CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SUMMARY
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
In person at:
Arroyo Grande City Council Chamber
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
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Introduction and Oath of Office - Officer Jonathan Smiley (CULVER)
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
None.
Reports are made during the Second Council Meeting each month.
8. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may provide public comment in-person or remotely by 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.
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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.
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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.
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Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience shall not be permitted.
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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 Approval of Minutes
(MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 25, 2026, as submitted.
9.b Cash Disbursement Ratification
(SCHOTBORGH)
Recommended Action:
Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2026.
9.c Statement of Investment Deposits for July 2026
(SCHOTBORGH)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of July 31, 2026, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.d Biennial Review and Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code (MATSON)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions.
9.e Support for the City of Paso Robles Proposal for Emergency Medical Services (HALLETT)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution expressing support for the City of Paso Robles in submitting a proposal for the San Luis Obispo County emergency medical services contract.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a Modification of an Open Space Easement Located at 420 Canyon Way (RICE)
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Plot Plan Review 26-008 for a modified Open Space Agreement located at 420 Canyon Way; applied for by Andrew and Jeannett Gibson; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor alterations in land use limitations that do not result in any changes in land use or density.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
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 9.a.
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 25, 2026, 5:00 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 Jamie Maraviglia, Council Member Jim
Guthrie, Council Member Kate Secrest,
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, Chief of Police David Culver,
Police Sergeant Jeremy Burns, City Engineer
Shannon Sweeney, Community Development
Director Krystin Rice, Assistant Planner
Patrick Holub, Recreation Services Director
Sheridan Bohlken, Recreation Coordinator
Reese Swanson, Utilities Operator I Trevor
Nunez, Human Resources Officer Ashley
Garcia, Fire Chief Scott Hallett, Recreation
Supervisor Carrie Vanbeveren, Volunteer &
Program Coordinator Kelly Reynolds
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
5. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rosen announced that the City Council will recess to a closed session for the following and will report any reportable action at the City Council Regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.:
a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
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Title: City Attorney
City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned Closed Session at 5:51 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray Russom called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Matson took roll call.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ray Russom led the flag salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a Closed Session Announcements
City Attorney Rosen reported there was no reportable action from the following meeting:
August 25, 2026
a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
Title: City Attorney
5.b Ordinances read in title only
None.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a Honorary Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" Mayor Ray Russom presented the Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month." Molly Kerns, SLO County Food Bank, accepted the Proclamation.
No action was taken on this Item.
6.b Introduction of New Employee Reese Swanson, Recreation Coordinator Director Bohlken introduced Recreation Coordinator, Reese Swanson. Mr. Swanson expressed his gratitude for working for the City of Arroyo Grande.
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6.c Introduction of New Employee Trevor Nunez, Utilities Operator I Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced Utilities Operator I, Trevor Nunez. Mr. Nunez addressed the Council.
6.d City Manager Communications
City Manager Downing provided updates regarding a Supplemental Memo for Item 9f; informational town halls regarding Measure C-26 on September 10th and one for Measure D-26 on September 29th; Big Ditch Market returning on September 4; Summer Concert Series continuing Sunday. City Clerk Matson responded to questions from Council.
No action was taken on this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council provided brief reports from the following committee, commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they attended as the City’s appointed representative.
7.a MAYOR RAY RUSSOM:
1. 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 MARAVIGLIA:
1. Five Cities Fire Authority JPA Board
2. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Board
3. Mayor's Meeting
7.c COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE:
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
2. REACH Economic Development Roundtable
3. Other
7.d COUNCIL MEMBER SECREST:
1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
3. South County Chambers of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
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4. 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
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Monty Lopez, No Name Provided, Judy Cecchetti. No further public comments were received. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson and City Manager Downing responded to questions from the public.
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 and noted the Supplemental for Item 9f. Council Member Guthrie requested that Item 9f be pulled for separate consideration and declared a conflict of interest due to his involvement with the Harvest Festival Committee.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Moved by Council Member Loe
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
Approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the exception of Item 9.f., with the recommended courses of action.
AYES (5): Council Member Loe, Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Guthrie, Council Member Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom
Passed (5 to 0)
9.a Approval of Minutes
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026, as submitted.
9.b Cash Disbursement Ratification
Reviewed and ratified the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2026.
9.c Statement of Investment Deposits for June 2026
Received and filed the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of June 30, 2026, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
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9.d Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety 1) Adopted a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to accept grant funding for traffic safety programs; 2) Approved a Budget Amendment Request for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $70,600 to account for the additional revenue and expenditures related to the grant; and 3) Found that adopting the Resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because adopting the Resolution does not in itself have potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change to the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.)
9.e Quarterly Water Supply and Demand Update
Received and filed the Quarterly Water Supply and Demand Update.
9.g General Plan Update Progress Report – August 2026
Received and filed a progress report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.
9.f Temporary Use Permit 26-005; Authorization for the 87th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival; Friday and Saturday September 25-26, 2026; Location – Heritage Square Park and Olohan Alley; Applicant – Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Committee Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia
Seconded by Council Member Secrest
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 26-005, authorizing closure of City streets, sale of alcohol, waiver of fees and use of City property for the 87th annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival (“Festival”), Friday and Saturday, September 25-26, 2026; 2) Authorize a fee waiver of $431.55; and
3) Find this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES (4): Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia, Council Member Secrest, Council Member Loe, and Mayor Ray Russom
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Guthrie
Passed (4 to 0)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
11.a 2027-2029 Police Department Strategic Plan
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Chief of Police Culver presented the Item and responded to questions from Council. City Manager Downing responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Glenn Martin. No further public comments were received.
Council comments ensued in support of the Strategic Plan; providing more data on calls for service in the future; and embracing community policing. Mayor Ray Russom commented on the Police Department's efforts over the years and need for a new police department facility.
The Strategic Plan was received and filed.
11.b 2025 Annual Report for the Northern Cities Management Area Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Robeson introduced City Engineer Shannon Sweeney. City Engineer Sweeney presented the Item and responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. No public comments were received.
City Engineer Sweeney responded to additional questions from Council.
The report was received and filed.
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Loe commented on the bike path adjacent to Hwy 101 being freshly paved and thanked Cal Trans.
Council Member Secrest expressed disappointment that the SLOCOG measure will not be on the ballot in November; and commented on her attendance at a labor and union construction trades breakfast.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ray Russom adjourned the meeting at 7:34 pm.
_________________________
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
_________________________
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
Item 9.b.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Megan Schotborgh, Interim Director of Administrative Services SUBJECT: Cash Disbursement Ratification
DATE: September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and ratify the attached listing of cash disbursements for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2026.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is a $1,740,306.79 fiscal impact for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2026, that includes the following items:
Accounts Payable Checks $1,201,219.89
Payroll & Benefit Checks $539,086.90
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 for normal and usual operations during the period. The disbursements are accounted for in the FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 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.b.
