AGENDA
GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
GROVER BEACH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
154 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Next Resolution No .26-06
Next Ordinance No. 26-02
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CALL TO ORDER
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 7:26 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Council met in Closed Session concerning the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 2 cases At 8:33 the Council reconvened into open session with all Council present and Mayor Dee announced there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
AGENDA REVIEW
At this time the City Council will review the order of business to be conducted and receive requests for, or make announcements regarding, any change(s) in the order of the day. The Council should adopt the agenda as presented or as revised by motion.
Meetings can be viewed on cable Channel 20 in Grover Beach and are live streamed on www.slospan.org. Members of the public may provide public comment via the phone during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM). Written public comments can be submitted via email to [email protected]. To ensure distribution to the City Council, please submit comments not later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All correspondence will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read into the record.
Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, March 9, 2026
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation Honoring Janna Nichols
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on, or discuss, items not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. Recommendations for each item are noted in parentheses. Members of the audience may speak on any item(s) listed on the Consent Agenda. Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda will be heard after the rest of the Consent Agenda is approved.
2. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2026 – City Clerk Sims (Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted or revised.)
VOICE VOTE
3. 2025 Military Equipment Report and Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Equipment – Police Chief Munro and Police Commander Aceves (Recommended Action: Receive and file the annual Military Equipment Report pursuant to CA Assembly Bill No. 481 and adopt the Resolution authorizing the continuation of Ordinance No. 22-01 and the Purchase of Additional Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) and Ballistic Helmets in 2026.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
4. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report – Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell
(Recommended Action: Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the report to the State in accordance with statutory requirements.)
5. Resolution to Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to Update the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications. – Interim Human Resources Officer Mattocks
(Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to update the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications.)
ROLL CALLL VOTE
6. Adoption of FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities – Assistant City Manager Eriksson (Recommended Action: Adopt the updated FY 2026-27 City Council Goals and Priorities.) Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, March 9, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
None
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. Resolution to Adopt the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Investment Plan – City Manager Bronson
(Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
8. Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project – Community Development Director Martin
(Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from California Department of State Parks and the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District on the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project.)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which they may be participating.
SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority Kassi Dee (Alt: Robert Robert) (SLOCOG / SLORTA)
South County Transit Committee Kassi Dee (Alt: Robert Robert) South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Kassi Dee (Alt: Clint Weirick) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: N/A) REACH Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: Robert Robert)
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: Robert Robert) Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Robert Robert (Alt: Kassi Dee) Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Robert Robert (Alt: Kathy McCorry-Driscoll) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Jules Tuggle (Alt: Clint Weirick) SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) South County Chambers of Commerce Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) Zone Three Advisory Committee Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Clint Weirick (Alt: Kathy McCorry-Driscoll) Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Clint Weirick (Alt: Kassi Dee) (CAPSLO)
Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority Clint Weirick and Kassi Dee Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, March 9, 2026
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item gives individual Council Members the opportunity to seek consensus for scheduling a specific item on a future agenda, authorizing staff time to provide background information and prepare a staff report for a future agenda, or to comment on upcoming Council business, City operations, projects or other items of community interest.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the following item:
ADJOURNMENT
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Per Resolution No. 17-21, the public portion of City Council meetings will be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 11:00 p.m. Any open session items remaining on the agenda at 11:00 p.m. that have not been discussed or considered by the City Council will be continued to an adjourned meeting of the City Council (scheduled before the next regular meeting). However, the City Council may choose to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. upon a proper motion and a 4/5ths vote in favor of such an action.
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Staff reports or other written materials relating to each item of business referred to on this agenda are available from the City website www.groverbeach.org and on file in the City Clerk’s Office. A public counter copy is available for public inspection and reproduction during normal business hours at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA. Related materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours. If you have questions regarding any agenda item, please contact the appropriate City Department. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council and distributed subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. * * * * *
Note: This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours prior to the date and time set for the meeting. Please refer to the agenda posted at City Hall for any revisions or call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 473-4567 for more information.
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The agenda and staff reports are also available on the City’s website: www.groverbeach.org
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT AND DECORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS (Pursuant to Resolution No. 07-44, adopted 04-16-07, revised 02-18-2020) The City Council and staff welcomes and encourages civic participation and debate on issues. The Council values the public’s opinion and in every Council meeting invite and encourage the public to address the Council on any matter of interest. The Council adopted these policies and procedures for appropriate conduct and decorum at Council meetings and establish guidance for public participation during Council meetings.
These policies will foster and provide greater clarity to preserve the intent of open government and maintain a positive environment for public input and City Council decision-making.
1.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – IN GENERAL
1.1 The presiding officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times.
1.2 The presiding officer shall determine all points of order subject to the right of any Council member to appeal to the City Council by majority vote. If any appeal is taken, the question shall be “Shall the decision of the presiding officer be sustained” in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order.
1.3 All Council members, staff members and members of the public should speak respectfully and avoid the use of profanity, vulgarity and slanderous comments. Recognizing that the First Amendment precludes the City Council from prohibiting speakers from speaking based upon the content of their speech, the presiding officer shall use their best efforts, short of enforcement action, to remind and encourage all participating in the meeting to keep their speech respectful towards others and within bounds appropriate for children and persons of sensitivity toward course language as a courtesy to others present or otherwise viewing Council meetings.
2.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – COUNCIL MEMBERS
2.1 Manner of Speaking.
Any Council member desiring to speak shall first address the presiding officer. Upon recognition by the presiding officer, the Council member shall speak only to the question under debate.
U2.1(a) Questioning Staff.
A Council member desiring to question the staff should address his question to the City Manager, or, in appropriate cases, the City Clerk or City Attorney, who shall be entitled either to answer the inquiry or to designate some staff member for that purpose. Such a designation may be made at the time of any staff presentation or on the agenda listing for the item.
U2.1(b) Interruptions.
Once recognized, a Council member shall not be interrupted while speaking unless called to order by the presiding officer; unless a point of order is raised by another Council member, or unless the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another Council member.
3.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – STAFF
3.1 City Manager Responsibilities
The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that members of the administrative staff observe the rules of decorum and order set forth in this Policy.
3.2 AAddressing the City Council
Any administrative staff member desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member or member of the public. Administrative staff members shall accord the utmost courtesy to the City Council, other administrative staff members and the public.
4.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
4.1 AAddressing the City Council
Any member of the public desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer at the appropriate place on the agenda. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney or member of the administrative staff or member of the public.
4.2 Time Limitation for Addressing the City Council
Public comment when addressing the City Council shall be generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Depending on the extent of the agenda and the number of persons desiring to speak on an issue, the presiding officer may, at the beginning of the hearing, set a different time limit for each speaker. Any person may speak for a longer period of time upon approval from the presiding officer, when deemed necessary, for instance when a person is speaking on behalf of a group or has a graphic or slide presentation requiring more time.
4.3 Failure to Yield, Disruptions
Any person who refuses to relinquish the floor after their allotted time or while attending the City Council meeting engages in conduct or speech which disrupts the business of the meeting shall be brought to order and/or removed from the room if the sergeant-at-arms is so directed by the presiding officer.
Disruptive remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, clapping, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the presiding officer who may direct the sergeant-at-arms to remove such offenders from the room.
4.4 Prosecution
Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted on appropriate complaint signed by the presiding officer.
5.0 ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
5.1 The Chief of Police or his designee shall be the ex-officio sergeant-at-arms of the City Council. The sergeant-at-arms shall carry out all legal and valid orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum in the Council Chamber. Upon instructions from the presiding officer, it shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to remove any disorderly person from the Council Chambers or place the disorderly person under arrest or both.
5.2 As set forth in Government Code Section 54957.9, in the event that any meeting is willfully interrupted by a person or group of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible or impedes the ability of the Council to hold the meeting, and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are willfully interrupting the meeting, the presiding officer may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Duly accredited representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this Section. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City Council from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual or individuals not responsible for willfully disturbing the orderly conduct of the meeting.
No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation Honoring Janna Nichols
Agenda Item No. 1
Placement: Ceremonial Meeting
Date: March 9, 2026
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Cibella Goodman a 10-year-old, 4th grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Jennifer Thompson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray and Public Works Superintendent Billy Haas were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 30-Year Service Award Recipient presented by City Manager Bronson and accepted by Accounting Specialist Yesenia Noriega.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda.
• Loren Westphal
No further comments were received, and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
Agenda Item No. 2
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, February 23, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Loren Westphal
There being no additional public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – McCorry-Driscol, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
2. Treasurer’s Reports for the Period of January 1, through January 31, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.
3. Treasurer’s Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of January 1, through January 31, 2026
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. California Department of Housing and Community Development 2025 Community Development Block Grant Application Resolution
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-05 authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant for Capital Improvement CIP 5010, a Non-Congregate Shelter Navigation Center Program, and a Subsistence Payment Program.
Resolution No. 26-05: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the 2025 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program
6. FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Action: Received and filed the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, February 23, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 (Water) of Title V (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Add Sections 50.030 through 50.039 pertaining to Cross Connection Controls and Inspections Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Superintendent Haas gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Cross Connection controls and inspections.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter.
There being no public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and seconded by Council Member McCorry-Driscoll to conduct a public hearing and second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 26-01 to Amend Chapter 50 (Water) of Title V (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) to add sections 50.030 through 50.039 pertaining to Cross Connection Controls. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - McCorry-Driscol, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 26-01: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending Chapter 50 (Water) of Title V (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Add Sections 50.030 through 50.039 Pertaining to Cross-Connections Control and Inspections
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Annual Reports for Citizens Oversight Committee on Transactions and Use Tax Measures and Revenue Measure K-14
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Directo Szamet provided a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the annual reports for the Citizens Oversight Committee.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Mike Teeling
• Jerry Ferguson
• Loren Westphal
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, February 23, 2026
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received and filed the FY 2024-25 annual reports for the Citizens Oversight Committees on Transaction and Use Tax Measures and Revenue Measure K14 and considered committee feedback regarding structure of transaction and use tax reporting. Direction to staff was to provide more training to the Committees and set up time in December with Committee Members separately to answer any questions.
9. FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Council Goals Implementation Report and FY 2025-27 Council Goals Review
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2025-26 MidYear Council goals.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westphal
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received a presentation providing a mid-year implementation status report for FY 2025-26 Council Goals work program; and reviewed the FY 2025-27 Council Goals. Provided direction to staff to create a work program with educating the public about state law regarding development and streets.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting and mentioned the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) Community Survey is now live on the www.fivecitiesfireauthority.org website.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Robert spoke on attending the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
C. Mayor Dee reported on attending the Coast Rail Coordinating Council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member McCorry-Driscoll congratulated the Grover Beach Police Department on their Community Engagement Programs especially the Valentine’s Social Media post.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5
Monday, February 23, 2026
Council Member Tuggle mentioned attending a High School Scholarship fundraising event.
Council Member Weirick discussed Coffee with a Cop event at Red Bee Coffee.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert reported on the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at the Grange on March 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and mentioned the Bunny Blast that will take place on March 28th.
Mayor Dee stated she is attending the SCCC Annual Gala Dinner this Friday evening and was sorry to have missed last week’s City game night.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson gave a shout out to Five Cities Fire Authority and GB Police Department on the combined Valentine’s social media posts and mentioned the Five Cities Fire Authority and Grover Beach Police Department will have a joint event - Open House on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Station 2 in Grover Beach. He spoke about the success of the Community Game Night last Friday and the next one will take place on May 29th . City Manager
Bronson also gave an update on the Ramona Garden Park; the playground, band shell and amphitheater are all coming into shape. He lastly spoke about the sewer upgrade at 4th Street and Manhattan Avenue.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thompson read the Closed session items into the record.
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 2 cases Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 7:26 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:33 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6
Monday, February 23, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 9, 2026 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nelida Aceves, Police Commander
SUBJECT: 2025 Military Equipment Report and Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Equipment
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the annual Military Equipment Report pursuant to CA Assembly Bill No. 481 and adopt the Resolution authorizing the continuation of Ordinance No. 22-01 and the purchase of additional Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) and Ballistic Helmets in 2026.
BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) was codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 and required the governing body of a law enforcement agency to adopt a “military equipment use” policy no later than May 1, 2022. The Grover Beach Police Department complied with AB 481 in policy development, holding a community meeting and making the policy documents available on their website prior to the Council adopting the policy by Ordinance #22- 01 on March 14, 2022. Police Department Policy #707, attached and available online, documents how military equipment is used, purchased, and reporting requirements.
AB 481 also requires law enforcement agencies to present an annual report to their governing body on the use of the equipment, any complaint(s) or concern(s) regarding the use of the equipment, results of any internal audits on the use of the equipment, the annual costs for the equipment, the quantity possessed (in parenthesis) by the agency and the intention to purchase additional equipment in the following year.
Staff reviewed department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns raised regarding the use of the equipment in 2025. Staff’s internal audit of the equipment use determined there were no violations of the Grover Beach Police Department (GBPD) Policy #707 or any other departmental policy. Below are highlights of the use of the equipment and the costs associated with the use of the equipment.
Use of Military Equipment:
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) consists of 15 Drones used a total of 60 times for field operations resulting in the arrest of offenders, locating stolen property, and fireworks enforcement during the 4th of July.
• Armored Vehicle was used a total of 26 times; 19 for training of law enforcement personnel, four for community presentations, and three field deployments. • Mobile Command Vehicle was used a total of 11 times; two for community presentations, four for training of law enforcement personnel, and five field deployments.
Staff Report: 2025 Military Equipment Report and Resolution Authorizing Purchase Page 2 March 9, 2026
• Special Operations Van was used a total of four times; three community presentations and one field deployment.
• 40mm Launchers were deployed in the field and were only fired in the training of law enforcement personnel.
• Patrol Rifles were deployed in the field during high-risk vehicle stops and other law enforcement operations, but never fired, and were additionally deployed in the training of law enforcement personnel.
• Distraction Devices were only used in the training of law enforcement personnel. • Tear Gas was only used in the training of law enforcement personnel. • Military Surplus Generator was not deployed in 2025.
Costs Associated with the Use of Military Equipment:
• Unmanned Aerial Systems are generally low-cost items to operate and maintain as the department had $0 in annual operating costs.
• Armored Vehicle had $458.39 in annual fuel costs and $36,377.24 in annual maintenance costs.
• Mobile Command Vehicle had $262.05 in annual fuel costs and $0 in annual maintenance costs.
• Special Operations Van had $118.48 in annual fuel cost and $___ in annual maintenance costs.
• 40mm Launchers had $0 in annual costs, including maintenance cost; the purchase of 40mm training rounds was $6,114.41
• Patrol Rifles had annual cost of $0.
• Distraction Devices, Tear Gas and Surplus Generator had an annual cost of $0.
Staff has reviewed the equipment needs for the Police Department and determined there is a need to purchase additional equipment in 2026 that fall under the Military Equipment Use Policy.
The attached Resolution (Attachment 1) will authorize the purchase of these items. Funding for the purchase of additional and replacement UAS equipment (Drones) and Ballistic Helmets is included in the FY 2026-27 Police Department operating budget. The Police Department currently uses 15 Drones, and with the purchase of 10 additional Drones listed below, some existing drones may be taken out of service as they reach the end of their use cycle. Below is the list of equipment the Police Department desires to purchase under this policy.
