter 16.60.

The proposed criteria are designed to give additional clarity as to requirements for application approval.

Village-Specific Standards
The proposed selection criteria are intended to be used for public art citywide. Staff recognizes that the City Council may be interested in having Village-specific public art standards, where the concerns for maintaining the historic character of the area are more pronounced. If directed, staff can include additional criteria to the Village.

Applicability of the Guidelines
The Guidelines currently apply to public art proposed on City property, in the public right of way, and on private property with a nonresidential land use that faces a public right-ofway or public property. The proposed updates clarify this applicability by stating that the Guidelines will apply to public art on private property with a nonresidential land use that is visible from a public right-of-way or public property, with the understanding that the Council may be interested in applying more robust selection criteria for areas in the Village.

ALTERNATIVES:

The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:

1. Conduct a study session on the draft Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code amendments related to murals, and provide direction to staff on the following:
 Approval or modification of the proposed review process for public art;  Acceptance or modification of the proposed selection criteria;  Direction on whether to include Village-specific selection criteria;

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 Acceptance or modification of language specifying that the guidelines apply to private property with a non-residential land use for public art that is visible from a public right-of-way or public property; or

2. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

A study session regarding potential amendments to the Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code amendments related to murals provides an opportunity to improve consistency in the Guidelines and spur additional public art in the city by improving the permitting process.

DISADVANTAGES:

No disadvantages are identified related to having a study session regarding public art.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This study session itself does not constitute a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378. Staff will carefully evaluate any future amendments to the Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, or ordinance and conduct the appropriate level of CEQA review prior to returning to Council with any proposed amendments.

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. Draft Public Art Guidelines

2. Sample Public Art Application

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART
Public Art Guidelines
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Public Art Donation Program

PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES
Purpose
The purpose of these Guidelines is to create a framework to facilitate and encourage property owners to provide outdoor public art. For purposes of these Guidelines, "Public art" shall mean art located either:
(1) on private property with a non-residential land use that is visible from a public right-of-way or public property, or
(2) in the adjacent public right of way, or
(3) on property owned or managed by the City of Arroyo Grande (City), that is openly displayed to the public without charge.

Artwork may include free-standing pieces (e.g., a sculpture or water fountain) or may be integrated into its surroundings as an architectural element (e.g., relief sculpture embedded in pavement or a wall, a mosaic or mural on a wall.)
These Guidelines establish the City's goals regarding art that is publicly displayed and accessible to the general public. The City recognizes that art and artistic expression is a protected activity and these Guidelines are not intended to unduly restrict creative expression or limit the types of public art possible.

Rather, they are intended to facilitate and encourage the best possible combination of sites and artwork, and help to guide what is essentially a form of communication between the artist and the community.

Applicability
These Guidelines are applicable to public art projects proposed:
(1) on private property with a non-residential land use that is visible from a public right-of-way or public property, or
(2) in the adjacent public right of way, and
(3) on City property or City maintained property.

Public art proposed to be located on City property or City maintained property is also subject to the Public Art Donation Program.

Proposal and Application
Public art proposals will require:
(1) Community meeting – The applicant shall host at least one community meeting. The applicant must provide public notice of the meeting and provide documentation of the meeting(s) with the application. The discussion at the meeting is advisory only and is not binding on the applicant.
(2) An application submitted to the Community Development Department. Applications will be made available on the Arroyo Grande website, and a completed application is required for eligibility and approval of proposed public art.
(3) A recommendation of approval from ARC and an approval from the Community Development Director1, in accordance with the Selection Criteria as described below.

Application Review and Approval
Following an initial determination on the completeness of the application by the Community Development

1 The Community Development Director may designate one or more persons to make any decisions or findings required of the Community Development Director under these Guidelines.

Department, the Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”) reviews all public art applications and makes a recommendation to the Community Development Director. The Selection Criteria, which both ARC and the Community Development Director will use to review applications, is discussed in its own section below.