City Council
Cash Disbursement Ratification
September 8, 2026
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. August 1 through August 15, 2026 – Accounts Payable Check Register
2. August 7, 2026 – Payroll & Benefit Check Registers
City of Arroyo Grande
INV GROUP PUBLICATION LIST
Report generated: 08/28/2026 10:27
User: mschotborgh
Program ID: appdwarr
INV GROUP RANGE:080126 TO 081526 DATES: 07/01/26 TO 06/30/27
ACCOUNT
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
100 2206 DEPOSITS-COMMERCIAL BLDG.
ONE TIME PAY 104.00
SOSA, MARIA 52.00
10004000 4203 PARKING FINES
SLO COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 916.00
10014101 5501 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE/TRAINING
DOWNING, MATTHEW 138.00
10014145 5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY
FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY 810,947.25
10014145 5401 UTILITIES
CITY OF GROVER BEACH 119.58
SOCALGAS 64.48
10014145 5403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AT&T 30.57
10014145 5503 MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
SLO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 6,411.61
10014145 5555 BANK CHARGES
RICHETTI COMPLETE WATER 25.00
SLO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION 37.00
10034201 5255 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 633.00
MIWALL CORPORATION 2,927.50
10034201 5272 PROTECTIVE/SAFETY CLOTHING
SKAGGS PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS 1,251.70
10034201 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
ATC SEQUOIA LLC 142.57
PHOENIX GROUP 230.72
RICHETTI COMPLETE WATER 99.00
TRANSUNION RISK 100.00
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL 122.22
10034201 5328 TASK FORCE SERVICES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 5,125.00
SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT 4,600.00
10034201 5403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AT&T 299.81
10034201 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 191.83
SANTA MARIA TIRE, INC 1,678.09
10034201 5606 MAINTENANCE-RADIO COMM.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC 346.25
10034201 5608 GAS & OIL
JB DEWAR, INC 25.80
10034204 5606 MAINTENANCE-RADIO COMM.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC 603.25
10034209 5501 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE/TRAINING
BLACK, JACOB 1,296.10
10044420 5255 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES
BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD 10.32
10044420 5274 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 170.37
10044420 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
JD ELECTRIC 310.00
Attachment 1
City of Arroyo Grande
INV GROUP PUBLICATION LIST
Report generated: 08/28/2026 10:27
User: mschotborgh
Program ID: appdwarr
INV GROUP RANGE:080126 TO 081526 DATES: 07/01/26 TO 06/30/27
ACCOUNT
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
SIMPSON, WILLIAM R 150.00
SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC 454.05
10044420 5605 MAINTENANCE-GROUNDS
FASTENAL COMPANY 993.40
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 10.86
THE TORO COMPANY 986.70
10044421 5504 PUBLIC RELATIONS
US POSTMASTER 5,996.31
10044421 5602 MAINTENANCE-OFFICE EQUIPMENT
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 940.25
10044424 5257 SUPPLIES-SPORTS LEAGUES
LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST 755.64
10044424 5351 SERVICES-CLASSES
BOWLING, KENDRA 252.00
CUDDY, GAYLE 1,026.90
FIVE CITIES DUPLICATE BRIDGE 2,719.50
FUN4ALL LLC 2,160.00
GABEL, MARY JO 808.50
GUIDOTTI, NICHOLE 3,048.80
HONEYCUTT, MADISON 96.00
LANE, LYNNE 2,419.20
LEONG, PRINCESS 900.00
MAULE, TAMMY L CROSS 638.40
NELSON, NICCOLA 313.60
SANTOS, PATIENCE SMITH 2,320.00
STUMP, ANN M 89.60
YOUTH EVOLUTION BASKETBALL 2,698.92
10044424 5352 SERVICES-LEAGUES
MENDOZA, JESSE DAVID 84.50
10044424 5353 SERVICES-EVENTS
ADEPT EVENTS LLC 2,400.00
IRVING, PAUL 1,500.00
ROGERS, LESLIE 700.00
10054301 5255 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES
BRAND CREATIVE 123.25
10054301 5315 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS
PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH 166.00
10054305 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
SLO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION 1,239.92
10054308 5303 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
ALPHA FIRE & SECURITY ALARM CO 1,628.31
ALPINE REFRIGERATION 802.28
SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SVC, INC 732.49
10054308 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 45.88
10054330 5605 MAINTENANCE-GROUNDS
FASTENAL COMPANY 993.39
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 93.41
NOBLE SAW, INC 83.57
PACIFIC GOPHER CONTROL 1,530.00
WATERBOYS PLUMBING 590.00
12014118 5313 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY
Attachment 1
City of Arroyo Grande
INV GROUP PUBLICATION LIST
Report generated: 08/28/2026 10:27
User: mschotborgh
Program ID: appdwarr
INV GROUP RANGE:080126 TO 081526 DATES: 07/01/26 TO 06/30/27
ACCOUNT
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY 270,315.75
21654560 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RAINSCAPE 484.37
21954560 5304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RAINSCAPE 1,201.41
22064303 5201 SUPPLIES-OFFICE
BOONE PRINTING & GRAPHICS INC 57.62
22064303 5307 DISPOSAL FEES
COLD CANYON LANDFILL, INC 234.50
22064303 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES
BOYER'S DIESEL 635.00
22064303 5613 MAINTENANCE-STREETS & BRIDGES
BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD 114.62
CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION 442.86
CONTRACTORS MAINT.SERVICE 74.94
MIER BROS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS 527.44
NOBLE SAW, INC 245.60
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS IN 623.87
22654306 5554 REBATES
ONE TIME PAY 1,450.00
35055453 7301 CONTRACT ADMIN/INSPECTION
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 4,800.00
35055485 7001 CONSTRUCTION
QWIK RESPONSE 4,426.86
35055488 7001 CONSTRUCTION
CENTRAL COAST FENCE, INC 5,710.00
35055556 7001 CONSTRUCTION
HARVEY'S HONEY HUTS 965.39
35055638 7001 CONSTRUCTION
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC 8,590.00
35055658 7001 CONSTRUCTION
LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY IN 4,319.00
61254610 5208 POSTAGE/MAILING
THE UPS STORE 25.57
61254610 5315 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS
PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH 166.00
61254610 5610 MAINTENANCE-LINES & PUMPS
V. LOPEZ JR & SONS G.E.C. INC 8,842.00
64054710 5315 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS
NUNES, TREVOR 140.00
64054712 5255 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES
BRAND CREATIVE 423.73
BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD 29.33
64054712 5273 SMALL TOOLS
BRISCO MILL & LUMBER YARD 27.18
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 165.21
64054712 5274 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES
BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC 2,315.14
64054712 5402 POWER
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 37.70
64054712 5601 MAINTENANCE-VEHICLES
BACK ON THE ROAD AUTOMOBILE 134.83
Attachment 1
City of Arroyo Grande
INV GROUP PUBLICATION LIST
Report generated: 08/28/2026 10:27
User: mschotborgh
Program ID: appdwarr
INV GROUP RANGE:080126 TO 081526 DATES: 07/01/26 TO 06/30/27
ACCOUNT
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
FIGUEROA'S TIRES 590.88
SUNSET NORTH CAR WASH 101.99
64054712 5604 MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS
MIER BROS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS 290.36
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 382.26
64054712 5609 MAINTENANCE-RESERVOIRS
USA BLUE BOOK 706.81
64054712 5610 MAINTENANCE-LINES & PUMPS
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE, INC 121.02
TOTAL 1,201,219.89
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Megan Schotborgh **
Attachment 1
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General Fund 472,589.92 5101 Salaries Full time 298,026.42 Streets Fund 19,210.40 5101 Volunteer Employee Retirement - Sewer Fund 16,299.95 5102 Salaries Part-Time - PPT 6,314.09 Water Fund 30,986.63 5103 Salaries Part-Time - TPT 15,537.89 539,086.90 5105 Salaries OverTime 19,867.77
5106 Salaries Strike Team OT -
5107 Salaries Standby 1,788.60
5108 Holiday Pay 9,530.31
5109 Sick Pay 5,794.06
Administrative Services - 5110 Annual Leave Buyback -