Drones
• Skydio R10
1. Cost: $ 6,000 each
2. Quantity: 4
3. Purpose and Description: Advanced UAS for interior/exterior flight that can record video with approximately 30 minutes of flight time
• Skydio X10
1. Cost: $18,000 each
2. Quantity: 4
3. Purpose and Description: UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a payload capability. Approximately 30 minutes of flight time. • DJI Mavic 3T
1. Cost: $8,700 each
2. Quantity: 1
3. Purpose and Description: Medium size UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a detachable speaker and light. Approximately 46 minutes of flight time. (This UAS is a successor to the DJI Dual Enterprise Advanced) Staff Report: 2025 Military Equipment Report and Resolution Authorizing Purchase Page 3 March 9, 2026
• DJI Matrice 4
1. Cost: $ 13,500 each
2. Quantity: 1
3. Purpose and Description: Multi Use exterior UAS with payload capacity, upgraded cameras, and over 40 minutes of flight time. Successor to DJI M30T Other Equipment
• Busch Proactive Ballistic Helmets
1. Cost: $630 each
2. Quantity: 30
3. Purpose and Description: Ballistic protection for officers during high-risk situations
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the new equipment is approximately $137,100. The fiscal impact for FY 2025- 26 is estimated to be $18,900 and for FY 2026-27 it is estimated to be $118,200. The total fiscal impact is budgeted in the Police Department budget for both fiscal years.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Receive and file the annual Military Equipment Report per CA Assembly Bill No. 481 and Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of Ordinance #22-01 and the Purchase of Additional Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) and Ballistic Helmets in 2026; or
2. Do not adopt the Resolution and do not Receive the Report; or
3. Provide alternative directions to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. In compliance with AB 481, this staff report, resolution and updated GBPD Policy #707 were published, in draft form, on the Police Department’s website at least 30 days prior to the Council meeting. Staff also conducted one community meeting on February 17, 2026, prior to the Council meeting to discuss these documents and the Military Equipment Use program with concerned community members.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 26-XX.
2. GBPD Policy #707
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING THE 2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (DRONES) AND BALLISTIC HELMETS IN 2026 AND UPDATING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AS REQUIRED BY AB 481 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 requires a law enforcement agency to present an annual report to their governing body on the use of the equipment, any complaint(s) or concern(s) regarding the use of the equipment, results of any internal audits on the use of the equipment, and the annual costs for the approved equipment during the previous year; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department conducted an internal audit of the use of military equipment during 2025 and found no policy violations and the Police Department did not receive any complaints or concerns regarding the use of the equipment; and WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from their governing body, prior to the agency funding, purchasing or acquiring additional military equipment and the Police Department desires to purchase ten replacement unmanned aerial systems and thirty ballistic helmets; and
WHEREAS, the unmanned arial systems and ballistic helmets are to be purchased utilizing funding that is already available in the approved Police Department budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does hereby accept the annual military equipment use report and authorizes the Police Department to purchase additional and replacement unmanned aerial systems and ballistic helmets for 2026 and approve the update to the Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy.
On motion by ________, seconded by _________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, this 23rd day of March 2026. ___________________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
** D R A F T **
Policy
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707.1 PURPOSE
This policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, use and reporting of "military equipment", as the term is defined in Government Code section 7070. This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481. These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, cataloging, and complaints regarding these items. 707.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Grover Beach Police Department that there are legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
707.3 PHILOSOPHY
The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public's safety and welfare. The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency's decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input. 707.4 PROCEDURE
A. DEFINITIONS
1. Governing Body – The elected entity that oversees the Grover Beach Police Department
2. Military Equipment – Any of a wide variety of items as defined by California Government Code section 7070, subsections (c)(1) through (c)(16).
B. GENERAL
1. The Department shall obtain approval of the governing body annually prior to engaging in any of the following activities:
a. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
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b. Seeking funds for military equipment including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
c. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
d. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body. e. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to general order. f. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment.
2. In seeking the approval of the governing body, the Department shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy, or subsequent amendments, to the City Council and the public via the law enforcement agency's internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue.
C. MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
1. The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
a. Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
b. Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. Military equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise.
D. MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORTING CONSIDERATIONS
1. The Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the Governing Body that addresses each type of military equipment possessed by the Department.
2. The Department shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
3. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
a. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. b. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
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c. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. d. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. e. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. f. If GBPD intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
g. Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report, GBPD shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and GBPD's funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. This shall occur as a part of GBPD's presentation to the governing body.
E. CATALOGING OF MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
All military use equipment kept and maintained by the Grover Beach Police Department shall be cataloged in a way which addresses each of the following requirements:
1. The manufacturers description of the equipment.
2. The capabilities of the equipment.
3. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment.
4. The expected lifespan of the equipment.
5. The fiscal impact of the equipment, both initially and for on-going maintenance.
6. The quantity of the equipment, whether maintained or sought.
F. COMPLIANCE
1. The Operations Commander will ensure that all Department members comply with this policy. The Operations Commander will conduct an annual audit with the assistance of the Support Services Commander. The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of any policy violations and, if needed, the violation(s) will be referred to the Internal Affairs Division and handled in accordance with Policy 1014. All instances of non-compliance will be reported to City Council via the annual military equipment report.
2. Any member of the public can register a questions or concern regarding military use equipment by contacting the Grover Beach Police Department via email at [email protected] response to the question or concern shall be completed by the Department in a timely manner.
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3. Any member of the public can submit a complaint to any member of the Department and in any form (i.e. in person, telephone, email, etc.). Once the complaint is received, it shall be routed to the Internal Affairs Division in accordance with Policy 1014 (Personnel Complaints).
G. COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
The Grover Beach Police Department participates in the San Luis Obispo County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and works closely with other local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners. In planned or exigent circumstances, and with the approval of the Chief of Police or their designee, military equipment may be deployed by these law enforcement partners to promote the safety and security of Grover Beach community members. The Chief of Police or their designee will provide information during the annual report on the use of military equipment within the city limits of Grover Beach by other law enforcement partners during Grover Beach Police Department operational incidents.
H. FUNDING
The Department shall seek council approval for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
1. The Department has authority to apply for funding prior to obtaining council approval in the case of exigent circumstances. The Department shall obtain council approval as soon as practicable.
707.5 LIST OF MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
(a) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS (a) DJI Mavic Mini
(a) Cost: $500 each
(b) Quantity: 7
(c) Description: Miniature UAS that can record video with approximately 25 minutes of flight time
(b) DJI Dual Enterprise Advanced
(a) Cost: $5,500
(b) Quantity: 2
(c) Description: UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a detachable speaker and light. Approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
(c) DJI M30T
(a) Quantity: 1
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(b) Cost: $18,464
(c) Description: UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a detachable speaker and light. Approximately 45 minutes of flight time.
(d) Brinc Lemur S
(a) Cost: $17,594
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Medium size UAS used in tactical situations with the ability for two-way communications and glass breakage
(e) DJI Avata
(a) Cost: $2453.37
(b) Quantity: 2
(c) Description: Miniature UAS that can record video from a first-person perspective with enhanced flight controls and approximately 18 minutes of flight time.
(f) DJI Mavic 3 T
(a) Cost: $6709.86
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Medium size UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a detachable speaker and light. Approximately 46 minutes of flight time. (This UAS is a successor to the DJI Dual Enterprise Advanced)
(g) DJI Neo
(a) Cost: $200
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Consumer UAS with a recording camera. Less in cost than professional UAS. Utilizes a cell phone to control.
Approximately 15 minutes of flight time.
(d) Purpose: Interior Searches
(b) Purpose: To be used for aerial views of major crimes scenes, accident scenes, missing person searches, natural disaster management, SWAT or tactical missions, interior and exterior searches
(c) Authorized Use: Only assigned and trained UAS Pilots are authorized to operate GBPD UAS systems. All GBPD Pilots are certified by the FAA. (d) Expected Life Span: 3-5 years
(e) Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement is approximately $2500
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(f) Training: All GBPD UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operations. Additionally, each operator must complete the GBPD training course.
(b) Armored Vehicles
1. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) 2008 Lenco Bearcat
1. Cost: $180,000
2. Quantity: 1
3. Description: Armored vehicle that seats 6-8 personnel with an open floor plan that allows rescue of injured personnel or community members. The armor can stop various projectiles providing great safety to the officers and community.
2. Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance safety of the community, officers, and to improve scene containment and assist in resolving critical incidents.
3. Authorized Use: The use of the armored vehicle is limited to GBPD staff members that have received training in the use and operation of the vehicle.
Deployments of the vehicle are to be authorized by a Commander or the Chief of Police.
4. Lifespan: Estimated at 20 years
5. Fiscal Impact: Annual Maintenance of approximately $2500
6. Training: All drivers/operators shall attend training in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.
(c) 40mm Launchers and Rounds, Bean Bags
1. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) Penn arms, 40mm single shot launcher
(a) Cost: $850
(b) Quantity: 10
(c) Description: Single shot launcher that fires standard 40mm less lethal ammunition
(b) 40mm rounds, CTS 4504
1. Cost: $1,057
2. Quantity: 120
3. Description: Foam projectile shot from a 40mm launcher (c) Bean Bag Rounds, Accusox Brand
1. Cost: $1,200
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2. Quantity: 400
3. Description: Kevlar/Cotton sock type material filled with lead pellets
2. Purpose: To limit escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable
3. Authorized Use: Situations for which the launchers/bean bags may be used may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative behavior (b) Riot/crowd control and civil unrest
(c) Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained (d) Potentially vicious animals
(e) Training exercised or approved demonstrations
4. Training: Sworn members using 40mm less lethal munitions are trained in their use by POST Certified instructors
5. Lifespan: 15 years
6. Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance is estimated to be $100 annually (d) Rifles
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) Colt M-4 5.56 Cal.
(a) Cost: $1300
(b) Quantity: 26
(c) Description: Gun that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spiral grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance
(b) Accuracy International.308 sniper rifle
(a) Cost: $4,600
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Gun that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spiral grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance
(b) Purpose: To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun
(c) Authorized Use: Use is limited to GBPD officers that are POST certified and trained in rifle use
(d) Lifespan: 10-15 years
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(f) Training: Prior to using a rifle, officers must be trained by POST instructors and must pass an annual qualification.
(e) Submachine Guns
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) B&T USA APC9K SD2
(a) Cost: $2900
(b) Quantity: 3
(c) Description: compact weapon with integral suppressor chambered in 9mm
(b) Purpose: providing an advantage for addressing complex and constantly shifting environments.
(c) Authorized Use: Use is limited to GBPD SWAT officers that are POST certified and trained in rifle use
(d) Lifespan: 10-15 years
(e) Fiscal Impact: Annual maintenance for the submachine gun is approximately $100
(f) Training: Prior to using a submachine gun, officers must be trained by POST instructors and must pass an bi-annual qualifications.
(f) Distraction Devices
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) Defense Tech 15 GM Low Roll
(a) Cost: $50/each
(b) Quantity: 6
(c) Description: Distraction device that delivers a loud "bang" and flashing light
(b) Purpose: A distraction device is commonly used when trying to distract dangerous suspects during emergency situations such as hostage calls, search warrants, and violent crimes. These devices use atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light to temporarily distract for a tactical advantage. (c) Authorized Use: Distraction devices are only to be used by trained operators.
Use is covered by GBPD policy. These devices are commonly used in highrisk situations commonly handled by a SWAT team. (d) Training: Prior to use, officers must attend and pass training provided by a POST certified instructor.
(e) Lifespan: Until used.
(f) Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance.
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(g) Tear Gas
1. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) Defense Tech Riot Control Discharge Grenade, OC
1. Cost: $35/each
2. Quantity: 6
3. Description: Delivers large plumes of smoke and OC agent (b) Defense Tech Riot Control Discharge Grenade, CS Smoke
1. Cost: $25/each
2. Quantity: 4
3. Description: Delivers large plumes of smoke and CS agent (c) Defense Tech Triple Chaser Riot Control Discharge Grenade, CS
1. Cost: $44/each
2. Quantity: 2
3. Description: Delivers large plumes of CS agent
2. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force of prohibited or undesirable.
3. Authorized Use: Only officers trained in the use of chemical agents by a POST certified trainer are authorized to deploy chemical agents.
4. Training: Sworn members using chemical agents are to attend a POST certified training prior to use.
5. Lifespan: 5 years from manufacturing dat
6. Fiscal Impact: No annual maintenance.
(g) Mobile Command Vehicles
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost (a) 2021 LDV Command Vehicle
1. Cost: $372,000
2. Quantity: 1
(b) 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van
1. Cost: $225,000
2. Quantity: 1
(b) Purpose: To be used as a mobile command post for large incidents, crime scenes, community events, emergencies, and tactical situations (c) Authorized Use: Only officers trained the operation of the mobile command vehicle may drive/operate the vehicle.
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(d) Lifespan:
(a) 2021 LDV MCV: 20 years
(b) 2022 Sprinter: 15 years
(e) Fiscal Impact: Annual Maintenance of $1000
(f) Training: Drivers/Operators of the MCV shall have approved GBPD training and appropriate State of California drivers license.
8. Military Surplus Generator
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost
1. 2010 IPTHR Utility Trailer with Generator
(a) Cost: No cost
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Portable generator used to create electric power (b) Purpose: To be used during situations requiring electric power. (c) Authorized Use: Users are limited to those that have been provided department training on the use and setup of the equipment.
(d) Training: Training on the use and operation is provided by staff of the GBPD who are trained in the operation of the equipment.
(e) Lifespan: 10 years
(f) Fiscal Impact: None
9. Military Equipment To Be Purchased in 2026
(a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAS
1. Skydio R10
(a) Cost: $6000 each
(b) Quantity: 4
(c) Description: Advanced UAS for interior/exterior flight that can record video with approximately 30 minutes of flight time
2. Skydio X10
(a) Cost: $18,000
(b) Quantity: 4
(c) Description: UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a payload capability. Approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
3. DJI Mavic 3 T
(a) Cost: $8700
(b) Quantity: 1
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(c) Description: Medium size UAS that has color and infrared recording camera in addition to a detachable speaker and light. Approximately 46 minutes of flight time. (This UAS is a successor to the DJI Dual Enterprise Advanced)
4. DJI Matrice 4
(a) Cost: $13,500
(b) Quantity: 1
(c) Description: Multi Use exterior UAS with payload capacity, upgraded cameras, and over 40 minutes of flight time. Successor to DJI M30T
5. Busch Proactive Ballistic Helmets
(a) Cost: $630 each
(b) Quantity: 30
(c) Ballistic protection for officers during high risk situations
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 4
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Megan Martin, Community Development Director Kyle Bell, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the report to the State in accordance with statutory requirements
BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 65400 requires cities and counties to submit an annual report on the jurisdiction’s progress in implementing the General Plan, particularly the Housing Element. The progress report tracks implementation of policies, programs, and goals outlined in the General Plan and must be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1st of each year. The General Plan Annual Report (Report) is strictly a reporting document and does not create or modify any City goals or policies found within the General Plan. It must be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance before submission to OPR and HCD.
A General Plan is a comprehensive, long-term plan for the development of the city. The General Plan establishes a community’s vision for land use, housing, transportation, environmental conservation, economic development, and public services. Required by State law, it provides policy direction to guide decision-making and ensure orderly, sustainable development.