ARC will convene to make a recommendation to the Community Development Director as to the public art application based on the Selection Criteria. ARC may:
(1) Recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director, (2) Request the applicant make further clarification, modify, or redesign the proposal before advancing the proposal to the Community Development Director in order to meet the Selection Criteria,
(3) Request the applicant present a new concept or design for the project, or Recommend rejection of the application due to inconsistencies with the Selection Criteria.

At the conclusion of the ARC’s review of the proposal, the applicant may choose to either (1) modify the proposal and return to ARC at a later date, or (2) the applicant may choose to advance the proposal to the Community Development Director for review.

The Community Development Director will provide a decision on the application no later than one month from the date review is requested. The Community Development Director will make a decision as to the proposal using the Selection Criteria. The Community Development Director may:
(1) Ask ARC for clarification on its analysis of the Selection Criteria, (2) Request the applicant to clarify its proposal or redesign and resubmit its proposal to ARC or Community Development Director . If the Community Development Director requests that the applicant resubmit the proposal to ARC, the resubmitted proposal shall be reviewed as if a new application,
(3) Approve the proposal, providing a written explanation of the basis for approval through the Selection Criteria, or
(4) Deny the proposal, providing a written explanation of the basis for denial through the Selection Criteria.

The determination of the Community Development Director shall be final unless the decision is appealed as provided below.

Appeal
The applicant, the City Council, or any property owner within 300 feet of the property on which the public art is to be located may appeal the decision of the Community Development Director to the City Council, pursuant to the procedures below. Until resolution of the appeal, action on the application shall be suspended.

To appeal a decision, the appellant must file a written request with the City Clerk within 10 days of notification of the decision of the Community Development Director and submit any materials supporting the appeal. The City Council shall hear the appeal within a reasonable time from the date the appeal is filed with the City Clerk. The applicant shall be given at least 10 days’ notice of the date when City Council will hear the appeal by mail. The applicant may waive the notice requirement so that the appeal may be heard at an earlier time.

At the hearing, the City Council shall review any material submitted by the applicant, city staff, the

administrative record of the decision on the application, and evidence presented at the hearing. The applicant shall be given a reasonable time to present its case. The City Council shall use the Selection Criteria in deciding the issues raised by the applicant on appeal. All decisions of the City Council are final and conclusive.

Following the hearing, the City Council shall announce its findings and decision. A written decision with the findings made during the hearing shall be transmitted to the applicant.

Selection Criteria
The following are considerations for the selection of public art (the “Selection Criteria”):
(1) An identified relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area; (2) Evaluation of artistic excellence, examining:
a. The artist’s qualifications, including education, training, experience, body of work, recognition of the artist, and the consistency of the artist’s qualifications with the stated goals of the project.
b. The artist’s record of previous collaboration with other agencies, organizations, artists, fabricators, installers to achieve a successful result in implementing the proposed project. c. The artist’s experience working in the public realm. d. To the extent applicable, the artist’s previous proven successful experience in creating producing or otherwise implementing projects similar to the one proposed. e. The original nature of the proposed concept;
f. The inherent artistic quality and aesthetic merit of the work. (3) Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the immediate neighborhood and environment; no mural shall be approved if the mural, as proposed, would create an objective risk to public health, safety, or welfare (e.g. a mural near a roadway would be rejected for the use of reflective materials, like mirrors, which could cause a distraction to drivers).
(4) Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface integrity, considering the ability of the materials and design to protect against vandalism, withstand weathering, and maintain the intended design;
(5) Ease of maintenance and longevity of the proposed materials; (6) Appropriateness of proposed method of installation and artwork and safety and structural factors involved in installation;
(7) Location, considering the intended audience for the proposal, whether the public will be a captive audience or whether a person would need to take affirmative steps to view the project, consideration of whether the mural would be in an area typically accessed or viewable by minors.
(8) A mural shall not be approved if it includes:
a. Copyrighted work without permission of the holder of the copyright. b. Obscene materials.
c. Defamatory content.
d. Fighting words or advocates imminent lawless action. e. Content, including but not limited to, words, symbols, signs, trademarks, or references to products or services provided on the premises, which makes it a sign, as defined in Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.04.070, and regulated under Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 16.60.