Information Services 83.38 5111 Vacation Buyback -
Community Development - 5112 Sick Leave Buyback -
Police 17,980.10 5113 Vacation Pay 14,808.50
Public Works - Maintenance 1,768.36 5114 Comp Pay 3,200.99 Public Works - Enterprise 35.93 5115 Annual Leave Pay 16,602.28 Recreation - Administration - 5116 Salaries - Police FTO 286.01 Recreation - Special Events - 5121 PERS Retirement 41,955.40 19,867.77 5122 Social Security 28,731.22
5123 PARS Retirement 325.28
5126 State Disability Ins. 4,906.10
5127 Deferred Compensation 1,791.65
5131 Health Insurance 61,643.86
5132 Dental Insurance 3,699.71
5133 Vision Insurance 834.10
5134 Life Insurance 416.22
5135 Long Term Disability 525.03
5137 Leave Payouts -
5142 Unemployment Insurance -
5143 Uniform Allowance 114.41
5144 Car Allowance 934.50
5146 Council Expense -
5147 Employee Assistance -
5148 Boot Allowance -
5149 Motor Pay -
5150 Bi-Lingual Pay 200.00
5151 Cell Phone Allowance 1,252.50
539,086.90
OVERTIME BY DEPARTMENT:
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
DEPARTMENTAL LABOR DISTRIBUTION
PAY PERIOD
07/17/2026 - 07/30/2026
8/7/2026
BY FUND BY ACCOUNT
Attachment 2
Item 9.c.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Megan Schotborgh, Interim Director of Administrative Services SUBJECT: Statement of Investment Deposits for July 2026 DATE: September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the attached report listing investment deposits of the City of Arroyo Grande as of July 31, 2026, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no funding impact on the City related to these reports. However, the City does receive interest revenue based on the interest rate of the investments. Little to no future staff time is projected.
BACKGROUND:
The Administrative Services department has historically submitted to the City Council a monthly report providing the following information:
1. Type of investment.
2. Financial institution (bank, savings and loan, broker, etc.).
3. Date of maturity.
4. Principal amount.
5. Rate of interest.
6. Current market value for all securities having a maturity of more than 12 months.
7. Relationship of the monthly report to the annual statement of investment policy.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
This report represents the City’s investments as of July 31, 2026, and includes all investments managed by the City. As of July 31, 2026, the investment portfolio complied with all State laws and the City’s investment policy.
Item 9.c.
City Council
Statement of Investment Deposits for July 2026
September 8, 2026
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Approve staff’s recommendation to receive and file the attached report listing the investment deposits;
2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the City. Investments are undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.
DISADVANTAGES:
Some level of risk is present in any investment transaction. Losses could be incurred due to market price changes, technical cash flow complications such as the need to withdraw a non-negotiable Time Certificate of Deposit early, or even the default of an issuer. To minimize such risks, diversification of the investment portfolio by institution and by investment instruments are being used as much as is practical and prudent.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Statement of Investment Deposits is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378).
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Portfolio Summary: July 31, 2026
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Portfolio Summary
July 31, 2026
Investments Principal Value
Current Market
Value
Interest
Rate Date of Purchase Term Maturity Date
% of
Portfolio
Local Agency Investment Fund $ 8,895,812.61 $ 8,895,812.61 3.840% 35.887% Certificates of Deposit
Pacific Premier Bank 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.680% February 21, 2026 12 mos February 21, 2027 1.005% California Credit Union Glendale 243,000.00 243,000.00 5.450% October 26, 2023 36 mos October 26, 2026 0.980% Alliant Credit Union 248,000.00 248,000.00 5.500% November 15, 2023 36 mos November 16, 2026 1.001% Capital One Bank USA 248,000.00 248,000.00 1.250% December 8, 2021 60 mos December 8, 2026 1.001% Bank United NA 249,000.00 249,000.00 1.350% December 8, 2021 60 mos December 8, 2026 1.005% Paragon Bank TN 245,000.00 245,000.00 4.050% March 19, 2025 24 mos March 19, 2027 0.989% Discover Bank 246,000.00 246,000.00 3.200% May 18, 2022 60 mos May 19, 2027 0.993% United Teletech Financial Credit Union 248,000.00 248,000.00 5.100% November 8, 2023 48 mos November 8, 2027 1.001% Medallion Bank UT 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.000% March 14, 2025 36 mos March 14, 2028 1.005% Amerant Bank NA 245,000.00 245,000.00 4.050% March 28, 2025 36 mos March 28, 2028 0.989% Freedom Northwest Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.000% March 28, 2025 36 mos March 28, 2028 1.005% Morgan Stanley Bank 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.650% April 6, 2023 60 mos April 6, 2028 0.984% Maine Savings Federal Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.800% July 21, 2023 60 mos July 21, 2028 1.005% SkyOneFederal Credit Union 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.900% October 25, 2024 48 mos October 25, 2028 1.005% Merrick Bank UT 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.000% March 19, 2025 48 mos March 19, 2029 1.005% Bank Hapoalim BM New York 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.500% May 21, 2024 60 mos May 21, 2029 0.984% Morgan Stanley Private Bank 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.650% May 22, 2024 60 mos May 22, 2029 0.984% Goldman Sachs Bank USA 245,000.00 245,000.00 4.000% March 18, 2025 60 mos March 18, 2030 0.989% BMW Bank NA Salt Lake 245,000.00 245,000.00 4.000% May 16, 2025 48 mos May 16, 2029 0.989% Texas Exchange Bank Crowley 249,000.00 249,000.00 4.000% May 23, 2025 48 mos May 23, 2029 1.005% Wells Fargo Bank Natl Assn 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.950% May 29, 2025 48 mos May 29, 2030 1.005% Security First Bk Lincoln Neb 245,000.00 245,000.00 3.950% July 3, 2025 48 mos July 3, 2030 0.989% CFG Bank Lutherville Md 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.300% July 23, 2026 53 mos October 23, 2030 0.984% Synchrony Bank 245,000.00 245,000.00 3.600% October 24, 2025 60 mos October 24, 2030 0.989% Institution for Svgs Newbury 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.650% October 28, 2025 60 mos October 28, 2030 1.005% State Bank India New York 245,000.00 245,000.00 3.900% April 7, 2026 60 mos April 7, 2031 0.989% Celtic Bank Salt Lake City 249,000.00 249,000.00 3.900% April 17, 2026 60 mos April 17, 2031 1.005% Sallie Mae Bank Utah 244,000.00 244,000.00 4.400% July 22, 2026 60 mos July 22, 2031 0.984% Total Certificates of Deposit 6,907,000.00 6,907,000.00 27.874% Attachment 1
Agency Bonds
Federal Home Loan Bank 994,396.00 989,220.00 2.400% March 17, 2021 72 mos March 29, 2027 4.012% Federal Home Loan Bank 500,000.00 496,710.00 3.375% May 17, 2022 60 mos May 17, 2027 2.017% Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corp 495,174.00 496,560.00 3.580% October 28, 2024 36 mos October 7, 2027 1.998% Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corp 2,029,036.00 2,017,260.00 4.650% May 17, 2024 60 mos April 26, 2029 8.187% Total Agency Bonds 4,018,606.00 3,999,750.00 16.214%
Municipal Bonds
California State Taxable GO Unlimited 1,256,116.00 1,322,754.20 3.500% November 1, 2023 53 mos April 1, 2028 5.068% California State Taxable GO Unlimited 501,880.50 491,331.50 1.750% April 1, 2026 57 mos April 1, 2028 2.025% California State Taxable GO Unlimited 525,935.25 541,765.00 2.500% December 19, 2024 57 mos October 1, 2029 2.122% Total Municipal Bonds 2,283,931.75 2,355,850.70 9.215%
Treasury Obligations
U.S. Treasury Z 1,194,600.00 1,179,144.00 3.875% April 30, 2026 48 mos April 30, 2030 4.820% U.S. Treasury Note 1,484,520.00 1,446,450.00 3.500% March 16, 2026 52 mos November 30, 2030 5.990% Total Treasury Obligations 2,679,120.00 2,625,594.00 10.810% TOTAL INVESTMENTS $ 24,784,470.36 $ 24,784,007.31 100.000% Attachment 1
Item 9.d.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/ City Clerk
SUBJECT: Biennial Review and Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code DATE: September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There are no fiscal or personnel impacts as a result of the proposed action.
