Arroyo Grande City Council
March 25, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA SUMMARY

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

In person at:

Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
AND via Zoom at:
https://arroyogrande-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NRsyFrUIQ_6179_iBTyDVA Please click the link above to register to join the Zoom Meeting This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. 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 Website.

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
None.

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 Honorary Proclamation Declaring the Month April 2025 as "Month of the Child" and "Child Abuse Prevention Month"

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

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

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:

1. Audit Committee

2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)

3. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board

4. San Luis Obispo County Mayor's Meeting

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

6. Other

7.b MAYOR PRO TEM SECREST:

1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)

2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)

3. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee

4. Other

7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:

1. Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board

2. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)

3. REACH Economic Development Roundtable

4. Other

7.d COUNCIL MEMBER MARAVIGLIA:

1. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board

2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board

3. Other

7.e COUNCIL MEMBER LOE:

1. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)

2. County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)

3. Zone 3 Water Advisory Board

4. Other

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 registering and joining the Zoom meeting utilizing the link provided below. Once in the meeting, please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to

provide public comment.

Click the link below to register to join the webinar: https://arroyograndeorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NRsyFrUIQ_6179_iBTyDVA •
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time.

Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for any reason. Please attend in person or submit your comment via email to the City Clerk by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to have it included as part of the record.

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 1 minute 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 Cash Disbursement Ratification
(VALENTINE)
Recommended Action:

Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2025.

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

Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2025, as submitted.

9.c Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481 (MARTINEZ)
Recommended Action:
1) Receive and file the “2024 Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” and the “2025 Annual Military Equipment Report” in accordance with California Assembly Bill 481, determine that said report meets all standards for approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d); and
2) Approve the renewal of Ordinance No. 714.

9.d Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
(ROBESON)
Recommended Action:

Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.

9.e 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Review and accept the 2024 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).

9.f General Plan Update Progress Report – March 2025
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:

Receive and file a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.

9.g Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
(PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding water wells; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15061, subd. (b)(3); 15307; 15308; and 15378, subd. (b)(5)).

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

11. BUSINESS ITEMS

11.a Update to User Fees Related to Solar Permits, Transportation Permits, and the Consumer

Price Index as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule (PEDROTTI)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution updating user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index as set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule included as Exhibit “A”; and
2) Determine that the update to user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index 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).

11.b Amendments to Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (MARTINEZ)
Recommended Action:
1) Introduce an Ordinance amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Municipal Code to adopt and incorporate by reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 (Animals) and to retain certain city requirements regarding animals.
2) Find that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).

11.c Tourism Business Improvement District Annual Report and Intent to Levy Annual Assessment
(BOHLKEN)
Recommended Action:

1. Receive and approve the Annual Report;
Adopt a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments within the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District area for FY 2025-26; setting the public hearing date for May 13, 2025; and

2. Find that the Resolution of Intent is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).

3. 12. 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 two other Council Members.

13. 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.

This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 Agenda reports can be accessed and downloaded from the City’s website at www.arroyogrande.org If you would like to subscribe to receive email or text message notifications when agendas are posted, you can sign up online through the “Notify Me” feature.

City Council Meetings are streamed live on the City’s Website and recorded for replay on Arroyo Grande’s Government Access Channel 20.

Item 6.a.

Item 9.a.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services BY: Megan Schotborgh, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Cash Disbursement Ratification
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2025.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

There is a $2,022,404.58 fiscal impact for the period of February 16 through February 28, 2025, that includes the following items:
 Accounts Payable Checks $1,552,800.52
 Payroll & Benefit Checks $469,604.06
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 review 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 2024-25 budget.

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.

Item 9.a.

City Council
Cash Disbursement Ratification
March 25, 2025

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 16 through February 28, 2025 – Accounts Payable Check Register

2. February 21, 2025 – Payroll & Benefit Check Register

City of Arroyo Grande

PAID INVOICES REPORT
Report generated: 03/13/2025 14:57
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Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 113699 ACME CLEANING/RESTORATION
02/15/25 303879 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 175.00 INVOICE: 20110

105507 AT & T
02/07/25 303880 P 02/20/25 10014145 5403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 184.34 INVOICE: 238451-01839190 2/7

106607 AT&T
01/25/25 303881 P 02/20/25 10014145 5403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 29.97 INVOICE: 000022934793

100053 B & B STEEL & SUPPLY, INC
02/07/25 303882 P 02/20/25 22064303 5613 MAINTENANCE-STREETS & BRI 64.60 INVOICE: 749212

114310 BACK ON THE ROAD AUTOMOBILE
02/11/25 303883 P 02/20/25 22064303 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 635.92 INVOICE: 2808

100957 BERCHTOLD EQUIPMENT CO
02/07/25 303884 P 02/20/25 22064303 5603 MAINTENANCE-MACH & EQUIP 300.32 INVOICE: P23281

104753 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,203.50 INVOICE: 1019359
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,918.50 INVOICE: 1019360
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,727.50 INVOICE: 1019361
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,022.40 INVOICE: 1019362
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,427.10 INVOICE: 1019363
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 362.10 INVOICE: 1019364
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 383.40 INVOICE: 1019365
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PAID INVOICES REPORT
Report generated: 03/13/2025 14:57
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Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 383.40 INVOICE: 1019366
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,664.40 INVOICE: 1019367
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 101.40 INVOICE: 1019368
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,622.40 INVOICE: 1019369
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,704.00 INVOICE: 1019370
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 473.20 INVOICE: 1019371
02/07/25 303885 P 02/20/25 10014003 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,344.30 INVOICE: 1019372
101917 BOB'S EXPRESS WASH
12/31/24 303886 P 02/20/25 10034203 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 260.00 INVOICE: 24-1562
12/31/24 303886 P 02/20/25 10034204 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 104.00 INVOICE: 24-1562
12/31/24 303886 P 02/20/25 10054301 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 13.00 INVOICE: 24-1562
12/31/24 303886 P 02/20/25 10054301 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 16.00 INVOICE: 24-1562
12/31/24 303886 P 02/20/25 22064303 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 16.00 INVOICE: 24-1562
100087 BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC
02/10/25 303887 P 02/20/25 10054308 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 151.00 INVOICE: 546811
109909 BSN SPORTS, LLC
02/04/25 303888 P 02/20/25 22064303 5273 SMALL TOOLS 530.03 INVOICE: 928720237
101577 BURDINE PRINTING
02/07/25 303889 P 02/20/25 10014110 5316 JOB RECRUITMENT EXPENSE 46.27 INVOICE: 51441
01/16/25 303889 P 02/20/25 10014101 5201 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 36.45 INVOICE: 51320
02/11/25 303889 P 02/20/25 10014001 5201 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 12.93 INVOICE: 51456
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Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

100095 BURKE AND PACE OF AG, INC
02/11/25 303890 P 02/20/25 22064303 5613 MAINTENANCE-STREETS & BRI 64.93 INVOICE: 2502-295706

112609 DIGITAL WEST NETWORKS INC
02/01/25 303891 P 02/20/25 10014140 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 372.59 INVOICE: 127165001-0011314

116158 DULCE VALERIO FASHION
12/13/24 303892 P 02/20/25 10034203 5272 PROTECTIVE/SAFETY CLOTHIN 92.00 INVOICE: 12132024

110150 FILIPPIN ENGINEERING
12/31/24 303893 P 02/20/25 35055679 7001 CONSTRUCTION 1,359.62 INVOICE: 246901-01

108121 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY
02/10/25 303894 P 02/20/25 10014145 5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORIT 994,500.00 INVOICE: FCFA-2025-011
02/10/25 303894 P 02/20/25 10014145 5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORIT 92,698.00 INVOICE: FCFA-2025-014

106678 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SVCS INC
01/06/25 303895 P 02/20/25 10014002 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00 INVOICE: 5671

116369 GUNSOLLEY, CAMERON
12/06/24 303896 P 02/20/25 10034201 5315 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 64.39 INVOICE: 3000421125

108351 HARVEY'S HONEY HUTS
02/03/25 303897 P 02/20/25 22064303 5552 RENT-EQUIPMENT 106.08 INVOICE: 53958
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PAID INVOICES REPORT
Report generated: 03/13/2025 14:57
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Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

115070 JD ELECTRIC
02/07/25 303898 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 160.00 INVOICE: 020725

100429 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC
02/06/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10044420 5605 MAINTENANCE-GROUNDS 16.15 INVOICE: 622694
02/10/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 58.53 INVOICE: 622857
02/11/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 16.13 INVOICE: 622952
02/12/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 5.38 INVOICE: 622999
02/12/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10044420 5605 MAINTENANCE-GROUNDS 30.16 INVOICE: 623011
02/13/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS 53.81 INVOICE: 623047
02/10/25 303899 P 02/20/25 35055679 7001 CONSTRUCTION 32.30 INVOICE: 622848
02/13/25 303899 P 02/20/25 10054305 5603 MAINTENANCE-MACH & EQUIP 45.18 INVOICE: 623066

113509 OFFICE1
02/08/25 303900 P 02/20/25 10034204 5602 MAINTENANCE-OFFICE EQUIPM 805.89 INVOICE: 5033224273

108424 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
01/27/25 303901 P 02/20/25 35055679 7501 DESIGN & SURVEY 17,615.45 INVOICE: 129333442
01/17/25 303902 P 02/20/25 35055679 7501 DESIGN & SURVEY 24,283.37 INVOICE: 129333521

116367 PISMO DETAILING
01/23/25 303903 P 02/20/25 10014101 5201 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 280.00 INVOICE: 1332

116325 RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC
02/03/25 2025124 303904 P 02/20/25 10014101 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20,125.00 ATTACHMENT 1

City of Arroyo Grande

PAID INVOICES REPORT
Report generated: 03/13/2025 14:57
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Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE: 37699

100531 RICHETTI COMPLETE WATER
02/01/25 303905 P 02/20/25 10034201 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15.00 INVOICE: 265993

100570 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE
02/06/25 303906 P 02/20/25 10014140 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 345.00 INVOICE: 52648

115614 SANTA MARIA MOTORCYCLES LLC
02/13/25 303907 P 02/20/25 10034203 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 1,208.75 INVOICE: 20061669

116368 SANTA MARIA VALLEY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR LLC
02/12/25 303908 P 02/20/25 10044420 5603 MAINTENANCE-MACH & EQUIP 259.00 INVOICE: 6438

111308 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC
03/15/25 303909 P 02/20/25 10054330 5605 MAINTENANCE-GROUNDS 765.50 INVOICE: 149565083-001

114230 THE TOLL ROADS
02/09/25 303910 P 02/20/25 10034201 5501 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE/TRAININ 66.07 INVOICE: 40755350

108042 TOM'S AUTO SERVICE
01/08/25 303911 P 02/20/25 10054301 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES 689.03 INVOICE: 0042890

111796 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS
02/07/25 303912 P 02/20/25 22064303 5613 MAINTENANCE-STREETS & BRI 804.03 INVOICE: 06-113295
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PAID INVOICES REPORT
Report generated: 03/13/2025 14:57
User: nvalentine
Program ID: appdwarr

INV GROUP:022025 TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

110017 TRANSUNION RISK
02/01/25 303913 P 02/20/25 10034204 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 75.00 INVOICE: 45601-202501-1

105252 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS
01/30/25 303914 P 02/20/25 10014102 5602 MAINTENANCE-OFFICE EQUIPM 86.14 INVOICE: 4284543-CAL

102137 VERIZON WIRELESS
02/04/25 303915 P 02/20/25 10014145 5403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 304.08 INVOICE: 6105195653

100688 WEST COVINA NURSERIES
02/11/25 303916 P 02/20/25 10034201 5255 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLI 101.89 INVOICE: 498323

REPORT TOTALS 1,199,017.88

COUNT AMOUNT
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS 38 1,199,017.88
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INV GROUP:022725PY TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 100723 CA ST EMPLOYMENT DEVEL DEPT
03/06/25 303994 M 03/06/25 110 2108 STATE WITHHOLDING 25,661.60 INVOICE: PPE 02.27.25
03/06/25 303994 M 03/06/25 110 2111 STATE DISABILITY INSURANC 6,159.35 INVOICE: PPE 02.27.25

105981 CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
03/06/25 303996 M 03/06/25 110 2114 GARNISHMENTS 230.76 INVOICE: PAYDAY 03.07.25
03/06/25 303996 M 03/06/25 110 2114 GARNISHMENTS 154.15 INVOICE: PAYDAY 03.07.25
03/06/25 303996 M 03/06/25 110 2114 GARNISHMENTS 16.15
INVOICE: PAYDAY 03.07.25

100039 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
03/06/25 303995 M 03/06/25 110 2105 SOCIAL SECURITY 68,006.88 INVOICE: PPE 02.27.25
03/06/25 303995 M 03/06/25 110 2105 SOCIAL SECURITY 16,312.82 INVOICE: PPE 02.27.25
03/06/25 303995 M 03/06/25 110 2104 FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 61,040.85 INVOICE: PPE 02.27.25

101730 PERS - ACTIVE MED
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 110 2109 HEALTH INSURANCE 167,138.52 INVOICE: 1002859157
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 10014145 5131 HEALTH INSURANCE 289.75 INVOICE: 1002859157
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 100 1111 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - FCF 111.40 INVOICE: 1002859157
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 10014099 5136 RETIREES HEALTH INSURANCE 7,217.91 INVOICE: 1002859157
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 100 1111 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - FCF 803.45 INVOICE: 1002859157
03/06/25 303997 M 03/06/25 22064303 5136 RETIREES HEALTH INSURANCE 639.05 INVOICE: 1002859157

REPORT TOTALS 353,782.64

COUNT AMOUNT
TOTAL MANUAL CHECKS 4 353,782.64
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INV GROUP:022725PY TO FISCAL 2025/08 07/01/2024 TO 06/30/2025

VENDOR NAME

INV DATE PO CHECK NO T CHK DATE GL ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Nicole Valentine **
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ATTACHMENT 2
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General Fund 414,016.55 5101 Salaries Full time 295,139.96 Streets Fund 18,533.19 5101 Volunteer Employee Retirement - Sewer Fund 11,636.64 5102 Salaries Part-Time - PPT 3,939.18 Water Fund 25,417.68 5103 Salaries Part-Time - TPT 4,876.58 469,604.06 5105 Salaries OverTime 14,474.71
5106 Salaries Strike Team OT -
5107 Salaries Standby 2,019.80
5108 Holiday Pay 996.60
5109 Sick Pay 3,053.30
Administrative Services - 5110 Annual Leave Buyback -
Information Services - 5111 Vacation Buyback -
Community Development - 5112 Sick Leave Buyback -
Police 12,939.21 5113 Vacation Pay 6,908.97
Public Works - Maintenance 688.00 5114 Comp Pay 763.19
Public Works - Enterprise 847.50 5115 Annual Leave Pay 5,592.14 Recreation - Administration - 5116 Salaries - Police FTO 201.50 Recreation - Special Events - 5121 PERS Retirement 40,533.66 14,474.71 5122 Social Security 25,328.12
5123 PARS Retirement 141.47
5126 State Disability Ins. 4,021.50
5127 Deferred Compensation 741.66
5131 Health Insurance 53,825.92
5132 Dental Insurance 3,030.70
5133 Vision Insurance 761.32
5134 Life Insurance 383.42
5135 Long Term Disability 497.65
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 127.71
5150 Bi-Lingual Pay 150.00
5151 Cell Phone Allowance 1,207.50
469,604.06
OVERTIME BY DEPARTMENT:

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

DEPARTMENTAL LABOR DISTRIBUTION

PAY PERIOD
01/31/25 - 02/13/2025
2/21/2025

BY FUND BY ACCOUNT

1 Item 9.b.

ACTION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Council Members Present: Mayor Caren Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem Kate Secrest, Council Member Jim Guthrie,
Council Member Jamie Maraviglia, Council
Member Aileen Loe
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, Police Chief Michael
Martinez, City Engineer Shannon Sweeney
This meeting was conducted in-person.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:03 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
City Clerk Matson stated that the City has various technical options for people to attend remotely, however the City was experiencing technical difficulties with the Zoom platform.

5.a Closed Session Announcements
None.

5.b Ordinances read in title only

2 Item 9.b.

Moved by Mayor Ray Russom
Seconded by Council Member Guthrie
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, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Maraviglia, and Council Member Loe
Passed (5 to 0)

6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.a Introduction and Oath of Office - Police Officer Jessika Reif Chief Martinez introduced Police Officer Jessika Reif and highlighted her educational and professional background. City Clerk Matson administered the Oath of Office.

6.b City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided an update regarding a Police Department audit of operations which resulted in meeting state and federal requirements; a SLO County Fire controlled burn and training; and the weather system moving through the city.

No action was taken on this item.

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
City Clerk Matson made a statement that, due to technical difficulties with the Zoom platform, members of the public participating remotely could submit public comment via email to [email protected] during the meeting.

Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received. Mayor Ray Russom announced that public comment would remain open until the end of the meeting to accommodate any members of the public who who would like to submit written public comment.

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. Council Member Maraviglia reported a potential conflict of interest and recused herself from Item 9.i. due to her relationship with an applicant.

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

Council commented on Item 9.i. and thanked the Committee.

3 Item 9.b.

Moved by Council Member Loe
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h., with the exception of Item 9.i., with the recommended courses of action.

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

9.a Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of February 1 through February 15, 2025.

9.b Statement of Investment Deposits for January 2025
Received and filed the report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of January 31, 2025, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).

9.c Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Status Report and One Budget Adjustment Request Approval
Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial Status Report and approved one Budget Adjustment Request in the amount of $48,200 for the Traffic Signalization Special Revenue Fund.

9.d Agreement for Auditing Services
Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUT

AN AGREEMENT WITH MOSS, LEVI, & HARTZHEIM LLP TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES IN SUBSTANTIALLY FINAL FORM".

9.e Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 25, 2025, as submitted.

9.f Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board 1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING CHIASA NAKAZONO-KLAPPER TO THE TOURISM

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; and 2) Determined that approving the appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board 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, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.).

4 Item 9.b.

9.g Establishment of a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and Adoption of Committee Bylaws
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS’ SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF MEASURE E-24 FUNDS AND ADOPTING COMMITTEE BYLAWS"; and
2) Determined that adopting a Resolution establishing a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and adopting Committee Bylaws 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 (c)(2) and (3), 15378.).

9.h Receipt of Results from the Council Goal Setting Workshop Received and accepted the results of the Council Goal Setting Workshop held on February 10, 2025.

9.i Approval of Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Program Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Moved by Council Member Loe
Seconded by Council Member Guthrie
1) Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25"; and
2) Determined that adopting the Resolution 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.)
AYES (4): Council Member Loe, Council Member Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
ABSENT (1): Council Member Maraviglia
Passed (4 to 0)

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.a Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
Community Development Director Pedrotti presented the Item and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.

5 Item 9.b.

Moved by Council Member Guthrie
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Secrest
1) Introduce an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER WELLS”; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15061, subd. (b)(3); 15307; 15308; and 15378, subd. (b)(5)).

AYES (5): Council Member Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem Secrest, Council Member Maraviglia, Council Member Loe, Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)

11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.

12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Secrest commented on the positive experience of the City Council Goal-Setting Workshop; commended the Community Services Grant Program Committee; commented on the General Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee; and commented on her participation as a judge for the Lions Club speech competition.

Mayor Ray Russom thanked staff, Council Member Guthrie and Mayor Pro Tem Secrest for attending the LOCC Channel Counties Division Dinner.

Mayor Ray Russom closed the Public Comment period.

13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
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Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Matson, City Clerk

Item 9.c.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael T. Martinez, Chief of Police
BY: David Culver, Police Commander
SUBJECT: Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481 DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Receive and file the “2024 Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” and the “2025 Annual Military Equipment Report” in accordance with California Assembly Bill 481, determine that said report meets all standards for approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d); and
2) Approve the renewal of Ordinance No. 714.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

The Arroyo Grande Police Department is currently in possession of items categorized as military equipment following the City Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 714 – Military Equipment Use Policy. The fiscal impacts associated with Ordinance No. 714 for FY 2024-25 include purchasing specialized equipment, annual training costs, and the replacement of munitions totaling $11,200. The cost of maintaining the current inventory and purchasing new equipment in 2025 is outlined in the Police Department’s Military Equipment Report.

BACKGROUND:

On September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) was codified in Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075 and required the governing body of a law enforcement agency to adopt a “Military Equipment Use” Policy (“Policy”) no later than May 1, 2022.

The Police Department complied with AB 481 in the development of a policy, holding a community meeting, and making the Policy documents available on their website prior to the City Council adopting the Policy via Ordinance No. 714 (Attachment 3) on April 12, 20221.

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Item 9.c.

City Council
Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481 March 25, 2025

AB 481 requires the City Council to review, at least annually, the Ordinance adopting the Policy, and vote on whether to renew the Ordinance to allow the Police Department to continue to use the equipment covered by the Policy.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

AB 481 was introduced to increase transparency and accountability for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by state and local law enforcement agencies.

The legislation includes a broad definition of what constitutes “military equipment,” including items such as drones that are commonly used in everyday society by members of the public and have been effectively deployed for many years by law enforcement agencies to respond to emerging threats, civil unrest, and mass casualty events.

Furthermore, several of the items AB 481 defines as “military equipment” are not necessarily used by the military but are less-than-lethal, standard issue equipment for peace officers. While possession of such equipment does not warrant its use in common circumstances, this essential equipment is deployed based on the situational necessity to effectively de-escalate intense situations or bring volatile conditions and critical incidents to a safe resolution.

Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns raised regarding the use of the City’s military equipment in 2024. Staff’s internal audit of equipment use determined there were no violations of the Policy (AGPD Policy #709) or any other Departmental policy. Included herewith as Attachment 1 is an Annual Military Equipment Report, prepared pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section 7072.