Location
Public art is allowed in any district and is strongly encouraged in the Village Core Downtown, Village Mixed Use, Gateway Mixed Use, Fair Oaks Mixed Use and Public/Quasi-Public Districts. Promotion of public art visible from intersections within these districts as well as proximate to public gathering areas, plazas and public parking areas is highly recommended.

PUBLIC ART DONATION PROGRAM
Purpose
Public art can provide aesthetic, cultural and economic benefits to the community. The City of Arroyo Grande Public Art Donation Program is a means by which an artist, or an individual or group commissioning an artist, may donate, gift or bequeath public art to the City of Arroyo Grande for location in a City-owned or maintained public spaces. A resolution of the City Council accepting public art must include provisions for the funding and ongoing maintenance of the donated public art. In authorizing public art on City-owned or maintained public spaces, the City is providing a nonpublic forum for artistic expression aligned with the City’s history, culture, and built and natural environment. As a nonpublic forum, the City will only accept art which is consistent with the City’s values of cultural and social inclusiveness, environmental sustainability, and accessibility.

Process
The following steps will result in the review and decision regarding a proposal:

1. The proposal shall be submitted to the Community Development Department to review it to:
a. Determine ongoing and General Plan consistency, accuracy and appropriateness. b. Ensure it would not create an undue risk or a safety problem. c. Consider maintenance requirements.
d. Determine durability.

2. The proposal will be reviewed by the Recreation Department Director if placement is proposed on a park property.

3. Recommendations will be considered by the City Council at a public hearing concurrently with the consideration of the public art piece(s). The City Council will have final approval of the donation and may reject a donation for any reason.

Proposal
Proposals with a public art donation should include:

1. An application submitted to the Community Development Department. Applications will be made available on the Arroyo Grande website, and a completed application is required for eligibility and approval of proposed public art donation;

2. The donor’s name;

3. The materials and dimensions of the art piece(s);

4. A statement from the donor that the art is free of encumbrances;

5. Estimated value of donated work;

6. Recommended manner of installation;

7. Estimated costs to provide ongoing maintenance for the art; and

8. A statement from the artist that the art is free of encumbrances and waiving rights under the California Arts Preservation Act, section 987 of the California Civil Code ("CAPA"), and the Visual Artist Rights Act, section 106(a) of the United States Code ("VARA").

Display of Public Art

1. The resolution accepting the donation shall establish the terms of the proposed installation.

2. Artwork shall be displayed to include the artwork title, artist's name, patron's name if applicable and date of completion. The materials used and a short explanation of the work could be included

as an option. Plaques will not be used for advertising purposes.

3. Prior to installation of the project, the Community Development Department shall receive from the artist or donor a set of plans, specifications, and a copy of a maintenance record, which identifies maintenance, installation and removal instructions. The transportation, installation and adjunct costs (such as engineering, a base for the artwork or other installation elements) related to artwork are the responsibility of the donor. In some instances, the artist or donor may be required to obtain a building permit to ensure the safety and stability of the piece(s). The permit may be issued at no cost to the artist or donor.

4. Once the art piece is installed (by the donor under the supervision of City staff with the artist's installation direction and donor installation funding), it will require inspection and sign off by a City Building Inspector.

5. Following inspection, a publicized dedication ceremony may be held to present the art piece to the community.

Applicant/Representative: I reviewed this application and the information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signed Title Date

SAMPLE PUBLIC ART APPLICATION
300 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 473-5420 Applicant name________________________________________________________________________________________ Address of subject property______________________________________________________________________________ Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)__________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________ Email ______________________Artist or Donor’s Name __________________________ Title of Work __________________________________________________________________________________________ Description of the art piece(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ Artist’s Statement (or attach separately) ____________________________________________________________________ ._____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ._____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Materials _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Size of Work ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Intended Public Location (Map Recommended) ___________ Estimated Value of Donated Work _____________________ Recommended Manner of Installation ______________________________________________________________________ Estimated Maintenance Cost ______________________________________________________________________________ Items to Provide Separately:
 A statement from the artist that the art is free of encumbrances and waiving rights under the California Arts Preservation Act, section 987 of the California Civil Code ("CAPA"), and the Visual Artist Rights Act, section 106(a) of the United States Code ("VARA").
 A statement from the property owner approving of the proposed artwork and agreement by the applicant to keep the art on the premises for at least a two year period. Agreement by the property owner to provide any notice required to the artist under CAPA or VARA prior to removal of the public art.  Statement from the donor and artist that the art is free of encumbrances.  A statement from the artist and property owner that each agrees to abide by all city policies and indemnifying the City against any losses or damages to any persons or property caused by or attributable to the art or its installation.  Artist’s resume, if available
Application will not be processed without completed application form.