General Plan Elements
California law requires specific elements in a General Plan, though cities can include additional ones based on local priorities. The required elements include:
General Plan Element Description Adopted
Land Use Establishes land use designations and
policies to guide development patterns
2022
Housing Addresses housing needs for all income
levels and meets state-mandated
requirements.
2020
Circulation Focuses on transportation infrastructure,
including roadways, bike paths, and transit.
2005
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Conservation and Open
Space
Guides the preservation and responsible use
of natural resources; Protects parks,
recreation areas, and open space.
2020
Noise Manages noise impacts from transportation,
industry, and other sources.
1993
Safety Addresses natural hazards, including
seismic activity, wildfires, and flooding.
2022
Parks and Recreation
(Optional Element)
Contains goals and policies for managing
and expansion of existing parks and
recreation facilities.
2005
Environmental Justice Ensures policies support historically disadvantaged communities (only
required/applicable for cities meeting State
thresholds)
N/A
Implementation of the General Plan
The policies in the General Plan are implemented through various tools, including development code and zoning regulations, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), specific and master plans, housing programs, and environmental review (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance). In monitoring the City’s implementation of the General Plan over time, staff can make reasonable and practical recommendations to the legislative body for implementing the General Plan or its specific elements so that the General Plan continues to serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development of the city. The Report also presents an opportunity to determine the effectiveness of the General Plan in continuing to meet the City’s goals and objectives. The Report provides an overview of the past year’s progress toward achieving the City's General Plan goals.
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
The Report must describe progress in implementing the General Plan but does not require detailed reporting on every element. The Housing Element is the only element with strict, Statemandated reporting requirements. Other elements can be included as part of the report if the City has taken actions to implement policies within them (e.g., zoning updates, safety programs, and conservation). Attachment 1, Appendices 1-5 outline the implementation progress for the City’s Land Use Element, Housing Element, Conservation and Open Space Element, and Safety Element. Overall, the City has accomplished the following during the reporting period:
• The City continued implementation of the General Plan goals through development review, infrastructure investment, housing programs, and economic development initiatives.
• Departmental coordination and CIP projects supported community livability, public services, and long-term sustainability.
• No amendments to the General Plan were required to maintain internal consistency during the reporting period.
Housing Element and RHNA Progress
The 2025 Report also includes details on the growth management of the community. Most notably, the Report demonstrates the City’s efforts and progress toward fulfilling its 2019 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) under the 6th Cycle (Cycle) Housing Element adopted by the Council in 2020. The City has a total RHNA allocation of 369 housing units for this Cycle that must be accommodated by the end of calendar year 2028. As of 2025, the City has achieved 98% through the Cycle, leaving 78 units remaining to be accommodated by the end of the 2028 calendar year.
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March 9, 2026
While market conditions continue to influence the pace and affordability levels of housing construction, overall housing activity reflects ongoing progress toward RHNA compliance, supported by an active development pipeline and continued monitoring of housing trends. The City continues to focus on promoting affordable housing opportunities, streamlining the permitting process, and reducing regulatory constraints in accordance with State housing laws.
Table 4: RHNA Cycle Progress Tracking1
Income Level
(% of County Median
Income)
6th Cycle
RHNA
Allocation
Housing Permits Issued by
Affordability Total Units
by Income
Level
Total Units
Remaining by
Income Level Year 1-6
(2019-24)
Year 7
(2025)
Years 8-10
(2026-28)
Acutely
Low
Deed
Restricted
91 - - -
35 56
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Extremely
Low
Deed
Restricted 25 - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 10 - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Low
Deed
Restricted 57
20 - -
63 0 Non-Deed
Restricted 33 10 -
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 66
1 - -
44 22 Non-Deed
Restricted 43 - -
Above
Moderate
Non-Deed
Restricted 155 173 46 - 219 0
Total Units: 369 305 56 0 361
Total Remaining for RHNA Cycle: 78
RHNA Cycle Progress: 98%
RHNA Cycle Progress (excluding
surplus units) 79%
The City’s significant progress toward meeting its RHNA allocation represents an important milestone and reflects years of coordinated planning efforts, policy implementation, and investment in housing production. However, the City must continue implementing the Housing Element programs by supporting production of housing across varying income levels, particularly Very Low- and Moderate-income categories which are typically the most difficult categories for production in most cities. The City is also preparing for the next RHNA allocation in the 7th Cycle Housing Element which will establish new regional housing obligations following completion of the current planning period in 2028. Continued housing development ensures the City remains compliant with State law and positioned to maintain applicable local control over land use decisions compared with cities that are not in compliance with State law. 1 SLOCOG tracks the RHNA progress for each jurisdiction within the County through an online portal that is updated each year (Regional Housing Needs Allocation Dataset).
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March 9, 2026
On March 3, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2025 Report. There were no changes to the report as a result of the Commission’s review, although the Commissioners did request that staff include additional details in the appendices for future reports. The Commission also asked staff to present RHNA progress (Table 4) as a percentage without including surplus units in the different income categories.
The complete and detailed 2025 Report is attached for the Council’s review (Attachment 1). It includes a report on the growth management of the community and a summary of the implementation progress of the various programs and measures related to each of the City’s General Plan Elements. The Housing Element report consists of State-produced tables that quantify the number of dwelling units constructed during the reporting period and the status of Housing Element policies.
Lastly, staff would note that the City has scheduled a joint City Council-Planning Commission special meeting on March 31 in recognition of community concerns over development and the complexity of State housing law. The meeting will provide an overview of State housing mandates and RHNA obligations, the City’s implementation responsibilities and current development activity, and key policy issues for Council and Commission discussion.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the 2025 Report to the State in accordance with statutory requirements; or
2. Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Appendix 1: Land Use Element Implementation Progress Report Appendix 2: Land Use Element Master EIR Implementation Progress Report Appendix 3: Housing Element Implementation Progress Report Appendix 4: Conservation and Open Space Implementation Progress Report Appendix 5: Safety Element Implementation Measures Progress Report Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☒ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability
Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
2025 GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Prepared by
Community Development Department
March 2026
Attachment 1
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements...................................................................................................................................................3 Major City Goals (FY 2025-27) ...............................................................................................................................4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................5 Regional Collaboration .............................................................................................................................................6 Growth Management ...............................................................................................................................................7 Population Growth....................................................................................................................7 Non-Residential Growth............................................................................................................7 Residential Growth....................................................................................................................8 Planning and Building Activity.................................................................................................11 Major Development Projects..................................................................................................13 Jobs-Housing Balance..............................................................................................................14 Short Term Rentals................................................................................................................................................. 14 Water Conservation ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Grant Funding Programs....................................................................................................................................... 16 Municipal Code Updates....................................................................................................................................... 17 General Plan Element Updates........................................................................................................................... 18 General Plan Progress Report............................................................................................................................. 18 Land Use Element ...................................................................................................................19 Housing Element.....................................................................................................................19 Circulation Element.................................................................................................................19 Noise Element.........................................................................................................................19 Conservation & Open Space Element......................................................................................19 Safety Element........................................................................................................................20 Parks and Recreation Element ................................................................................................20 Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Appendices
Appendix 1: Land Use Element Goals and Policies Progress Report Appendix 2: Land Use Element Master EIR Implementation Measures Progress Report Appendix 3: Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Appendix 4: Conservation and Open Space Element Implementation Measures Progress Report Appendix 5: Safety Element Implementation Measures Progress Report 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 3
Acknowledgements
City Council
March 24, 2025
Kassi Dee (Mayor)
Robert Robert (Mayor Pro Tem, District 1)
Jules Tuggle (District 2)
Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (District 3)
Clint Weirick (District 4)
Planning Commission
March 3, 2026
Rachel Mann (Chair)
David Swift (Vice Chair)
David Halverson
Anne Holden
City Manager
Matthew Bronson
Assistant City Manager
Kristin Eriksson
Project Management Team
Megan Martin, Community Development Director
Kyle Bell, Senior Planner
Janet Reese, Associate Planner
The 2025 General Plan Annual Report was prepared by the Community Development Department for review by the Planning Commission and acceptance by the City Council.
The Community Development Department’s Planning Division often takes the lead in staff work involving the General Plan Annual Report. However, all City departments are involved in General Plan implementation and have contributed to the 2025 General Plan Annual Report. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 4
Major City Goals (FY 2025-27)
PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Provide a range of services that foster a sense of safety, enjoyment and well-being for community members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
Support business attraction and retention, revitalization of commercial areas, and development of housing opportunities.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Provide for long range planning and well-maintained infrastructure, including streets, water and sewer, sidewalks, City facilities and parks.
FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY
Ensure fiscal responsibility, operational viability, and a culture of innovation and customer service.
Top Priorities
WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE AND NEEDED RESOURCES.
Plan for the future, ensure appropriate funding levels, address aging infrastructure and educate the community on the systems’ needs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, REBUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST, AND CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE.
Provide education to the community, use various methods of communication, proactively initiate communication and broaden the audience for City communications. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 5
Introduction
General Plan Elements
State law requires all cities and counties in California to adopt a General Plan, comprised at minimum of seven mandated “Elements,” that address physical development within its jurisdiction. The City of Grover Beach has adopted a General Plan that includes the seven mandatory elements and one optional element (Parks and
Recreation). The law requires General Plans to be comprehensive, internally consistent, and provide a long-term perspective. State law says a City’s General Plan should be kept current. The City of Grover Beach does this through an annual review process, comprehensive updates, and through amendments. Updates to entire elements are done as needed and include a look at underlying conditions and preferences. Amendments are typically smaller in scope and involve changing one part in a way that fits within the overall framework.
Consideration of amendments is triggered by private applications or by direction from the City Council. Changes to the City’s General Plan require hearings by the Planning Commission and by the City Council.
The type of notice provided for the hearings depends on the type of proposed change and always includes a descriptive item on the meeting agenda, which is published in the newspaper.
General Plan Annual Report
The General Plan is a comprehensive statement of the City’s goals and how those goals will be achieved over the long term. Policies and programs in the General Plan provide guidance to the public, staff, and decision-makers on development-related issues. The General Plan is adopted and amended by the City Council, after considering recommendations by citizens, appointed advisory bodies, other agencies, and City staff.
Each year, the City publishes an Annual Report on the status of its General Plan and provides an overview of actions taken to implement the Plan during the past year, as provided by California Government Code Section 65400. This report is provided to help citizens and City officials gauge progress towards achieving the City’s stated goals and objectives. It is also an opportunity to review how well the Plan’s programs are being implemented.
City of
Grover Beach
General Plan
Elements
Land Use
Adopted 2022
Housing
Adopted 2020
Circulation
Adopted 2005
Conservation and
Open Space
Adopted 2020
Safety
Adopted 2022
Noise
Adopted 1993
Parks and
Recreation
Adopted 2005
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Regional Collaboration
The City of Grover Beach continues to actively participate in regional collaboration efforts focused on advancing housing production, infrastructure investment, and coordinated land use planning throughout San Luis Obispo County. The City is a partner in the San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact, adopted in 2020 by the County and the seven incorporated cities in collaboration with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). Building upon this partnership, the City has participated in development and implementation of the Housing and Infrastructure Regional Framework, a collaborative initiative led by SLOCOG and regional partners to identify infrastructure investments, funding strategies, and policy tools that support efficient housing development across jurisdictions. Through this effort, Grover Beach has contributed local infrastructure priorities, planning data, and staff expertise to help align regional transportation, water, wastewater, and land use planning with the region’s long-term housing needs.
City staff actively participate in the Countywide Housing Action Team (the HAT), an interagency working group composed of planning and housing professionals from the County, SLOCOG, and the seven incorporated cities. The group meets regularly to address implementation challenges, share best practices, coordinate responses to evolving State housing legislation, and pursue regional grant funding and collaborative project delivery opportunities.
Complementing these regional housing initiatives, the City maintains ongoing coordination with a broad range of local, regional, State, federal, and Tribal partners to support comprehensive planning and service delivery. The City works closely with the California Coastal Commission on Coastal Development Permits and Local Coastal Program implementation; the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District on wastewater infrastructure; Caltrans and the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority on regional transportation coordination. Coordination also occurs with the Lucia Mar Unified School District, Five Cities Fire Authority, Union Pacific Railroad, California State Parks, and the San Luis Obispo County Airport Land Use Commission regarding infrastructure planning and land use compatibility.
The City is committed to continued partnership with regional partners to enhance data-sharing tools across jurisdictions, improving the ability to track housing production, infrastructure capacity, and project status in a timely and coordinated manner. The City also remains committed to working collaboratively to better align infrastructure funding timelines with Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycles to support the efficient delivery of housing-supportive improvements. In addition, the City will continue strengthening coordination between transportation planning and housing site readiness, including alignment of roadway, transit, and utility investments, to ensure that identified housing opportunity sites are adequately served and positioned for timely development.
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Growth Management
Population Growth
To achieve the goals and objectives of the General
Plan, there must be a thorough understanding of the
present and future residents of the City. Table 1
denotes the annual population growth since 2020
based on reports provided by the Department of
Finance. The City’s population as of January 2025 was
12,411. Figure 1 demonstrates the population trends
since 1960 and identifies the projected population
growth up to 2030.
The Land Use Element estimates the population at build-out to be approximately 15,000. The 2060 Regional Growth Forecast for San Luis Obispo County, adopted by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), estimates the population of Grover Beach in 2060 to be 13,556. As the region’s population ages, the forecast anticipates average household sizes to fall across every jurisdiction in the region, and as housing production shifts to meet demand, the forecast anticipates that vacancy rates will return to their historic averages.
Non-Residential Growth
Non-residential growth includes any new office, commercial, manufacturing, retail, hotel, or institutional structures. The 2025 non-residential development reflects a mixed pattern of growth and redevelopment within the city, as represented in Table 2. Based on finaled permit, industrial development experienced a net increase of 7,341 square feet, representing the most significant area of expansion during the year. Commercial development, however, saw 2,605 square feet of new construction offset by 5,172 square feet of demolition, resulting in a net loss of 2,567 square feet.
5,210
12,411
13,550
15,000
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
POPULATION
Figure 1 Grover Beach Population Trends and Projections Population Projected Population
Table 1: Population Growth Since 2020
Year Population Percent
Growth/Loss
2020 13,214 -0.80%
2021 13,128 -0.65%
2022 12,707 -3.21%
2023 12,467 -1.89%
2024 12,481 0.11%
2025 12,411 -0.56%
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Table 2: New Non-Residential Development in 2025
Type Issued for
Permits
Completed (Final
Occupancy) Demolished Total
Commercial (sq ft) 2,100 2,605 -5,172 -2,567
Office (sq ft) 4,986 0 0 0
Industrial (sq ft) 0 7,341 0 7,341
Lodging (rooms) 0 0 0 0
Issued permits indicate potential future growth, including 4,986 square feet of new office space and 2,100 square feet of new commercial space. No new industrial, or lodging permits were issued during the reporting period.
Overall, while industrial uses expanded in 2025, commercial areas experienced net reductions due to redevelopment and demolition activity. Tracking both completed and issued permits provides important insight into current development patterns and anticipated future changes, helping the City plan infrastructure, allocate resources, and support sustainable economic development.