New Equipment for 2025
Staff has reviewed the Police Department's equipment needs and determined there is no current need to purchase any new, specifically identified Military Equipment in 2025.

Based on training and department operations, ammunition inventory levels will be maintained as needed. If the Police Department identifies a need to purchase equipment identified as “Military” per Government code 7070, it will notify the Council for approval prior to the acquisition of equipment.

ALTERNATIVES:

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

1. Receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report pursuant to California AB 481 and renew Ordinance No. 714;

2. Do not renew Ordinance No. 714 or accept the annual Military Equipment Report; or

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Taking the recommended action will comply with State law requirements and will promote transparency involving the Police Department's acquisitions, use, and/or purchases of

Item 9.c.

City Council
Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to California AB 481 March 25, 2025

equipment identified and defined in AB 481. The equipment outlined in this report is essential to law enforcement’s mission.

DISADVANTAGES:

No disadvantages are identified.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

No environmental review is required for this item, as this action is not a “project” per § 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action pertains to submittal and approval of information regarding the City’s military equipment policy and is therefore an organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:

The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. In accordance with AB 481, the Military Equipment Use Policy was also posted on the Police Department’s website, www.agpd.org.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2024 Military Equipment Inventory

2. 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report

3. Ordinance No. 714

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1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.

Agency cost of maintaining the UAV (training and software) program in 2024: $750 The Agency purchased one additional UAS DJI Air 3 at a cost of $1,858 a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS:
i. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE Advanced, cost: $6,900 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a color and inferred camera as well as audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording, weighs 909 grams, and has approx. 30 minutes of flight time. ii. DJI Air 3, cost $1,549, quantity: 1. UAS has a dual-primary camera system, embedding a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera.
iii. DJI Air 3, cost $1,858, quantity: 1. UAS has a dual-primary camera system, embedding a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera.
b) Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. Major collision investigations.
ii. Search for missing persons.
iii. Natural disaster management.
iv. Crime scene photography.
v. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions. vi. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c) Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the DJI Mavic during approved missions.
d) Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
e) Fiscal Impact
The annual estimated maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $200.

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f) Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation and are certified under the FAA Part 107 as remote pilots. In addition, each operator must attend department training and ongoing quarterly training. g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, and the City of Arroyo Grande UAS policy. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

2. 40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds.

Agency cost of maintaining the 40 MM launchers and Rounds in 2024: $1,361 a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) DEFENSE (LMT) TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, cost: $1,000, quantity:

9. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stock and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet. This less lethal platform replaced the Bean Bag shotgun and is authorized to be used by patrol personnel. The launcher is orange in color and has a holographic red dot sighting system.
2) BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. Cost: $22 per round, quantity: 15. The patented technology involves an internal energy absorption system, as well as a collapsible gel head. BIPs have an effective minimal optimal range of 6.6 feet (2m), though are operational at point blank. In independent party Blunt Trauma Testing of several 40mm Impact rounds, the BIP round had the lowest impact force response. The Viscous criterion (VC) was used as an indicator of injury severity, the higher (VC) value the higher the risk of injury. The BIP Peaked at (0.10) while the other rounds peaked at (.012-.097) The BIP has been designed utilizing ballistic technologies, which allow for consistent in-flight stability throughout an almost flat trajectory.

These rounds have repeatedly shown effectiveness and reliability at ranges up to 150 feet (45m). The Byrna SDI is no longer available and has is being phased out. 3) CTS Model 4557. The 40mm is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. Cost: $24 per round, quantity: 50. The 40mm Sponge Baton is a spin-stabilized projectile delivering blunt trauma effect. CTS does not have a minimum stand-off range, making this a safer, less lethal round. Although it is extremely accurate and consistent, accuracy is

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dependent on the launcher, using open sights vs. an improved sight, environmental conditions, and the operator.
4) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRETT 40MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR ROUND, cost: $23, quantity: 15. A 40MM round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This is for use by SWAT team members only. b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict and preserve life where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c) Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by POST-certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. e) Lifespan
 Defense Technology LMT- 25 years.
 BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP- 5 years.
 CTS 4557. The 40mm Sponge Baton- 5 years.
 Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator round- 5 years. f) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each launcher. g) Legal and Procedural Rules

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Use is established under AGPD policy 308.8. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

3. Distraction Devices: A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.

There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2024 calendar year. a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) Defense Technology #8901, Cost $50 Quantity: 6. The Distraction Device® Reload utilizes a standard military-style M201A1 type fuze and produces 175 dB of sound output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candelas for ten milliseconds. This reload is for use in the Distraction Device low roll body.
b) Purpose
To produce atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause shortterm (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
c) Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
ii. By officers who have been trained in their proper use. iii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
iv. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
v. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety. vi. During training exercises.
d) Lifespan
Until used.
e) Fiscal Impact
There is no annual maintenance.
f) Training
Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by post-certified instructors.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 408. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

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4. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. * Government Code 7070 (10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency.

Patrol Rifles are standard-issue service weapons for all officers and, therefore, do not require reporting per Gov. Code 7070 (10) as outlined in AGPD policy 709, adopted in City Ordinance NO.714.

There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2024 calendar year.

Agency cost of maintaining Rifle ammunition inventory in 2024: $6,410 a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) Colt Defense, 5.56mm Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle. Cost $0, quantity 27, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 NATO. Standard-issued service weapon. 2) Federal 5.56mm CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, quantity 8,500 rounds. cost: $0.46 per round made by Federal. These full metal jacket rounds are used for training and a CA POST required qualification.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND, quantity 4,000 rounds. Cost $0.85 per round. 5.56 Nato 75 gr InterLock HD SBR Hornady Black is designed specifically for 10.5"-11.5" SBRs by using proprietary propellant technology and a bullet designed with technology from industry-leading Critical Duty FlexLock bullets. This round provides exceptional ammunition performance in SBR’s suppressed or unsuppressed, with virtually no flash or residue, dramatically reduced sound signature, will not foul or overheat suppressors, uniform velocity and accuracy, and provides a controllable rate of fire in automatic platforms. Designed to meet the requirements of the FBI protocol, this round is the optimum choice for 10.5"-11.5" barreled 5.56 rifles. This is the Duty round for standard-issue patrol rifles.
b) Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c) Authorized Use
Only members who are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle. d) Lifespan
1) Colt Defense, 5.56mm Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle - no expiration. 2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND - no expiration. 3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND - no expiration.

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e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. Annual Ammunition cost is accounted for in the current department budget. Rifle ammunition accounts for approximately $3,000 annually.
f) Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members who operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification 4 times a year.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policies 312 and 432. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. All Rifles deployed by the Arroyo Grande Police Department are owned by the Police Department.

5. Pepper-Ball Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles.

There was no cost to the agency to maintain this device during the 2024 calendar year.

Agency cost of maintaining Pepper-Ball ammunition inventory in 2024: $821 a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) Pepper-Ball FTC CARBINE, cost: $590, quantity 4. The FTC is a high-capacity, semiautomatic launcher that is reliable and accurate; it features a hopper that can hold up to 180 rounds and a flexible air source configuration. Pepper-Ball® is the most versatile non-lethal system available, allowing officers to deploy it in a wide range of situations.

Pepper-Ball's many uses include:
i. Anti-riot
ii. Combative suspects
iii. Vehicle interdiction
iv. Non-compliant individuals
2) Pepper-Ball LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile. The Live Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a Pepper-Ball Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder. 3) Pepper-Ball Glass Breaker cost $2.50 per Projectile, Quantity 60. A solid polymer projectile used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans or animals.

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4) Pepper-Ball INERT round. Cost: $1 per projectile. Containing a harmless, scented powder, this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but, are not limited to:
1) Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. 2) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. 4) Potentially vicious animals.
5) Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c) Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of Pepper-Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper-Ball launchers.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing Pepper-Ball launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by Pepper-Ball certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. e) Lifespan
1) Pepper-Ball FTC Carbine- 20 years
2) Pepper-Ball Live-X Projectile- 3 years
3) Pepper-Ball Glass Breaker- 20 years
4) Pepper-Ball INERT Projectile- 3 years
f) Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each Pepper-Ball launcher. g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.6.1. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize Pepper-Ball only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When munitions stock for "military equipment" has reached significantly low levels or has been exhausted, the Department may order replacement stock based upon the current approved city operational budget in a calendar year without city council approval to maintain essential availability for the Department’s needs. The purchase of this would be included in the annual report.

ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
2025 – Annual Military Equipment Report,
Prepared Pursuant to Government Code § 7072
In accordance with Government Code section 7072, the Arroyo Grande Police Department hereby submits for City Council review and approval the following annual military equipment report.

1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.

All military equipment owned by the Department, which is detailed in Exhibit A to the Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy 709, was used exclusively for the purposes designated by that Policy. In general, those purposes include use of specialized firearms to be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible; use of noise flash diversionary devices to produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short‐term (6 ‐ 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage; use of chemical agents and smoke canisters (by officers who are properly POST certified) to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable; use of projectile launch platforms and associated munitions to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

In 2024 the Arroyo Grande Police Department used the following equipment:
 Unmanned Aerial Systems “UAS” (3) also known as “Drones.” The drones were activated during the search and arrest of offenders, traffic collision investigations, special event security, fire department support, and firework response during the 4th of July holiday. AGPD’s UAS are operated by Arroyo Grande City staff and provide support to public works for city-wide projects.  40mm Launchers (9) designed to expel nonlethal munitions. The 40 mm launcher was deployed and used during one incident in 2024 against a homicide suspect.

The 40mm launchers were also used during training with 40mm munitions to train law enforcement personnel in accordance with California Peace Officers Standard and Training requirements.
 Patrol Rifles (27). Patrol Rifles are standard-issue firearms to all officers and, therefore, do not require reporting per Gov. Code 7070 as outlined in AGPD policy 709 adopted in City Ordinance NO.714. For transparency, the AGPD has included Patrol Rifles in this report. There were two incidents during patrol operations in which a rifle was needed, but neither resulted in the weapon being discharged.

Additionally, officers deployed their assigned rifles during training and qualifications.

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 Pepper-Ball Launchers (4) There is one incident where a Pepper-Ball launcher was deployed as a show of force; the application of the Pepper-Ball as a Use of Force was not needed. Pepper-Ball launchers were also deployed during the training of law enforcement personnel.

2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.

The Department did not receive any complaints or citizen outreach concerning the Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy or ongoing use of said equipment.

3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.

There were no violations of the Policy, and accordingly, no audits or actions took place in response.

4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.

The costs associated with military equipment in 2024 totaled $10,379, including purchases of specialized equipment, annual training costs, and replacement of munitions. These costs were accounted for in the City’s 2023 budget.

5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.

The quantity for each type of military equipment is listed in Exhibit A to the Military Equipment Use Policy 709, available on the City’s website and in person at the Department.

6. If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

The Department has no plans to purchase any additional equipment that would be classified as military equipment under government code 7070, at this time.

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709.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of "military equipment" (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072). This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set for in Assembly Bill no. 481. These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items deemed to be "military equipment" and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, cataloging, and complaints regarding these items.
709.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070).

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.

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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
709.2 PHILOSOPHY
The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public's safety and welfare. The public has the right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency's decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public's safety and welfare, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
709.3 POLICY
It is the policy of the Arroyo Grande Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment and that there are legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before "military equipment" is funded, acquired, or used.
709.4 PROCEDURE

DEFINITIONS

1. Governing Body - The elected or appointed entity that oversees the Arroyo Grande Police Department.

2. Military Equipment - Any of a wide variety of items as defined by California Government Code section 7070 subsections (c)(1) through (c)(16).
709.5 GENERAL

1. The Department shall obtain approval of the governing body annually prior to engaging in any of the following activities:
a. Requesting military equipment available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Government Code.
b. Seeking funds for military equipment including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting privater, local, state, or federal funds, in kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
c. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
d. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.

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e. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to policy. f. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment.

2. In seeking the approval of the governing body, the Department shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy, or subsequent amendments, to the City Council and the public via the law enforcement agency's website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning military equipment use.

A. MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS

1. The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
a. Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective civilian nd officer safety.
b. Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective or civilian and officer safety.

2. Military equipment shall only be used by an Department employee only after applicable training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise. 709.6 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Arroyo Grande Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.

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(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
709.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department's website for as long as the military equipment available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calender year for each type pf military equipment inventory.

The annual military equipment report shall, at minimum, include the following information:
a. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of use. b. A summary of complaints or concerns received regarding the use of military equipment. c. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations on military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
d. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrades, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calender year following submission of the annual military equipment.
e. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. f. Projected purchases of military equipment in the next year and the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
709.8 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

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submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 709.10 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
This policy recognizes the need for agencies to provide assistance to each other, whether in ongoing, combined, or regional operations, occasional planned operations, or in exigent circumstances. Where applicable to the provisions og Government Code §7070 through 7075, such assisting agencies should comply with their respective military equipment use policies when rendering assistance.
709.11 EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
The Arroyo Grande Police Department participates in the San Luis Obispo Regional S.W.A.T.

Team who is responsible for high risk operations within the City of Arroyo Grande. The police department also works closely with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In exigent circumstances such as, but not limited to, an active shooter, rapidly evolving incident, high risk operations, civil unrest,natural disaster, or officer needs help incident, with the approval of the Chief of Police or designee, military equipment may be deployed from outside entities to promote safety and security of community members. If the police department acquires, borrows, or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, it will provide written notification of acquisition or use of to the City Council within 30 days following commencement of such exigent circumstances, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, state, or federal law.

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709.12 CATALOGING OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
All military equipment use equipment kept and maintained by the Arroyo Grande Police Department shall be cataloged in such way to address the following requirments:
a. The manufacturer's description of the equipment.
b. The capabilities of the equipment.
c. The purpose and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment. d. The expected lifespan of the equipment.
e. The fiscal impacts, both for initial purchase and continued maintained. f. The quantity of the equipment whether maintained or intend to acquire. 709.13 COMPLIANCE
The department operations commander will establish that all department members comply with this policy. The commander, along with the range master lead officer will conduct an annual audit and will report directly to the Chief of Police. for direction. 709.14 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

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PURPOSE
This policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, use and reporting of “military equipment”, as the term is defined in Government Code section 7070. This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481. These obligations include, but are not limited to, seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, cataloging, and complaints regarding these items.

POLICY
It is the policy of the Arroyo Grande Police Department that there are legally enforceable safeguards including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.

PHILOSOPHY
The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public’s safety and welfare. The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.

PROCEDURE
A. DEFINITIONS

1. Governing Body – The elected entity that oversees the Arroyo Grande Police Department.

2. Military Equipment – Any of a wide variety of items as defined by California Government Code section 7070, subsections (c)(1) through (c)(16).

B. GENERAL
1) The Department shall obtain approval of the governing body annually prior to engaging in any of the following activities:
a. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
b. Seeking funds for military equipment including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
c. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
d. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.

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e. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to general order. f. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment.
2) In seeking the approval of the governing body, the Department shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy, or subsequent amendments, to the City Council and the public via the law enforcement agency’s internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue.

C. MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
1) The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
a. Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
b. Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2) Military equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise.

D. MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORTING CONSIDERATIONS
1) The Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to City Council that addresses each type of military equipment possessed by the Department. 2) The Department shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. 3) The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
a. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. b. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. c. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. d. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
e. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. f. If AGPD intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
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discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and AGPD’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

E. CATALOGING OF MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
All military use equipment kept and maintained by the Arroyo Grande Police Department shall be cataloged in a way which addresses each of the following requirements:

1. The manufacturers description of the equipment.

2. The capabilities of the equipment.

3. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment.

4. The expected lifespan of the equipment.

5. The fiscal impact of the equipment, both initially and for on-going maintenance.

6. The quantity of the equipment, whether maintained or sought.

7. Required Training to meet CA - POST standard of use.

F. COMPLIANCE

1. The Department Operations Commander will ensure that all Department members comply with this policy. The Arroyo Grande Police Department Command staff will conduct an annual audit. The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of any policy violations and, if needed, the violation(s) will be referred to the overseeing Division Commander and handled in accordance with AGPD Policy 1018.6 (ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS). All instances of non-compliance will be reported to City Council via the annual military equipment report.

2. Any member of the public can register a question or concern regarding military use equipment by contacting the Arroyo Grande Police Department on duty Watch Commander at 805-473-5110. A response to the question or concern shall be completed by the Department in a timely manner.

3. Any member of the public can submit a complaint to any member of the Department, and in any form i.e. in person, telephone, email, etc.). Once the complaint is received, it should be routed to the Internal Affairs Division in accordance with AGPD Policy 1018 (Personnel Complaints).

G. FUNDING
The Department shall seek council approval for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.

1. The Department has authority to apply for funding prior to obtaining council approval in the case of exigent circumstances. The Department shall obtain council approval as soon as practicable.

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H. MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT

1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS:
i. DJI MAVIC ENTERPRISE Advanced, cost: $6,900 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a color and inferred camera as well as audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording, weighs 909 grams, and has approx. 30 minutes of flight time. b) Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. major collision investigations.
ii. search for missing persons.
iii. natural disaster management.
iv. crime scene photography.
v. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions. vi. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c) Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the DJI Mavic during approved missions.
d) Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $200. f) Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a department training and ongoing quarterly training.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, and the City of Arroyo Grande UAS policy. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

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2. 40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40MM Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) DEFENSE (LMT) TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, cost: $1000, quantity:

9. The 40MM Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stock and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet. This less lethal platform replaced the Bean Bag shotgun and is authorized to be used by patrol personnel. The launcher is orange in color and has a holographic red dot sighting system.
2) BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP is a blunt impact kinetic energy round. Cost: $22 per round, quantity: 50. The patented technology involves an internal energy absorption system, as well as a collapsible gel head. BIPs have an effective minimal optimal range of 6.6 feet (2m), though are operational at point blank. In independent party Blunt Trauma Testing of several 40mm Impact rounds, the BIP round had the lowest impact force response. The Viscous criterion (VC) was used as an indicator of injury severity, the higher (VC) value the higher the risk of injury. The BIP Peaked at (0.10) while the other rounds peaked at (.012-.097) The BIP has been designed utilizing ballistic technologies, which allow for consistent in-flight stability throughout an almost flat trajectory.

These rounds have repeatedly shown effectiveness and reliability at ranges up to 150 feet (45m)
3) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRETT 40MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR ROUND, cost: $23, quantity: 15. A 40MM round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. This is for use by SWAT team members only.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict and preserve live where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c) Authorized Use
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i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in there use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. e) Lifespan
• Defense Technology LMT- 25 years.
• BYRNA SDI. The 40mm BIP- 5 years.
• Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator round- 5 years. f) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each launcher. g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.8. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

3. Distraction Devices: A distract device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) Defense Technology #8901, Cost $50 Quantity: 6. The Distraction Device® Reload utilizes a standard military-style M201A1 type fuze and produces 175 dB of sound output at 5 feet and 6-8 million candelas for 10 milliseconds. This reload is for use in the Distraction Device low roll body.
b) Purpose
To produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause shortterm (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.

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c) Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
ii. By officers who have been trained in their proper use. iii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
iv. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
v. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety. vi. During training exercises.
d) Lifespan
Until used.
e) Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
f) Training
Prior to use, officers must attend diversionary device training that is conducted by Post certified instructors.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 408. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.

4. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle. Cost $2000, quantity 16, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 NATO. Standard issued service weapon. 2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, cost: $349 per case of 1000, quantity:
10 cases. Remington ammo made by PMC. This full metal jacket rounds is used for training and CA POST required qualification.
3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND. Cost $ 365 per case of 1000, quantity 4 cases. 5.56 Nato 75 gr InterLock HD SBR Hornady Black is designed specifically for 10.5"-11.5" SBR’s by using proprietary propellant technology and a bullet designed with technology from industry leading Critical Duty FlexLock bullets. This round provides exceptional ammunition performance in SBR’s suppressed or unsuppressed, with virtually no flash or residue, dramatically reduced sound signature, will not foul or

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overheat suppressors, uniform velocity and accuracy, and provides controllable rate of fire in automatic platforms. Designed to meet the requirements of the FBI protocol, this round is the optimum choice for 10.5"-11.5" barreled 5.56 rifles. This is the Duty round for standard issue patrol rifles.
b) Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c) Authorized Use
Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle. d) Lifespan
1) Sig Sauer, MCX Virtus Patrol Semi-Automatic Rifle - no expiration. 2) Remington .223 CALIBER 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND - no expiration. 3) Hornady Black 5.56 Nato 75 GRAIN HD SBR RIFLE ROUND - no expiration. e) Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle. Annual Ammunition cost is accounted for in current department budget. Rifle ammunition accounts for approximately $3000 annually.
f) Training
Prior to using a rifle officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle.

Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification 4 times a year.
g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 312 and 432. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. All Rifles deployed by Arroyo Grande Police Department are owned by the Police Department.

5.Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when deployed.
a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, Han-Ball CS GRENADE, #519, cost: $48, quantity: 10. The HanBall™ CS Grenade is an outdoor use grenade expelling its payload in approximately 15- 20 seconds. The rubber ball round has an overall size of 4.8 in. tall, including the fuse head, and 3.1 in. diameter. This devise is for use by members of the SWAT team in a tactical environment.

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2) DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Rubber Ball Blast Grenade, Inert. Cost $ 50, quantity 2. The Inert Rubber Blast Ball Grenade can be used effectively in both training and crowd management situations. It simulates the dispersion of Riot Control Agents from a CS, CN, or OC Blast Ball in a training environment, but without the actual chemical exposure. Deployed in crowd management /custodial situations to deliver light/sound stimuli from a rubber ball style grenade without chemical agent exposure. This devise is for use by members of the SWAT team in a tactical environment. b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
vi. Authorized Use
vii. Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use these agents.
c) Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
d) Lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
e) Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
f) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the AGPD use of force policy 300. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

6. PepperBall Launcher: A device that discharges irritant projectiles. a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost 1) PepperBall FTC CARBINE, cost: $590, quantity 4. The FTC is a high-capacity, semiautomatic launcher that is reliable and accurate, it features a hopper that can hold up to 180 rounds and a flexible air source configuration. PepperBall® is the most versatile non-lethal system available, allowing officers to deploy it in a wide range of situations.