BACKGROUND:
The California Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code (“COI Code”). The COI Code designates positions within the City required to file Statements of Economic Interests and assigns disclosure categories specifying the types of financial interests to be reported. Further, the Political Reform Act contains specific provisions setting forth any circumstances under which City employees and officials holding designated positions or falling within categories of designated positions must disqualify themselves from making, participating in the making, or using their official position to influence the making of any decision.
Certain City officials, including the Mayor, members of the City Council, candidates for City offices, members of the Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer are not governed by the City’s Conflict of Interest Code as they are all otherwise statutorily required to file disclosure statements pursuant to Government Code Section 87200 (commonly known as “87200 filers”). The City’s COI Code and list of designated positions supplement those statutory requirements by including employees, consultants, and members of City advisory bodies who are not 87200 filers. It is important to note that the list of designated positions includes members of the Successor Agency of the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency. Because the City Council also serves as board members of this authority, members of the Council are required to include this
Item 9.d.
City Council
Biennial Review and Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code September 8, 2026
position on their Statements of Economic Interest Form 700 when filing their disclosure statements.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
In 1987, the City adopted the State’s standard Conflict of Interest Code by reference, which, along with the Appendix of Designated Positions and the Appendix of Disclosure Categories, constitutes the City of Arroyo Grande COI Code.
Under the Political Reform Act, local agencies are required to review their COI Code biennially to determine whether the COI Code is accurate, or if revisions are needed due to organizational changes, including the creation of new positions, elimination of positions, position title changes, and/or relevant changes in the duties assigned to existing positions.
The City’s COI Code was last updated in September 2024. A review of the designated positions has been completed, and it has been determined that a revision to the City’s Conflict of Interest Appendix of Designated Positions is required at this time.
As of January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 1170 requires positions designated in Government Code Section 87200 (members of the City Council and Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer), to file statements directly with the FPPC through the State’s e-disclosure filing system. This has been reflected in the proposed updated COI Code.
On March 11, 2025
1 , the City Council adopted a Resolution establishing a Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC) to serve as a key advisory body to the City Council on the allocation and use of E-24 funds. Members of the CSTOC have been added to the COI Code.
On June 10, 20252, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving a reclassification of the Assistant Projects Manager position to an Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department and the creation of a Records and Property Supervisor position in the Police Department. The Assistant Projects Manager position has therefore been removed from the COI Code list of designated positions and the Records and Property Supervisor has been added.
As of January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB) 827 requires positions which participate in governmental financial decisions to attend mandatory training. The 87200 filers mentioned above are included along with members of the Tourism Business Improvement District Board, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Manager. These positions now file
1https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e2469712-e4af-4392-84a0- dfb31256f5d7&lang=English&Agenda=Agenda&Item=51&Tab=attachments 2https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ecaa3288-4b5f-4d03-9bbff2f4d4fb9f7d&lang=English&Agenda=Agenda&Item=41&Tab=attachments
Item 9.d.
City Council
Biennial Review and Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code September 8, 2026
directly with the FPPC through the State’s e-disclosure filing system and this has been noted in the COI Code.
On July 28, 20263, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving a reclassification of the Community Services Specialist position to a Code Compliance Coordinator in the Community Development Department. As this position is involved in making, participating in the making, or using their official position to influence the making of any governmental decision, it has been added to the COI Code.
The Recreation Supervisor position has been added to the COI Code due to the involvement in making, participating in the making, or using their official position to influence the making of any governmental decisions.
It is recommended that the changes described above be reflected in the City’s COI Code to ensure that it is current and accurate.
Staff has completed the biennial review of the current COI Code and determined that no other amendments are necessary at this time. The City's COI Code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions; the disclosure categories assigned to those positions accurately require the disclosure of all investments, business positions, interests in real property and sources of income which may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those designated positions; and the COI Code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution approving an amended Code for designated positions;
2. Modify and adopt the Resolution; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Adoption of the proposed Resolution will meet the requirements of the Political Reform Act concerning biennial review of the City’s COI Code.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no identified disadvantages related to adoption of the proposed Resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
3https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=935ebbca-b18c-4da4-8072- eb38e4b59372&lang=English&Agenda=Merged&Item=63&Tab=attachments
Item 9.d.
City Council
Biennial Review and Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code September 8, 2026
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. Resolution (with redlines)
2. Notice to City Council
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code Sections 81000 et seq.,) requires that governmental entities in the State of California adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, in 1987 the City of Arroyo Grande adopted a standardized Conflict of Interest Code, incorporating by reference the terms of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 18730 et seq., which contain the terms of a Standard Conflict of Interest Code; an Appendix of Designated Positions listing employees, officials, and consultants who make or participate in the making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on their economic interests, and an Appendix of Disclosure Categories assigned to the Designated Positions; and WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially to determine if it is accurate and up-to-date or to make amendments to the Code when necessitated by changed circumstances; and
WHEREAS, certain positions within the City of Arroyo Grande have been added or removed, which requires the Conflict of Interest Code to be amended; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the attached Appendices, marked Exhibit A, Appendix A and Appendix B , respectively, both of which are incorporated herein by this reference, accurately set forth those positions which should be designated and categories of economic interests which should be disclosed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande as follows:
1. The above recitals are true, correct, and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City’s “Designated Positions” in Exhibit A, Appendix A is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. The City’s “Disclosure Categories,” attached hereto as Exhibit A, Appendix B and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Sections 18730, and any amendments thereto duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby incorporated by reference. Sections 18730, together with the attached Exhibit A & Appendices A & B attached hereto, shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Arroyo Grande.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 5392 adopted September 24, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO.