Residential Growth
The City manages the growth of the city's housing supply. Tracking residential growth allows the City to make informed decisions to plan for infrastructure development, allocate resources, and address potential challenges related to population increases. Monitoring residential growth provides efficient management of housing demands, transportation needs, and essential utilities, contributing to a more balanced urban environment. Figure 2 identifies the number of new dwellings over the last 10 years based on housing type. 0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
180
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
ADUs 1 1 0 4 4 5 10 13 15 16 20
Multi-Unit 4 0 3 15 19 6 2 0 5 148 7
Single-Unit 25 23 11 14 29 8 8 7 5 7 29 Number of Units Figure 2: New Residential Units Permitted
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Affordable Housing Projects
Affordable housing ensures that housing costs do not exceed 30% of a household’s income, typically through a deed-restriction on a property for a term of either 45 to 55 years. The qualifying income thresholds are updated annually for the County of San Luis Obispo, as published by the HCD. By law, the upper income limit for “acutely low income” households is 15% of the area median income (AMI); “extremely-low income” households is 30% of the AMI; the upper income limit for "very-low income" households is 50% of the AMI; the upper limit for "lower income" households is 80% of the AMI; and the upper limit for "moderate-income" households is 120% of the AMI.
The City continues to promote opportunities to collaborate with non-profit partners to develop affordable housing projects throughout the community. In 2023, the City provided support for People’s Self-Help Housing and the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo to successfully leverage tax credits for an affordable housing project known as Cleaver & Clark Commons, which resulted in 53 new units reserved for lower-income households. Table 3 identifies the status and a breakdown of the affordability level for the project. The City continues to work with non-profit housing partners to ensure more affordable housing is available throughout the community.
Table 3: Status of Affordable Housing Projects
Projects Address Income Level Dwellings Status
Cleaver & Clark
1206 West
Grand Avenue
& 164 S 13th St
Extremely Low (25)
Very Low (10)
Low (17)
Managers’ Quarters (1)
53 Completed
Total: 53
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Progress
Under State law, each city and county in California is required to develop programs designed to meet their share of the surrounding region's housing needs for all income groups, as determined by the region’s council of governments. State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) identifies housing needs for all regions of the State. Councils of governments then apportion the regional housing need among the member jurisdictions. The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process seeks to ensure that each jurisdiction accepts responsibility, within its physical and financial capability to do so, for the housing needs of its residents and for those people who might reasonably be expected to move there. State housing law recognizes that housing need allocations are goals that jurisdictions seek to achieve; however, they are not intended as production quotas. The allocations are included in each jurisdiction’s Housing Element so that plans, policies, and standards may be created to help meet housing needs within the planning period.
The City has a total RHNA allocation of 369 housing units to plan for in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, in accordance with the 2019 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan. The City counts all issued building permits from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2028 towards achieving the 6th Cycle RHNA allocation. Based on a market study conducted by the County of San Luis 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 10
Obispo, the HCD allowsthe City to count half of the total of newly issued Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits in the “low income” affordability level count, starting in 2020. Table 4 shows the City’s progress towards reaching its total RHNA.
Table 4: RHNA Cycle Progress Tracking
Income Level
(% of County Median
Income)
6th Cycle
RHNA
Allocation
Housing Permits Issued by
Affordability Total Units
by Income
Level
Total Units
Remaining by
Income Level Year 1-6
(2019-24)
Year 7
(2025)
Years 8-10
(2026-28)
Acutely
Low
Deed
Restricted
91 - - -
35 56
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Extremely
Low
Deed
Restricted 25 - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 10 - -
Non-Deed
Restricted - - -
Low
Deed
Restricted 57
20 - -
63 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 33 10 -
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 66
1 - -
44 22 Non-Deed
Restricted 43 - -
Above
Moderate
Non-Deed
Restricted 155 173 46 - 219 0
Total Units: 369 305 56 0 361
Total Remaining for RHNA Cycle: 78
RHNA Cycle Progress: 98%
SLOCOG tracks the RHNA progress for each jurisdiction within the County through an online portal that is updated each year (Regional Housing Needs Allocation Dataset). As of 2025, the City of Grover Beach is 98% through the 6th RHNA Cycle. This leaves 78 units needed by the end of the 2028 calendar year. Of the remaining allocation, 62% of the units must be reserved for Very Low and 33% for Moderate. The City has exceeded the allocations for Low-Income and Above Moderate (market rate housing).
Emergency Shelters
In California, facilities that provide temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, such as emergency shelter programs or supportive housing centers, do not count towards a city's RHNA progress. The RHNA process requires cities to plan for the development of affordable housing units, but these temporary accommodations are considered separate from permanent housing. As a result, the housing needs of individuals in these programs are not directly reflected in a city's RHNA, which focuses on long-term, stable housing solutions. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 11
The City provides essential support for individuals experiencing homelessness through two important facilities, managed and operated by 5Cities Homeless Coalition. Cabins for Change offers 20 beds in a temporary housing setting, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to stabilize and work toward permanent housing solutions. Additionally, Balay Ko on Barca offers 30 beds, further extending the city's commitment to helping those in need. These shelters are vital resources in the community, offering individuals a place to stay while they receive services to help them transition into stable housing.
In accordance with Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 17974.5 requires each city/county to submit an annual report to HCD by April 1 of each year regarding ongoing homeless shelter reporting associated with the chaptering of Assembly Bill 130, Chapter 22, Statutes of 2025. HSC Section 17974.1 (b) expands obligations of jurisdictions to conduct annual inspections of every homeless shelter within its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the law, even if no complaints occur in a given year. A city with a population less than 100,000 may partner with the respective county to conduct said inspection.
Both Cabins for Change and Balay Ko on Barca were inspected by the County of San Luis Obispo on October 31, 2025. No complaints have been received by 5Cities Homeless Coalition, the City of Grover Beach, or the County of San Luis Obispo.
Planning and Building Activity
Applications and permits are tracked annually to serve as an indicator of development trends and a tool for budget forecasting. The following summaries provide a general overview of the projects, programs and permits that were reviewed in 2025.
Development Application Trends
Monitoring application trends provides
valuable insight into market conditions,
development pressures, and anticipated
project activity, allowing the City to
proactively manage workloads, allocate
staffing resources, and plan for future
growth. Table 5 summarizes all
development applications received by the
Community Development Department
during the 2025 calendar year, categorized
by application type. In total, 68 applications
were submitted for review. This represents
a 68 percent increase above the 10-year
average annual application volume and a 28
percent increase compared to the previous
year (see Figure 3: Development
Applications Submitted).
Table 5: Planning Application Types
Application Type Quantity
Appeal 1
Commercial Cannabis Renewals 8
Commercial Cannabis Permits 1
Admin Coastal Development Permits 6
Coastal Development Permits 2
Admin Development Permits 2
Development Permits 3
Changes to an Approved Development 2
Use Permit 5
Pre-Application Reviews 7
Tentative Map 6
Final Maps 3
Temporary Use Permits 17
Director Interpretations 1
Sign Registration 1
Time Extension 3
Total: 68
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Overall, the upward trend in development applications signals sustained development momentum and increased demand for planning services.
Building Permits Trends
Building permits are issued for various projects ranging from the relatively simple (e.g., water heaters, window change outs, reroofing, etc.) to the more complex projects (e.g., additions and new structures). In 2025, the Community Development Department issued 56 residential permits and 362 non-residential permits, totaling 418 building permits. Figure 4 (Number of Building Permits Issued) identifies the trend of building permits issued over the last 10 years. 28 42
24 36
43 68
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 28 39 42 46 24 27 36 38 43 53 68
Number of Applications
Figure 3: Development Applications Submitted
387
345
249
318
353
268
351
298
313
470
418
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Residential 46 19 34 75 63 42 37 32 60 105 56
Non-Residential 341 326 215 243 290 226 314 266 253 365 362 Total 387 345 249 318 353 268 351 298 313 470 418 Number of Permits Figure 4: Number of Building Permits Issued
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Major Development Projects
In an effort to support transparency and track progress on major development activity, the City maintains an interactive online StoryMap highlighting projects currently undergoing the development review process: Current Development Projects. The map includes projects consisting of five or more residential units or 2,500 square feet or more of commercial or industrial space, and organizes them by status, including planning review, building permit review, and under construction. The major development projects featured in the StoryMap are also summarized in Table 6 below.
Table 6: Status of Major Development Projects
Projects Address
NonResidential
(SF)
Hotel
Rooms Dwellings Status
Farroll
Residences 1591 Farroll Road - - 30 Under Planning Review Solstice 359 Front St 3,114 - 36 Under Planning Review
Beach Front
Plaza 201 W Grand Ave 5,018 - 40 Under Planning Review
284 N 14th
Street
Townhomes
284 N 14th St - - 14 Under Planning Review
171 N 2nd –
Mixed-Use 171 N 2nd Str 800 - 9 Under Planning Review
191 S Oak Park
– Mixed-Use
191 S Oak Park
Blvd 5,120 - 20 Under Planning Review
Sea Salt 675 W Grand Ave 2,500 7 58 Under Planning Review Ourston Metal
Buildings
978 & 964 Griffin
St 30,992 - -
Entitled
Pending Building Permit Submittal
Tanner’s
Worshops 948 Huston St 11,926 - -
Entitled
Pending Building Permit Submittal
1598 El Camino
Real – Phase 2
1598 El Camino
Real - 60 7
Entitled
Pending Building Permit Submittal
261 Rockaway
Residences 261 Rockaway Ave 900 - 20 EntitledUnder Building Permit Review Grover Beach
Lodge 55 W Grand Ave - 144 -
Entitled
Under Building Permit Review
1598 El Camino
Real – Phase 1
1598 El Camino
Real - 93 -
Entitled
Under Building Permit Review
Long Branch
Residences
1220 Long Branch
Ave - - 16 EntitledUnder Building Permit Review
Peak Wifi
Headquarters
305 Long Branch
Ave 17,043 - 2
Entitled
Under Building Permit Review
Valencia Court 1211 Baden Ave - - 8
Entitled
Grading Permit Issued
Under Building Permit Review
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Table 6: Status of Major Development Projects
Projects Address
NonResidential
(SF)
Hotel
Rooms Dwellings Status
Rockaway
Residences 738 Rockaway Ave - - 6
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Astound 550 Farroll Road 9,781 - -
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Trinity 197 W Grand Ave 2,500 - 23
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Encore 401 W Grand Ave 6,900 - 59
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Springhill
Suites 950 El Camino Real - 135 -
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Huston
Manufacturing
928 & 938 Huston
Street 34,955 - -
Entitled
Building Permits Issued
Under Construction
Palladium 402 W Grand Ave 2,605 - 37 Completed in 2025
Coastal Demo
Warehouse 911 Griffin 5,000 - - Completed in 2025
Cleaver & Clark 1206 West Grand
Ave - - 53 Completed in 2026
Total: 139,154 439 438
Jobs-Housing Balance
Jobs-housing balance refers the ratio of the number of jobs to the number of housing units in a given community. Generally, a ratio closer to 1.00 denotes a community that has a close balance between the number of jobs and the amount of housing. A community is considered balanced when these distributions are approximately equal, and when available housing choices complement the earning potential of available jobs. In 2025, SLOCOG released the 2060 Regional Growth Forecast and identified that City of Grover Beach is estimated to have a jobs-housing balance of 0.8, which indicates that that the community has more housing than jobs.
Short Term Rentals
As of February 23, 2026, there are 95 STRs operating in the City; which include 25 owner-occupied permits and the remaining non-owner-occupied permits. There are currently 7 Coastal and 23 non-coastal zone permit applications in process.
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The City contracts with a third-party vendor, Rentalscape, for registration, monitoring, and tax remittance. Rentalscape also provides compliance and enforcement assistance, including onboarding new operators and overseeing the renewal process.
STR permit holders are responsible for paying the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT; 12%) and the San Luis Obispo County’s Tourism Management District (TDM) tax (1.5%) monthly. for an effective tax rate of 13.5%. Since the program's inception in 2019, the City has collected approximately $2.7 million in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue and collected $365,053.73 in 2025.
The City has one Code Compliance Officer who responds to all compliance issues associated with STRs, in addition to their other responsibilities. Since 2019, there have been a total of 213 compliance cases for permitted and unpermitted STRs. The cases encompass a range of compliance concerns, including noise and parking violations, waste infractions, unauthorized short-term rental operations, and advertising without a posted STR permit, with the majority of cases involving delinquent TOT/TMD reporting. In 2025, a total of 33 code cases were investigated for compliance with the City's STR Ordinance. The Code Compliance Officer conducts annual on-site inspections of all non-owner-occupied residences, a process covering an estimated 70 to 100 properties and requiring approximately 80 staff hours each year.
Water Conservation
The City of Grover Beach adheres to all relevant State and local water conservation standards to promote sustainable water use. Compliance with the State Model Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO) and the California Building Code is required for all new development, ensuring that landscaping and construction practices incorporate water-efficient measures.
Under MWELO, new projects must implement drought-tolerant landscaping, efficient irrigation systems, and other conservation strategies to minimize outdoor water use. In 2025, an estimated 6 projects were subject to MWELO and implemented these strategies1.
Water efficiency in buildings is regulated through the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), primarily under the California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), California Residential Code (CRC), and California Energy Code (CEC). Each of these codes contains standards for plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems, and overall water use efficiency in both residential and commercial development.
The City also supports residents through various local water conservation programs to reduce their water usage. These initiatives provide financial incentives and support toward water1 15 projects were subject to MWELO standards. Of those, only six (6) have received final approval and have implemented the applicable water efficiency measures.
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efficient practices, ensuring sustainable water management for the community. The water conservation programs currently offered include:
• Cash for Grass Rebate Program: Financial incentive to replace lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping.
• Smart Irrigation Controller and Sensor Rebate Program: Rebates for installation of smart irrigation systems that optimize water use.
• Toilet Fixtures, Showerheads, and Aerators Retrofit Rebate Program: Encourages replacement of old fixtures with water-efficient models through rebates. • Washing Machine Rebate Program: Supports the purchase of water-efficient washing machines by offering rebates.
An estimated $1,407 in total water conservation rebates was expended in 2025 through the Cash for Grass, Retrofit, and Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Programs.
Overall, the City has implemented extensive water conservation programs and standards to date and most of the significant opportunities for water savings have been addressed. The City’s average residential water demand of 71.64 gallons-per-capita-per-day (gpcd) for 2025 (five-year average residential water demand is 71.05 gpcd). This usage is below the statewide average of 77 gpcd and staff does not believe residential demand would be reduced significantly without imposing mandatory water conservation targets well below those required by the state. The City is predominantly an infill community where adding further water-saving requirements would have a relatively minimal impact on overall water use. The City adheres to all relevant State and local water conservation standards, including those mandated by the State Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance (SWELO) and the California Building Code which are requirements that must be met by developers and property owners.
Grant Funding Programs
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
In January 2024, the City applied for 2023 CDBG funding for phases 1 and 2 of the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project, and was successfully awarded $3.3 million in September 2024.
Construction began in June 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2026.