PepperBall's many uses include:

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1. Anti-riot

2. Combative suspects

3. Vehicle interdiction

4. Non-compliant individuals
2) PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity 500. The Live Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder. 3) PepperBall Glass Breaker Cost $2.50 per Projectile, Quantity 60. A solid polymer projectile used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans or animals.
4) PepperBall INERT round. Cost $1 per projectile. Quantity 200. Containing a harmless, scented powder, this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.
b) Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but, are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c) Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.
d) Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in there use by PepperBall certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors. e) Lifespan
i. PepperBall FTC Carbine- 20 years
ii. PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
iii. PepperBall Glass Breaker- 20 years
iv. PepperBall INERT Projectile- 3 years

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f) Fiscal impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each PepperBall launcher. g) Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under AGPD policy 308.6.1. It is the policy of the AGPD to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When munitions stock for "military equipment" have reached significantly low levels, or have been exhausted, the Department may order replacement stock based upon current approved city operational budget in a calendar year without city council approval to maintain essential availability for the Department’s needs. The purchase of this would be included in the annual report.

ATTACHMENT 3

Item 9.d.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director BY: Shane Taylor, Utilities Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

Approximately two (2) hours of staff time is required to prepare the report.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Arroyo Grande’s water entitlements are calculated on a water year that began April 1, 2024. The current water supply for water year 2024/2025 includes 2,290 Acre Feet (AF) from Lopez Reservoir, the current modeled, safe yield is 357 AF of groundwater from the Santa Maria River Groundwater Basin, with an entitlement of 1,323 AF. An additional 160 AF of groundwater is available from the Pismo formation.

The predicted water use for the 2024/2025 water year is 2,100 AF.

The monthly water use for the City in February 2025 was 123.7 AF. Attachment 3 has been revised to show the comparison of the previous year’s use. March 2023 through February 2024 vs. the current years use of March 2024 through February 2025. The increase is directly related to rainfall totals over the two years.

The per capita monthly water use for February 2025 is 80 gallons per day/per person.

The residential per capita use was 62 gallons per day/per person. There was a total of

2.3 inches of rainfall in the City in February 2025.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The United States Drought Monitor, as of March 13,2025, shows San Luis Obispo County is abnormally dry. Rainfall for the period of July 1, 2024, through March 13, 2025, is 7.75 inches at the Corporate Yard rain gauge. Lopez Lake is 93.2% as of March 13, 2025.

Item 9.d.

City Council
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
March 25, 2025

The deep well index for the first quarter of 2025 was completed on January 22, 2025, and is 10.78 feet above sea level, which is 3.28 feet above the threshold valve. The current deep well index is 0.73 feet lower than October 2024, and 1.55 feet lower than January 2024.

On January 15, 2025, in response to a preliminary injunction issued by the United States District Court to the County of San Luis Obispo, Lopez Lake downstream releases were increased from 2.0 million gallons per day to 5.1 million gallons per day. The County has prepared an updated projection that reflects the increased release rate. The impact on Lopez Lake storage with this release level is shown in Attachment 2.

The increased release rate does not currently impact the City’s contract entitlement (how much water the City receives) from Lopez Lake. The month-to-month comparisons at this time show a negligible reduction due to Lopez Lake’s high volume of water; however, as Lopez Lake decreases in volume into the dry season and because of its V shape, the comparisons will become more apparent. The City will continue working with the County to develop a multiyear projection showing how increased downstream releases will likely impact Lopez Lake storage levels.

Attachment 5, titled 2011 to 2024 Actual Storge vs Predicted Storage model, provides past annual water storage information from 2011 to 2024. The blue “Actual Storage (AF)” line on the graph shows the water storage levels in Lake Lopez over 13 years. The dark orange line shows what water storage levels would have been if the current court-ordered release rates were in effect during this period. The dashed lines denote specific water storage levels like spillway or maximum capacity (49,476 AF) and minimum pool (1,690 AF), or essentially no potable water.

This model shows:
 Out of the 13 years, 9 of those years would activate the Low Reservoir Response Plan (LRRP) – below 20,000 AF, which limits water consumption.  Approximately 3 years of significant water quality issues.  Approximately 2 years of no potable water.

The County has appealed for the preliminary injunction. The City and all other Zone 3 contractors will continue to work with the County to assess and report the impacts on our water supply from Lopez Lake until the litigation is resolved.

ALTERNATIVES:

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

1. Receive and file the report, or

2. Provide other directions to staff.

Item 9.d.

City Council
Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update
March 25, 2025

ADVANTAGES:

The report provides the City Council and the public with the current and projected conditions of our water supply and demand.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

No environmental review is required for this item.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:

The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Monthly Operations Report for February

2. Lopez Lake Reservoir Storage Projection

3. Previous Year Water Use Comparison

4. Deep Well Index Levels for 1st Quarter

5. 2011 to 2024 Actual Storage vs Predicted Storage

285
1937
96 304
2067
103
0 500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Commercial Usage Portion of Production Acre Feet Production Usage (gpcd) Previous Year Water Use Comparison
Attachment 3
Previous year use Mar 2023 to Feb 2024 Current year use Mar 2024 to Feb 2025

Item 9.e.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Review and accept the 2024 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).

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

No financial impact is projected.

BACKGROUND:

California Government Code Section 65400 requires all cities to file a General Plan Annual Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and report housing data to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 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 Government Code requires that the Annual Report be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance. The Annual Report was also presented to the Planning Commission for receipt and acceptance prior to the Council given its role as the primary decision maker for the majority of the City’s land use applications.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The Annual Report provides an overview of the activities completed or currently being undertaken during 2024 to implement or update the General Plan. No updates to any individual elements of the General Plan were completed during the 2024 calendar year, however significant progress was made on the comprehensive General Plan Update project that is currently underway.

Item 9.e.

City Council
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 25, 2025

Comprehensive General Plan Update
Building off work done in 2023, City staff and its consultant published the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook in February 2024. This workbook documents the current state of the community, analyzes existing conditions and identifies key trends that will guide the General Plan Update. A community workshop was also held in February 2024 to obtain public input on the development of a vision statement and guiding principles for the project. This led to the adoption of a vision statement and guiding principles by City Council on August 13, 2024. An online land use alternatives survey was made available to the public in October and November 2024. Respondents were asked to identify areas, or specific sites, within the City where land use changes are appropriate and areas where growth should, or should not, occur. The survey results were used to inform the four land use alternatives that will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in Spring 2025.

A seven-member General Plan Citizen Advisory Group (GPCAG) has also been formed, consisting of residents from a wide range of professional backgrounds. The GPCAG will meet approximately one time per month to review administrative drafts of deliverables and be consulted during initial policy development. Additional public outreach included a pop-up event at the Soto Sports Complex, and an informational postcard that was mailed to every mailbox in the City to garner participation in the project.

Major projects such as the development of the Active Transportation Plan and the preparation for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project saw significant progress.

Both projects implement policies from the City’s Circulation Element. Other significant work efforts include the adoption of an ordinance to implement Housing Element programs, an update the City’s ADU ordinance, and establishment of development standards for wireless telecommunication facilities.

Housing Element Implementation
Housing data is reported via a spreadsheet provided by HCD (Attachment 2). The spreadsheet contains the numbers of housing units that were entitled, issued permits, and granted occupancy in 2024. The City issued building permits for 95 new dwelling units in 2024. A majority of those units (62) are deed restricted for low-income households as part of the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) project located at 700 Oak Park Blvd. The City also issued permits for 26 accessory dwelling units (ADU), which is the highest single-year total seen during this planning period. A total of 281 units have been permitted during this planning period (2020-2028). The City has permitted its allocation of 107 low-income units for the planning period, as of the end of 2024. The HCD spreadsheet also describes the implementation status of the City’s forty-three (43) Housing Element programs.

ALTERNATIVES:

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

Item 9.e.

City Council
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 25, 2025

1. Accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Report and direct staff to forward the Report to OPR and HCD;

2. Do not accept the 2024 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:

The preparation and filing of the General Plan Annual Progress Report 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. (b)(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. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

2. HCD Housing Spreadsheet

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 1 ATTACHMENT 1
General Plan Annual Progress Report
2024

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 2

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Council
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
Kate Secrest, Mayor Pro Tem, District 1
Aileen Loe, District 2
Jamie Maraviglia, District 3
Jim Guthrie, District 4
Planning Commission
Glenn Martin
Kevin Buchanan
Cathy Sackrison
Virginia Roof
Jared Worthen
City Staff
Matthew J. Downing, City Manager
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
Ian Livingston, 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
www.arroyogrande.org

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 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 - 2024 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, 2024, and December 31, 2024. 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), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), 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 eight elements. These mandatory elements must cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, Open Space, and Environmental Justice. 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.

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GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
Circulation/Transportation
Element
Circulation Identifies the street pattern and other
circulation infrastructure and transportation
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.

Updates to the Housing Element and Circulation Element occurred in 2021. An environmental justice element will be drafted and adopted as part of the City’s comprehensive general plan update that is currently underway. The following is a list of updates to the General Plan since the last comprehensive update was adopted:

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

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GPA 04-002 August 2004 Land Use Map Noyes Road Properties GPA 04-003 March 2005 Housing Element Housing Element Update 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 2024; however, the City continued the effort 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 updated in 2021 accordance with State law. The update will consist of the following components:
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

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 7 6) Development Code update
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. Building off work done in 2023, City staff and its consultant published the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook in February 2024. This workbook documents the current state of the community, analyzes existing conditions and identifies key trends that will guide the General Plan Update. A community workshop was also held in February 2024 to obtain public input on the development of a vision statement and guiding principles for the project. This led to the adoption of a vision statement and guiding principles by City Council on August 13, 2024. An online land use alternatives survey was made available in November 2024. The survey results were used to inform the four land use alternatives that will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in Spring 2025.

Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Land Use Element occurred in 2024.

Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021)
No text amendments to the Circulation Element occurred in 2024.

Housing Element (Adopted January 2021)
No text amendments to the Housing Element occurred in 2024.

Housing data is compiled in a worksheet provided by HCD to report the number of units that were entitled, permitted, and/or finaled in 2024. This worksheet is submitted to HCD along with the Annual Report. The data in Table 1 was extracted from the HCD worksheet and compares the number of units permitted in 2024 with 2023.

Table 1: Entitled, Permitted, & Finaled Units – 2023 vs. 2024 Income Level Entitled Permitted Finaled
2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024
Very Low 0 0 0 0 0 0
Low 1 0 9 75 7 7
Moderate 0 0 8 13 7 6
Above
Moderate 14 5 15 7 2 10
Total 15 5 32 95 16 23
The year 2024 was the fifth year of the 6th cycle for purposes of reporting progress towards the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City’s adopted Housing Element projected the construction of 236 ADUs during the planning period to meet the RHNA. A total of 26 permits were issued for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2024, which nearly meets the annual target of 30, established by the Housing Element. The issuance of the building permits for the 62 affordable units at 700 Oak Park Blvd. helped the City meet its allocation of low income units for

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 8 the planning period. Table 2 reflects the progress made towards meeting the city’s RHNA for each income category.

Table 2: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
RHNA Income
Category
2020-2028
RHNA
2020-2023
Progress
2024
Progress
2020-2024
Progress
Remaining
Allocation
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 170
0 0
0 170 Non-Deed
Restricted 0 0
Low
Deed
Restricted 107
20 62 82
0*
Non-Deed
Restricted 15 13 28
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 124
0 0 0
96 Non-Deed
Restricted 15 13 28
Above
Moderate 291 136 7 143 148
Total 692 186 95 281 414
* 110 low-income units have been permitted during the planning period, which exceeds the allocation for the planning period.
**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 2024.

Safety Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Safety Element occurred in 2024.

Noise Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2024.

Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012)
No text amendments to the Economic Development Element occurred in 2024.

Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text or map amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element occurred in 2024.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 9 Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2024
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 2024, the Planning Commission took action on the following applications:
 Five (5) Conditional Use Permits;
 Two (2) Time Extensions;
 Two (2) Lot Line Adjustments;
 Two (2) Tentative Parcel Maps
 One (1) Tentative Tract Map
 One (1) Planned Sign Program; and
 Five (5) 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 2024, the Building Division received 652 building permit applications and issued 569 building permits. During the past year, City building inspectors made 2,108 construction and safetyrelated inspections associated with building permit activity. The Building Division finaled and completed 366 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 2024, the Engineering Division received 222 applications for encroachment permits, 9 grading permit applications, and 65 stormwater permit applications for a total of 296 permit applications received. Major work efforts in the Engineering Division include the Traffic Way Bridge replacement project and the Active Transportation Plan.

Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 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 2024, the Planning Division received 48 applications for various land use entitlements (permits), including, land divisions, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, and Sign permits. In 2024, the Planning Division’s major work effort was related to the comprehensive General Plan Update project. Other work items include:
 Development of the Active Transportation Plan;
 Adoption of ordinances to implement Housing Element programs related to by-right residential development consistent with AB 1397 and state density bonus law;  Update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance;  Community Service Grant Program;
 Community Development Block Grant Program;
 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 - 2024 Page 11 Appendix A – Housing Summary

Jurisdiction Arroyo Grande ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2028
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining
2 34 6 78 9
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total

PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Did the
housing
development
application
seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 9 0 7 19 35 0 0 006-097-001 867 Castillo Del
Mar ARC24-002 SFD O 1/5/2024 1 1 NONE No
007-032-003 216 Cobble
Creek Way ARC24-004 SFD O 4/3/2024 1 1 NONE No
006-097-015 457 Del Mar ARC24-010 SFD O 7/23/2024 1 1 NONE No006-097-020 451 Del Sur ARC24-012 SFD O 11/12/2024 1 1 NONE No006-097-016 460 Del Sur ARC24-013 SFD O 12/4/2024 1 1 NONE No007-491-020 145 Bridge St PPR24-008 SFA R 7/17/2024 1 1 NONE No 007-780-023 478 Rosemary
Lane BLD24-000041 ADU R 1/25/2024 1 1 NONE No
006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd BLD24-000062 ADU R 2/7/2024 1 1 NONE No 077-191-004 1075 Maple St BLD24-000083 ADU R 2/23/2024 1 1 NONE No 077-204-027 332 S Halcyon
Rd BLD24-000092 2 to 4 R 4/22/2024 4 4 NONE No
077-204-027 314 S Halcyon
Rd BLD24-000096 2 to 4 R 4/23/2024 2 2 NONE No
077-204-027 312 S Halcyon
Rd BLD24-000160 2 to 4 R 4/2/2024 3 3 NONE No
006-077-007 861 Turquoise BLD24-000168 ADU R 4/7/2024 1 1 NONE No 077-102-011 362 N Elm St BLD24-000180 ADU R 4/15/2024 1 1 NONE No 007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd BLD24-000196 ADU R 4/24/2024 1 1 NONE No007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln BLD24-000198 ADU R 4/26/2024 1 1 NONE No
007-871-020 257 La Cresta BLD24-000206 ADU R 4/29/2024 1 1 NONE No 006-097-001 867 Castillo Del
Mar BLD24-000227 SFD O 5/10/2024 1 1 NONE No
006-165-002 617 Cornwall
Ave BLD24-000240 ADU R 5/16/2024 1 1 NONE No
077-302-012 565 Gaynfair
Terrace BLD24-000253 ADU R 5/24/2024 1 1 NONE No
007-561-006 501 Allen St BLD24-000268 ADU R 6/4/2024 1 1 NONE No006-381-004 594 Newman Dr BLD24-000281 ADU R 6/11/2024 1 1 NONE No 006-097-006 779 Castillo Del
Mar BLD24-000321 SFD O 6/28/2024 1 1 NONE No
007-032-003 216 Cobble
Creek Way BLD24-000364 SFD O 7/19/2024 1 1 NONE No
007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl BLD24-000500 ADU R 9/30/2024 1 1 NONE No 077-361-034 575 Carmella
Ln BLD24-000522 ADU R 10/14/2024 1 1 NONE No
077-192-058 365 Walnut St BLD24-000529 ADU R 10/17/2024 1 1 NONE No007-491-023 121 Nelson St BLD24-000531 ADU R 10/17/2024 1 1 NONE No 077-021-006 1450 Newport
Ave BLD24-000630 ADU R 12/11/2024 1 1 NONE No
0000
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bo Applica 10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
$77$&+0(17

Table A2
23 56
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 00 0 5 5
006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar ARC24-002 SFD O 1 1/23/2024 1007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way ARC24-004 SFD O 1 5/7/2024 1006-097-020 451 Del Sur ARC24-012 SFD O 1 12/20/2024 1006-097-015 457 Del Mar ARC24-010 SFD O 1 8/20/2024 1077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd. BLD22-000631 5+ R 0077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr BLD22-000644 ADU R 0007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr BLD23-000104 ADU R 0077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr BLD23-000443 ADU R 0077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl BLD23-000648 ADU R 0007-553-020 400 Allen St BLD22-000541 ADU R 0007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero BLD23-000706 ADU R 0006-097-018 485 Del Sur BLD23-000732 SFD O 0077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr BLD23-000758 ADU R 0007-544-016 326 S Mason St BLD23-000759 ADU R 0077-192-023 1055 Ash St BLD23-000779 ADU R 0007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave BLD23-000780 ADU R 0007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln BLD24-000041 ADU R 0006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd BLD24-000062 ADU R 0077-191-004 1075 Maple St BLD24-000083 ADU R 0077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd BLD24-000160 2 to 4 R 0006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr BLD24-000168 ADU R 0077-102-011 362 N Elm St BLD24-000180 ADU R 0007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd BLD24-000196 ADU R 0007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln BLD24-000198 ADU R 0007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr BLD24-000206 ADU R 0006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar BLD24-000227 SFD O 0006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave BLD24-000240 ADU R 0077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr BLD24-000253 ADU R 0007-561-006 501 Allen St BLD24-000268 ADU R 0006-381-004 594 Newman Dr BLD24-000281 ADU R 0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way BLD24-000364 SFD O 0007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl BLD24-000500 ADU R 0077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr BLD24-000522 ADU R 0077-192-058 365 Walnut St BLD24-000529 ADU R 0007-491-023 121 Nelson St BLD24-000531 ADU R 0006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave BLD22-000677 SFD O 0006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave BLD22-000678 SFD O 0007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct BLD22-000491 SFD O 0077-201-009 912 Dodson Way BLD22-000414 ADU R 0077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave BLD23-000007 ADU R 0007-821-054 356 Oro Dr BLD23-000451 ADU R 0077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr BLD23-000536 ADU R 0007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct BLD22-000306 SFD O 0007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln BLD21-000076 ADU R 0006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar BLD23-000297 SFD O 0077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr BLD23-000430 ADU R 0006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave BLD23-000722 ADU R 0077-171-047 166 Pine St BLD23-000057 ADU R 0077-371-043 631 Verde Pl BLD23-000640 ADU R 0 1 4
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement

007-254-063 582 Paseo St BLD22-000450 SFD O 0
007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr BLD22-000637 SFD O 0
007-491-020 145 Bridge St PPR24-008 SFD R 1 7/17/2024 1 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 89 Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
0 0 62 13 0 13 7 95
006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar 0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way 0006-097-020 451 Del Sur 0006-097-015 457 Del Mar 0077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd. 62 1 10/4/2024 63077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr 1 2/9/2024 1007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr 1 4/11/2024 1077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr 1 1/11/2024 1077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl 1 1/8/2024 1007-553-020 400 Allen St 1 4/4/2024 1007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero 1 2/5/2024 1006-097-018 485 Del Sur 1 3/19/2024 1077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr 1 3/13/2024 1007-544-016 326 S Mason St 1 2/1/2024 1077-192-023 1055 Ash St 1 2/8/2024 1007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave 1 6/25/2024 1007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln 1 7/29/2024 1006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd 1 4/12/2024 1077-191-004 1075 Maple St 1 9/27/2024 1077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd 3 9/12/2024 3006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr 1 6/13/2024 1077-102-011 362 N Elm St 1 5/22/2024 1007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd 1 6/3/2024 1007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln 1 8/8/2024 1007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr 1 10/3/2024 1006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar 1 8/12/2024 1006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave 1 9/18/2024 1077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr 1 9/27/2024 1007-561-006 501 Allen St 1 8/16/2024 1006-381-004 594 Newman Dr 1 9/3/2024 1007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way 1 11/18/2024 1007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl 1 12/9/2024 1 7 Project Identifier Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits

077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr 1 12/20/2024 1
077-192-058 365 Walnut St 1 12/30/2024 1007-491-023 121 Nelson St 1 11/21/2024 1006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave 0006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave 0007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct 0077-201-009 912 Dodson Way 0077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave 0007-821-054 356 Oro Dr 0077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr 0007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct 0007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln 0006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar 0077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr 0006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave 0077-171-047 166 Pine St 0077-371-043 631 Verde Pl 0007-254-063 582 Paseo St 0007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr 0 007-491-020 145 Bridge St 0
00000000000000000000000000000000000

Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 11 12
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
0 0 0 7 0 6 10 23
006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar 0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way 0006-097-020 451 Del Sur 0006-097-015 457 Del Mar 0077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd. 0077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr 0007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr 0077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr 1 10/14/2024 1077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl 0007-553-020 400 Allen St 0007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero 1 10/14/2024 1006-097-018 485 Del Sur 0077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr 0007-544-016 326 S Mason St 0077-192-023 1055 Ash St 0007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave 0007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln 0006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd 1 10/16/2024 1077-191-004 1075 Maple St 1 12/11/2024 1077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd 0006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr 0077-102-011 362 N Elm St 0007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd 0007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln 0007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr 0006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar 0006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave 0077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr 0007-561-006 501 Allen St 0006-381-004 594 Newman Dr 0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way 0 Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 10 Project Identifier

007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl 0
077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr 0077-192-058 365 Walnut St 0007-491-023 121 Nelson St 0006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave 2 1/16/2024 2006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave 2 1/16/2024 2007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct 1 2/2/2024 1077-201-009 912 Dodson Way 1 4/8/2024 1077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave 1 4/25/2024 1007-821-054 356 Oro Dr 1 5/2/2024 1077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr 1 5/24/2024 1007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct 2 5/31/2024 2007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln 1 8/9/2024 1006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar 1 8/16/2024 1077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr 1 9/9/2024 1006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave 1 10/2/2024 1077-171-047 166 Pine St 1 10/3/2024 1077-371-043 631 Verde Pl 1 10/9/2024 1007-254-063 582 Paseo St 1 10/11/2024 1007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr 1 12/20/2024 1 007-491-020 145 Bridge St 0
00000000000000000000000000000000

Jurisdiction Arroyo Grande ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2028 1 Projection
Period 34
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
01/01/2019-
12/31/2020
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted 20 - - - 62 - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 6 9 13 - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 7 8 13 - - - - -
Above Moderate 291 103 14 4 15 7 - - - - - 143 148
692
123 14 17 32 95 - - - - - 281 414
5 67
Extremely lowIncome Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining 85 - - - - - - - - - - 85
VLI Deed RestrictedVLI Non Deed Restricted
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected]. 96 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs. 28 Moderate
170 107 124
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 110
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
170
-
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.Total RHNATotal Units Income Level
Very LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).*Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Jurisdiction Arroyo Grande ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2028 Date of
Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of
Rezone
Very LowIncome Low-Income Moderate- Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C

Jurisdiction Arroyo Grande
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
123 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation A.1-1: To comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 1397, the Development Code shall be amended to allow Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 077-011-010, 077-204-028, 077-211-022, and 077-221-031 in the land inventory in this sixth-round Housing Element to be developed for residential use by-right, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(c).