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On motion of _______, seconded by _______, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 8
th day of September, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO.
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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
RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes.
The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act.
Therefore, the terms of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference, and along with the attached a ppendices, “A” and “B”, in which positions are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Arroyo Grande, which is considered the "agency" within the purview of this code.
Designated employees, committees, commissions, boards, and consultants shall file statements of economic interests with the City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, who shall be and will perform the duties of filing officer for the City of Arroyo Grande and who will make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction (Gov. Code Section 81008). Positions designated in Government Code Section 87200 (members of the City Council and Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer), shall file their statements directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission through the State’s e-disclosure filing system. Additional positions identified as someone who manages public investments under SB 827 (members of the Tourism Business Improvement District Board, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Manager), shall file their statements directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission through the State’s e-disclosure filing system pursuant to Government Code Section 87200. Statements of all other designated positions will be retained by the City Clerk in accordance with State law.
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APPENDIX "A”
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
The following positions entail the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on financial interests:
Designated Position:2 Disclosure Category:
Management Analyst 1, 3
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director5 1, 2, 3
Capital Improvement Project Manager 1, 2, 3
Utilities Manager 1, 3
Public Works Manager 1, 3
Public Works Supervisor 1, 3
Assistant Projects Manager 1, 3
Director of Community Development 1, 2, 3
Planning Manager 1, 2, 3
Associate Planner 1, 2, 3
Assistant Planner 1, 2, 3
Code Compliance Coordinator 1, 2, 3
City Engineer 1, 2, 3
Senior Engineer 1, 2, 3
Associate Engineer 1, 2, 3
Assistant Engineer 1, 2, 3
Engineering Inspector 1, 2, 3
Building Official 1, 2, 3
Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1, 2, 3
Director of Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk 1, 3 Information Technology Manager 1, 3
Deputy City Clerk/Communications Coordinator 1, 3
Police Chief 1, 2, 3
Police Commander 1, 2, 3
Records and Property Supervisor 1, 2, 3
Director of Administrative Services 1, 2, 3
Accounting Finance Manager5 1, 3
Human Resources Officer 1, 3
Director of Recreation Services 1, 2, 3
Recreation Supervisor 1, 2, 3
Assistant City Attorney 1, 2, 3
Deputy City Attorney 1, 2, 3
Architectural Review Committee Member 1, 2, 3
Downtown Parking Advisory Board Member 1, 2, 3
Tourism Business Improvement District Board Member5 1, 2, 3 Community Service Grant Program Committee Member 1, 2, 3 Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee Member 1, 2, 3
Successor Agency Board Member 1, 2, 3
Consultants3 Determined on case by case basis
Exempt Officials4 1, 2, 3
2 In the event that State law or regulations regarding the filing of Conflict of Interest Statements should be amended, this Exhibit shall be changed to include the designated position and category of each official as required by said amendment. 3 Consultants: An individual is a consultant if the person serves in a staff capacity with the agency and in that capacity performs the same or substantially all the same duties for the agency that would otherwise be performed by a person holding a position specified or that should be specified in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. The City Manager and/or the City Attorney may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated position”, is hired to perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described herein. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager’s and/or the City Attorney’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.
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4 Exempt Officials include the Mayor, Members of the City Council, candidates for City offices, Members of the Planning Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer who are all otherwise required to file disclosure statements pursuant to State Law.
5 Members of the Tourism Improvement District Board, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Manager are identified as SB 827 Public Investment filers and are required to file disclosure statements pursuant to State Law.
RESOLUTION NO.
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APPENDIX “B”
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
CATEGORIES OF DISCLOSURE FOR
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
The following shall be the categories of disclosure covered by this Policy:
1. Investments
California Fair Political Practices Committee (“FPPC”) Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2
2. Interests in Real Property
FPPC Form 700, Schedule B
3. Income & Business Positions
FPPC Form 700, Schedule C, D, and E
The officials and employees covered by this policy shall each disclose the categories 1, 2, and 3 as designated herein above set forth.
www.fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Advice: [email protected] (866.275.3772)
2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person: Phone No.
Email: Alternate Email:
Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.
This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):
An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.
No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
__________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.
ATTACHMENT 2
City of Arroyo Grande 300 E Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Jessica Matson 805-473-5418 [email protected] ✔ ✔
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Item 9.e.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Scott Hallett, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Support for the City of Paso Robles Proposal for Emergency Medical Services
DATE: September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution expressing support for the City of Paso Robles in submitting a proposal for the San Luis Obispo County emergency medical services contract.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
No financial impact is projected for this action. Should the proposal submitted by Paso Robles be selected, the participating cities would fund the start-up until reimbursements from Medicare, insurance, and self-pay revenues are received. The estimated cost to the participating cities depends on details ultimately contained in the County’s Request for Proposals (RFP).
BACKGROUND:
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors holds the statutory authority to contract for ambulance services within the County under the State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. The County is preparing to release a competitive process to award the ambulance services contract, which represents a critical opportunity to modernize and improve EMS delivery Countywide.
Currently, the City of Arroyo Grande, through the Five Cities Fire Authority, is responsible for providing fire, EMS first-response, hazardous materials mitigation, and rescue operations within our jurisdictional boundary. However, ambulance transport services are contracted through the County.
To enhance the current EMS system, the City of Paso Robles is seeking to change the EMS system from the current “private-for-profit” based emergency transportation model to a subcontracting-based “public-private partnership” known as the “Alliance” model. The Alliance Model is a partnership approach to delivering emergency medical services. This model combines the strengths of public agencies to subcontract with a private ambulance provider under one coordinated system.
Item 9.e.
City Council
Support for the City of Paso Robles Proposal for Emergency Medical Services September 8, 2026
The city managers of the seven incorporated cities and the San Luis Obispo County Fire Chiefs Association have unanimously expressed their support for the City of Paso Robles, acting as the Lead Agency, to submit a proposal for the County ambulance services contract. This initiative is intended to foster a community-based EMS model with stronger accountability and transparency.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Paso Robles-led model will:
1. Provide an innovative EMS delivery model, where the City of Paso Robles serves as the lead agency, subcontracting to a private ambulance provider, with oversight provided by an executive committee made up of the seven cities’ city managers, ensuring transparency and accountability.
2. Enhance service delivery with greater local involvement and oversight.
3. Provide additional funding for EMS-centric programs and allow reinvestment into City EMS services.
4. Foster regional cooperation by uniting the cities, community service districts, and fire agencies in a shared vision for EMS improvement.
5. Support proactive and preventative programs addressing mental health, substance abuse, and services for unhoused community members.