In late 2024, the City submitted applications for Phase 3 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project, a Microenterprise Business Assistance Loan Program, and operational costs for 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC)’s Non-Congregate Shelter Navigation Center Programs. The City was not successful in securing grant funding for the park or for the business assistance program, but was awarded $300,000 in September toward 5CHC’s shelter operations. These funds support operations of both the Cabins for Change and the Balay Ko on Barca Shelters. Operations at 5CHC’s Cabins for Change Homeless Shelter, funded by 2022 CDBG, also concluded. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 17
The 2025 CDBG NOFA was released in September. Public meetings were held in October and November to solicit public input regarding future applications. On February 23, 2026, the City Council approved a resolution directing staff to pursue $3.6 million in grant funding for three applications including: a sewer infrastructure project (CIP 5010), subsistence payments managed by 5CHC, and emergency shelter operations to support 5CHC operation of Balay Ko on Barca and Cabins for Change. The City will apply for these application for consideration by the State in spring 2026.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Under PLHA’s formula component, the City receives an annual allocation of PLHA funds to be utilized by the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund as matching funds for the State Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Matching Grant Program. The City has $181,772 in allocated funds available. The NOFA for the 2024-2029 cycle was anticipated to be released in the fall, but has been postponed until early 2026.
Under PLHA’s competitive component, City and People’s Self Help Housing Corporation was awarded $5 million for the Cleaver and Clark Commons Project in 2023. The project also received $10 million in funds under the Multifamily Super NOFA (MFSN) program. Construction commenced on the Cleaver and Clark Commons Project in 2024, with completion estimated in early 2026.
Municipal Code Updates
The City of Grover Beach adopted eight ordinances in 2025 to update various sections of the City’s Municipal Code and Development Code. A complete list with details of all Municipal Code updates have been provided on the City’s website: https://www.grover.org/745/Grover-BeachMunicipal-Code-GBMC. • Ordinance No. 25-01: An Ordinance Adopting Chapter 8 (Fire Hazard Severity Zones) of Article VI (Public Safety) to Designate Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones. • Ordinance No. 25-02: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 (Fireworks) of Article III (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) to Adopt Subsections to Regulate Social Hosts Who Allow Illegal Fireworks.
• Ordinance No. 25-03: An Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to Article IX (Development Code) Including Amendments to Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), Sections
3.10.020 (Fences and Walls), Section 3.10.030 (Height Limits and Exceptions), New Section 3.10.062 (Edge Conditions), Amendments to Sections 3.10.065 (Screening),
3.10.080 (Upper Story Open Spaces), 4.10.030 (Accessory Structures), 5.10.030 (General Provisions), Chapter 6 (Procedures), 8.20.060 (Review Authority for Subdivision Decisions), New Section 8.170 (Urban Lot Subdivisions), and Amendments to Chapter 9 (Definitions).
• Ordinance No. 25-04: An Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to Article IX (Development Code) to Repeal and Replace Chapter 4 Section 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units). 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 18
• Ordinance No. 25-05: An Ordinance Relating to the Reorganization, Compilation, Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement, and Codification of Existing Ordinances and Adopting a New Municipal Code.
• Ordinance No. 25-06: An Ordinance Amending Sections 31.08 and 31.23 of Chapter 31 (Organizations) of Title III (Administration) Pertaining to Appointments and Vacancies for the Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission. • Ordinance No. 25-07: An Ordinance Amending Sections 93.35, 93.52, and 93.54 of Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation) of Title IX (General Regulations) Pertaining to Noticing Requirements for Camping, Recreation; Homelessness and Use of Public Rights of Way or City Property for Camping.
• Ordinance No. 25-08: An Ordinance Amending Article XV Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Administrative Code, 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Reference Standards Code; the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments.
General Plan Element Updates
Circulation Element Update. In November 2024, the City entered into a contract with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) to assist with updating the City’s General Plan Circulation Element. On February 12, 2025, the City hosted an Open House at the Ramona Park Community Center. An update on project status was presented to the Planning Commission and City Council on May 6 and May 27, 2025, respectively. LLG completed traffic counts at key intersection and roadway segments in September 2025 with additional data counts collected for the multi-way top warrant analysis in January 2026. This data will inform the Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reports. The City will present the results of the reports to the City Council at a future meeting. For more details on the Circulation Element update, please visit our website:
https://www.grover.org/381/Circulation-Element.
General Plan Progress Report
The City of Grover Beach’s General Plan is prepared and maintained in accordance with the State of California General Plan Guidelines published by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). The General Plan addresses all mandatory elements required by Government Code Section 65300, and is periodically reviewed to ensure internal consistency, long-term relevance, and compliance with evolving statutory requirements and State guidance.
Consistent with Government Code Section 65302(h), the City integrates environmental justice considerations throughout its General Plan policies and implementation programs. While the City 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 19
does not contain any State-designated disadvantaged communities, as identified pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code, the General Plan promotes equitable access to housing, transportation, parks, public facilities, healthy food, clean air, and other community resources for all residents. Environmental justice principles are reflected in policies supporting inclusive public engagement, housing affordability, safe and convenient multimodal transportation, public health, and the fair distribution of public services and infrastructure improvements.
Through these ongoing efforts, the City strives to maintain a General Plan that is consistent with State guidelines, reflective of community values, and responsive to regional, environmental, and intergovernmental considerations.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element was adopted in 2010 and was amended in 2022 as a result of revisions to the City’s Development Code. Progress reports for the implementation of both the Land Use Element and the Land Use Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are included in Appendices 1 and 2, respectively.
Housing Element
The City adopted the 2020-2028 Housing Element in November 2020. It was certified by the State in March 2021. The City also completed a separate Housing Element Annual Report and submits this report concurrently with the General Plan Annual Report as required under Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700. The Housing Element Annual Report contains a range of detailed information on issued and/or completed residential building permits for the previous year. This information can be accessed on the California Department of Housing and Community Development website. A summary of the annual reporting required by the State, including a chart of the 2020 Housing Element’s Goals and Policies, have been included in Appendix 3.
Circulation Element
The Circulation Element was updated in 2005 and establishes goals and programs to carry out the circulation needs of the community. An update to this element was initiated in 2024 with an anticipated completion date in Fall 2026.
Noise Element
The Noise Element was adopted in 1993 and establishes goals and programs to address noise impacts in the City. This element will be updated after the completion of the Circulation Element update so the most current noise data from vehicles can be used.
Conservation & Open Space Element
The Conservation & Open Space Element was adopted in July 2020. A progress report of the implementation measures is included in Appendix 4.
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Page 20
Safety Element
The Safety Element was adopted in September 2022 and provides policies that address water, fire, geologic, seismic, aviation, and climate hazards. During the reporting period, the City also participated in the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update in coordination with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services and regional partner agencies. The MJLHMP was updated and approved by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on December 29, 2025. The City adopted a resolution accepting the MJLHMP on February 10, 2026.
This effort strengthens interagency coordination related to disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation strategies, and eligibility for future hazard mitigation funding. A progress report of the implementation measures is included in Appendix 5.
Parks and Recreation Element
The Parks and Recreation Element was adopted in 2005 and contains goals and policies for managing, renovating and expansion of existing parks and the development of new parks and recreation facilities.
Conclusion
The City’s General Plan guides the use and protection of the City’s various resources to meet community purposes. The General Plan reflects consensus and compromise among a wide diversity of citizens’ preferences within a framework set by state law. The General Plan is published in separately adopted elements, each containing its own policies and programs. The 2025 General Plan Annual Report summarizes progress made in 2025 for major programs specified in the elements of the General Plan.
City of Grover Beach
Land Use Element Implementation
2025 Progress Report
Completed Ongoing Work Effort Pending Resources
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Goal LU-1: To promote a high quality of life in residential neighborhoods.
1.1 Harmonize
existing and new
development.
Assess development projects for
consistency with the policy through
the development process.
Objective standards adopted in
2022. Implementation ongoing as
part of the development review
process.
1.2 “Complete”
neighborhoods.
Assess development projects for
consistency with the policy through
the development process.
Implementation ongoing as part of
the development review process.
1.3 Creating
Walkable
Neighborhoods.
Assess development projects for
consistency with the policy through
the development process.
Implementation ongoing as part of
the development review process.
Incorporate traffic calming
elements in the Capital
Improvement Program.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
1.4 Mobile home
parks.
Assess development projects for
consistency with the policy through
the development process.
Addressed through Development
Code Section 3.40 (Mobile Home
Park Conversion Process).
1.5 Le Sage
Mobile Home
Park.
Designate site Visitor Serving
Mixed-Use
Zone change to Coastal Visitor
Commercial in February 2011.
Coastal Commission approved in
August 2014.
Assess any changes to the use of
the mobile home park for
consistency with this policy through
the development review process.
Addressed through Development
Code Section 3.40 (Mobile Home
Park Conversion Process).
Goal LU-2: To designate adequate land in a range of residential densities to address the housing needs of all income groups expected to reside in Grover Beach.
2.1 Adequate
supply of
residential land.
None. Implemented into the 2020
Housing Element Update.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
2.2 Affordable
housing. None. Implemented into the 2020Housing Element Update.
2.3 Housing
choices. None. Implemented through the 2022
Development Code update.
2.4 Special needs
housing. None.
Implemented through the 2022
Development Code Section
4.10.095 (Low Barrier Navigation
Centers (Emergency Shelter)).
2.5 Special needs
housing in
mixed-use areas.
None. Implemented through the 2022
Development Code update.
2.6 Location of
higher densities.
Amend the Land Use Diagram as
needed to provide suitable building
sites for housing.
Implemented through the 2022
Land Use Element and Zoning Map
update.
Implement the policies and
programs provided in the Housing
Element.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
3.10.025 (Fractional Density for
Multi-Unit Developments.
Goal LU-3: To ensure infill residential development is consistent with objective development and design standards, as allowed by the California Housing Accountability Act.
3.1 High-quality
infill
development.
Assess development projects for
consistency with the policy through
the development process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
3.2 Deleted
3.3 Atlantic City
and Oak Park
Boulevard
Property
Amend the Land Use Diagram as
necessary consistent with the
policy.
Land Use Element Map adopted
February 2010.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy.
Pending application submittal for
development of the property.
3.4 Preference
for a single
Master Plan.
Require a Master Plan to be
prepared to cover the development
of all three properties in
accordance with the requirements
established in the policy.
The properties at 1598 El Camino
Real are now under one ownership
and a development application was
approved for a hotel project in
September 2020. The requirement
for a master plan was waived
because common access and site
design issues have been addressed.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy.
Pending application submittal for
development of the property.
Goal LU-4: To designate adequate land & provide support for development of commercial uses providing goods & services to GB residents & to become the commercial service hub for southern SLO County.
4.1 Promotion of
commercial
sector.
None. Ongoing as staff resources allow.
4.2 Retail
development.
Continue to implement the City's
Economic Development Strategy.
An update of the Economic
Development Strategy was
completed in 2017.
4.3 Mixed use
development.
Designate suitable areas for mixeduse development.
Implemented through 2012
Development Code update and
revised in 2022.
Assess development projects for
consistency with objective design
and development standards
through the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
4.4 Design of
mixed-use
development.
Establish development criteria for
noise, lighting, security, loading,
etc., by amending the Development
Code where necessary.
Implemented through 2012
Development Code update and
revised in 2022.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
Goal LU-5: To revitalize the Grand Avenue Corridor/Beach Area into vibrant, economically sound, pedestrian-oriented districts.
5.1 West Grand
Avenue Master
Plan as a guide
for revitalization.
Review nonresidential
development projects for
consistency with the Master Plan
following adoption.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.30.050 (Commercial Zoning
Design Standards) and Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
Goal LU-6: To establish an attractive beach-oriented visitor serving district generally between 5th Street and the beach
6.1 West Grand
Avenue area.
Implement a bike route plan
connecting the West Grand Avenue
area with the butterfly grove and
Implemented through Bicycle
Master Plan adopted January 2011.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
regional bicycle systems serving the
Cities of Pismo Beach and Arroyo
Grande and linked with the
regional DeAnza Trail.
Support development of familyoriented uses within this area.
Implemented through 2012
Development Code update and
revised in 2022: Section 2.30.030
Table 2.4 (Commercial Zones
Allowable Land Uses and Permit
Requirements)
Review development projects for
consistency with the Master Plan
following adoption.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.30.050 (Commercial Zoning
Design Standards) and Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
6.2 Beach Front
Lodge.
The City has entered into a Joint
Powers Agreement with the State
of California and selected a hotel
operator to proceed with
development of the
Lodge/Conference Center.
Beach Front Lodge project
approved in April 2014. Building
Permit under review by Office of
State Fire Marshal.
Implement the Economic
Development Strategy.
Beach Front Lodge project
approved in April 2014.
Review development proposal for
consistency with the Master
Specific Plan following adoption.
Beach Front Lodge project
approved in April 2014.
6.3 Deleted
6.4 Preferences
for mixed-use
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
6.5 Street
character.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy and
objective design and development
standards as part of the
development review process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
6.6 4th Street
and Grand
Avenue.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy and
objective design and development
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
Policy Implementation Status Notes
standards as part of the
development review process.
6.7 Deleted
6.8 Transition of
the Front Street
industrial area to
Visitor-Serving
Uses.
Assist property owners in
relocating their businesses to more
suitable locations in the industrial
park south of Farroll Avenue.
Funding no longer available with
the dissolution of the Improvement
Agency.
6.9 Tourism. Continue to implement the City's
Economic Development Strategy.
An update of the Economic
Development Strategy was
completed in 2017.
Goal LU-7: To create a well-defined, pedestrian-oriented central business district/civic center that serves as the center of Grover Beach's business, civic and cultural life
7.1 Central
Business
District/Civic
Center Core
Area.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy and
objective design and development
standards as part of the
development review process.
Implemented through 2022
Development Code update: Section
2.30.030 Table 2.4 (Commercial
Zones Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements)
7.2 Development
of a City Center
Around City Hall.
Work with County, State or other
agencies to identify possible
locations to locate or relocate
these services to create a Civic
Center near to the downtown area.
Ongoing as staff resources allow. A
Facilities Needs Assessment was
completed in 2023 to assess the
condition of key City facilities,
project future maintenance needs,
and address costs associated with
future reconstruction and
enhancement of City Hall and the
Police Department.
7.3 Preferences
for uses.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
7.4 Street
character.
Continue development of
pedestrian improvements, street
trees and medians extending from
4th Street through to 11th Street.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program. West Grand Avenue
Streetscape Improvements
completed in 2025.
Incorporate streetscape
improvements as part of the City's
Capital Improvement Program. The
timing of these improvements will
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
be determined as transportation
funding becomes available.
7.5 Infill
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through 2022
Development Code update: Section
2.30.030 Table 2.4 (Commercial
Zones Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements).
7.6 Parks in the
Central Business
District.
Continue to require park land
dedication or the payment of in
lieu fees for park acquisition.
Implemented through the Master
Fee Schedule.
Implement the programs provided
in the Parks and Recreation
Element.
Ongoing as staff resources allow.
Partner with the Chamber of
Commerce in community events at
Ramona Park that will bring
residents and visitors into the
Central Business District area.
Ongoing. Concerts in the Park,
Stone Soup Festival and Farmer's
Market occur during the Summer.
7.7 Streetscape
improvements.
Implement the Grand Avenue
Master Plan recommendations for
Streetscape Improvements.
Ongoing. The West Grand Avenue
Enhancement Project Phases 1, 2, 3
and 4 are complete.
Consider façade improvement
programs and other appropriate
tools to upgrade the visual quality
of the downtown.