Development Code amendment Amend zoning by December 31, 2023 This program was completed on August 27, 2024 when City Council adopted Ordinance No. 732 allowing by-right residential development in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c). Development of the ordinance was done in consultation with HCD staff. Furthermore, an entitlement for 63 units was approved for APNs 077-011-010 was approved in 2021. Building permit BLD22-000631 was issued on 10/4/2024 for this project.

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

A.1-2: The City shall amend
the Development Code to revise the requirements for the Traffic Way Mixed-Use District to remove the limitation of only live-work residential uses. A mix of residential use types shall be allowed consistent with all the mixed-use zoning districts (except the Industrial Mixed-Use District). The Development Code shall also be amended to allow residential projects at densities up to 20 units per acre in the Traffic Way Mixed-Use District.

Development Code amendment Within three years of Housing Element adoption This effort will be incorporated into the current comprehensive general plan update and subsequent development code update.

A.1-3:To mitigate the loss of
affordable housing units, new housing developments shall be required to replace affordable housing units lost due to new development. In accordance with 65583.2 subdivision (g), the City also will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code, section 65915, subdivision (c)(3) on sites identified in the sites inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use or nonresidential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lowerincome households at any time during the previous five years.

Maintain affordable housing stock in accordance with Government Code.

Ongoing, the replacement requirement will be implemented immediately and applied as applications on identified sites are received and processed, 2020–2028 The City maintains an inventory of affordable units, which is referenced when new applications propose to demolish existing units to ensure compliance with this Program and state law.

A.2-1: The City shall
continue to encourage and publicize on the City’s website the accessory dwelling program to increase public awareness, including a flowchart to aid in the application process. The City will also amend the accessory dwelling unit regulations in the Development Code for consistency with updates to state law. In addition, as part of the ordinance update, the City will evaluate ADU requirements related to offstreet parking, lot coverage and open space, setbacks, maximum size and height and passageways, entrances and orientation; and adjust them as feasible to be more permissive than what is required by state law. The City will evaluate and adopt pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans to streamline the approval process and lower development costs for applicants.

Expected outcome is continued consistent production of accessory dwelling units as an affordable housing alternative.

Amend Development Code by May 31, 2021 and if needed later in the planning period to address any new updates to state law, and enforce state law until the zoning is updated. Assess ADU approval progress by the end of 2022 and every two years thereafter, and conduct additional outreach and amend the housing element after that if ADU numbers are not tracking with projections in Chapter 4 of the Housing Element.

Pre-designed plans are approved are available to the public and were used for the issuance of 9 building permits in 2024. The City's website has been updated to reflect the update and informational materials are available to the public. ADU Ordinance amendments adopted by City Council on March 26, 2024 and December 10, 2024 to bring the City's ordinance into compliance with State law. The City also partnered with SmartShare Housing Solutions to host two free community workshops to educate residents about ADUs and publicize the City's pre-designed ADU plans.

A.2-2: To further encourage
ADU creation, the City shall establish an amnesty program in compliance with Senate Bill 13 to facilitate the process of bringing unpermitted ADUs into compliance with local regulations including the building code by owners of this type of unit. Senate Bill 13 requires under certain circumstances specified by state law, that enforcement of violations related to unpermitted ADUs be delayed for 5 years if correcting the violations are not necessary to protect health and safety. The City program would consider reductions in fees associated with necessary upgrades to bring the unit up to code along with providing information and staff assistance with the steps in the process to bring the unit up to code.

Expected outcome is adding accessory dwelling units to the City’s housing stock as unpermitted units become legal.

Develop and put amnesty program into place by May 31, 2022.

Although a separate amnesty program for ADUs has not been adopted, staff makes every effort to assist property owners with legalizing unpermitted ADUs and thus this program is currently being implemented. Additionally, the City most recently updated its ADU ordinance in response to new legislation that became effective on January 1, 2025. The adopted ordinance is currently under review and pending certification by HCD.

A.3-1: The City shall amend
the Municipal Code to encourage the development of affordable housing projects, including expedited permitting, providing financial assistance through the City’s In-Lieu Affordable Housing Fund, requiring lot consolidation, and providing greater flexibility in development standards.

Additional affordable units Within five years of Housing Element adoption City staff regularly informs applicants of available funding from the City's affordable housing trust fund to support the creation of affordable housing. Affordable Housing Trust funds were allocated to the affordable housing project approved at APN 077-011-010. Staff will pursue completion of this program during 2025.

A.3-2:The City shall amend the Development Code to provide additional incentives specifically for extremely lowincome housing projects. Incentives may include flexible standards for on- and off-site improvements, such as reduced parking requirements, reduced curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements; reduced or deferred water and/or sewer connection fees; development review and permit streamlining procedures; or financial incentives and assistance.

Draft program or ordinance to incentivize and/or streamline permitting and procedures for extremely low-income housing developments Amend Development Code by 2022
The City has implemented a policy to comply with SB 937 which allows developers to delay payment of certain impact fees until final occupancy. The City also adopted an ordinance in 2022 to allow tiny homes on wheels as an allowed housing type. Purchasing and installing a tiny home on wheels is a lower cost option than a traditional build ADU.

A.3-3: The City shall
consider a program to waive, reduce or defer impact fees for ADUs and projects with deed-restricted affordable units.

Consider and potentially establish a fee waiver or reduction for ADUs and affordable units Amend Fees by December 31, 2021
In 2022, City Council adopted a program that waives permit fees and utility connection fees in exchange for reserving ADUs for lower income households. This is done through the recordation of a deed restriction and requires affordability for a term of 7 years for units that are rented to very-low income households and 10 years for units rented to low income households.

A.10-1: To facilitate affordable housing, the City shall comply with State Density Bonus Law. The City shall update Development Code Chapter 16.82 to comply with current state density bonus law. The City will continue to update Chapter 16.82 on an ongoing basis to comply with any future updates to State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.), as well as evaluate proposed Development Code amendments to assess whether they pose any constraints to developer utilization of density bonuses.

City-initiated Development Code amendments
Amend Development Code Chapter 16.82 to comply with Government Code Section 65915 et seq. – Within 1 year of Housing Element adoption; Assess Development Code Amendments - Ongoing On August 27, 2024 the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted Ordinance No. 732 which adopts state density bonus law in the development code by reference.

A.10-2: To encourage higher
densities and reduce constraints to multifamily housing production, the City shall amend the Development Code to allow densities up to 20 du/ac in the OMU District and up to 25 du/ac in the FOMU and GMU districts for 100% multifamily housing projects with a Minor-Use Permit (MUP) subject to design review through the Architectural Review Committee. Mixed-use projects will continue to have a maximum allowed density of 20 du/ac in OMU and 25 du/ac in FOMU and GMU.

Remove barrier to construct affordable housing
Within 2 years of Housing Element adoption
No amendments have been initiated, however, the comprehensive General Plan Update project that is underway includes a task that will develop a zoning overlay for these zoning districts to allow denser development to implement this program.

A.12-1: The City shall continue to maintain its geographical information system (GIS) mapping and planning database inventory of vacant and underutilized “opportunity sites.” Maintain land availability inventory Ongoing The City is working with a consultant to create and maintain land inventory database. This program is ongoing.

A-14.1: The City shall establish a program to assist first-time home buyers.

Development of a first-time home buyers’ program
Within 2 years of Housing Element adoption Creation of the program has not began.

B.2-1: The City may contract
with the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, local nonprofit organizations, or a regional monitoring agency for the monitoring of affordable units to ensure compliance with terms of development agreements and/or affordable housing agreements.

Expected outcome is consistent monitoring of affordable units. Ongoing The City is pursuing agencies to assist with monitoring affordable housing units. Until a contract is in place, Community Development staff monitors the affordable housing inventory and assists with transfers of these properties. This program is ongoing.

B.5-1: The City shall monitor the loss of permanent housing from vacation rentals and consider modifying the Development Code to adjust for this loss.

Program to monitor vacation rentals Ongoing
City Council adopted updates to the City's short term rental ordinance on October 11, 2022. The revised ordinance establishes a cap on the number of vacation rentals and increases the buffer distance between any two short term rentals.

C.1-1: The City shall continue to allocate financial resources to augment extremely low, very low, and low-income housing development based on the financial projection of the InLieu Affordable Housing Fund.

Funding to finance affordable housing During City budgeting cycle The City allocated $1,078,370 to the affordable housing project under construction at 700 Oak Park Blvd, which is being developed by the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo. The City continues to collect in-lieu fees when applicable and maintains open communication with developers interested in building affordable housing units.

C.4-1: The City shall
continue to meet with local non-profit and private developers semi-annually or more frequently if opportunities arise, to promote the extremely low, very low, and low-income housing programs and programs for special needs residents (including those who are homeless) outlined in the Housing Element. The City shall direct private housing developers to funding sources (such as federal and state housing grant fund programs and local housing trust funds) to promote affordable housing, as outlined in the policies of Goal C.

Increased awareness of the City’s desire to provide affordable housing and to accommodate affordable housing Twice per year Staff meets with the identified parties as time permits and whenever development opportunities arise.This program is ongoing.

C.4-2: The City shall continue to participate in financial incentive programs established by the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, such as a revolving loan program.

Leverage of financial resources to augment development of affordable housing Ongoing The City participates whenever possible. This program is ongoing.

D.1-1: The City shall encourage specific plans for land within its sphere of influence that include increased capacity for residential development.

Possible increased land inventory to support affordable housing Ongoing, as specific plans are approved
The land use alternatives phase will contemplate potential annexations and development of specific plans in areas that are likely to develop. This program is ongoing.

D.1-2: The City shall review
the parking standards for affordable and senior housing projects and reduce them to the greatest extent possible.

Remove constraints associated with parking requirements for affordable and senior housing projects Review parking standards by December 31, 2022; Revise parking standards in Development Code by December 31, 2023.

No amendments have been initiated, but the City complies with parking maximum established by state law that apply to affordable housing projects. Additional analysis will be conducted during the comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway.

E.1-1: The City shall evaluate and consider amending the inclusionary affordable housing requirements in the Development Code (Chapter 16.80) based on experience using the requirements in producing affordable units. In addition, the City shall continue to amend the in-lieu fee as needed and as called for in Chapter 16.80.

Amendments to the inclusionary affordable housing requirements and inclusionary inlieu fee Within two years of Housing Element adoption The City's existing affordable housing in-lieu fee of 5% of a project's construction valuation is similar to other jurisdictions in San Luis Obispo County. Amendments will be considered on an annual basis.

F.1-1: The City shall work with non-profit organizations to maintain a list of persons interested in development projects containing affordable housing. Agendas for all City meetings related to these projects shall be sent to persons on the list. The City shall also continue to post the agendas on the City’s website.

Increased public awareness of affordable housing projects. Ongoing Agendas for public hearings are posted at City Hall and on the City website in accordance with Government Code requirements. A list of interested parties has been established.

F.1-2: The City shall address
and remove, replace or modify the use permit requirements for multifamily development in multifamily zones to promote certainty in the approval process, increase objectivity and address the CUP and MUP requirements as a constraint.

Remove barrier to construct affordable housing
Within two years of Housing Element adoption
No amendments have been initiated. The comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway includes a task to develop objective design standards that will increase the objectivity and certainty in the approval process.

F.1-3: Establish a written policy or procedure and other guidance as appropriate to specify the SB 35 (2017) streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects, as set forth under California Government Code, Section 65913.4.

Remove barriers to construct affordable housing 12/1/2021 This guidance is currently being drafted and will be posted on the City's website upon completion.

F.1-4: Conduct a comprehensive review of the Development Code and the General Plan and replace any subjective standards that may apply to housing projects with objective design standards in compliance with applicable State law. This will include revising the findings for design review to be objective.

Streamline review process and remove barriers to construct affordable housing 12/1/2025 No amendments have been initiated, however, objective design standards will be developed as part of the comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway.

F.1-5: The City will establish
a written process to comply with Senate Bill 1087 and identify ways to move forward with improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure as needed in order to maintain sufficient infrastructure and capacity to serve the City’s housing need. This will include working on planning, funding and construction of infrastructure.

Maintain sufficient water and wastewater infrastructure and capacity Assess annually The City's Utilities Division of the Public Works Department uses an on-call consultant to perform modeling of the water and wastewater system to ensure sufficient capacity is available for affordable housing projects. This program is ongoing.

G.1-1: The City shall continue to coordinate with the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority to maintain and expand Section 8 rental housing assistance to qualified households.

Continued affordable housing Ongoing, when eligible
The City issued permits for an affordable housing development proposed by the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority consistent with this program. Future opportunities for partnership will be evaluated as potential projects arise.

G.1-2: The City shall develop a program to offer housing developers an alternative to meet affordable housing requirements by contributing some “sweat equity” on projects where existing housing units will be rehabilitated or conserved as affordable, pursuant to the City’s Affordable Housing Program.

Conservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock Within two years of Housing Element adoption This program has not yet implemented.

G.2-1: The City shall
continue to consider abatement of unsafe or unsanitary structures, including buildings or rooms inappropriately used for housing contrary to adopted health and safety codes. Where feasible, the City will encourage rehabilitation and allow reasonable notice and time to correct deficiencies.

Conservation of existing housing stock Ongoing Code enforcement staff ensure housing units are maintained in accordance with applicable building codes.

H.1-1: The City will monitor the list of all dwellings in Arroyo Grande that are subsidized by government funding or low-income housing developed through local regulations or incentives. The list will include, at least, the number of units, the type of government program, and the date on which the units are at risk to convert to market-rate dwellings. No units have been identified as at risk of converting to market rate within 10 years of the beginning of the sixthround Housing Element planning period.

Preservation of existing affordable units
Ongoing communication with owners, service providers, and eligible potential purchasers; work with owners of deed-restricted units on an ongoing basis – in particular at the time of change of ownership.

City staff maintains a list of affordable housing units, applicable deed restrictions, and occupancy agreements for the subject properties. It also provides assistance when refinancing or transfers of these properties is requested. This program is ongoing.

I.1-1: The City shall continue
to promote housing opportunities for seniors and other special needs groups by identifying sites suitable for senior and transitional housing and considering other incentives to promote senior and transitional housing. Single-room occupancy units (SROs) shall be added to the use tables in the Development Code as allowed in all mixeduse zoning districts with a CUP. SROs shall be allowed in the MFVH zoning district with an MUP.

Increased housing opportunities for seniors and other special needs groups Identifying sites - Ongoing; Development Code Amendments – Within two years of Housing Element adoption No amendments have been initiated regarding SROs as a land use allowed with a minor use permit. This update will be included in the comprehensive General Plan Update currenty underway.

I.5-1: To encourage farmworker housing, the City will amend the zoning ordinance to identify farmworker housing as a residential use in the use tables. The City Zoning Ordinance will be amended to ensure that permit processing procedures for farmworker housing do not conflict with Health and Safety Code, Section 17021.5 and Section 17021.6.

Increased housing opportunities for farmworkers
Within two years of Housing Element adoption These code amendments have not been initiated.

I.5-2: Revise the definition of
family in the Development Code to comply with state law.

Clarify state compliant definition of family Within two years of Housing Element adoption The Development Code definition has been analyzed and determined to be in compliance with state law.

J.1-1: The City shall continue to participate in the South San Luis Obispo County working group cooperating with other cities, the county, and other agencies in the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services.

Continued cooperation in providing homeless shelter and services Ongoing An ordinance was adopted which expands the zoning districts where emergency shelters are allowed by-right. The City is considering regulations for establishment of safe parking programs for the unhoused. This program is ongoing.

J.2-1: The City shall consider implementing an overnight parking program, or a similar program, for the homeless in appropriate zoning districts.

Provide approved parking locations for the homeless to sleep Within two years of Housing Element adoption
The City is considering regulations for establishment of safe parking programs for the unhoused. This program is ongoing.

J.2-2: Per AB 2162, the City
will review its Development Code to ensure compliance with AB 2162 related to allowing supportive housing. The Development Code will be reviewed to assess whether supportive housing is allowed without discretionary review in all zoning districts that allow multifamily housing or mixeduse development, including nonresidential zoning districts, as applicable.

Allow supportive housing per state law
Review Development Code by 2021. Make revisions by 2022.

This program has not yet implemented.

J.2-3: As set forth in AB 101 (2019), the City will review its Development Code and make revisions, if necessary, to allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless pursuant to Government Code Sections 65660–65668.

Allow low-barrier navigation centers for homeless per state law Review Development Code by 2021. Make revisions by 2022 This program has not yet implemented.

K.1-1: The City shall explore models to encourage the creation of housing for persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities.

Increased access to housing and housing resources for disabled persons, including information and services available for developmentally disabled persons Establish a model program within two years of Housing Element adoption This program has not yet implemented.

K.2-1: The City shall create a
policy or amend the Development Code to provide persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing an opportunity to request reasonable accommodation in the application of City building and zoning laws.

Greater accessibility for disabled persons accommodated through the design review process for discretionary residential projects Within one year of Housing Element adoption This program has not yet implemented.

L.1-1: The City shall continue working to implement water conservation incentive programs, including the Plumbing Retrofit Program, and energy conservation programs, such as those described by San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch and others, as applicable.

Reduce usage of water and electrical resources Ongoing
The City participates in a "Cash for Grass" program to reduce water used for irrigation. An ordinance prohibiting the installation of irrigated turf in front yards of new single family residential and commercial projects was adopted in 2023. Other opportunities implement water conservation measures are ongoing.

L.1-2: Consistent with Measure E-5 of the City’s Climate Action Plan, the City shall establish a program to allow residential projects to receive minor exceptions if they meet 25 percent of items on the Tier 1 list of the California Green Building Code (Title 24) or 15 percent of items on the Tier 2 list of that code.

Encourage energy efficiency in new residential buildings Establish program within two years of Housing Element adoption This program has not yet implemented.

M.1-1: The City will continue
to promote the enforcement of policies of the State Fair Employment and Housing Commission and shall resolve housing discrimination complaints through assistance from HUD, and/or local, regional private fair-housing organizations. The City will develop a fair-housing program to implement San Luis Obispo County’s Urban County Team’s fair-housing program, “Fair Housing Analysis of Impediments,” and prepare a brochure that promotes equal housing opportunities and addresses discrimination.

Dissemination of information through the City.

Ongoing; Brochure available within one year of Housing Element adoption, strategy to implement Urban County Team fair housing program within one year of County Fair Housing Plan adoption.

The City's website included information regarding Fair Housing Law on the Community Development webpage. The City investigates complaints when they are submitted. This program is ongoing.

M.1-2: Arroyo Grande will develop a plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH).

Dissemination of information at the City Hall front counter, education at City Council meetings.

Create plan by January 2022 and implement on an ongoing basis.

This program has not yet implemented.

N-1.1: Prior to any public
hearing where the City is considering amending or updating its Housing Element or housing policies, the City will notify all local housing organizations, as well as social service agencies, and post notices at locations frequented by the public.

Provide information about housing programs Ongoing
Notification is given to all local housing organizations in accordance with this program. The identified organizations have been notified about the General Plan update and encouraged to participate. This program is ongoing

Item 9.f.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: General Plan Update Progress Report – March 2025 DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

The financial and personnel impacts associated with this progress report are included in the budget for the Comprehensive General Plan Update.

BACKGROUND:

The most recent progress report was provided for the City Council on February 25, 20251.