STAFF USE ONLY
Application received by Date
ATTACHMENT 2

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Legislative & Information Services Director/City Clerk SUBJECT: Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 12.b. – March 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Study Session on Revisions to Public Art Guidelines, Public Art Donation Program, and Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Murals
DATE: March 12, 2024
Attached is correspondence received for the above referenced item. cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Community Development Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Website and Public Review Binder
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Arroyo Grande Public Art
PO Box 008
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
March 11, 2024
Arroyo Grande City Council
Dear Council Member,
As a nonprofit Public Art organization in the city of Arroyo Grande, the Arroyo Grande Public Art (AGPA) would like to continue working in collaboration with the City to promote and establish new public art installations. Since, unlike many other cities, the City does not otherwise have its own Public Art program, we believe that AGPA is in effect serving as the City’s Public Art program.

As an organization, we would like to comment on the Proposed Guidelines CC 2024-03-12 Attachment 1 - Proposed Public Art Guidelines_2-29-2024.pdf.

1. AGPA feels it is important to not dissolve the Public Art Panel. Community representatives including arts organizations and artists must have input on Public Art and the ARC does not have representatives on it from art organizations or artists..

Below is an example of the San Luis Obispo City’s Jury for Public Art.

From SLO City Public Art Document
https://www.slocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/
16187/637332521273470000

2. Selecting an Art Jury. The majority of City public art projects will use the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection method. Art juries help staff evaluate the qualifications received and make a final selection to proceed through the remainder of the approval process. The preferred approach is to create a five/ seven-member jury for a project. In some cases, a slightly larger jury may be necessary to accommodate all the parties impacted by the artwork. Jury composition will vary depending on the type of art project but should include a selection of the following, as appropriate:
• An Arts Council Member
• At least two professional artists
• A neighbor or representative of a neighborhood association when a neighborhood will be impacted by the project.
• A for-profit or non-profit business representative, preferably one whose business will be impacted by the project
• An educator/historian, or someone aware of the historical implications of the artwork in the community

As appropriate, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Downtown Association, the Cultural Heritage Committee or the Mass Transportation Committee.

The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council can assist the Public Art Manager in contacting appropriate artists and members of the Arts Council. In addition, the Public Art Manger has a current list of prospective jurors who have indicated a desire to serve on an art jury.

2. The infrequency of applications for Public Art should not be the reason to dissolve the Art Panel. We are aware of 3 - 4 projects that have postponed applications awaiting the changes to the city’s guidelines. We currently have a mural project in the works, and also anticipate doing more utility box art as part of the Art Outside the Box project.

3. (1) Community meeting–The applicant shall host at least one community meeting.

The applicant must provide public notice of the meeting and provide documentation of the meeting(s) with the application. The discussion at the meeting is advisory only and is not binding on the applicant.

We ask that if this is included in the updated guidelines, detail be provided as to where and how the public notices are to be posted, how the meeting is to be conducted (inperson and/or Zoom), if the City will make a meeting room available, and other pertinent information.

4. Several of our Board Members have expressed concern about the appeal process.

The appeal process should be eliminated from the guidelines for Public Art. The current and proposed guidelines allow community members to comment on projects prior to approval. The appeal process, especially when the project is to be placed on private property would delay projects.

5. It is suggested that the guidelines include a list defining the terms being used, so that artists and applicants understand the terminology.

6. The application presented in the packet for the City Council Meeting 3/12/2024 appears to be for donated art. We suggest that the city have 2 separate applications, one for public art on city property to be donated and another for public art on private property.

Best Regards,
Nan Bowman
Vice President
blic Art