Funding no longer available with
the dissolution of the Improvement
Agency, which funded the Façade
Improvement Program
Require development projects to
install required frontage
improvements through the
development review process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 5.20
(Street Improvements).
Goal LU-8: To develop the east commercial area along Grand Avenue from 14th Street to Oak Park Blvd with businesses that provide a wider range of goods and services desired by residents of Grover beach and surrounding communities.
8.1 Designate
areas for larger
commercial
centers.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code: Section
2.30.030 Table 2.4 (Commercial
Zones Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements).
8.2 Broaden the
tax base.
Implement the Economic
Development Strategy.
An update of the Economic
Development Strategy was
completed in 2017.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
8.3 Streetscape
improvements.
Incorporate streetscape
improvements as part of the City's
CIP.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Require pedestrian facilities to be
incorporated into new
development as part of the
development review process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 5.20
(Street Improvements).
Goal LU-9: To provide for an expansion of the highway-oriented commercial node at Oak Park Boulevard and El Camino Real
9.1 Northerly
property
fronting El
Camino (APN
060-031-021).
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy.
Hotel project approved in
September 2020.
A single Master Plan governing
development of the three
properties near the northwest
corner of Atlantic City and Oak Park
Blvd shall be prepared and
approved by the City prior to the
development of any of the three
properties (see policy LU-3.4)
Hotel project approved in
September 2020.
Incorporate a substantial buffer of
a minimum of 50 feet or provide a
transition with residential
development to the residences to
the west to minimize compatibility
impacts, including noise, glare,
time of operation.
Hotel project approved in
September 2020.
Comply with policies LU-16.1, et
seq relating to the protection of
sensitive biological resources.
Hotel project approved in
September 2020.
9.2 Middle
property (APN
060-031-022).
Amend the Development Code as
necessary consistent with the
policy.
Implemented through 2012
Development Code update.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy and the
Master Plan requirements provided
under LU-3.4.
Hotel project approved in
September 2020.
Incorporate a substantial buffer of
a minimum of 50 feet or provide a
transition with residential
development to the residences to
the west to minimize compatibility
Hotel project approved in
September 2020
Policy Implementation Status Notes
impacts, including noise, glare,
time of operation.
Goal LU-10: To provide for the day-to-day needs of Grover Beach residents by establishing neighborhood-serving businesses within walking and biking distance of surrounding neighborhoods.
10.1 Preserve
existing
neighborhoodserving retail.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through the 2022
Land Use Element and Zoning Map
update by establishing the
Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
10.2 Preserve
residential
development
along S. 13th
Street.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
Complete street improvements
(curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street
trees, lighting, etc.) including traffic
calming and pedestrian oriented
improvements.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
10.3 Preserve
existing
neighborhood
serving
businesses along
S. 13th Street.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through the 2022
Land Use Element and Zoning Map
update by establishing the
Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
10.4 Deleted
10.5 Neighborhood
serving nodes to
serve existing
residential
neighborhoods.
Assess the suitability of remaining
vacant and underutilized properties
for their suitability.
Implemented through the 2022
Land Use Element and Zoning Map
update by establishing the
Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
Consider incorporating
neighborhood-serving
development as part of the
development of APN 060-031-005
(refer to policy LU-3.4)
Implemented through the 2022
Land Use Element and Zoning Map
update by establishing a Planned
Development Overlay for the
property.
Goal LU-11: To designate appropriate locations and provide support for industrial uses that create jobs and enhance the economy of Grover Beach
11.1 Industrial
development. None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.40.050 (Industrial Zones
Miscellaneous Standards).
Policy Implementation Status Notes
11.2 Expansion
and retention of
industrial
businesses.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.40.030 Table 2.6 (Industrial Zones
Allowable Land Uses and Permit
Requirements).
11.3 Location of
industrial
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.40.030 Table 2.6 (Industrial Zones
Allowable Land Uses and Permit
Requirements).
Maintain truck routes to minimize
traffic through residential
neighborhoods.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Ensure emergency access is
maintained, especially at the south
end of Huber at Highland Avenue.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
11.4 Clean
industries.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
11.5 Live-work
settings.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.40.030 Table 2.6 (Industrial Zones
Allowable Land Uses and Permit
Requirements).
11.6 Compatibility of
new industrial
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Goal LU-12: To establish and maintain a public park system and recreation facilities suited to the needs of Grover Beach residents and visitors.
12.1 Park land
requirements for
development.
Implement the measures provided
in the Parks and Recreation
Element.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Review development projects for
consistency with the above policy
and other relevant provisions of
State law relating to the provision
of park land.
Implemented through the Master
Fee Schedule.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Goal LU-13: To designate adequate land for development of public and quasipublic uses to support existing and new residential, commercial, and industrial land uses.
13.1 Land for
public facilities.
Amend the Land Use Diagram as
needed to provide suitable building
sites for public facilities.
Land Use Element Diagram
adopted February 2010.
13.2 Clustering
of public
facilities/joint
use.
Review the siting of public facilities
for consistency with the policy as
part of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
13.3 Public
safety facilities.
Amend the Land Use Diagram as
needed to provide suitable building
sites for public facilities.
Land Use Element Diagram
adopted February 2010.
Incorporate needed public facilities
as part of the CIP.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Goal LU-14: To ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the Oceano Airport Land Use Plan (OCALUP).
14.1 Airport
Land Use Plan.
Development Projects must be
reviewed and found consistent
with the policy and OCALUP.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Prior to enacting certain ordinances
and actions (general plan and
general plan amendments, zoning
ordinances and building codes and
modification thereof) pertaining to
lands within the airport land use
planning areas, such actions shall
be referred to the Airport Land Use
Commission for approval.
Ongoing as part of the ordinance
amendment process.
Goal LU-15: Preserve areas designated Urban Reserve (the Strawberry Field) in agriculture until such time as urban development is initiated by the property owner.
15.1 Timing of
development. None. No application has been submitted.
15.2 Development
preceded by a
specific plan.
When initiated by the property
owner, prepare and adopt a
specific plan consistent with the
requirements in the policy.
Will be reviewed as part of the
development review process.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Review development projects for
consistency with the specific plan
following adoption.
Will be reviewed as part of the
development review process.
15.3 Farmland
preservation.
Adopt and implement a Right To
Farm Ordinance or provide
protection as provided in state
regulations including AB 2881 and
California Nuisance Code (Civil
Code Section 3479 et. seq.)
Implemented through AB 2881.
Adopt and implement an
Agricultural Conservation Program
to help mitigate the permanent
conversion of productive farmland
to a non-agricultural use.
Will be considered as part of future
development of the Strawberry
Field (Okui property).
Goal LU-16: Deleted
Policies 16.1
through 16.17
Deleted
Moved to the Conservation and
Open Space Element.
Goal LU-17: To ensure continued compliance with the California Coastal Act.
17.1 Local
Coastal Program.
Amend the Local Coastal Program
consistent with this General Plan.
Coastal Commission approved in
August 2014, which was updated in
2022, following the adoption of the
Development Code Update.
Comply with relevant provisions of
the Coastal Act as part of the
development review process.
Implemented through compliance
with the Local Coastal Program.
In reviewing and permitting
proposed development within the
Coastal Zone, the City will require
public access when appropriate
nexus findings can be made or
make the required finding for why
access is not being required.
Implemented through compliance
with the Local Coastal Program.
Goal LU-18: To provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth community where the majority of residents can live, work and play, consistent with the limits imposed by the city's infrastructure and environmental constraints.
18.1 Managing
the pace of
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
Community growth is tracked
through the General Plan Annual
Report.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
of the development review
process.
18.2 Managing
the relationship
between jobs
and housing.
Develop an inventory of the total
number of jobs within the City.
Has not been developed due to
staff resources.
18.3 Status of
land prior to
urban
development.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
This policy is addressed through
Development Code Section 7.40
(Nonconforming Uses, Structures,
and Lots).
18.4 Regional
planning.
Actively participate in the regional
planning programs including (but
are not limited to):
• the Community 2050 project
• Regional Housing Needs
Allocations
• Development of the Sustainability
Community Strategies required by
SB375
• Greenhouse Gas inventories and
a Climate Action Plan that
recognizes the regional nature of
air quality concerns
• the Regional Transportation Plan
and the Air Quality Management
Plan.
Ongoing. The City participated in
the adoption of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation Plan,
Housing Infrastructure Plan, and
the Regional Transportation Plan,
as initiated by SLOCOG. The City
participates in a monthly Housing
Action Team meeting, which
includes representatives from each
municipality in the County to
discuss housing and infrastructure
needs throughout the County.
Goal LU-19: To promote the development of a coherent and distinctive physical form and structure that reflects Grover Beach's unique aesthetic and beachorientation.
19.1 Foster
successful
neighborhoods.
None.
Implemented through the 2022
Development Code Update which
established design criteria for
development in various zones.
19.2 Link and
define
neighborhoods.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 5.20
(Street Improvements).
Incorporate roadway, pedestrian,
transit and bicycle circulation
facilities as part of the CIP.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Continue citywide efforts to infill
and improve curb, gutter, and
sidewalks through private
development projects, CDBG
architectural barrier removal
projects and programs such as Safe
Routes to School.
Ongoing. Partially addressed
through Development Code Section
5.20 (Street Improvements).
Goal LU-20: To promote the development of neighborhoods and commercial and industrial districts that emphasize pedestrian convenience.
20.1 Overall
design objectives
for commercial
and mixed-use
development.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.30.050 (Commercial Zoning
Design Standards) and Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
20.2 Pedestrian
amenities for
commercial
areas.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 5.20
(Street Improvements).
20.3 Overall
design objectives
for industrial
development.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.40.050 (Industrial Zones
Miscellaneous Standards).
20.4 Protect
residential
neighborhoods.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.30.050.D (Edge Conditions
(Nonresidential/Residential Zone
Interface)).
20.5 Transit
facilities. None.
Pending Development Code
Update to Commercial and MixedUse Design Standards.
20.6 Architecture. None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
2.30.050 (Commercial Zoning
Design Standards), Section
2.40.050 (Industrial Zones
Miscellaneous Standards), and
Section 4.25 (Residential and
Mixed-Use Objective Design
Standards).
20.7 Deleted
Policy Implementation Status Notes
20.8 Residential
development
design
standards.
None.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 4.25
(Residential and Mixed-Use
Objective Design Standards).
20.9 Deleted
Goal LU-21: To maintain and enhance the quality of Grover Beach's landscape and streetscape, and to improve the appearance of the City's gateways.
21.1 Street trees. None.
Partially implemented through
Development Code Section 5.30
(Street Tree Regulations).
21.2 Boulevard
planting. None. Has not been drafted due to staff resources.
21.3 Landscaped
medians.
Incorporate streetscape
improvements as part of the City's
CIP.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Review street tree requirements
and the list of appropriate trees.
Has not been drafted due to staff
resources.
Create Heritage Tree List. Has not been drafted due to staff resources.
Review the Tree Removal policies
to ensure they are preserving
significant trees.
Has not been drafted due to staff
resources.
Evaluate the extension of medians
along 4th Street at Grand Avenue.
New medians on West Grand
Avenue included in the Capital
Improvement Program.
21.4 Gateways.
Prepare and implement a Gateway
Plan and Way finding Signage
Program for major gateways to the
community.
Wayfinding Signage Program
completed in 2019.
Incorporate gateway
improvements as part of the City's
CIP.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Goal LU-22: Provide for a stable economic base to sustain a range of employment and business opportunities to generate sufficient revenues to support adequate levels of public services.
22.1. Business
and
employment.
Continue to update and maintain
the City's Economic Development
Strategy.
An update of the Economic
Development Strategy was
completed in 2017.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Create and maintain a business
retention and attraction program.
Included in the Council adopted
2023-25 goals.
Implement the recommendations
of the Technology Master Plan.
Construction of Phase I has been
completed.
Periodically review City regulations
and processes to ensure they
support economic development
opportunities.
Ongoing as staff resources allow.
Continue working with economic
development partners such as the
Chamber of Commerce, REACH,
and tourism organizations.
Ongoing.
22.2. Expand
industrial sector.
Provide the necessary
infrastructure to serve the
industrial area south of Farroll
Road.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
Implement the recommendations
of the Technology Master Plan.
Construction of Phases I, II, III have been
completed. The long-term objectives of the
Master Plan have been completed.
Pursue opportunities for recruiting
targeted industries that would
compliment existing businesses or
create new job opportunities.
An update of the Economic
Development Strategy was
completed in 2017.
Goal LU-23: Create an identity for the City that will enhance its image as a tourist destination.
23.1. Promote
the City’s image. None. Ongoing as staff resources allow.
23.2. Gateways.
Implement a marketing strategy to
promote the City.
The City is in contract with Tripepi
Smith as well as Verdin marketing
to assist with the City’s marketing
strategy.
Work with the Chamber of
Commerce to increase the
marketing of the City.
Ongoing as part of Chamber
collaboration and Visit Grover
Beach tourism marketing initiative.
Prepare and adopt a City Gateway
and Way finding Signage Program.
Wayfinding Signage Program
completed in 2019.
Goal LU-24: To establish and maintain a supportive business climate and a healthy, sustainable economy.
24.1 Small
businesses.
Policies 24.1 thru 24.7 will be
implemented by continuing to
Ongoing as part of Chamber
collaboration.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
24.2 Economic
sustainability.
implement the Economic
Development Strategy, the
Improvement Project and Industrial
Enhancement Project. 24.3 Evaluate
fiscal impacts.
24.5 Regional
cooperation.
24.6 Partnerships.
24.7 Entrepreneurshi
p.
Goal LU-25: To promote a diverse and balanced mix of employment opportunities.
25.1 Jobs-tohousing ratio. None.
Jobs-Housing Balance is tracked
through the General Plan Annual
Report.
25.2 Workplace
alternatives. None. Implemented through the 2020
Development Code Update.
Goal LU-26: To promote the sustainable use of resources.
26.1 Commute
reduction.
Amend the Land Use Diagram as
needed to accommodate expansion
of employment in Grover Beach.
The Council has not directed staff
to amend the Land Use Diagram.
Monitor the pace of employment
and housing growth to better
balance jobs with housing.
Tracked through General Plan
Annual Report.
26.2 Conservation of
land resources.
The policy will be implemented as
part of the development review
process.
Implemented through the 2020
Development Code Update.
26.3 Water
conservation.
Implement the Urban Water
Management Plan.
The City has adopted the 2020
Urban Water Management Plan.
Continue to promote the use of
drought tolerant landscaping.
Implemented through
Development Code Section 3.30
(Landscaping Standards).
Evaluate the collection of fresh
water in rain-barrels.
The California Plumbing Code
contains standards for rainwater
catchment systems.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Support storm drainage systems
that would keep runoff onsite
through Low Impact Design (LID)
and hydromodification approaches
and percolate into the
groundwater.
Implemented through
Development Code Section
5.50.080 (Drainage Standards).
Consider restructuring water rates
to discourage high water use.
The City adopted a tiered rate
structure in 2021 with higher rates
charged for higher water users.
Educate the public of the benefits
of water conservation. Ongoing.
Goal LU-27: To reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and to promote energy efficiency.
27.1 Greenhouse
gas reduction
goal.
Work with the Air Resources Board
and the SLO County APCD to
comply with statewide greenhouse
gas reduction goals as established
by the Global Warming Solutions
Act of 2006 which requires a
reduction of emissions to the 1990
levels by the year 2020 and
additional reductions extending
long-term to 2050.