6. Reinvest excess revenues after operational costs back into local communities to improve public health outcomes.
By adopting the prepared Resolution, the City Council is supporting an opportunity for enhanced ambulance services and a more sustainable EMS system that is responsive to the evolving needs of our community. This Resolution allows Arroyo Grande to join other cities in the County in supporting Paso Robles in this process, without committing the City to any further action at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Staff’s recommendation;
2. Modify and adopt the Resolution;
3. Do not adopt the Resolution and provide direction to staff; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The innovative EMS delivery model will enable additional funding for EMS-centric programs, better support proactive and preventative programs, and improve transparency and accountability in the EMS system.
DISADVANTAGES:
Participating in the EMS partnership will require an initial start-up investment for operational costs, which will be reimbursed.
Item 9.e.
City Council
Support for the City of Paso Robles Proposal for Emergency Medical Services September 8, 2026
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. Resolution
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES
IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande controls, through statutory authority, policy, and the Five Cities Fire Authority, the provision of fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials mitigation, and rescue operations within its jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State law, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors holds authority over the regulation and contracting of ambulance transport services within San Luis Obispo County; and
WHEREAS, the current opportunity to bid for the County of San Luis Obispo’s ambulance services contract allows for significant improvements to the ambulance transport system through a more dynamic, community-based model; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports an enhanced ambulance transport system that is robust, transparent, accountable, and reinvests revenues back into local communities after expenses to support proactive programs addressing mental health, substance abuse, and the needs of unhoused community members; and WHEREAS, this proposed model will also provide additional funding for EMS-centric programs and allow direct reinvestment into local EMS operations, including the Five Cities Fire Authority, thereby improving overall public safety and service delivery within the City; and
WHEREAS, the seven city managers representing the incorporated cities of San Luis Obispo County, as well as the San Luis Obispo County Fire Chiefs Association, have unanimously endorsed and expressed support for the City of Paso Robles submitting a bid for the County ambulance services contract; and
WHEREAS, a Paso Robles-led model would foster strong local partnerships, accountability, and transparency, as well as encourage collaborative governance across jurisdictions that directly benefit all communities within San Luis Obispo County, including the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that this approach offers an opportunity to build an EMS system that is more responsive to community needs and better aligned with modern public safety practices, while ensuring that revenues are invested back into the people and services of San Luis Obispo County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby expresses its strong support for the City of Paso Robles to submit a bid for the County of San Luis Obispo’s ambulance services contract.
SECTION 2. The City Council further supports the pursuit of a comprehensive, transparent, and accountable EMS system that prioritizes community needs, reinvests revenues locally, and provides sustainable funding for EMS-related and preventative public health programs.
SECTION 3. The City Council encourages the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and all relevant decision-makers to give favorable consideration to this model, which will yield direct and meaningful benefits to residents of Arroyo Grande and all communities throughout the County.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 8
th day of September, 2026.
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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
Subject: Please Remove From Consent Agenda For Review & Consideration, Item 9e IRONSCALES couldn't recognize this email as this is the first time you received an email from this sender [email protected]
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to share concerns regarding the proposed resolution supporting the Paso Robles-led Alliance model for countywide ambulance services.
I support the stated goals of improved response-time accountability, better technology and dispatch, expanded behavioral-health resources, greater transparency, and continued improvement in patient care. However, the more fundamental question is whether the City should enter into this new arrangement at all, given the significant financial and operational commitments it could create.
The proposed Alliance would require millions of dollars in startup costs, yet it remains unclear what financial responsibility each participating city would assume or what its maximum potential exposure could be. Before moving forward, the City should understand its responsibility for startup expenses, operating deficits, capital expenditures, fleet replacement, administrative costs, and unforeseen liabilities.
The financial projections also appear to rely significantly on PPGEMT reimbursement revenue. That revenue should be viewed cautiously given potential changes recently considered by CMS that could tie reimbursement more closely to Medicare rates and substantially reduce the revenue anticipated under the Alliance model. The Alliance should be evaluated financially under scenarios in which this revenue is significantly reduced.
There is also an important difference between projected benefits and actual financial obligations. Greater efficiency, additional revenue, and improved services are anticipated, but they have not yet been demonstrated. The costs and liabilities of creating this new system, however, would be very real.
The Council should also consider whether describing the Alliance as a more “local and community-based” model accurately reflects its structure. The Alliance would still subcontract ambulance operations to a private provider, including the proposed involvement of American Medical Response (AMR), a large national ambulance company. This raises a reasonable question about how substantially different the Alliance would be from the existing private-provider model.
The existing ambulance system already provides personnel, equipment, infrastructure, and decades of operational experience without requiring cities to make any startup investment. San Luis Ambulance is also charging $1300.00 less than the maximum rates permitted under the existing County structure.
From: Justin Kelton <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, 04 September 2026 13:19:52
To: City Council <[email protected]>; Matt Downing <[email protected]>; Jessica Matson <[email protected]>; Bill Robeson <[email protected]>
Many of the proposed improvements—including stronger performance standards, better technology, greater transparency, improved response accountability, and expanded specialized services—could potentially be achieved through contractual and operational requirements without creating an entirely new organizational and financial structure.
For these reasons, I believe the City should first determine whether joining the • Total startup costs and each city's financial responsibility. • The City's maximum potential financial exposure.
• Responsibility for operating deficits and future capital expenses. • The impact of potential reductions in PPGEMT reimbursement. • Measurable improvements over the existing ambulance system. • Long-term administrative and operational costs.
• Financial and contractual consequences if a city later withdraws.
This is an important decision involving essential public safety services and potentially significant long-term financial obligations. I respectfully encourage the Council to carefully consider whether the City should support or enter into this arrangement in the first place, and to weigh the demonstrated benefits of the existing system against the projected benefits and potential liabilities of the Alliance.
Thank you for your consideration and your service to the community.
JUSTIN KELTON
President / CEO
☎805-543-2626
✉ [email protected]
3546 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401
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At a minimum, the Council should have clear answers regarding:
Item 10.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Krystin Rice, Director of Community Development
BY: Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Modification of an Open Space Easement Located at 420 Canyon Way DATE: September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Plot Plan Review 26-008 for a modified Open Space Agreement located at 420 Canyon Way; applied for by Andrew and Jeannett Gibson; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor alterations in land use limitations that do not result in any changes in land use or density.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is Lot 38 of Tract 2265, commonly known as the Village Glen Subdivision. The lot has an overall size of 4.19 acres, with a buildable area of 1.01 acres.
The remainder of the site is encumbered by an open space easement.
On December 21, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 99-1727, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2265 and Planned Unit Development No. 97- 563, subject to specific conditions of approval. Condition of Approval #24 required the recordation of open space easements on each of the four large residential lots within the subdivision, including the subject property. These open space easements designated building envelopes for each of these sites and prohibited specific actions from being performed outside of the envelopes. The purpose of the open space easement is to preserve and conserve the natural scenic beauty and natural condition of the land surrounding the developable areas. The applicant has applied for plot plan review to modify the building envelope for Lot 38. Figure 1 below shows the proposed modification to the building envelope.
Item 10.a.