That report described the four land use alternatives that have been developed under consideration by the public and decision-makers through public outreach, at Planning Commission, and ultimately, City Council.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

The day after the Land Use Alternatives Workshop, held on February 5, 2025, an online survey was made available to allow community members who were unable to attend the workshop an opportunity to identify their preferred alternative and provide comments. The survey was available online from February 6, 2025, through March 10, 2025. The survey was promoted through the City’s social media, project website2, and announcements via the project email list. A total of 92 surveys were completed during that timeframe. Results from the survey are summarized in the Land Use Alternatives Workshop and Survey Memorandum (Attachment 1).

1 https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=13848 2 https://planarroyogrande.com/

Item 9.f.

City Council
General Plan Update Progress Report – March 2025
March 25, 2025

The General Plan Citizen’s Advisory Group (GPCAG) met on two occasions to discuss the proposed land use alternatives. At these meetings, GPCAG members were asked to identify their preferred land use alternative as additional input through the public process.

Feedback received from GPCAG, surveys, and the community workshop, were presented to the Planning Commission on March 18, 20253. The Planning Commission was asked to identify a preferred land use alternative for purposes of making a recommendation to the City Council. The Planning Commission’s recommendation and all other public input received will be presented to the Council at its meeting on April 8, 2025, to identify a preferred land use alternative. The preferred land use alternative may be one of the four alternatives presented or a hybrid alternative that pulls select features from the various land use scenarios.

Climate Action Plan
Staff and its consultants have initiated the update to the Climate Action Plan (CAP). The first step consists of gathering data to establish a community greenhouse gas emissions inventory that is broken down into different sectors: building energy, transportation, solid waste, and water and wastewater. Establishing an updated GHG inventory is essential to the climate planning process because it provides a metric to measure successes with emissions reductions efforts. The work effort to update the CAP will continue to occur concurrently with the overall General Plan Update.

ALTERNATIVES:

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

1. Receive and file this progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update; or

2. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Regular updates to the City Council will inform decision-makers and the community on the status of the project.

DISADVANTAGES:

None identified.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

No environmental review is required to receive and file this progress report on the General Plan Update because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.).

3 https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a6bae13b-e5e2-4fbe-9edb1472b6e645dc&lang=English&Agenda=Agenda&Item=13&Tab=attachments

Item 9.f.

City Council
General Plan Update Progress Report – March 2025
March 25, 2025

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:

The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Land Use Alternatives Workshop and Survey Memorandum

1415 20TH STREET
Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 446-0522
FAX (916) 446-7520
[email protected]
www.mintierharish.com

M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development, City of Arroyo Grande Andrew Perez, Planning Manager, City of Arroyo Grande
FROM: Michael Gibbons, Project Manager | Mintier Harnish CC: Brent Gibbons, Nikki Zanchetta | Mintier Harnish
DATE: March 12, 2025
RE: Land Use Alternatives Workshop and Survey Results
Introduction On February 5, 2025, the City held a community workshop to introduce four potential land use alternatives for the General Plan Update. The workshop included a presentation, informational posters, and interactive activities to solicit community feedback on each land use alternative in relation to each of the three focus areas. Following the workshop, the city released a community survey with questions similar to those included in the workshop activities. The survey was available online from February 6, 2025, through March 10, 2025, and was promoted via the City of Arroyo Grande social media channels, the project website, and eblasts sent to the project email list.

Workshop Activities and Survey Questions
Workshop Activities
The workshop included three activities for participants to complete:

Land Use Alternatives Preference Worksheet
Each workshop attendee was given a one-page (front and
back) worksheet to gather feedback on their preferred land use alternatives for each of the three focus areas. One side of the worksheet included a brief description of each land use alternative. The other side of the worksheet included three sections, one for each focus area. Participants were asked to select which alternative scenario they prefer for each focus area and provide a brief explanation for their decision. A total of 28 worksheets were collected during the workshop.

ATTACHMENT 1

City of Arroyo Grande Geneal Plan Update
Land Use Alternatives Survey Results
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
2 Frederick Focus Area Lego Activity
The goal of this activity was for participants to provide their input on how they would distribute land uses within a
theoretical specific plan using the specific plan land use percentages allocated for Alternatives 3 and 4. Each
participant received a set of pre-assigned Lego pieces
representing the ratio of area dedicated to each land uses for the alternative the participant indicated as their
preferred alternative for the Frederick Focus Area. The ratios were derived from prior outreach efforts that asked about the land use preferences for this area. Participants were asked to arrange the Legos on a gridded map of the focus area to reflect their preferred development pattern. A copy of each activity response is included at the end of this memo.

North Fair Oaks Focus Area Lego Activity
This activity was the same as the Frederick Focus Area Lego activity described above, but for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area, using the specific plan land use percentages allocated for Alternatives 3 and 4. Each participant received a set of pre-assigned Lego pieces representing the ratio of area dedicated to each land use for the alternative the
participant indicated as their preferred alternative for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area. The ratios were derived from prior outreach efforts that asked about the land use
preferences for this area. Participants were asked to
arrange the Legos on a gridded map of the focus area to reflect their preferred development pattern. A copy of each activity response is included at the end of this memo.

Online Survey Questions
The online survey included a total of eight questions, plus four optional demographic questions. The first two questions asked respondents if they attended the community workshop on February 5th, and if so, did they submit a Land Use Alternatives Preference Worksheet during the workshop.

The remaining six survey questions were identical to those on the Land Use Alternatives Preference Worksheet, asking respondents to select which land use alternative they prefer for each focus area and provide a brief explanation for their decision. The front end of the survey included a brief description of each proposed land use alternative and the three focus areas. Additionally, respondents were encouraged review the workshop materials and land use alternatives information posted on the project website or to contact a project team member with questions before completing the survey.

A total of 92 survey responses were received, nine of which indicated they attended the community workshop on February 5th. Of those nine respondents, four indicated that they completed and submitted the activity worksheet. To ensure that responses from community members are not double counted, these four responses are excluded from the survey results evaluation in the following section Example of Frederick Focus Area Lego activity.

Example of North Fair Oaks Focus Area Lego activity.

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3 with the assumption that these responses are accounted for in the evaluation of the worksheet responses from the workshop.

Survey Demographics The following demographic information was collected as part of the online survey. Demographic information was not collected during the community workshop and is not reflected in the data reported in this section.

Age. A majority of respondents are older adults, with about 34 percent aged 65 and over and 24 percent aged 55 to 64 years. Middle-aged adults (35-54 years old) account for 25 percent of respondents, while younger adults (18-34 years old make up nine percent of respondents. Only about one percent of respondents are under 18 years of age. Eight percent of respondents did not provide a response regarding their age.

Race/Ethnicity. A majority of respondents (70 percent) are White/European American. Thirteen percent of respondents preferred not to provide race/ethnicity information and five percent reported “other”.

Household Income. A majority of respondents reported a household income of $100,000 or more, with 27 percent making between $100,000 and $150,000 and 27 percent making over $150,000. About 13 percent of respondents reported making between $50,000 and $74,999, and 12 percent reported making between $75,000 and $99,999. About five percent of respondents reported making less than $50,000. Fifteen percent of respondents did not provide income information.

Gender. About 45 percent of respondents identify as male and 37 percent of respondents identify as female. The remaining 18 percent of respondents did not provide gender identity information.

City of Arroyo Grande Geneal Plan Update
Land Use Alternatives Survey Results
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
4 Preferred Land Use Alternatives by Focus Area This section includes an overview of community input received on preferred land use alternatives for each focus area identified as part of the land use alternatives process. These summaries include responses from both the worksheet from the community workshop and the online community survey.

East Grand Corridor
Community members prefer Alternative 2 (Infill Development) for the East Grand Corridor Focus Area accounting for 39 percent of responses, followed by Alternative 1 (Baseline) with a 23 percent response rate. Alternatives 3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) and 4 (Commercial Focused Approach) received similar response rates of 18 and 20 percent respectively.

Alternative #1 (Baseline) Response Summary
Respondents that selected Alternative 1 as their preferred land use alternative for the East Grand Corridor Focus Area expressed strong support for preserving Arroyo Grande’s rural and agricultural character and expressed concern over increasing commercial and residential density and its impact on the community’s character. These respondents value that Arroyo Grande isn’t overdeveloped and expressed opposition to any significant growth or population increases. Concerns were raised about potential negative impacts of growth, including increased traffic congestion, loss of agricultural land, and potential environmental consequences such as increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Alternative #2 (Infill Development) Response Summary – COMMUNITY PREFFERED Respondents that selected Alternative 2 as their preferred land use alternative for the East Grand Corridor Focus Area favor a balanced approach to growth, emphasizing the need for more housing while preserving agricultural land and open space. Many appreciate its focus on mixed-use and infill development to create a walkable, bikeable, and vibrant community while minimizing sprawl. There is strong interest in revitalizing underutilized properties along East Grand Avenue, enhancing pedestrian and bike access, and maintaining its role as a key commercial corridor. Commenters also stress the need to mitigate traffic congestion and ensure new housing remains affordable.

Supporters highlight the benefits of adding condos and apartments rather than single-family homes, noting that increased density could boost local businesses and minimize the need to expand the reach of public services and infrastructure.
23%
39%
18%
20%
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4

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5 Alternative #3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) Response Summary Respondents that selected Alternative 3 as their preferred land use alternative for the East Grand Corridor Focus Area expressed the potential for mixed-use developments that combine residential and commercial spaces in a well-connected area with good access to Highway 101. There is a strong focus on increasing housing, particularly multi-family units or condos, by repurposing vacant commercial properties. Commenters emphasize the need for walkable, livable neighborhoods with features like bike paths, walking trails, parks, and even a trolley to connect residents and tourists to the beach. Although respondents generally advocate for more housing along East Grand Avenue, there is a desire to maintain and encourage commercial development to meet the needs of residents and visitors, especially low-income groups, and create a more walkable neighborhood.

Alternative #4 (Commercial Focused Approach) Response Summary Respondents that selected Alternative 4 as their preferred land use alternative for the East Grand Corridor Focus Area expressed support for enhancing the Grand Avenue corridor as a commercial center of the City. Respondents liked that this alternative focuses on employment opportunities and generating more tax revenue for the City. There is strong support for maintaining Grand Avenue’s commercial character, with a minimal increase in housing development in this area. Commenters highlight the importance of attracting tourists and local visitors by developing underutilized properties into attractive, upscale venues, boosting the city’s economic growth. Respondents also emphasized the importance of improvements to pedestrian and bike infrastructure to support dining, shopping, and public facing spaces as part of this Alternative.

North Fair Oaks Focus Area
Community members prefer Alternative 1 (Baseline) for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area accounting for 54 percent of responses, followed by Alternative 3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) with a 22 percent response rate. Alternative 2 (Infill Development) had a 13 percent response rate, and Alternative 4 (Commercial Focused Approach) was the least preferred, accounting for 11 percent of responses. The following sections include an overview of why respondents selected their preferred alternative. 54%
13%
22%
11%
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4

City of Arroyo Grande Geneal Plan Update
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6 Alternative #1 (Baseline) Response Summary – COMMUNITY PREFFERED Respondents that selected Alternative 1 as their preferred land use alternative for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area strongly advocate for preserving this agricultural land and avoiding housing development. Many emphasize the importance of prime farmland for future generations, food production, and environmental sustainability. Commenters also highlight Arroyo Grande’s agricultural heritage and the value of maintaining its rural character, scenic beauty, and historical ties to farming. Additionally, many respondents are concerned about increased traffic if this area is developed, particularly near the high school and major roads like Halcyon Road and Fair Oaks Avenue, which already experience serious traffic congestion. Some commenters were open to increased recreational access.

Alternative #2 (Infill Development) Response Summary
Similar to those that selected Alternative 1, respondents that selected Alternative 2 as their preferred land use alternative for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area emphasize the importance of preserving prime agricultural and open space to maintain Arroyo Grande’s character and heritage.

Respondents in support of Alternative 2 recognize the need for housing and commercial development but feel infill development should be prioritized over converting farmland. Additional concerns include increased traffic and congestion near the high school, flood risks, and infrastructure improvements.

Alternative #3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) Response Summary Respondents that selected Alternative 3 as their preferred land use alternative for North Fair Oaks Focus Area recognize the opportunity this area presents for development in the future and feel this alternative balances growth without overwhelming existing infrastructure, compromising native open space, or changing Arroyo Grande’s character. Respondents like that this alternative provides opportunity for diverse housing options, including apartments, townhomes, and single-family residences, but minimizes commercial development in this area. Many respondents feel developing this area could present opportunities for better connectivity throughout the community, linking neighborhoods to schools, downtown, and the Village. Some respondents expressed concerns regarding traffic, infrastructure improvements, connectivity enhancements, and maintaining the Arroyo Grande Creek riparian area. Some respondents feel this area is an ideal location for community amenities such as a multi-use trail along the creek, sports fields, an exercise park, a permanent farmer’s market square, and community spaces.

Alternative #4 (Commercial Focused Approach) Response Summary Respondents that selected Alternative 4 as their preferred land use alternative for the North Fair Oaks Focus Area envision a vibrant, multi-use development near the high school that serves families and teenagers with affordable food options, convenience stores, and recreational spaces. Many feel the area’s central location is optimal for community events, concerts, and holiday celebrations.

There is strong interest in a mix of housing and jobs rather than single-family homes or strip malls, with some advocating for commercial development that enhances tourism and economic growth.

Overall, respondents emphasize the need for thoughtful development that strengthens the city’s identity and promotes economic development.

City of Arroyo Grande Geneal Plan Update
Land Use Alternatives Survey Results
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7 Frederick Focus Area
Survey respondents prefer Alternative 3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) for the Frederick Focus Area accounting for 41 percent of responses, followed by Alternative 1 (Baseline) with a 31 percent response rate. Alternatives 4 (Commercial Focused Approach) and 2 (Infill Development) received similar response rates, at approximately 14 percent. The following sections include an overview of why respondents selected their preferred alternative.

Alternative #1 (Baseline) Response Summary
Respondents that selected Alternative 1 as their preferred land use alternative for the Frederick Focus Area emphasize the importance of preserving agricultural land, open space, and Arroyo Grande’s rural character. Concerns include urban sprawl, negative traffic impacts, infrastructure limitations, and environmental harm to local ecosystems and wildlife. While a few respondents suggest limited or carefully planned development, most advocate for focusing growth within existing residential areas rather than expanding outward. Some suggested making part of this area improved open space.

Alternative #2 (Infill Development) Response Summary
Respondents that selected Alternative 2 as their preferred land use alternative for the Frederick Focus Area support infill development in other areas of the city to accommodate growth and preserving existing farmland and open space. Respondents expressed concerns that developing this area would stress infrastructure demands, increase costs of City services, and cause traffic congestion issues.

Alternative #3 (Residential and Complimentary Uses) Response Summary – COMMUNITY

PREFFERED
Respondents that selected Alternative 3 as their preferred land use alternative for the Frederick Focus Area support residential development in the area, but with differing views on density. Many favor a mix of uses focused primarily on residential development with smaller lot sizes and affordable housing options, emphasizing walkability and a balanced approach to growth. Others prefer new residential development in this area to be lower-density, estate-style housing to preserve 31%
14%
41%
14%
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4

City of Arroyo Grande Geneal Plan Update
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8 the rural character of the area while still providing additional housing options. Most respondents feel any development in the area should be accompanied by parks, recreational areas, or open space areas. Concerns about future development in this area include traffic flow, city services, and resource availability. Several comments highlight the need for thoughtful planning to ensure new development enhances the city's livability, tax base, and long-term sustainability.

Alternative #4 (Commercial Focused Approach) Response Summary Respondents that selected Alternative 4 as their preferred land use alternative for the Frederick Focus Area like that this alternative provides opportunities for new types of commercial, manufacturing, and light industrial uses in Arroyo Grande. Some see the location as ideal for largescale manufacturing, business centers, and retail due to its freeway access and does not infringe on already congested roadways. Others suggest a self-contained neighborhood with housing and small retail and personal services businesses (e.g., restaurants, barber shops, pet grooming). There is an interest in using the area to improve truck routing, reducing traffic impacts on the Village. Some respondents expressed concerns about the strain on infrastructure and traffic congestion, especially in connection with Highway 101.

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9 Frederick Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses

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10 Frederick Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses Continued

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11 Frederick Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses Continued

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12 North Fair Oaks Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses

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13 North Fair Oaks Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses Continued

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14 North Fair Oaks Focus Area Lego Exercise Responses Continued

Item 9.g.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development BY: Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding water wells; and
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15061, subd. (b)(3); 15307; 15308; and 15378, subd. (b)(5)).

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

No financial impact is projected.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

The proposed Ordinance updates and clarifies Chapter 13.08 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, which regulates the creation of new wells in the City, as well as the destruction of existing or abandoned wells. The ordinance will also clarify the responsibilities of the City and San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Department (County), where the County is responsible for issuance of a well construction permit and the City is responsible for the issuance of a well use permit. The revisions reflect a more robust and clear regulatory framework, emphasizing protection of the City’s water supply, including groundwater protection, public health, and integration with the City water systems, while aligning with state laws and local environmental concerns.

Pursuant to Government Code sections 36934 and 36937, ordinances are “introduced” by first reading at a City Council meeting, “passed” (i.e., approved) at a later City Council meeting by conducting a second reading, and then take effect 30 days after passage.

Item 9.g.

City Council
Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
March 25, 2025

At a public hearing on March 11, 20251, the City Council introduced and supported the Ordinance as proposed. The Ordinance amendments are now ready for adoption. The Ordinance amendments will become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Adopt the Ordinance as proposed;

2. Modify the Ordinance amendments and direct staff to return at a future public hearing to introduce the modified amendments; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Revisions to the Ordinance governing City wells will help to improve clarity of the application process for both applicants and City, including a clearer procedure, necessary findings and applicable conditions of approval associated with that use. Generally, most potential water users will now be required to connect to the City’s water supply, unless actual practical inability to connect to such supply can be demonstrated.

DISADVANTAGES:

New requirements are applicable to well applications moving forward, and this ordinance will modify the procedure for well applications to place initial review with the Planning Commission rather than the City Council, creating new matters for the Planning Commission’s consideration.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

It has been determined that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA on a variety of grounds, including that it is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which exempts projects from CEQA “[w]here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” In the alternative, the Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA because it 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines defines a project as the whole of an action, which could potentially result in either a direct physical change, or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change, in the environment. Adopting the Ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5). Here, the ordinance will not result in any construction or development, and it will not have any other effect that would physically change the environment. Approval of the Ordinance therefore does not qualify as a project subject to CEQA. Finally, the

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Item 9.g.

City Council
Amendments to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation of Water Wells
March 25, 2025

Ordinance is adopted with the intent to protect natural resources and the environment, specifically the City’s water resources. This Ordinance will regulate and restrict the installation of private, domestic, irrigation and agricultural wells for nonresidential, residential, and mixed uses. Accordingly, this Ordinance is also categorically exempt under either State CEQA Guidelines section 15307 or 15308.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:

The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Ordinance

ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE

ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

WATER WELLS
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2001, the City of Arroyo Grande City Council (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance 524 to define a community supply well; and WHEREAS, on November 22, 2005, the City Council adopted Ordinance 576 to further regulate the installation of private, domestic, irrigation and agricultural wells; and WHEREAS, the foregoing Ordinance was incorporated into the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code as Chapter 13.08; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance amends Chapter 13.08 to add restrictions on the installation and maintenance on private, domestic, irrigation and agricultural wells to prevent contamination or depletion of the City’s groundwater supplies, as well as modifying the discretionary review authority and creating a new administrative authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, at its regularly scheduled public meeting on March 11, 2025 introduced this Ordinance to amend Chapter 13.08 of Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the regulation of wells within the City is necessary to protect the City’s water supply from contamination or pollution; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of wells within the City is necessary to protect the City’s water supply from depletion or degradation or loss of volume, which would impact delivery to customers; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of wells within the City is essential more generally to other potential impacts to the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.

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.

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SECTION 2. Environmental.

The City Council finds this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which exempts projects from CEQA “[w]here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”
In the alternative, the City Council finds that the Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines defines a project as the whole of an action, which could potentially result in either a direct physical change, or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change, in the environment. Here, the Ordinance will not result in any construction or development, and it will not have any other effect that would physically change the environment. The Ordinance therefore does not qualify as a project subject to CEQA.

Adopting the Ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5).

Finally, the Ordinance is adopted with the intent to protect natural resources and the environment, specifically the City’s water resources. This Ordinance will regulate and restrict the installation of private, domestic, irrigation and agricultural wells for nonresidential, residential, and mixed uses. Accordingly, this Ordinance is categorically exempt under either State CEQA Guidelines section 15307 or 15308.

SECTION 3. General Plan Consistency. The Ordinance’s amendments to the AGMC are consistent with the General Plan and necessary and desirable to implement the provisions thereof. Specifically, agricultural element objective AG2-3 requires the City to ensure that urban land use and development projects result in no net decrease in groundwater recharge and on adverse impact on agricultural water supplies. 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.

SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Chapter 13.08 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as provided in Exhibit “A-1,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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

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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 _____, 2025.

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___________________________________

CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________

JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________________

MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________

ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY

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EXHIBIT A-1
Chapter 13.08 WELLS

13.08.010 Purpose and Intent.

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the construction, repair, modification and destruction of wells in such a manner that the City’s water supply will not be contaminated, polluted, or depleted and will not otherwise jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people living or visiting the City.

13.08.011 Administrative Authority.

The Director of Community Development, or the Director’s designee, is charged with the responsibility of administering this chapter and executing the authority conferred thereby.