The Climate Action Plan was
adopted in September 2014.
Complete the GHG emissions
inventory of municipal operations
and the community wide
emissions. Using this, develop the
Climate Action Plan consistent with
the requirements of AB 32 and SB
375 (See policy LU-27.2). Such a
plan should consider City
Participation in the Climate Action
Registry, ridesharing programs and
renewable energy programs, and
the potential effects of sea level
rise that may result from climate
change.
The Climate Action Plan was
adopted in September 2014.
27.2 Climate
Action Plan. None. The Climate Action Plan was
adopted in September 2014.
27.3 Sustainable
government
buildings.
The policy will be implemented as
part of the development review
process.
Pending submittal of an application
for new government facilities.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
27.4 Greenhouse
gas emissions
from new
development.
Implement the policies and
programs of the General Plan. Ongoing.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
27.5 Passive
solar heating.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process. The City shall develop a
checklist to assist applicants in
identifying how their project
can/does incorporate those
features.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
27.6 Energysaving elements
efficiency.
Review development projects for
consistency with the policy as part
of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
27.7 Environmentally
responsible
government
purchasing.
Amend purchasing practices
consistent with the policy.
Purchasing policy was amended
and approved in August 2023.
27.8 Life-cycle
costing.
Amend life cycle costing practices
consistent with the policy. Has not yet been implemented
27.9 APCD
cooperation. None. Refer to the APCD handbook.
27.10 CEQA. None. Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Goal LU-28: Economic opportunities, fair housing opportunities, and the elimination of discrimination for all socio-economic groups.
LU-28.1. None. Ongoing. Refer to the City’s
Economic Strategic Plan
LU-28.2. None. Refer to City’s website for Fair
Housing information.
LU-28.3.
Provide multi-lingual business
resources for existing and
prospective businesses through the
Chamber of Commerce and other
small business organizations.
Has not yet been implemented.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
Goal LU 29: Opportunities for inclusion in governmental processes, programs, and decisions.
LU-29.1. None. Ongoing.
LU-29.2.
Identify and contact nonprofit
organizations to seek feedback on
the City’s public information.
Has not yet been implemented
Goal LU 30: Reduction of any potential environmental burdens that may affect low-income and minority populations.
LU 30.1. None. Refer to the City’s 2022 Safety
Element
LU 30.2.
Provide multi-lingual business
resources for existing and
prospective businesses through the
Chamber of Commerce and other
small business organizations.
Has not yet been implemented.
Goal LU-31: Fair and equitable distribution of public amenities and facilities.
31.1 Public
Facilities.
Review the siting of public facilities
for consistency with the policy as
part of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Goal LU-32: Ensure that the City's General Plan is maintained to be an accurate guide for development and resource conservation.
32.1 Review of
policy document. Implement policy as stated.
Ongoing as part of the Annual
Progress Report of the Status of the
General Plan.
32.2 Annual
Report. Implement policy as stated.
Ongoing as part of the Annual
Progress Report of the Status of the
General Plan.
32.3 General
Plan
amendments.
Implement policy as stated.
Pending update to Development
Code Section 7.30 (Amendments)
to establish a limit to annual
reviews of General Plan
Amendments.
32.4. Major
review of
General Plan and
supporting
materials.
Implement policy as stated.
Pending direction from Council
upon review of the General Plan
Annual Report.
Policy Implementation Status Notes
32.5 Capital
Improvement
Program.
Implement policy as stated.
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital Improvement
Program.
32.6 Ordinance
amendments. Implement policy as stated. The Development Code was last amended in 2025.
City of Grover Beach
Land Use Element Master EIR Implementation
2025 Progress Report
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
1 The City will apply the goals, policies and
programs of the General Plan and Local
Coastal Program.
All City Council, City
Staff
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
2 The City shall review and revise as
necessary the Local Coastal Program to
ensure consistency with the General
Plan and California Coastal Act
LU-17.1
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: Coastal
Commission approved the
Local Coastal Program
Amendment in August 2014.
3 Deleted
4 The City shall review and revise, as
necessary, the Development Code and
Subdivision Ordinance to accomplish the
following purposes:
a. Ensure consistency with the General
Plan in terms of zoning districts and
development standards.
b. Ensure consistency with the General
Plan in terms of the distribution and
boundaries of zoning districts.
c. Create separate new zoning districts
to adequately implement the General
Plan.
d. Accommodate live/work units and
establish performance criteria for
such units.
e. Ensure consistency with ALUP.
All
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Coastal Commission approved
the Development Code in
August 2014 and revised in
2022. All items were
completed except the
updating of the Subdivision
Ordinance.
5 The City shall prepare and adopt master
development plans (e.g., specific plans
and planned unit development plans) as
deemed necessary for new development
areas.
LU-1.2,
LU-1.3,
LU-3.4,
LU-5.1,
LU-15.2
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
6 The City shall develop a program to
monitor residential and non-residential
development to promote a reasonable
balance between jobs and housing.
LU-18.1,
LU-18.2,
LU-25.1
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing. Staff monitors new
residential and commercial
development. The City
continues to promote job
growth, however, as a
bedroom community the City
continues to have an
imbalance with more housing
than jobs.
7 The City shall continue to seek grants for
the funding of efforts to achieve the
objectives outlined in the General Plan.
All All departments Ongoing.
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
8 The City shall continue to implement an
economic development strategy to
attract new commercial development
and industry to Grover Beach and to
expand tourism. The active promotion
of its industrial parks and the support of
minority- and women-owned small
businesses shall be a part of this
strategy.
LU-22.1,
LU-22.2,
LU-23.1,
LU-24.1,
LU-24.2
City Council,
Economic
Development
Ongoing.
9 The City shall establish and maintain a
program to monitor the fiscal status of
the City as it relates to the
implementation of the General Plan.
LU-24.3
City Council,
Economic
Development,
Finance
Department
Ongoing.
10 The City will continue to implement a
program for the placement and
maintenance of street trees throughout
the City, and especially along its major
thoroughfares.
LU-21.1,
LU-21.2,
LU-21.3
Public Works,
Community
Services
Departments
Ongoing as part of the annual
budget adoption process.
11 The City shall prepare, adopt and
implement a Climate Change Action Plan
to ensure compliance with State and
federal regulations relating to climate
change.
LU-27.2
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The Climate
Action Plan was adopted in
September 2014.
Implementation is ongoing.
12 The City shall implement a program for
streetscape improvements, especially
along Grand Avenue, to provide
landscaping, seating, lighting and other
pedestrian amenities.
LU-5.1,
LU-6.1,
LU-6.5,
LU-7.4,
LU-7.7
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of the annual
review of the Capital
Improvement Program.
13 The City will prepare a plan for
strengthening the appearance of the
City’s gateways.
LU-21.4
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: Wayfinding
Signage Program completed in
2019.
14 The Planning Commission shall review
the General Plan Policy Document every
two years, focusing principally on
actions undertaken in the previous two
years to carry out the implementation
programs of the Plan. The Planning
Commission’s report to the City Council
shall include, as the Commission deems
appropriate, recommendations for
amendments to the General Plan. This
review shall also be used to satisfy the
requirements of Public Resources Code
§21081.6 for a mitigation monitoring
program.
LU-29.1,
LU-29.2
Community
Development
Department,
City Council,
Planning
Commission
Reviewed annually as part of
the Annual Report on the
Status of the General Plan.
15 The City shall conduct a major review of
the General Plan, including the Policy
Document and Background Report,
every five years and revise it as deemed
necessary.
LU-29.4
Community
Development
Department,
City Council,
Planning
Commission
The Housing Element and the
Conservation and Open Space
Elements were updated in
2020. The Land Use and Safety
Element update was
completed in 2022.
Implementation is ongoing.
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
16 The City shall prepare, adopt, and
periodically update a Capital
Improvements Program (CIP).
LU-29.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
The CIP is updated annually.
17 The City will continue to implement the
façade improvement program. LU-20.1
Community
Development
Department
This program was funded by
Improvement Agency funds.
Therefore, due to the
dissolution of the
Improvement Agency by the
State in January 2012, this
program is no longer funded.
18 The City shall prepare (or cause to be
prepared) a master plan for the Grand
Avenue corridor.
LU-5.1
Community
Development
Department,
City Council
Completed: The West Grand
Avenue Master Plan was
adopted in January 2011.
19 When initiated by the property owner,
the City will prepare (or cause to be
prepared) a specific plan for the
Strawberry Field area as prescribed by
Government Code 65451 to address the
following minimum issues:
a. The appropriate boundaries of
properties to be included within the
specific plan area.
b. The appropriate mix and location of
land uses
c. Design guidelines for new
development
d. Development standards, including a
list of allowed and conditionally
allowed uses;
e. Public and private (off-street) parking;
f. A mobility plan for motor vehicles,
pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and the
physically impaired;
a. g. A plan for implementation.
LU-15.2
Community
Development
Department,
City Council
Will be required as part of the
development review process.
20 The City should encourage county, state
and other agencies to locate facilities in
proximity to the existing City Hall to
create a Civic Center that would meet
the needs of the residents, businesses
and visitors to the City.
LU-7.2
City Council,
Community
Development
Department,
Economic
Development
Ongoing.
21 The City shall partner with community
service agencies and organizations to
fund energy efficient projects for low
income residents. Eligible projects
include but are not limited to the
installation of heating, ventilation, and
air-conditioning systems, lighting, water
heating equipment, and insulation and
weatherization.
LU-27.2,
LU-27.4
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of the Climate
Action Plan implementation as
staff resources and funding
allow.
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
22 The City shall consider adopting a
program to provide incentives for
projects that make an existing home or
business more energy-efficient. Eligible
projects include but are not limited to
the installation of solar panels, tankless
water heaters, and highly energyefficient heating, ventilation, and airconditioning systems.
LU-27.2,
LU-27.4,
LU-27.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The Master Fee
Schedule update in 2013
included reduced fees for
these types of projects.
23 The City shall investigate options for
providing low-interest financing for
energy efficient improvements and solar
system installation for residents. Such
financing could take the form of longterm assessments on individual property tax bills.
LU-27.2,
LU-27.4,
LU-27.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The City has three
PACE providers which offer
low-cost financing.
24 The City will use redevelopment to help
fund street calming improvements and
incorporate traffic calming elements in
the Capital Improvement Program
LU-10.2,
LU-19.1,
LU-20.2
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
The Improvement Agency was
dissolved by the State in
January 2012. However,
grants and funding from the
General Fund are considered
annually as part of the CIP
update.
25 As part of Development Code
amendments necessary to implement
the General Plan, the City will establish
performance criteria for noise, lighting,
security, loading, etc., for live-work
settings.
LU-11.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: Development
Code adopted October 2012.
Coastal Commission approved
in August 2014.
26 The City will review the siting of public
facilities as part of the development
review process to facilitate the
clustering of facilities and to take
advantage of opportunities for shared
facilities.
LU-13.2
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
27 The City will prepare and adopt an
Urban Trail Plan. LU-16.6
City Council,
Community
Development
and Parks &
Recreation
Departments
A trails feasibility study was
completed in March 2010.
Funding sources for preparing
an Urban Trails Master Plan
have not been identified.
28 The City will identify and map areas
subject to flood hazard within the City
consistent with FEMA requirements and
apply flood hazard protection strategies
as required by federal and State law.
LU-16.7
City Council,
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
Ongoing. The City has an
adopted flood plain ordinance
and FEMA provides updated
flood maps.
29 Deleted
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
30 The City will actively participate in
regional planning programs that include
(but are not limited to) the Community
2050s, Regional Housing Needs
Allocations, Development of the
Sustainable Community Strategies
required by SB 375 to meet the air
quality reductions required by state and
federal programs, greenhouse gas
inventories and a Climate Action Plan
that recognizes the regional nature of air
quality concerns, the Regional
Transportation Plan, the Air Quality
Management Plan
LU-18.4,
LU-27.9
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing.
31 The City will work with ARB, SLO County
and the APCD to comply with
greenhouse gas reduction goals, in part
by preparing a Climate Action Plan. Such
a plan should consider City participation
in the Climate Action Registry, the ICLEI
(local governments for sustainability),
ridesharing programs and renewable
energy programs, and the potential
effects of sea level rise that may result
from climate change.
LU-18.4,
LU-27.10
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The City adopted
a Climate Action Plan in
September 2014.
Implementation is ongoing as
staff resources and funding
allow.
32 The City will consider amending its
purchasing and life cycle costing
practices to conserve non-renewable
resources and energy.
LU-27.8 City Council
Completed. Purchasing policy
was amended and approved
in August 2023.
33 The City will actively advertise the
availability of funds available for energy
conservation improvements.
LU-27.1,
LU-27.4
City Council,
Building
Department
Completed: the City's website
provides links to available
energy conservation
improvement programs.
34 The City will investigate options for
providing low-interest financing or
grants for energy efficient
improvements to residential,
commercial, and commercial projects,
including the use of federal stimulus
programs coupled with city funding
sources.
LU-27.1,
LU-27.4
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of the Climate
Action Plan implementation as
staff resources and funding
allow.
35 The City will consider the waiver of
permit fees to encourage energy
efficiency, based upon budget
limitations.
LU-27.1,
LU-27.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The Master Fee
Schedule updated in May
2013 reduced fees for these
types of projects.
36 The City will prepare an annual report
apprising the Planning Commission and
City Council of the status and
effectiveness of the General Plan. The
report should detail how the goals,
objectives, policies, and implementation
programs have been achieved.
LU 29.2
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
Department
This report is completed
annually.
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
37 The City shall prepare, adopt, and
periodically update a five-year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP
shall be reviewed for its consistency
with the General Plan.
LU 29.5
City Council,
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
The CIP is updated and
reviewed annually.
38 The City shall adopt and implement a
Right To Farm Ordinance to provide
residents notification of the City’s
recognition of, and support for, the right
to farm, and to promote a good
neighbor policy by advising purchasers
of residential property, and owners of
other property in the City, of the
inherent potential problems associated
with the purchase of such property.
LU 15.3
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
Department
The City has not yet adopted
an ordinance due to staff
resources but implements the
State law as required.
39 The City shall develop an Agricultural
Conservation Program to help mitigate
the permanent conversion of productive
farmland to a non-agricultural use. Such
a program will address at least the
following:
• The establishment of a ratio of
comparable agricultural lands to be
permanently protected for each acre
of agricultural use, and
• Options for satisfying the required
ratio of preserved agricultural land for
each acre converted to a nonagricultural use. Such options may include, but are not limited to, the
payment of an in lieu fee sufficient to
purchase a farmland conservation
easement, farmland deed restriction,
or other farmland conservation
mechanism.
LU-15.3
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
Department
The City has not yet
considered adopting a
program due to staff
resources.
40 The City shall work with other agencies
to identify strategies for the permanent
protection of habitat for rare and
endangered species.
See COS
Element
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing.
41 The City can provide relocation
assistance to businesses and property
owners in the Front Street industrial
area.
LU-6.8
City Council,
Community
Development
Department
The Improvement Agency was
dissolved by the State in
January 2012. Therefore, the
Agency no longer can provide
relocation assistance.