City Council
Modification of an Open Space Easement Located at 420 Canyon Way September 8, 2026
Figure 1: Proposed Modification to Building Envelope
On August 18, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Plot Plan Review 26-008.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The proposed project will amend the open space easement that encumbers the subject property to change the configuration of the designated building envelope. The proposal changes the shape of the building envelope, and the amount of buildable area will remain the same. The subject property currently has a building envelope that confines development to the portion of the property directly adjacent to Canyon Way.
The modified building envelope will facilitate construction of a swimming pool and outdoor accessory structures to accompany the existing single-family residence. The modification of the building envelope will preserve the grove of trees located north of the primary residence while relocating a portion of the buildable area to an area behind the primary
Item 10.a.
City Council
Modification of an Open Space Easement Located at 420 Canyon Way September 8, 2026
residence. The modification of the building envelope will allow the swimming pool to be built in conformance with AGMC Section 16.52.200, which requires that pools are located at least 50 feet from the front property line to maintain the predominant residential character of the neighborhood. Even with the modified building envelope and the proposed accessory structures, the proposal would preserve the site’s scenic beauty and openness. Given the reduction in visual impact of the proposed accessory structures and the preservation of the existing trees on the north end of the parcel, staff supports the modification to the buildable area and open space easement. The proposed modifications are included as Exhibit B of the Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Staff’s recommendation;
2. Modify and adopt the Resolution approving the project;
3. Do not adopt a Resolution; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Approval of the application would result in a modified building envelope for the subject property, which would allow for further development of the property with less impacts to the trees on the property than would be necessary with the configuration of the existing building envelope. In addition, the modified building envelope will provide conformance with development standards for the proposed pool with regard to its placement on the lot.
DISADVANTAGES:
Approval of the application would result in minor grading to the hillside to the west of the existing primary residence.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff has reviewed the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density. The subject property has an average slope of 13%.
Modifying the building envelope would allow the proposed project to avoid removing trees while preserving the size of the original building envelope.
Further, none of the exceptions to the Class 5 exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. The City Council finds that action is not subject to exceptions to the Class 5 exemption because the project will not occur in a sensitive environmental resource area or hazardous waste site; will not result in a significant cumulative impact; there are no unusual circumstances indicating that the project may have a significant effect on the environment or a state scenic highway; and the project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
Item 10.a.
City Council
Modification of an Open Space Easement Located at 420 Canyon Way September 8, 2026
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. A public hearing notice was published in the New Times on August 27, 2026, and notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project site.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW
CASE NO. 26-008 FOR A MODIFIED OPEN SPACE
AGREEMENT LOCATED AT 420 CANYON WAY; APPLIED
FOR BY ANDREW AND JEANNETT GIBSON
WHEREAS, on December 21, 1999 the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 99-1727, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2265 and Planned Unit Development No. 97-563; and
WHEREAS, conditions of approval for the project required the recordation of open space easements in favor of the City of Arroyo Grande over portions of four (4) lots located in Tract 2265; and
WHEREAS, the open space easements designated building envelopes for each of the subject lots and restricted activities on areas outside of these envelopes; and WHEREAS, changes to the location of the building envelopes are subject to review and approval of the Community Development Director; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined a plot plan review was necessary to evaluate the proposed modification to the building envelope and open space easement for Lot 38 of Tract 2265 and required the approval of the City Council, following a recommendation by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for plot plan review for the modification of the building envelope for Lot 38 of Tract 2265; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the project at a duly noticed public hearing on August 18, 2026, and recommended that the City Council approve the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande reviewed the project at a dulynoticed public hearing on September 8, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby resolves, finds, and determines as follows:
1. Recitals. All recitals above are true, correct, and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Environmental Review. The City Council reviewed the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
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15305 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5 exemption), which applies to minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20 percent where the project does not result in any changes in land use or density.
The subject property has an average slope of 13%. Modifying the building envelope would allow the proposed project to avoid removing trees while preserving the size of the original building envelope.
Further, none of the exceptions to the Class 5 exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. The City Council finds that action is not subject to exceptions to the Class 5 exemption because the project will not occur in a sensitive environmental resource area or hazardous waste site; will not result in a significant cumulative impact; there are no unusual circumstances indicating that the project may have a significant effect on the environment or a state scenic highway; and the project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
3. Plot Plan Review Findings. The City Council finds, after due study, deliberation, and public hearing, that the following circumstances exist:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan.
The proposed modification to the building envelope for the subject property is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan and will minimize tree removal that might be necessary for future development on the subject property. Additionally, the resulting building envelope will be the same size as the original building envelope and maintains the original intent of the open space easement because it will not result in additional tree removal or result in development of sensitive natural environment.
b. The proposed project conforms to applicable performance standards and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare.
The proposed project conforms to conditions of approval for Tract 2265 by allowing for changes to the location of the building envelope on the subject property and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare by maintaining restrictions on the use of property outside of the building envelope and reducing tree removal necessary for further development of the subject property.
c. The physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
The modified location of the building envelope will enable construction of a
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swimming pool and outdoor accessory structures behind the primary residence in accordance with the development standards for this zone and compatible with the pattern of development in the surrounding neighborhood. The modification of the building envelope also substantially reduces the need to remove trees for further development of the subject property.
4. Approval. The City Council hereby approves Plot Plan Review Case No. 26-008, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and authorizes the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Open-Space Agreement Granting an Open Space Easement to the City of Arroyo Grande, as presented to the City Council on September 8, 2026 and as shown in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
On motion by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 8
th day of September, 2026.
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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’
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLOT PLAN REVIEW 26-008
420 CANYON WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Plot Plan Review 26- 008.
3. The project shall occur in substantial conformance with the First Amendment to Open Space Agreement Granting an Open Space Easement to the City of Arroyo Grande presented to the City Council at their meeting of September 8, 2026 and marked Exhibit "B".
4. To the extent permitted by law, Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Arroyo Grande, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or approval for this project authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorney’s fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. The Applicant shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City related to this permit or approval. Although the Applicant is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the Applicant of any obligation under this condition.
5. Development shall conform to the Residential Rural (RR) zoning district standards except as otherwise approved.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
6. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall record a First Amendment to Open Space Agreement granting an Open Space Easement to the City of Arroyo Grande.
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BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS:
BUILDING CODES
7. All construction shall comply with the current California Codes, including the specifically adopted City of Arroyo Grande provisions.
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EXHIBIT ‘B’
FIRST AMENDMENT TO OPEN-SPACE AGREEMENT GRANTING AN OPEN SPACE
EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
1 NO RECORDING FEE – PUBLIC AGENCY -
FIRST AMENDMENT TO OPEN-SPACE AGREEMENT GRANTING AN OPEN SPACE
EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
LOT 38 OF TRACT NO. 2265
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
This First Amendment to Open-Space Agreement Granting an Open Space Easement to the City of Arroyo Grande (the “First Amendment”) is entered into on this ____ day of _________, 2026, by and between GIBSON ANDREW R TRE ETAL (the “Owner”) and the City of Arroyo Grande, a municipal corporation (the “City”).