13.08.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:
"Abandoned" or "abandonment" shall apply to a well which has not been used for a period of one year, unless the owner declares in writing to the Administrative Authority and Health Officer his or her intention to resume use of the well for supplying water or other related purposes, such as an observation well or injection well, and the Administrative Authority and Health Officer each approves such declaration in their reasonable discretion. All such declarations shall be renewed annually. Test holes and exploratory holes shall be considered abandoned twenty-four (24) hours after construction work has been completed, unless otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority and Health Officer.
“Administrative Authority” means the Director of Community Development of the City of Arroyo Grande, or the Director’s designee.
"Agricultural well" means a well located on a property with an approved or permitted land use that supplies water for the irrigation of commercial crops or a well that supplies water for the use of livestock bred for commercial purposes. "Cathodic protection well" means any artificial excavation more than fifty (50) feet deep for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the electrical protection of metallic equipment in contact with the ground, commonly referred to as cathodic protection.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande. “City water supply” means the totality of potable or non-potable water resources owned, operated, managed, or contractually obtained by the City. "Completion" or "completion operation" means any work conducted after artificial excavation, including:

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1. The replacement of the well casing;

2. Gravel packing;

3. Sealing;

4. Casing perforation; or

5. Other operations deemed necessary by the Health Officer. "Contamination" means the introduction of any physical, chemical, biological or radiological substance or matter to water or soil that could harm people or property. “County” means the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Division, or as that division may be renamed by the County of San Luis Obispo. "Destruction" or "destroy" means the complete filling of a well in such a manner that it will not produce water or act as a conduit for the interchange of water. “Health Officer” means the health officer of the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Division.
“Planning Commission” means the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande.
“Private domestic well” means a well that supplies groundwater for the domestic needs of an individual residence, or a water system that is not a public water system because it has no more than four (4) service connections. This includes private domestic irrigation.
“Irrigation well" means a private well that supplies water for landscaping, including sports fields and common area residential or commercial landscaping, but not including commercial agriculture.
"Modification" or "repair" means the deepening of a well or the reperforation, sealing or replacement of a well casing or the increase in capacity of the well, or any other physical alteration of a well.
"Observation well" means a well that is used for monitoring or sampling the condition of a water-bearing aquifer, such as water pressure, depth, movement, or quality. "Person" means and includes any person, firm, association, corporation, organization, partnership, business trust, company, or special district formed under the laws of the State.
"Pollution" means a contaminant that impairs the quality of water to a degree that it creates a hazard to public health and safety.
"Public nuisance," under this chapter, means any well that threatens to impair the quality of City’s water supply, cause contamination or pollution, or otherwise jeopardizes the health and safety of the public.
"Salt water (hydraulic) barrier well" means a well that is constructed to extract or introduce water into the ground as a means of preventing intrusion of salt water into a fresh water-bearing aquifer.

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"Test hole" or "exploratory hole" means an excavation used for determining the nature of underground geological or hydrological conditions, whether by seismic investigation, direct observation, or any other means.
"Well" means any bored, drilled, driven shaft, or dug hole that is deeper than its widest surface dimension. Wells shall include, but shall not be limited to, community water supply wells, private domestic wells, industrial wells, agricultural wells, irrigation wells, cathodic protection wells, electrical grounding wells, test and exploratory holes, observation wells and salt water (hydraulic) barrier wells, and other wells whose regulation is necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter. This definition does not include:

1. Oil and gas wells or geothermal wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation of the State, except those wells converted to use as water wells;

2. Wells used for the purpose of:
a. Dewatering excavations during construction,
b. Stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments; or

3. The following artificial excavations:
a. Drill holes for soil testing purposes where such holes are less than twentyfive (25) feet in depth, b. Holes or excavations for soil percolation tests,
c. Drill holes for seismic exploration where such drill holes are less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth; and
d. Excavations for drainage percolation purposes.
"Well-drilling contractor" means a contractor licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Contractors State License Law, Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time.
“Well construction permit” means a permit issued by the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Department for construction of a well. “Well Use Permit” means a discretionary use permit (Minor Use Permit/Plot Plan Review) issued by the City of Arroyo Grande to allow a well as a use on a property.

13.08.030 Acts prohibited—Permits required.

A. No person shall dig, bore, drill, construct, repair, modify, deepen, or destroy any well in the City unless such person possesses a valid well construction permit issued by the County and receives approval of a City Well Use Permit, unless otherwise exempted by law. All uses of the well shall be consistent with those indicated on the application for the Well Use Permit.

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B. No person shall dig, bore, drill, construct, repair, modify, deepen, or destroy any well unless conducted in conformance with the terms, conditions, and standards specified in this chapter, the Well Use Permit, and those terms, conditions, and standards in the written well construction permit issued by the County, unless otherwise exempted by law.

C. In the event a person violates this section, that person will be subject to penalties as stated in Chapter 1.16 (Penalty Provisions) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.

13.08.040 Permits.

A. Submittal Requirements.

Prior to the issuance of any permit, applicants shall submit the following information to the City to be considered by the Administrative Authority for review and a determination that the application is complete:

1. A copy of the well construction permit application to the County regarding the proposed well(s) and proof of payment.

2. Completed application form and payment in full of applicable fees for processing the application.

3. A digital copy of a plot plan showing the following:
a. Location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application.
b. The scale of the drawing and a north arrow.
c. An area location map showing the proposed project site and its distance from nearby cross streets and natural or man-made landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site.
d. The location, dimensions, and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including accessory structures, trash enclosures, decks, balconies, fences, walls, exterior lighting structures, signs, and other structural elements that protrude into yard areas. When the use of a proposed structure is not certain at the time of application, the occupancy type, as defined in the California Building Code, may be submitted for use. e. The locations, dimensions, and types of existing and proposed utilities, including water supply, sewage disposal facilities, electricity, gas, or other utilities. Existing and proposed public and private easements shall be shown.

4. A statement from the applicant stating the type of well sought and why the request for a well should be supported, including any information regarding the infeasibility of connecting to the City’s water supply.

5. A report from a licensed hydrogeologist or similar licensed professional indicating that the proposed method, depth and material of the proposed well will not deplete or contaminate any City water supply.

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6. A good faith estimate of the well capacity, intended uses of the well, and any available water quality data.

7. Any person who seeks to build or modify a well must possess a valid C57 Water Well Contractor’s License in accordance with Water Code Section 13750.5, as may be amended from time to time.

B. Reports. Upon the completion of the construction of each well, a copy of the well completion report required by the provisions of Section 13751 of the California Water Code, as may be amended from time to time, shall be submitted to the City’s Public Works Department and Community Development Department.

C. Time Limits. An approved Well Use permit expires two years from the date of issuance, unless the Administrative Authority has determined that well construction is complete and the well completion report required by Section 13751 of the Water Code (as may be amended) has been submitted to the California Department of Water Resources and the Administrative Authority. The Administrative Authority may, in its reasonable discretion, authorize up to two one-year extensions in cases of exceptional circumstances that prevented timely construction. Upon expiration of the permit, no further work shall be done unless and until the applicant receives an extension from the Administrative Authority or obtains a new permit if an extension is not granted.

13.08.041 Approval of New Wells
If the Administrative Authority determines the Well Use Permit application is complete, the Planning Commission may approve the application if the Planning Commission determines that approval of the Well Use Permit is in the public interest. In evaluating whether the Well Use Permit is in the public interest, the Planning Commission shall consider whether: (1) the proposed well will not cause an adverse impact to the public health or safety, (2) a refusal to grant the Well Use Permit would cause unnecessary hardship to the applicant, and (3) special circumstances apply to the property—due to its, size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings—which makes it impractical or infeasible to connect to the City’s water supply. The Planning Commission shall not grant the application if doing so would constitute a special privilege to the applicant not afforded to other similarly situated properties. When applicable, the Planning Commission shall also consider the additional standards in consideration of whether to approve the Well Use Permit as being within the public interest:

A. Adjudicated Areas and Basins. Private domestic wells (new or replacement) and private irrigation or agricultural wells (new or replacement) shall only be considered in locations outside of the adjudicated portion of the Northern Cities Management Area (NCMA) of the Santa Maria River Groundwater Basin (SMGB), unless otherwise required by law. No private domestic wells or private irrigation or agricultural wells shall be considered in locations within the adjudicated portion of the Northern Cities Management Area (NCMA) of the Santa Maria River Groundwater Basin (SMGB), unless otherwise required by law.

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B. Private irrigation or agricultural wells. Private irrigation or agricultural wells (new or replacement) shall only be allowed if the applicant has demonstrated the following:
a. The proposed well will not contaminate the City’s water supply; and b. The proposed well will not significantly impact the City’s water supply with regard to volume (ability of City to pump or extract water), quality (impacts to flow, risks of pollution or contamination), or distribution (ability to provide potable water to City residents and businesses).
c. The proposed well will be used only as described in the Well Use Permit application.

C. Private domestic wells. Private domestic wells (new or replacement) shall only be allowed if the applicant has demonstrated the following:
a. The proposed well will not contaminate the City’s water supply. b. City water service cannot reasonably be provided to the project site because the applicant must obtain easements across private property to the City water mains, and the applicant has demonstrated a good faith attempt to seek such easements in the opinion of the Administrative Authority, and the private property owners have refused to grant easements to the applicant.
c. The proposed well will not significantly impact the City’s water supply with regard to volume (ability of City to pump or extract water), quality (impacts to flow, risks of pollution or contamination), or distribution (ability to provide potable water to City residents and businesses).
d. The proposed well will be used only as described in the Well Use Permit application.

D. Conditions. If the Planning Commission approves the granting of a Well Use Permit, it may be issued subject to reasonable conditions designed in furtherance of the public’s health and safety or to protect property. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, quantity and quality testing methods, a performance bonding requirement, and other rational limitations or restrictions deemed in the public interest. Any abandoned wells on the property shall be destroyed as a condition of the issuance of a permit.

E. Notice and Appeals. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be mailed to all property owners of parcels within three hundred (300) feet of the property where the well has been proposed. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 16.12.150.

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13.08.050 Inspection and Revocation
The applicant shall maintain a copy of the approved permit on the drilling site during all stages of construction or destruction. The City or its representative may conduct examinations and investigations to determine whether any provision of this chapter is being violated. A City representative may require that each completion, modification, or destruction operation be inspected prior to any further work. If the City representative determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, or the applicant has misrepresented any material fact in its application or supporting documents, the City may initiate the revocation procedures associated with Section 16.16.220 and order a temporary suspension of the permit during the pendency of those proceedings. No person whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall continue to perform the work for which the permit was granted unless such permit has been reinstated by the City.13.08.060 Public nuisances.

In the event a City representative determines that a well constitutes a public nuisance, he or she shall abate such nuisance in accordance with the provisions of Section 3494 of the Civil Code of the State and/or City ordinance. Specific actions that would be considered a public nuisance include contamination of water sources, improper well construction or abandonment, excessive pumping or depletion of groundwater, failure to comply with regulatory standards of any governmental agency, or physical hazards such as leaving wells exposed or unmarked. 13.08.070 Immediate abatement.

If a City representative finds that immediate action is necessary to prevent either the pollution, contamination, or depletion of the City water supply or another identifiable threat to the health or safety of the public, he or she may summarily abate such nuisance in any manner permissible under the law.

13.08.071 Destruction of Wells
a) The City may condition wells for destruction as part of the discretionary review process.
b) Wells conditioned by the City to be destroyed shall be properly destroyed under County of San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Services Division permit and inspection by the City’s Administrative Authority. Failure to destroy a well that is conditioned for destruction will constitute a public nuisance, as defined, and the Administrative Authority will take appropriate measures to mitigate or abate the nuisance.
c) A Certificate of Destruction issued by the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Division shall be submitted to the City within 30 days of issuance.

Item 11.a.

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services
BY: Natalie Riddering, Planning/Engineering Permit Technician SUBJECT: Update to User Fees Related to Solar Permits, Transportation Permits, and the Consumer Price Index as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution updating user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index as set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule included as Exhibit “A”; and
2) Determine that the update to user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index 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).

IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:

Increasing user fees by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage calculated by the Director of Administrative Services will have an impact on the City General Fund revenues by ensuring City costs in providing various programs and services are recovered by those who create such costs. Many of these fees are customer driven and fluctuate over the course of the year. The decrease in fees required by the State for Solar and Transportation Permits will impact City General Fund revenues by not recovering full City costs for providing services from those who create such cost. Staff responsible for processing these two permit types have updated the City’s procedure for processing said permits to mitigate full cost recovery shortages as a result of the permit fees being reduced. Additional Revenue will be incorporated into the future FY 2025-26 Budget process.

Item 11.a.

City Council
Update to User Fees Related to Solar Permits, Transportation Permits, and the Consumer Price Index as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule March 25, 2025

BACKGROUND:

Historically, cities have relied on revenue generated by property and other taxes to provide services to the community. In addition, local governments rely upon user fees to fund programs and services that provide limited or no direct benefit to the community as a whole. In order to determine the cost of providing user-specific services to individuals or businesses, a fee study is required. The City contracted with Willdan Financial Services to conduct the updated User Fee Study. On November 14, 20231, the City Council adopted Resolution 5333 updating user fees set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule2 with an effective date of January 16, 2024. Resolution 53333 dictates that fees shall be administratively adjusted annually by modifying the adopted value up or down in conformance with the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles region. The CPI increase shall be calculated based on the reported CPI change as of the immediately preceding January, for Fee adjustment implementation in July of each year.

ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:

Consumer Price Index
The Director of Administrative Services has calculated that the user fees adopted as part of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule increase 3.3% based on the CPI for the Los Angeles region in January 2025. A minimum 60-day waiting period is required between the approval of certain new fees and their effective date, in addition to Resolution 5333, which permits CPI increases to take place in July of each year. Therefore, it is recommended that the updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule take effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Transportation Fees
The City Comprehensive Fee Schedule includes an Engineering Fee for a Transportation Permit per occurrence at the cost of $74. This fee does not align with Vehicle Code 35795(b)(1)4 which states, “the fee shall be calculated to produce a total estimated revenue that is not more than the estimated total cost incurred by the local authority in administering its authority under this article and shall not exceed the fee developed by the Department of Transportation.” Pursuant to The Department of Transportation, Transportation Permits Manual5 Section 109, the City is limited to charging $16.00 for a single trip permit or $90.00 for an annual permit or a repetitive permit.

Once staff discovered the discrepancy, the fee was administratively reduced and it was determined that 52 permits had been issued in excess of the Department of

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Item 11.a.

City Council
Update to User Fees Related to Solar Permits, Transportation Permits, and the Consumer Price Index as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule March 25, 2025

Transportation's maximum fee since the update to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. As a result, $3,848 in refunds were provided to the 52 applicants.

Photovoltaic Systems (Solar) System Permit Fees
The City Comprehensive Fee Schedule includes two fees related to solar permits. One fee is for a solar plan check fee ($221), and the second separate fee is a solar inspection fee ($272), which when combined total $493. Pursuant to Government Code section 66015(a)(1)6the City is limited to charging $450 (in total) for photovoltaic (“solar”) system permit fees plus $15 per kilowatt for each kilowatt above 15kW. This Government Code currently has a sunset date of January 1, 2034.

Once the discrepancy was discovered, staff identified a substantial number of permits that were issued above the $450 maximum dated back to January 2021. The fee was lowered and refunds totaling $46,950 were issued to 453 applicants.

ALTERNATIVES:

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

1. Adopt the Resolution updating user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index as set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule;

2. Modify and adopt the Resolution updating user fees related to solar permits, transportation permits, and the Consumer Price Index set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule; or

3. Provide other direction to staff.

ADVANTAGES:

Adoption of fees that are based on the cost of services, are fair and equitable, consistent with City goals and objectives, compliant with state law, and responsive to changing circumstances is considered a best practice. The established fees will provide appropriate General Fund revenues to cover the City’s costs of providing its programs and services available, maximizing the use of available revenues for the community while remaining compliant with state regulations.

DISADVANTAGES:

Some City services may become more expensive to certain applicants. Recovering less than full costs may require funding from unrestricted revenue sources in some instances, thus reducing the ability to use those general tax revenues for other community needs.

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Item 11.a.

City Council
Update to User Fees Related to Solar Permits, Transportation Permits, and the Consumer Price Index as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule March 25, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Hearing Notice to update user fees set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Solar Ordinance Introduction 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 (c)(2) and (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. Proposed Resolution

ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARROYO GRANDE UPDATING USER FEES RELATED TO

SOLAR PERMITS, TRANSPORTATION PERMITS, AND

THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AS SET FORTH IN THE

COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande (“City”) has authority to establish fees or service charges which do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing various City programs or services; and
WHEREAS, in July 2022 the City retained Willdan Financial Services, independent consultants, to conduct a User Fee Study analyzing the costs of providing various City programs and services; and
WHEREAS, user fees are intended to be paid by those utilizing the program or service and to reimburse the City for the estimated, reasonable costs of providing said program or service; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a proposed Comprehensive Fee Schedule based on the User Fee Study; and
WHEREAS, the existing user fees no longer accurately reflect the City’s costs of providing the programs or services; and
WHEREAS, the City council has considered the question of whether or not to adjust user fees for City services to reflect the estimated amount that is required to recover the actual cost of the City providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a methodology to annually update fees in order to reflect the estimated amount that is required to recover the actual cost of the City for providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Administrative Services has recommended the Comprehensive Fee Schedule be increased by 3.3% per the City Council adopted methodology based off the Los Angeles Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the preceding January; and
WHEREAS, the Fees are subject to the provisions of the Mitigation Fee Act, codified pursuant to Government Code section 66000 et. seq., and more specifically the public meeting requirements of section 66016 and the notice and public hearing requirements of section 66018; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Fees does not exceed the cost of providing the City programs and services; and

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WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting, the City Council considered all verbal and written presentations that were made and desires to adopt the Fees; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. The City Council finds that all substantive and procedural requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act have been satisfied.

3. The City Council further finds, based upon the information and documents prepared for and presented to the City Council to support this action, that the Fees are for the purposes of and necessary for (i) meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and benefits; (ii) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials; (iii) obtaining funds necessary for the operations and maintenance of City property and facilities; and (iv) any other costs incurred by the City attributable to providing the program or service for which the Fees are imposed.

4. The City Council further finds that the Fees specified by this Resolution do not exceed the reasonably estimated costs of providing the programs and services or the regulatory actions for which the Fees are imposed.

5. Fees shall be administratively adjusted annually by modifying the adopted value up or down in conformance with the annual change in the CPI for the Los Angeles region. The factor for the adjustment of the Fees shall be calculated and established each year by the Director of Administrative Services, based on the reported CPI change as of the immediately preceding January, for Fee adjustment implementation in July of each year. However, in no event shall the Fees be increased annually to exceed the costs of providing the programs or services.

6. The schedule of fees entitled “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” in Exhibit “A” attached hereto is incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full and is hereby adopted.

7. The approval of the Fees is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, sections 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 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.)

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8. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one of or more sections, subsections, clauses, or phases be declared unconstitutional on their face or as applied.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2025.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of March, 2025.