Recitals
WHEREAS, Owner is the record owner of that certain real property located in the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was created by Tract Map No. 2265, which was recorded in the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County on August 23, 2000 in Book 19, Page 31 of Maps as Document No. 2000-047633 (the “TM 2265”);
WHEREAS, TM 2265 included, among other things, an offer of dedication to the public for an open space easement (the “Open Space Easement”) over a portion of the Property leaving a “buildable area” of approximately one (1) acre in the area described and depicted in TM 2265 (the “Buildable Area”);
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2000, City and Owner’s predecessor in interest executed an Open-Space Agreement Granting and Open Space Easement to the City of Arroyo Grande (the “Open Space Agreement”) which was recorded in the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County as Document No. 2001025583. The Open Space Agreement, among other things, imposed certain restrictions regarding the use of the Property;
RECORDING REQUESTED
BY WHEN RECORDED
RETURN TO:
City Clerk
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY
2 WHEREAS, the City formally accepted the Open Space Easement on April 9, 2002 by Resolution No.3584 which was recorded in the Official Records of San Luis Obispo County on June 5, 2002 as Document No. 2002046270;
WHEREAS, Owner filed an application with City to adjust the location of the Buildable Area within the Open Space Easement; and
WHEREAS, by this First Amendment, Owner and City wish to modify the location of the Buildable Area and to set forth some additional terms and conditions regarding the Open Space Easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Modification of location of Buildable Area within Open Space Easement. Owner and City agree that the location of the Buildable Area as described in TM 2265 is hereby relocated to the area described and depicted in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All references to the Building Area herein shall refer to the modified location described in this First Amendment.
3. Restrictions on the Use of the Property. Except for the Buildable Area, the restrictions imposed upon the use of the Property as set forth in the Open Space Agreement shall remain in full force and effect with the understanding that grading, filling or other improvements that have been constructed or placed to serve the existing residence or as necessary to serve any future buildings that may be constructed within the Buildable Area shall be allowed.
4. Incorporation of Terms and Conditions of Open Space. Except as modified herein, all terms and conditions of the Open Space Agreement, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as set forth in full, shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between this First Amendment and the Open Space Agreement, the terms or condition of this First Amendment shall control.
5. Binding on Successors in Interest. All provisions of this Agreement shall run with the land described herein and shall be binding on the parties hereto and their heirs, assigns and successors in interest.
6. Subordination. The trust deed beneficiaries and mortgagees, if any, listed on the preliminary title report or preliminary subdivision guarantee referred to the above, and whose
3 signatures are affixed hereto, do hereby assent to this agreement and, further, do hereby subordinate their respective interests to the restrictions and obligations imposed herein.
7. Agreement to be Recorded. Owner and City intend and consent to the recordation of this Agreement in the office of the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
MATTHEW DOWNING, City Manager
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, City Attorney
OWNER
___________________________
GIBSON ANDREW R TRE ETAL
4 State of California
County of _________________
On _____________, 2026 before me, ____________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacities and that his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature___________________________ (SEAL)
State of California
County of _________________
On _____________, 2026 before me, ____________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacities and that his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature___________________________ (SEAL)
7600 Morro Road, Unit B, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph (805) 466-2445 [email protected] www.DakosLandSurveys.com
EXHIBIT “____”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That portion of Lot 38 of Tract Map No. 2265, in the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the map filed August 23, 2000 in Book 19 of Maps, at Page 31, described as follows:
Commencing at the ‘1-1/4” I.P. with Plastic Plug Stamped “L.S. 7200”’ at the North corner of said Lot 38, from which the ‘1-1/4” I.P. with Plastic Plug Stamped “L.S. 7200”’ at the northerly line of said Lot 38 lies South 82°32'53" West (South 81°04'44" West Record) a distance of 186.99 feet;
thence along said northerly line South 82°32'53" West a distance of 12.00 feet to the intersection of said northerly line with the westerly sideline of the 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS” according to said map, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said northerly line South 82°32'53" West a distance of 101.32 feet;
thence leaving said northerly line South 7°27'59" East a distance of 123.97 feet; thence South 34°11'41" West a distance of 38.48 feet;
thence South 20°17'12" East a distance of 213.20 feet to the southwesterly projection of the northwesterly line of the “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC DRAINAGE PIPELINES AND STRUCTURES” according to said map;
thence along said southwesterly projection North 41°49'02" East a distance of
95.58 feet to said northwesterly line;
thence continuing along said northwesterly line North 41°49'02" East a distance of 126.24 feet to the intersection of said northwesterly line with the southwesterly sideline of said 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS”;
thence along said southwesterly sideline North 41°23'49" West a distance of 124.47 feet to the beginning of a curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 112.00 feet;
thence northwesterly along said curve and southwesterly sideline through a central angle of 33°56'42" an arc length of 66.35 feet;
thence along the westerly sideline of said 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS” North 7°27'07" West a distance of
50.06 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The attached ‘Exhibit “____” Graphic Exhibit’ is made part of this description. ______________________________6/29/2026
Marc D. Dakos, LS 8769 (Date)
Professional Land Surveyor
7600 Morro Road, Unit B, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph (805) 466-2445 [email protected] www.DakosLandSurveys.com
EXHIBIT “____”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Those portions of Lots 37, 38, 39 and 40 of Tract Map No. 2265, in the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the map filed August 23, 2000 in Book 19 of Maps, at Page 31 described as follows:
Said Lots 37, 39 and 40;
EXCEPTING THEREFROM those portions of said Lots 37, 39 and 40 shown as “BUILDABLE AREA” according to said map;
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of said Lot 38 described as follows:
Commencing at the ‘1-1/4” I.P. with Plastic Plug Stamped “L.S. 7200”’ at the North corner of said Lot 38, from which the ‘1-1/4” I.P. with Plastic Plug Stamped “L.S. 7200”’ at the northerly line of said Lot 38 lies South 82°32'53" West (South 81°04'44" West Record) a distance of 186.99 feet;
thence along said northerly line South 82°32'53" West a distance of 12.00 feet to the intersection of said northerly line with the westerly sideline of the 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS” according to said map, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said northerly line South 82°32'53" West a distance of 101.32 feet;
thence leaving said northerly line South 7°27'59" East a distance of 123.97 feet; thence South 34°11'41" West a distance of 38.48 feet;
thence South 20°17'12" East a distance of 213.20 feet to the southwesterly projection of the northwesterly line of the “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC DRAINAGE PIPELINES AND STRUCTURES” according to said map;
thence along said southwesterly projection North 41°49'02" East a distance of
95.58 feet to said northwesterly line;
thence continuing along said northwesterly line North 41°49'02" East a distance of 126.24 feet to the intersection of said northwesterly line with the southwesterly
sideline of said 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS”;
thence along said southwesterly sideline North 41°23'49" West a distance of 124.47 feet to the beginning of a curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 112.00 feet;
thence northwesterly along said curve and southwesterly sideline through a central angle of 33°56'42" an arc length of 66.35 feet; thence along the westerly sideline of said 24 foot wide “EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS” North 7°27'07" West a distance of
50.06 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The attached ‘Exhibit “____” Graphic Exhibit’ and ‘Exhibit “____” Detail Exhibit’ are made part of this description.
______________________________6/29/2026
Marc D. Dakos, LS 8769 (Date)
Professional Land Surveyor