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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY

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Exhibit “A”
Comprehensive Fee Schedule

EXHIBIT A
Issued by the Administrative Services Department

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Fiscal Year 2025-26

COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Fees effective July 1, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
1 Business License Fees:
2 (Basic fees are prorated per the application date: Jan 1-Jun 30, 100%; Jul 1-Dec 31, 50%) 3 Basic Fee--All businesses except Specific License Fees listed below $34.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $35.00 4 >Per Employee, Partner, or Associate (Except those listed below) $5.00 $5.00
5 Specific License Fees:
6 Contractor $64.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $66.00
7 Motels & Hotels (Basic Fee) $34.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $35.00
8 Motels & Hotels (Basic Fee) $34.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $35.00
9 >per room $1.00 $1.00
10 Trailer Parks $34.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $35.00
11 >per space $1.00 $1.00
12 Hospitals, Sanitariums, Rest or Nursing Homes $44.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $45.00
13 >per bed $3.00 $3.00
14 Taxi Cabs $49.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $51.00
15 >per vehicle $15.00 $15.00
16 Billboards $129.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $133.00
17 Commercial Auctions - Per Year $89.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $92.00
18 Commercial Auctions - Per Day of Auctioning $29.00 * Includes $4 per license per State law (AB 1379) $30.00
19 Circuses and similar shows (per day) $70.00 + $4 State Fee $72.00

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
20 Specific License Fees:
21 Bazaars and street fairs:
22 >Small Bazaars (1-4 displays or exhibits) per display per every two (2) days $15.00 + $4 State Fee $15.00
23 >Large Bazaars (5 or more displays or exhibits) per day $70.00 + $4 State Fee $72.00
24 Copies, per page (Black and White) $0.20 $0.20
25 Color copies Actual cost Actual cost
26 Utility Fees and Penalties:
27 Renter's Deposit $180.00 $180.00
28 New Utility Account Set Up Fee $50.00 $52.00
29 Past Due Penalty (% of Past Due Total) 10% 10%
30 Lock Cut Replacement Fee $15.00 $15.00
31 Reconnection Fee (Reconnect by City Personnel) $52.00 $54.00 32 Unauthorized Reconnection Fee (Reconnect by non-City Personnel) $180.00 $186.00
33 Returned check fee (NSF) -Per CA Civil Code Section 1719 $25.00 $26.00 34 Administrative Fine for Municipal Code Violations
35 1st Violation in a 12 month period $100.00 $103.00
36 2nd Violation of the same ordinance $200.00 $207.00
37 3rd or future Violation of the same ordinance $500.00 $517.00 38 Administrative Fines for Building and Safety Violations [Government Codes Sections 25132 and 36900 (c)] 39 1st Violation $130.00 $134.00
40 2nd Violation of the same ordinance within one year $700.00 $723.00 41 Each additional Violation of same ordinance within one year of first violation $1,300.00 $1,343.00

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
42 For commercial property that has an existing building at the time of the violation and the owner failed to remove visible refuse or prohibit unauthorized use of the property, a fine for each additional violation of the same ordinance within 2 years of the first violation
$2,500.00 $2,583.00
43 Late Penalty
44 Failure to pay fine within the time period set forth in any citation
10% of fine 10% of fine
45 Failure to pay fine and penalty after 60 days, with interest (on penalty amount) 7% 7%
46 Inspection fee if not timely corrected/abated after receiving notice $100.00 $103.00

CITY CLERK/LEGISLATIVE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
# Description FY 2023-24 Fee Unit Notes FY 2025-26 Fee
1 City Council Meeting DVD $5.00 In house $5.00 In house 2 Candidate Filing Fee No charge No charge
3 Candidate Statement Actual cost Actual cost
4 Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition (EC 9202) $200.00 $207.00 5 Copies, per page (Black and White) $0.20 $0.20
6 Color copies Actual cost Actual cost
7 Copies of records sent to a commercial copier Actual cost Actual cost 8 Document Certification $10.00 $10.00
9 Fair Political Practices Commission Forms:
10 Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 (GC 81008) $0.10 page $0.10 11 Campaign Statements (GC 81008) $0.10 page $0.10
12 Retrieval fee for statements 5 or more years old (GC 81008) $5.00 request $5.00 13 Notary (per signature) $15.00 $15.00

ENGINEERING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
1 Printing/Copying Charges:
2 8 1/2" x 11 (per page) $0.20 $0.20
3 18" x 30 (per page) $3.00 $3.00
4 24" x 36" (per page) $4.00 $4.00
5 36" x 48" (per page) $5.00 $5.00
6 Standard Plans $45.00 $46.00
7 Land Use Map and Zoning Maps (each)
8 24x36 $3.00 $3.00
9 36x48 $4.00 $4.00
10 Overtime Inspections (per hour- 2 hour min.) $234.00 $242.00 11 Map Review - Final (LLA, PM, TM 0-2 Lots) $6,414.00 $6,626.00 12 Each Additional Lot $152.00 $157.00
13 Additional Map Review - After 3 $3,054.00 $3,155.00
14 Encroachment Permit - Minor (pod, dumpster) $74.00 per month $76.00 15 Encroachment Permit - Small Size $195.00 per month $201.00 16 Encroachment Permit - Standard - per Month $781.00 per month $807.00 17 Encroachment Permit - Franchise Annual $18,543.00 $19,155.00 18 Certificate of Compliance $2,220.00 $2,293.00
19 Certificate of Correction / Merger $803.00 $829.00
20 Transportation Permit - single trip $74.00 $16.00
21 Transportation Permit - annual $90.00
22 Public Improvement Plan - Plan Check (based on Engineer's estimate of construction cost):
23 $0 - 10,000 $2,813.00 $2,906.00
24 $10,001 - 50,000 $3,233.00 $3,340.00
25 $50,001 - 100,000 $3,721.00 $3,844.00
26 $100,001 - 250,000 $4,286.00 $4,427.00
27 $250,001 - 500,000 $5,961.00 $6,158.00
28 $500,001 - 1.0 Million $7,773.00 $8,030.00
29 Each additional $500,000 (over $1M) $2,393.00 $2,472.00

ENGINEERING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
30 Additional Review Public Improvement Plan - Plan Check - After 3 (based on Engineer's estimate of construction cost):
31 $0 - 10,000 $682.00 $705.00
32 $10,001 - 50,000 $765.00 $790.00
33 $50,001 - 100,000 $850.00 $878.00
34 $100,001 - 250,000 $1,016.00 $1,050.00
35 $250,001 - 500,000 $1,346.00 $1,390.00
36 $500,001 - 1.0 Million $2,338.00 $2,415.00
37 Each additional $500,000 (over $1M) $990.00 $1,023.00 38 Grading / Drainage / Erosion Plan Review:
39 0 - 50 cy $1,393.00 $1,439.00
40 50 cy to 100 cy $1,496.00 $1,545.00
41 100 cy to 1,0000 cy $1,689.00 $1,745.00
42 1,000 cy to 10,000 cy $1,882.00 $1,944.00
43 10,000 cy to 100,000 cy $2,075.00 $2,143.00
44 Hydraulic / Hydrology Report Review $875.00 $904.00
45 SWPPP Review $875.00 $904.00
46 Stormwater Control Plan Review $875.00 $904.00
47 Inspection Agreement, including Subdivision Agreement (based on Engineer's estimate of construction cost):
48 $0 - 10,000 $815.00 $842.00
49 $10,001 - 50,000 $2,121.00 $2,191.00
50 $50,001 - 100,000 $4,060.00 $4,194.00
51 $100,001 - 250,000 $8,105.00 $8,372.00
52 $250,001 - 500,000 $15,590.00 $16,104.00
53 $500,001 - 1.0 Million $30,246.00 $31,244.00
54 Each additional $500,000 (over $1M) $14,725.00 $15,211.00 55 Major Project with a Contract Engineer - Actual cost of Contractor passed directly through to Applicant 56 Major Project with a Contract Engineer - City Project Management and Administrative Charge $1,325.00 $1,369.00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PLANNING)
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
1 COPY FEES
2 Development Code w/out Appendices $50.00 $52.00
3 Appendix 1 $15.00 $15.00
4 Appendix 2 $5.00 $5.00
5 Development Code w/Appendices $70.00 $72.00
6 General Plan $25.00 $26.00
7 Housing Element 2003 $35.00 $36.00
8 General Plan EIR $12.00 $12.00
9 Design Guidelines for Historic Districts $25.00 $26.00 10 Design Guidelines for Traffic Way/Station Way $6.00 $6.00 11 Design Guidelines for Mixed Use Districts $30.00 $31.00 12 East Grand Avenue Enhancement Plan $20.00 $21.00
13 Land Use Map and Zoning Maps (each)
14 24 x 36 $3.00 $3.00
15 36 x 48 $4.00 $4.00
16 DVD (Planning Commission meetings) Vendor cost Vendor cost 17 Audio recording copies $5.00 $5.00
18 Copies, per page (Black and White) $0.20 $0.20
19 Color copies Actual cost Actual cost
20 Arroyo Grande Bike Plan $26.00 $27.00
21 IN-LIEU FEES
22 Downtown Parking in lieu fee (per resolution 3994) $24,000.00 $24,792.00 23 Affordable Housing in lieu fee $0.05 $0.05
24 PROCESSING FEES
25 Notary (per signature) $15.00 $15.00
26 Annexation - deposit (fee based on actual time at staff at hourly rates) $20,000.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$20,660.00
27 Appeals:
28 CD Director to Planning Commission $800.00 $826.00
29 Planning Commission to City Council $1,224.00 $1,264.00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PLANNING)
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
30 Certificate of Compliance $2,010.00 $2,076.00
31 Conditional Use Permit:
32 Project - Major (multi building) $14,753.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$15,240.00
33 Project - Minor (routine) - as det'd by CDD $6,752.00 $6,975.00 34 Amendment $3,277.00 $3,385.00
35 Development Agreement - deposit $25,000.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$25,825.00
36 Dev. Code Amendment - Major $20,443.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$21,118.00
37 Dev. Code Amendment - Minor $9,427.00 $9,738.00
38 Environmental Impact Determination:
39 Initial Study Fee $3,958.00 $4,089.00
40 Negative Declaration (in addition to Initial Study Fee) $614.00 $634.00 41 Mitigated Neg Dec (in addition to Initial Study Fee) $2,472.00 $2,554.00 42 General Plan Amendment (Major) $17,273.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$17,843.00
43 General Plan Amendment (Minor) $9,423.00 $9,734.00
44 Home Occupation Permit $283.00 $292.00
45 Lot Line Adjustment $3,582.00 $3,700.00
46 Lot Merger / Reversion to Acreage $3,577.00 $3,695.00 47 Mailing Label Production $71.00 $73.00
48 Request for Meeting Continuance $490.00 $506.00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PLANNING)
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
49 Minor Use Permit - Architectural Review
50 Major (e.g. subdivision if PUD or CUP is not concurrently processed) $5,802.00 $5,993.00 51 Minor (e.g. single lot) $995.00 $1,028.00
52 Minor Use Permit - Historic Resource Designation $1,566.00 $1,618.00 53 Minor Use Permit - Large Family Day Care $693.00 $716.00 54 Minor Use Permit - Minor Exception $1,067.00 $1,102.00 55 Minor Use Permit - Plot Plan Review $780.00 $806.00
56 Minor Use Permit - Temporary Use Permit $386.00 $399.00 57 Minor Use Permit - Viewshed Review: $1,352.00 $1,397.00 58 Planned Unit Development Permit (Major) $17,268.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$17,838.00
59 Planned Unit Development Permit (Minor) $7,798.00 $8,055.00 60 Planning Commission interpretation or Waiver $1,957.00 $2,022.00 61 Pre-Application $1,407.00 $1,453.00
62 Public Art Permit $1,068.00 $1,103.00
63 Research (deposit) $287.00 $296.00
64 Permanent Parklet Program:
65 Encroachment Permit $195.00 Monthly $201.00
66 Parking Space Rent $100.00 Monthly $103.00
67 Barrier Rent Fee $25.00 Monthly $26.00
68 Minor Use Permit - Plot Plan Review $780.00 One Time $806.00 69 Signs:
70 Planned Sign Program $2,904.00 $3,000.00
71 Administrative Sign Permit $388.00 $401.00
72 Administrative Sign Program $1,388.00 $1,434.00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PLANNING)
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
73 Specific Plan or Amendment (deposit) $25,000.00
Time and Materials (if
project exceeds 50
hours of staff time)
$25,825.00
74 Tentative Parcel Map (0-4 lots) $10,249.00 $10,587.00 75 with Vesting (added to base fee) $946.00 $977.00
76 Amendment $4,849.00 $5,009.00
77 SB 9 Urban Lot Split $3,577.00 $3,695.00
78 Tentative Tract Map:
79 5-20 lots $16,531.00 $17,077.00
80 over 20 lots $18,809.00 $19,430.00
81 with Vesting (added to base fee) $1,710.00 $1,766.00 82 Amendment $7,131.00 $7,366.00
83 Time Extension $2,950.00 $3,047.00
84 Variance $3,882.00 $4,010.00
85 Zoning Compliance Letter $215.00 $222.00
86 Major Pre-Application Fee $3,753.00 $3,877.00
87 Technology Fee 2.0% of Building Permits and
Planning Applications 2.0%
88 General Plan Update Fee 3.0% of Building Permits and Planning Applications 3.0%
89 AG Traffic Event Small $5,750.00 $5,940.00
90 AG Traffic Event Medium $15,866.00 $16,390.00
91 AG Traffic Event Large $34,618.00 $35,760.00

POLICE
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
1 ANIMAL CONTROL / IMPOUND
2 Dog Impound Fee
3 1st Impound $30.00 $31.00
4 2nd Impound $57.00 $59.00
5 3rd Impound + $87.00 $90.00
6 Cat Impound Fee
7 1st Impound $30.00 $31.00
8 2nd Impound $57.00 $59.00
9 3rd Impound + $87.00 $90.00
10 PERMITS & LICENSES:
11 Alarm Permit
12 Original Application Permit Processing Fee $137.00 $142.00 13 Annual Renewal Permit Processing Fee $63.00 $65.00
14 False Alarm Response
15 Fourth or more False Alarm within 12 months $177.00 $183.00 16 Block Party Permit
17 Block Party Permit $37.00 $38.00
18 Commercial Filming / Still Photography Permit
19 Permit Processing Fee $73.00 $75.00
20 Commercial Filming (per day) $278.00 $287.00
21 Still Photography (per day) $143.00 $148.00
22 City Staff Assigned - 4 hour minimum (if applicable) overtime rate overtime rate 23 Concealed Weapons Permit Original Application
24 Police Department Investigation Fee $143.00 $148.00
25 Dept of Justice & FBI fingerprint process (DOJ passthrough fee paid by applicant) $93.00 $96.00
26 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per penal code section 13300) $25.00 $26.00 27 Identification Card $30.00 $31.00

POLICE
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
28 Concealed Weapons Permit Biennial Renewal:
29 Police Department Investigation Fee $37.00 $38.00
30 Dept of Justice Renewal Fee (DOJ passthrough fee paid by applicant) $52.00 $54.00 31 Identification Card $25.00 $26.00
32 Mobile Vendor Permit
33 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
34 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per PC 13300) $25.00 $26.00 35 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint Process actual cost actual cost 36 Mobile Vendor Employee Permit
37 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
38 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per PC 13300) $25.00 $26.00 39 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint Process actual cost actual cost 40 Sidewalk Vending Permit
41 Permit Processing Fee $278.00 $287.00
42 Palmreader Fortune Teller Permit - Original Application 43 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
44 Dept of Justice & FBI fingerprint process (DOJ passthrough fee paid by applicant) actual cost actual cost
45 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per penal code section 13300) $25.00 $26.00 46 Palmreader Fortune Teller Permit - Annual Renewal
47 Permit Renewal Processing $143.00 $148.00
48 Palmreader Fortune Teller Establishment Permit - Original Application 49 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
50 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per penal code section 13300) $25.00 $26.00 51 Dept of Justice & FBI fingerprint process (DOJ passthrough fee paid by applicant) actual cost actual cost
52 Palmreader Fortune Teller Establishment Permit - Renewal Application 53 Permit Processing Fee $143.00 $148.00

POLICE
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
54 Public Safety and Welfare Permit:
55 Less than 200 Non-Commercial Event $73.00 $75.00
56 More than 200 Non-Commercial Event $143.00 $148.00
57 Commercial Event $172.00 $178.00
58 Second Hand Dealer Permit Original Application
59 Permit Processing Fee $148.00 $153.00
60 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per penal code section 13300) $25.00 $26.00 61 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint process (DOJ passthrough fee paid by applicant) actual cost actual cost
62 Second Hand Dealer Permit Biennial Renewal
63 City Processing Fee $143.00 $148.00
64 Solicitation Permit (per solicitor)
65 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
66 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per PC 13300) $25.00 $26.00 67 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee actual cost actual cost 68 Taxi Cab Driver Permit Original Application
69 Permit Processing Fee $181.00 $187.00
70 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per PC 13300) $25.00 $26.00 71 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint Process actual cost actual cost 72 Taxi Cab Driver Permit Annual Renewal
73 Annual Renewal $143.00 $148.00
74 Tobacco Retailers License
75 Permit Processing Fee $161.00 $166.00
76 OTHER FEES
77 Citation correction certification $37.00 $38.00
78 Civil Witness Fee (Deposit) $275.00 $284.00
79 Copies, per page (Black and White) $0.20 per page $0.20 80 Copies - Color copies per page $5.00 $5.00
81 Court Ordered Booking $181.00 $187.00

POLICE
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
82 Criminal history summary examination
83 Live Scan Fingerprint Rolling Fee (per PC 13300) $25.00 $26.00 84 Dept of Justice & FBI Fingerprint Process actual cost actual cost 85 Disturbance 415PC
86 Second Response $248.00 $256.00
87 Emergency DUI Response -Impaired Driver Accident - Actual Time @ Staff Hourly Rates
actual cost actual cost
88 Local Records Check $20.00 $21.00
89 Photographs
90 per disc $31.00 $32.00
91 Property Handling for Mailing / Shipping actual cost actual cost 92 Replacement of lost/stolen Permits, Licenses and registration receipts $63.00 $65.00 93 Repossessed Vehicle (per GC 41612) $18.00 $19.00
94 Subpoena Duces Tecum
95 Production of Records for Subpoena deuces Tecum $18.00 $19.00 96 .20 per page produced actual cost actual cost
97 postage/shipping actual cost actual cost
98 Custodian of Records Court Appearance $275.00 $284.00 99 Vehicle Release - Impound/Stored Vehicle Release $73.00 $75.00 100 Vehicle Release 30-day Impound Release Review $107.00 $111.00 101 Clearance letter $63.00 $65.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
1 BUILDING MISC
2 Plan Check
3 Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing NEW, including replacements $1,479.00 $1,528.00 4 Cellular Tower with Equipment Shelter $1,479.00 $1,528.00 5 Cellular Tower Equipment Demolition $568.00 $587.00
6 Awning (not patio cover) Tents / Canopies / Booths $152.00 $157.00 7 Change of Occupancy No T.I. w/ plan check & Inspection $257.00 $265.00 8 Close Existing Openings $152.00 $157.00
9 Compliance Inspections/Reinspections $286.00 $295.00
10 Deck (with Calcs) $331.00 $342.00
11 Demolition $152.00 $157.00
12 Demolition - MultiFamily/Commercial $152.00 $157.00
13 Door $152.00 $157.00
28 Lighting pole (each) $152.00 $157.00
14 Fence or Wall (wood, chain link, wrought iron):
15 >6 feet in height, 1st 100 s.f. $152.00 $157.00
16 Each additional 100 sf $116.00 $120.00
17 Fence or Freestanding Wall (masonry / garden):
18 City Standard, 1st 100 s.f. $152.00 $157.00
19 Each additional 100 sf $116.00 $120.00
20 Engineered Wall, 1st 100 sf $198.00 $205.00
21 Each additional 100 sf $161.00 $166.00
22 Fireplace (masonry or pre-fab) $152.00 $157.00
23 Flag pole (greater than 6 feet in height) $152.00 $157.00 27 Pilaster each 10 $152.00 $157.00
24 Grading (Cut and Fill):
25 0-50 Cubic Yards (Cut and Fill) $198.00 $205.00
26 Each Add'l 50 CY (or portion thereof) $97.00 $100.00 30 Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry):
31 First 50 sf $317.00 $327.00
32 Each additional 50 sf $279.00 $288.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
34 Re-roofing:
35 Composition - no tear off $126.00 $130.00
36 Other roofs (first 10 squares) $126.00 $130.00
37 Each additional 10 squares $31.00 $32.00
39 Sauna - steam $152.00 $157.00
40 Siding:
41 Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior) $126.00 $130.00 42 All Other $95.00 $98.00
29 Stucco Applications $95.00 $98.00
43 Signs:
44 Directional / Menu $317.00 $327.00
45 Freeway (pole) sign $726.00 $750.00
46 Ground / Roof / Projecting Signs $301.00 $311.00
47 Wall, Illuminated $126.00 $130.00
Miscellaneous:
50 Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated) $126.00 $130.00
51 Stairs - per story $463.00 $478.00
52 Storage Racks each set of plans $536.00 $554.00
53 Temporary Utility Connection or Occupancy $0.00 $0.00 54 Window or Sliding Glass Door (first) $317.00 $327.00 55 Each additional $279.00 $288.00
61 Supplemental Plan Check Fee (first 1/2 hour) $161.00 $166.00 62 Each Additional 1/2 hour (or portion thereof) $146.00 $151.00 69 After Hours Plan Review 2 hour minimum $310.00 $320.00 70 Each additional hour $292.00 $302.00
71 Inspection Fee
72 Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing NEW $2,110.00 $2,180.00 73 Cellular Tower with Equipment Shelter $2,366.00 $2,444.00 74 Cellular Tower Equipment Demolition $596.00 $616.00
75 Awning (not patio cover) Tents / Canopies / Booths $231.00 $239.00 76 Change of Occupancy No T.I. w/ plan check & Inspection $470.00 $486.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
78 Compliance Inspections/Reinspections $386.00 $399.00 79 Deck (with Calcs) $414.00 $428.00
80 Demolition $485.00 $501.00
81 Demolition - MultiFamily/Commercial $485.00 $501.00
82 Door $333.00 $344.00
97 Lighting pole (each) $263.00 $272.00
83 Fence or Wall (wood, chain link, wrought iron):
84 >6 feet in height, 1st 100 s.f. $425.00 $439.00
85 Each additional 100 sf $152.00 $157.00
86 Fence or Freestanding Wall (masonry / garden):
87 City Standard, 1st 100 s.f. $425.00 $439.00
88 Each additional 100 sf $152.00 $157.00
89 Engineered Wall, 1st 100 sf $425.00 $439.00
90 Each additional 100 sf $152.00 $157.00
91 Fireplace (masonry or pre-fab) $308.00 $318.00
92 Flag pole (greater than 6 feet in height) $308.00 $318.00 96 Pilaster each 10 $308.00 $318.00
93 Grading (Cut and Fill):
94 0-50 Cubic Yards (Cut and Fill) $308.00 $318.00
95 Each Add'l 50 CY (or portion thereof) $231.00 $239.00 99 Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry):
100 First 50 sf $351.00 $363.00
101 Each additional 50 sf $198.00 $205.00
102 Re-roofing:
103 Composition - no tear off $295.00 $305.00
104 Other roofs (first 10 squares) $295.00 $305.00
105 Each additional 10 squares $73.00 $75.00
106 Roof Structure Replacement $351.00 $363.00
107 Sauna - steam $369.00 $381.00
108 Siding:
109 Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior) $369.00 $381.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
110 All Other $369.00 $381.00
98 Stucco Applications $308.00 $318.00
111 Signs:
112 Directional / Menu $369.00 $381.00
113 Freeway sign $406.00 $419.00
114 Ground / Roof / Projecting Signs $351.00 $363.00
115 Wall, Illuminated $369.00 $381.00
116 Skylight (Residential each) $325.00 $336.00
117 Skylight (Commercial) one $325.00 $336.00
Miscellaneous:
118 Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated) $369.00 $381.00
119 Stairs - per story $351.00 $363.00
120 Storage Racks each set of plans $440.00 $455.00
121 Temporary Utility Connection $126.00 $130.00
122 Window or Sliding Glass Door (first) $351.00 $363.00 123 Each additional $163.00 $168.00
124 Board of Appeals $0.00 $0.00
125 Business License Inspection $91.00 $94.00
126 Business License Re-inspection $47.00 $49.00
131 Supplemental Inspection Fee (first 1/2 hour) $161.00 $166.00 132 Each Additional 1/2 hour (or portion thereof) $146.00 $151.00 133 Emergency (Non-Scheduled) Call-Out Fee (first hour) 2 hour minimum $310.00 $320.00 134 Each additional hour $292.00 $302.00
135 After Hours Inspection 2 hour minimum $310.00 $320.00 136 Each additional hour $292.00 $302.00
139 Copies, per page (Black and White) - 8 1/2" x 11" $0.25 per page $0.25 140 Color copies- 8 1/2" x 11" actual costs actual costs

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
141 BUILDING FIRE
142 Plan Check
143 Fire Sprinkler Systems - New Construction:
144 1-50 Heads $294.00 $304.00
145 51-100 Heads $369.00 $381.00
146 101-200 Heads $666.00 $688.00
147 Every 200 Heads above 200 $292.00 $302.00
148 Fire Sprinkler Systems -Tenant Improvements:
149 1-25 Heads $294.00 $304.00
150 26-100 Heads $444.00 $459.00
151 Every 100 Heads above 100 $146.00 $151.00
152 Fire Alarm System (including Sprinkler Monitor System) - New Construction:
153 1-50 Devices $294.00 $304.00
154 51-100 Devices $369.00 $381.00
155 Every 50 Devices above 100 $146.00 $151.00
156 Fire Alarm System (including Sprinkler Monitor System) - Tenant Improvements:
157 1-50 Devices $294.00 $304.00
158 51-100 Devices $369.00 $381.00
159 Every 50 Devices above 100 $222.00 $229.00
160 Other Suppression Systems:
161 Inert Gas Systems $517.00 $534.00
162 Dry Chemical Systems $294.00 $304.00
163 Wet Chemical/Kitchen Hood $441.00 $456.00
164 Foam Systems $294.00 $304.00
165 Paint Spray Booth $664.00 $686.00
166 Other Fire Fees:
167 Hydrants/Underground Fire Service Plan Check $592.00 $612.00 168 Hydrant Flow Test (existing hydrants) $883.00 $912.00 169 Special Event Inspection (e.g., fairs) These are group events, when multiple booths/tents are erected 170 Booth / Tent $79.00 $82.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
171 Booth / Tent with Electricity $111.00 $115.00
172 Booth / Tent with Cooking (includes Electricity) $121.00 $125.00 173 Inspection Fee
174 Fire Sprinkler Systems - New Construction:
175 1-50 Heads $322.00 $333.00
176 51-100 Heads $458.00 $473.00
177 101-200 Heads $549.00 $567.00
178 Every 200 Heads above 200 $209.00 $216.00
179 Fire Sprinkler Systems -Tenant Improvements:
180 1-25 Heads $322.00 $333.00
181 26-100 Heads $504.00 $521.00
182 Every 100 Heads above 100 $336.00 $347.00
183 Fire Alarm System (including Sprinkler Monitor System) - New Construction:
184 1-50 Devices $322.00 $333.00
185 51-100 Devices $458.00 $473.00
186 Every 50 Devices above 100 $301.00 $311.00
187 Fire Alarm System (including Sprinkler Monitor System) - Tenant Improvements:
188 1-50 Devices $367.00 $379.00
189 51-100 Devices $504.00 $521.00
190 Every 50 Devices above 100 $301.00 $311.00
191 Other Suppression Systems:
192 Inert Gas Systems $646.00 $667.00
193 Dry Chemical Systems $646.00 $667.00
194 Wet Chemical/Kitchen Hood $646.00 $667.00
195 Foam Systems $883.00 $912.00
196 Paint Spray Booth $957.00 $989.00
197 Other Fire Fees:
198 Special Event Inspection (e.g., fairs) These are group events, when multiple booths/tents are erected 199 Booth / Tent $85.00 $88.00
200 Booth / Tent with Electricity $138.00 $143.00
201 Booth / Tent with Cooking (includes Electricity) $167.00 $173.00 202 Special Event Application Review $0.00 $0.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
Additional Fire related services are provided by Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA). See the FCFA fee schedule for fees. 203 BUILDING MPE
204 Plan Check
205 ADMINISTRATIVE (BASE) FEES:
206 Permit Issuance and Administration $150.00 $155.00
207 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
208 FAU less than 100,000 Btu/h $75.00 $77.00
210 Floor furnace (including vent) $75.00 $77.00
211 Suspended, wall, or floor-mounted heaters $75.00 $77.00 212 Appliance vents not included in an appliance permit $75.00 $77.00 213 Boiler or compressor, from 15 HP to 30 HP / absorption system from 1,000,000 Btu/h to 1,750,000 Btu/h. $75.00 $77.00
214 Boiler or compressor, from 30 HP to 50 HP / absorption system from 1,000,000 Btu/h to 1,750,000 Btu/h. $146.00 $151.00
215 Boiler or compressor, over 50 HP / absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h. $221.00 $228.00 216 Air-handling unit, including attached ducts. $146.00 $151.00 217 Air-handling unit over 10,000 CFM $221.00 $228.00
218 Evaporative cooler $75.00 $77.00
219 Ventilation fan connected to a single duct $146.00 $151.00 220 Ventilation system (not a portion of heating or a/c system) $221.00 $228.00 221 Incinerator, residential $367.00 $379.00
222 Commercial or Industrial-type incinerator $440.00 $455.00 223 Misc. appliances or equipment. $221.00 $228.00
224 Stand Alone Mechanical Plan Check (hourly rate) $292.00 $302.00 225 Other Mechanical Inspections (per hour) $0.00 $0.00 226 PLUMBING / GAS PERMIT FEES:
227 Plumbing fixtures $75.00 $77.00
228 Building sewer $146.00 $151.00
229 Rainwater systems (per drain) $75.00 $77.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
230 Gray Water system $221.00 $228.00
231 Private sewage disposal system $221.00 $228.00
232 Water Heater $146.00 $151.00
233 Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor $75.00 $77.00 234 Water piping and/or water treating equipment (each) $75.00 $77.00 235 Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $75.00 $77.00 236 Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter $75.00 $77.00 237 Backflow devices each unit $146.00 $151.00
238 Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: 1-5 units $146.00 $151.00 239 Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: each unit over 5 units $146.00 $151.00 240 Stand Alone Plumbing Plan Check (hourly rate) $292.00 $302.00 241 Other Plumbing and Gas Inspections (per hour) $0.00 $0.00 242 SYSTEM FEES:
243 Swimming Pools $221.00 $228.00
244 Outdoor Events $221.00 $228.00
245 Electric generator and electrically-driven rides $146.00 $151.00 246 Mechanically-driven rides/ attractions with electrical lighting $221.00 $228.00 247 Each system of area and booth lighting $146.00 $151.00 248 Temporary Power Service $146.00 $151.00
249 Temporary power pole $146.00 $151.00
250 Sub poles (each) $75.00 $77.00
251 UNIT FEES:
252 Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
253 First 10 $146.00 $151.00
254 Each Additional 10 $75.00 $77.00
255 Lighting Fixtures:
256 First 10 $146.00 $151.00
257 Each additional 10 $75.00 $77.00
258 Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures (each) $146.00 $151.00 259 Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies (each) $146.00 $151.00 260 Residential Appliances (each) $146.00 $151.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
261 Nonresidential Appliances $221.00 $228.00
262 Residential appliances and self-contained, nonresidential appliances, (each) $221.00 $228.00 263 Appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) kilowatt (KW), or kilovoltampere (KVA), in rating,(each) $292.00 $302.00 264 Power Apparatus:
265
Motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment, and other apparatus (all sizes)
$221.00 $228.00
266 Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees:
267 Signs, Outline Lighting, or Marquees supplied from one branch circuit (each) $146.00 $151.00 268 Additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system, or marquee (each) $146.00 $151.00
269 Service or Panel:
270 200 amp or less Electrical Panel (each) $221.00 $228.00 271 Over 200 amp up to 1000 amp Electrical Panel (each) $367.00 $379.00 272 Over 1000 amp Electrical Panel (each) $586.00 $605.00 273 Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits, and Conductors $146.00 $151.00 274 Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a permit is required, but for which no fee is herein set forth $146.00 $151.00 275 Photovoltaic Systems - each $221.00 $228.00
276 Photovoltaic Systems - for every kW over 15kW $0.00 $15.00 277 Stand Alone Electrical Plan Check (hourly rate) $292.00 $302.00 278 Inspection Fee
279 ADMINISTRATIVE (BASE) FEES:
280 Investigation Fee $0.00 $0.00
281 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
282 FAU less than 100,000 Btu/h $90.00 $93.00
283 FAU greater than 100,000 Btu/h $137.00 $142.00
284 Floor furnace (including vent) $182.00 $188.00
285 Suspended, wall, or floor-mounted heaters $137.00 $142.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
286 Appliance vents not included in an appliance permit $137.00 $142.00 287 Boiler or compressor, from 15 HP to 30 HP / absorption system from 1,000,000 Btu/h to 1,750,000 Btu/h. $137.00 $142.00
288 Boiler or compressor, from 30 HP to 50 HP / absorption system from 1,000,000 Btu/h to 1,750,000 Btu/h. $182.00 $188.00
289 Boiler or compressor, over 50 HP / absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h. $137.00 $142.00 290 Air-handling unit, including attached ducts. $137.00 $142.00 291 Air-handling unit over 10,000 CFM $182.00 $188.00
292 Evaporative cooler $90.00 $93.00
293 Ventilation fan connected to a single duct $137.00 $142.00 294 Ventilation system (not a portion of heating or a/c system) $182.00 $188.00 295 Incinerator, residential $272.00 $281.00
296 Commercial or Industrial-type incinerator $272.00 $281.00 297 Misc. appliances or equipment. $182.00 $188.00
298 Other Mechanical Inspections (per hour) $182.00 $188.00 299 PLUMBING / GAS PERMIT FEES:
300 Plumbing fixtures $90.00 $93.00
301 Building sewer $137.00 $142.00
302 Rainwater systems (per drain) $90.00 $93.00
303 Gray Water system $226.00 $233.00
304 Private sewage disposal system $226.00 $233.00
305 Water Heater $90.00 $93.00
306 Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor $137.00 $142.00 307 Water piping and/or water treating equipment (each) $137.00 $142.00 308 Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $137.00 $142.00 309 Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter $90.00 $93.00 310 Backflow devices each unit $90.00 $93.00
311 Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: 1-5 units $90.00 $93.00 312 Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: each unit over 5 units $90.00 $93.00 313 Stand Alone Plumbing Plan Check (hourly rate) $0.00 $0.00

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
314 Other Plumbing and Gas Inspections (per hour) $182.00 $188.00 315 SYSTEM FEES:
316 Swimming Pools $317.00 $327.00
317 Outdoor Events $137.00 $142.00
318 Electric generator and electrically-driven rides $137.00 $142.00 319 Mechanically-driven rides/ attractions with electrical lighting $137.00 $142.00 320 Each system of area and booth lighting $137.00 $142.00 321 Temporary Power Service $90.00 $93.00
322 Temporary power pole $90.00 $93.00
323 Sub poles (each) $62.00 $64.00
324 UNIT FEES:
325 Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
326 First 10 $90.00 $93.00
327 Each Additional 10 $45.00 $46.00
328 Lighting Fixtures:
329 First 10 $90.00 $93.00
330 Each additional 10 $45.00 $46.00
331 Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures (each) $137.00 $142.00 332 Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies (each) $182.00 $188.00 333 Residential Appliances (each) $90.00 $93.00
334 Nonresidential Appliances $182.00 $188.00
335 Residential appliances and self-contained, nonresidential appliances, (each) $182.00 $188.00 336 Appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) kilowatt (KW), or kilovoltampere (KVA), in rating,(each) $182.00 $188.00 337 Power Apparatus:
338
Motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment, and other apparatus (all sizes)
$90.00 $93.00
339 Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees:

BUILDING
# Description
FY 2023-24
Fee Unit Notes
FY 2025-26
Fee
340 Signs, Outline Lighting, or Marquees supplied from one branch circuit (each) $137.00 $142.00 341 Additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system, or marquee (each) $90.00 $93.00
342 Service or Panel:
343 200 amp or less Electrical Panel (each) $182.00 $188.00 344 Over 200 amp up to 1000 amp Electrical Panel (each) $226.00 $233.00 345 Over 1000 amp Electrical Panel (each) $272.00 $281.00 346 Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits, and Conductors $137.00 $142.00 347 Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a permit is required, but for which no fee is herein set forth $182.00 $188.00 348 Photovoltaic Systems - each $272.00 $181.00
349 Stand Alone Electrical Plan Check (hourly rate) $0.00 $0.00 350 Other Electrical Inspections (per hour) $182.00 $188.00

CBC
(ICC)
Use
Type
Occupancy
Square
Footage
FY 2023-24
Plan Check
Fee (Base
Fee)
FY 2023-24
Inspections Fee
(Base Fee)
FY 2023-24
Combined Total
Fee (Base Fee)
FY 2025-26
Plan Check
Fee (Base
Fee)
FY 2025-26
Inspections Fee
(Base Fee)
FY 2025-26
Combined Total
Fee (Base Fee)
A-1 Assembly Group - Theaters 2,000 6,283.64 plus 0.28 4,356.33 plus 0.53 10,639.97 plus 0.82 6,491.00 plus 0.29 4,500.09 plus 0.55 10,991.09 plus 0.84 8,000 7,978.10 plus 0.38 7,552.98 plus 0.46 15,531.08 plus 0.84 8,241.38 plus 0.39 7,802.23 plus 0.48 16,043.61 plus 0.87 20,000 12,538.73 plus 0.41 13,102.05 plus 0.40 25,640.78 plus 0.81 12,952.51 plus 0.43 13,534.42 plus 0.41 26,486.93 plus 0.84 40,000 20,778.21 plus 0.28 21,048.61 plus 0.45 41,826.82 plus 0.73 21,463.90 plus 0.29 21,743.21 plus 0.46 43,207.11 plus 0.75 100,000 37,344.30 plus 0.20 48,035.35 plus 0.42 85,379.65 plus 0.62 38,576.67 plus 0.21 49,620.52 plus 0.44 88,197.18 plus 0.64 #REF! #REF! #REF!
A-2 1,000 4,052.89 plus 0.32 3,536.14 plus 0.84 7,589.04 plus 1.17 4,186.64 plus 0.34 3,652.84 plus 0.87 7,839.47 plus 1.20 4,000 5,027.81 plus 0.44 6,056.81 plus 0.87 11,084.62 plus 1.31 5,193.73 plus 0.46 6,256.68 plus 0.90 11,450.41 plus 1.36 10,000 7,676.16 plus 0.48 11,288.92 plus 0.72 18,965.08 plus 1.20 7,929.48 plus 0.49 11,661.45 plus 0.74 19,590.93 plus 1.24 20,000 12,456.11 plus 0.32 18,481.37 plus 0.85 30,937.49 plus 1.17 12,867.17 plus 0.33 19,091.26 plus 0.88 31,958.42 plus 1.21 50,000 22,100.14 plus 0.23 44,014.00 plus 0.82 66,114.14 plus 1.04 22,829.44 plus 0.24 45,466.46 plus 0.85 68,295.91 plus 1.07 #REF! #REF! #REF!
A Assembly Group - TI 250 2,122.59 plus 0.44 958.39 plus 1.00 3,080.98 plus 1.44 2,192.63 plus 0.46 990.02 plus 1.03 3,182.65 plus 1.49 1,000 2,456.07 plus 0.54 1,706.48 plus 0.35 4,162.55 plus 0.89 2,537.12 plus 0.56 1,762.80 plus 0.37 4,299.92 plus 0.92 2,500 3,265.75 plus 0.59 2,236.75 plus 0.39 5,502.50 plus 0.98 3,373.52 plus 0.61 2,310.57 plus 0.40 5,684.08 plus 1.01 5,000 4,739.39 plus 0.38 3,210.17 plus 0.35 7,949.56 plus 0.73 4,895.79 plus 0.39 3,316.10 plus 0.36 8,211.90 plus 0.75 12,500 7,584.53 plus 0.24 5,811.95 plus 0.26 13,396.48 plus 0.49 7,834.82 plus 0.24 6,003.75 plus 0.27 13,838.56 plus 0.51 #REF! #REF! #REF!
A-3 1,000 4,052.89 plus 0.32 2,879.69 plus 0.66 6,932.58 plus 0.99 4,186.64 plus 0.34 2,974.72 plus 0.68 7,161.36 plus 1.02 4,000 5,027.81 plus 0.44 4,861.07 plus 0.83 9,888.88 plus 1.27 5,193.73 plus 0.46 5,021.48 plus 0.86 10,215.21 plus 1.31 10,000 7,676.16 plus 0.48 9,839.31 plus 0.66 17,515.47 plus 1.14 7,929.48 plus 0.49 10,164.01 plus 0.68 18,093.48 plus 1.17 20,000 12,456.11 plus 0.32 16,427.89 plus 0.81 28,884.00 plus 1.13 12,867.17 plus 0.33 16,970.01 plus 0.84 29,837.17 plus 1.17 50,000 22,100.14 plus 0.23 40,796.32 plus 0.81 62,896.46 plus 1.02 22,829.44 plus 0.24 42,142.60 plus 0.84 64,972.04 plus 1.06 #REF! #REF! #REF!
R-4 Congregate Care - Complete 500 2,894.71 plus 0.39 1,847.69 plus 0.82 4,742.40 plus 1.21 2,990.24 plus 0.41 1,908.66 plus 0.85 4,898.90 plus 1.25 2,000 3,485.07 plus 0.51 3,074.97 plus 0.93 6,560.04 plus 1.44 3,600.08 plus 0.53 3,176.45 plus 0.96 6,776.52 plus 1.49 5,000 5,029.31 plus 0.56 5,855.51 plus 0.71 10,884.83 plus 1.27 5,195.28 plus 0.58 6,048.75 plus 0.74 11,244.03 plus 1.31 10,000 7,826.38 plus 0.37 9,414.19 plus 0.93 17,240.57 plus 1.30 8,084.65 plus 0.38 9,724.86 plus 0.96 17,809.51 plus 1.34 25,000 13,390.47 plus 0.26 23,358.97 plus 0.92 36,749.44 plus 1.15 13,832.36 plus 0.27 24,129.81 plus 0.96 37,962.17 plus 1.19 #REF! #REF! #REF!
A-3 Church and Religious Bldg - TI 250 2,122.59 plus 0.44 713.54 plus 0.73 2,836.12 plus 1.17 2,192.63 plus 0.46 737.08 plus 0.75 2,929.72 plus 1.21 1,000 2,456.07 plus 0.54 1,258.83 plus 0.29 3,714.90 plus 0.83 2,537.12 plus 0.56 1,300.37 plus 0.30 3,837.49 plus 0.86 2,500 3,265.75 plus 0.59 1,694.46 plus 0.30 4,960.21 plus 0.89 3,373.52 plus 0.61 1,750.38 plus 0.31 5,123.90 plus 0.92 5,000 4,739.39 plus 0.38 2,439.55 plus 0.29 7,178.94 plus 0.67 4,895.79 plus 0.39 2,520.05 plus 0.30 7,415.84 plus 0.69 12,500 7,584.53 plus 0.24 4,604.20 plus 0.23 12,188.72 plus 0.46 7,834.82 plus 0.24 4,756.13 plus 0.23 12,590.95 plus 0.47 #REF! #REF! #REF!
E Educational Building - Complete 2,000 4,888.11 plus 0.21 4,275.22 plus 0.52 9,163.32 plus 0.73 5,049.42 plus 0.22 4,416.30 plus 0.54 9,465.71 plus 0.75 8,000 6,142.43 plus 0.29 7,402.76 plus 0.46 13,545.20 plus 0.75 6,345.13 plus 0.30 7,647.06 plus 0.47 13,992.19 plus 0.77 20,000 9,586.94 plus 0.31 12,920.29 plus 0.39 22,507.23 plus 0.70 9,903.31 plus 0.32 13,346.66 plus 0.41 23,249.97 plus 0.73 40,000 15,801.48 plus 0.21 20,791.73 plus 0.45 36,593.21 plus 0.66 16,322.93 plus 0.22 21,477.86 plus 0.46 37,800.79 plus 0.68 100,000 28,389.78 plus 0.16 47,632.76 plus 0.42 76,022.55 plus 0.57 29,326.65 plus 0.16 49,204.65 plus 0.43 78,531.29 plus 0.59 #REF! #REF! #REF!
E Educational Building - TI 250 2,122.59 plus 0.44 713.54 plus 0.73 2,836.12 plus 1.17 2,192.63 plus 0.46 737.08 plus 0.75 2,929.72 plus 1.21 1,000 2,456.07 plus 0.54 1,258.83 plus 0.29 3,714.90 plus 0.83 2,537.12 plus 0.56 1,300.37 plus 0.30 3,837.49 plus 0.86 2,500 3,265.75 plus 0.59 1,694.46 plus 0.30 4,960.21 plus 0.89 3,373.52 plus 0.61 1,750.38 plus 0.31 5,123.90 plus 0.92 5,000 4,739.39 plus 0.38 2,439.55 plus 0.29 7,178.94 plus 0.67 4,895.79 plus 0.39 2,520.05 plus 0.30 7,415.84 plus 0.69 12,500 7,584.53 plus 0.24 4,604.20 plus 0.23 12,188.72 plus 0.46 7,834.82 plus 0.24 4,756.13 plus 0.23 12,590.95 plus 0.47 #REF! #REF! #REF!
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Church and Religious Bldg -
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Assembly Group: Restaurants,
nightclubs
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