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
42 To ensure that new development and
the redevelopment of existing sites will
adequately protect water quality,
reduce runoff volumes and pollutant
loads to the Maximum Extent
Practicable (MEP), the City shall
consider, and implement where
appropriate, low impact development
options and revisions to the City’s water
quality management regulations
consistent with the Storm Water
Management Program adopted by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
LU-16.8
City Council,
Public Works
Department,
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing as part of
development review.
43 The City will also undertake long-term
watershed planning and management
activities in coordination with adjoining
cities, San Luis Obispo County and State
Parks. The main objective of these
efforts is to ensure the protection of
water quality, beneficial uses of water,
and the biological and physical integrity
of watersheds and aquatic habitat. The
City will consider amendments to the
policies and programs of the Land Use
Element and other General Plan
elements as necessary to incorporate
the findings and recommendations of
these watershed planning efforts.
LU-16.8
City Council,
Public Works
Department,
Community
Development
Department
The City is involved in ongoing
programs to protect the
watershed.
44 The City shall adopt and implement an
Urban Storm Water Quality and
Discharge Control Ordinance.
LU-16.8
City Council,
Public Works
Department,
Community
Development
Department
Completed: The City adopted
stormwater regulations in
December 2013.
Amendments to Other General Plan Elements
46 Amend the Conservation Element to
incorporate relevant policies and
programs from the Land Use Element.
LU-16.1-
LU-16.17
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
Department
Completed. The City updated
the Conservations and Open
Space Elements in 2020.
47 Amend the Circulation Element to
incorporate the following policies and
programs:
No policy
references
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Community
Development
The Circulation Element will
be updated in 2026.
Policies:
No. Implementation Measure Policies Responsibility
Status
Timeframe
Notes
NearTerm
<5yrs
MidTerm
<10yrs
LongTerm
>10yrs
Ongoing
Level of service standard. The City shall
endeavor to maintain a minimum Level
of Service “C”, as defined by the 2000
Highway Capacity Manual or subsequent
revisions, on all streets and intersections
within the city. To identify the potential
impacts of new development on traffic
service levels, the City shall require the
preparation of traffic impact analyses at
the sole expense of the developer for
developments determined to be large
enough to have potentially significant
traffic impacts.
Department,
Public Works
Department
The Circulation Element has a
minimum standard of LOS C.
Projects are reviewed for
traffic impacts as part of the
development review process.
Traffic calming. Traffic calming
techniques, including roundabouts,
traffic circles, ‘chokers’ and chicanes,
shall be considered as an alternative to
traditional intersection controls.
Ongoing as a part of the
annual review of the Capital
Improvement Program.
Paving Surface. The City will consider
using rubberized asphalt or open-grade
asphalt where appropriate to help
lessen the noise impacts of roadway
traffic.
Ongoing as a part of the
annual review of the Capital
Improvement Program.
Programs:
Roadway Standards. The City shall
prepare roadway design standards for
new and existing streets, roads and
roundabouts. Such standards should
include right-of-way width, roadway
section design, and dedication
requirements for new development to
accommodate traffic levels expected at
buildout of the General Plan. The
roadway design standards should be
interpreted with flexibility so that the
roadways provided are no wider than
required to maintain safe and efficient
circulation and access.
The City has adopted roadway
standards and
implementation is ongoing.
Safe Routes To School. The City shall
work with the School District and other
stakeholders to prepare a Safe Routes
To School Program for each of the
School Sites.
Ongoing. Several Safe Routes
to School projects have been
completed.
Near-Term = Within 5 Years
Mid-Term = Within 10 Years
Long-Term = 10 Years and Beyond
City of Grover Beach
Housing Element Implementation
2025 Progress Report
Completed Ongoing Work Effort Pending Resources
Programs Status Notes
Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of sound housing affordable to all residents of Grover Beach.
Program 1.1: Adequate Sites Housing Element Annual Report Program 1.2: Planned Development
Overlay (PDO) Zone
Implemented through the Development
Review process
Program 1.3: Emergency Shelter Overlay
Zone
Emergency Shelter Overlay established in
partnership with Five Cities Homeless
Coalition
Program 1.4: Partner with Housing
Advocates
The City participates in the Regional Housing
Action Team, Housing Trust Fund
Committee, and the Homeless Services
Oversight Council. The City also partnered
with the SLO Housing Authority and
People’s Self Help Housing for a 53-unit
affordable housing project.
Program 1.5: No Net Loss No projects have been approved at a lower density.
Program 1.6: Rezone to Meet RHNA Rezone completed on November 16, 2020.
Program 1.7: State Employee Housing Act 2022 Development Code Update.
Program 1.8: SB 2 Implementation
Implemented through the Objective Design
Standards that were codified in 2022. The
City has authorized the use of pre-reviewed
ADU Stock Plans.
Goal 3: Encourage special needs housing to meet the needs of senior citizens, large families, single parents, the disabled (including the developmentally disabled), and the homeless.
Program 3.1: Funding Availability
The City’s website is regularly updated to
advertise funding availability through the
Community Development Block Grant
Program and continues to work with
affordable housing developers to apply for
funding opportunities.
Programs Status Notes
Program 3.2: Density Bonus 2022 Development Code Update.
Program 3.3: Resources to Address
Homelessness
The City participates on the Homeless
Services Oversight Council to address
resources and needs throughout the region.
Program 3.4: Child Care &
Intergenerational Facilities 2022 Development Code Update.
Goal 4: Conserve existing sound housing and support the maintenance, improvement, and rehabilitation of existing housing when feasible
Program 4.1: Special Housing Needs
The City partnered with the SLO Housing
Authority and People’s Self Help Housing
and constructed a 53-unit affordable
housing project. Two Emergency Shelters
have been established in partnership with
Five Cities Homeless Coalition (Balay Ko on
Barca and Cabins for Change).
Program 4.2: Low Barrier Navigation
Centers 2022 Development Code Update.
Program 4.3: Reasonable
Accommodations Completed.
Program 4.4: Public Facilities (PF) Zone 2022 Development Code Update.
Goal 5: Reduce development constraints, where appropriate, encourage creativity, and provide incentives for the development of affordable housing
Program 5.1: Grant Funding
People's Self Help Housing Corporation
prepared and submitted applications under
the Notices of Funding Availability for HOME
Investment Partnerships Program,
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(Competitive), and Multi-Family Super NOFA
to request funding for the construction of a
53-unit affordable multifamily development.
Program 5.2: Housing Rehabilitation
City continues to work with local
organizations on housing rehabilitation
opportunities.
Program 5.3: Program Income
The City will need to conduct research on
identifying owner-occupied housing that
received financial subsidies.
Program 5.4: Residential Demolitions 2022 Development Code Update.
Programs Status Notes
Goal 6: Ensure energy efficiency in new housing and encourage in existing housing stock Program 6.1: Development Impact Fees.
In 2024, the City adopted an update to the
development impact fees to provide an
appropriate nexus between fees and unit
sizes while balancing infrastructure needs to
support housing development.
Program 6.2: Annual Review of Housing
Constraints
Identified in the General Plan Annual Report
and the Housing Element Annual Report.
Program 6.3: Streamline Housing
Development Process 2022 Development Code Update.
Program 6.4: Accessory Dwelling Units
ADU’s are tracked through the Housing
Element Annual Report, and pre-reviewed
stock plans are available on the City’s
website. The 2022 Development Code
Update incorporated additional changes to
promote more opportunities for ADUs.
Goal 7: Ensure equal housing opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, sex, religion, or national origin, and remove potential barriers that prevent choice in housing Program 7.1: Energy Efficiency Implemented through the Development Review Process.
Program 8.1: Fair Housing
The City’s website has been updated to
include information in Spanish and English
on Housing Program Assistance under the
Fair Housing Act.
Program 8.2: Affirmatively Further Fair
Housing 2022 Development Code Update.
City of Grover Beach
Conservation and Open Space Element Implementation
2025 Progress Report
Completed Ongoing Work Effort Pending Resources
Policy Program Status Notes
Policy COS-1.1
Open Space/
Resource
Conservation
Land
Implementation COS-1.a Identify
areas of land suitable for open space
as described in the above policy, and
amend the Land Use Diagram as
needed.
Ongoing and/or reviewed by the
Council periodically.
Policy COS-1.3
Natural
Character
Implementation COS-1.b Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policy as part of the
development review process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Policy COS-1.4
Hillsides
Implementation COS-1.c Amend
applicable sections of Grover Beach
Municipal Code, Article IX
Development Code to incorporate the
above preferences.
Completed: Development Code
update to implement the Housing
Element programs adopted in June
2022.
Implementation COS-1.d Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policy as part of the
development review process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Policy COS-1.5
Meadow Creek
and Wetland
Resources
Implementation COS-1.e Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policy as part of the
development review process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Implementation COS-1.f Adopt a
Creek Setback Ordinance requiring a
50-foot buffer on both sides of
Meadow Creek for all new
development. This buffer will be
measured from the top of the highest
creek bank or designated/regulated
floodway.
Completed: Development Code
update to implement the Housing
Element programs adopted in June
2022.
Policy COS-1.6
Natural
Resources as
Amenities
Implementation COS-1.g Review and
update the Grover Beach Municipal
Code to establish maintenance
standards for public and privatelyowned open space areas.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Policy Program Status Notes
Implementation COS-1.h Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policy as part of the
development review process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Policy COS-1.7
Utility Lines
Implementation COS-1.i Review and
update Development Code Section
5.40 Utility Undergrounding to clarify
thresholds, extents and priorities for
utility undergrounding.
Completed: Development Code
update to implement the Housing
Element programs adopted in June
2022.
Policy COS-2.2
Beach Cities Trail
Implementation COS-2.a Prepare,
adopt, and implement a Trails Master
Plan to achieve the intent of the
above policies. Trail connections to be
considered include a trail along
Meadow Creek to Pismo Lakes, and a
trail along the railroad right-of-way to
the City of Pismo Beach with
appropriate links to the regional
DeAnza Trail.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS-2.b Coordinate
with the Cities of Pismo Beach, Arroyo
Grande, and the County of San Luis
Obispo to plan and approve the trail
alignment
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS-2.c Prepare a
Preliminary Alignment Plan and CEQA
document for the preferred trail route
presented in the Beach Cities Trail
Feasibility Study.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS-2.d Conduct a
community engagement campaign to
solicit input and support from
stakeholders, residents, and visitors.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS -2.e Ensure
projects along the proposed trail
alignment will accommodate or allow
for future trail development or partial
trail development at the time of the
project.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Policy Program Status Notes
Policy COS-3.5
Monitoring
Implementation COS-3.a Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policies as part of the
development review process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Implementation COS-3.b Work with
the County, conservation
organizations, the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, and
the US Fish and Wildlife Service to
identify strategies for the permanent
protection of habitat for rare and
endangered species.
Ongoing as needed.
Implementation COS-3.c Where
future development projects have the
potential to impact natural plant
communities or sensitive wildlife
resources, require the project
applicant to conduct appropriate
surveys prepared by a qualified
biologist in accordance with
applicable regulatory guidelines as
part of the development review
process. Such surveys shall identify
and map any existing rare,
threatened, or endangered plant and
animal species and recommend
appropriate mitigation measures.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Implementation COS-3.d Strive to
protect monarch butterfly
populations by conducting a one-time
survey to identify habitat for
preservation. Trees not identified as
overwintering locations may be
removed with no additional review.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS-3.e Update
Article VI, Chapter 2 of the Grover
Beach Municipal Code to include
standards for evaluation, removal,
and replacement of native trees.
Requirements shall include: 1.)
standards and mitigation measures
for trees proposed for removal as part
of development; and 2.) provisions
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Policy Program Status Notes
that allow the removal of native trees
when a qualified arborist determines
removal is necessary to maintain
safety of people or property
Policy COS-4.1
Tribal Resources
Implementation COS-4.a Review
development projects for consistency
with the above policy and other
relevant provisions of State law
relating to archaeological resources as
part of the development review
process.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Implementation COS-4.b To
discourage or avoid development on
important cultural or archaeological
sites, all available measures, including
purchase of fee interest or
development rights, shall be explored
at the time of a development
proposal. Where such measures are
not feasible and development would
adversely affect identified
archaeological or paleontological
resources, adequate mitigation shall
be required.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Implementation COS-4.c The City will
work with appropriate resource
agencies to develop and regularly
update a map of cultural resource
sites and structures over 50 years old
where additional review may be
required.
Will be reviewed as part of a future
update as resources allow.
Implementation COS-4.d To
discourage or avoid non-development
activities that could damage or
destroy archaeological sites. Prohibit
unauthorized collection of artifacts.
Ongoing as needed.
Implementation COS-4.e As sites
become known, the City will maintain
archaeological site records to be kept
confidential to protect the resources.
The City will maintain, for public use,
generalized maps showing known
areas of archaeological sensitivity.
Ongoing as needed.
Policy Program Status Notes
Implementation COS-4.f Development
within an archaeologically sensitive
area shall be consistent with State
Law and require tribal consultations.
The City will work with native tribes
to establish mitigation plans to
protect resources with participation
from archeologists and Native
American tribes affected by any
discoveries.
Ongoing as part of the
development review process.
Policy COS-5.1
Water Supply
Implementation COS-5.a Collaborate
with County and local agencies to
develop and implement water supply
and supply resiliency projects.
Ongoing as needed. City of Pismo
Beach continues efforts to design
and construct the Central Coast
Blue project.
Implementation COS-5.b Maintain
water conservation programs which
may include partnering with local
agencies.
Ongoing as needed.
Implementation COS-5.c Continue to
actively manage existing water
resources to maximize availability and
sustainability
Ongoing as needed.
Implementation COS-5.d Minimize
municipal water use through
conservation and water use efficiency
upgrades.
Ongoing as needed.
Policy COS-5.2
Stormwater
Quality
Implementation COS-5.e The City shall
continue to implement and improve
storm water quality measures
consistent with the City’s MS4 storm
water permit and Central Coast Post
Construction Standards.
Ongoing as needed.
Implementation COS-5.f The City will
undertake long-term watershed
planning and management activities
in coordination with adjoining cities,
San Luis Obispo County and State
Parks to improve water resources and
assure the protection of water
quality, the beneficial uses of water,
and the biological and physical
integrity of watersheds and aquatic
Ongoing as needed.
Policy Program Status Notes
habitat. The City will consider
amendments to the policies and
programs of General Plan elements as
necessary to incorporate the findings
and recommendations of these
watershed planning efforts.
Implementation COS-5.g The City shall
implement and periodically update a
Storm Water Master Plan including
regional detention facilities.
Ongoing as needed.
City of Grover Beach
Safety Element Implementation
2025 Progress Report
Completed Ongoing Work Effort Pending Resources
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
Goal S-1: Emergency Preparedness and Response
S-1.1
Emergency
Response and
Preparedness
Implementation S-1.1.1: Fund emergency services
to ensure Emergency Response Plan levels of
service.
Ongoing as part of the
budget process.
Implementation S-1.1.2: Work with emergency
service providers and the County Office of
Emergency Services as part of City-run outreach
programs to disseminate information on
preparedness to vulnerable populations, including
populations with access and functional needs.
Explore development of a voluntary inventory of
contact information of Grover Beach residents to
streamline communication during emergency
events.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-1.1.3: Coordinate with state
agencies to enhance disaster awareness and
preparedness through programs for residents.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-1.1.4: Coordinate with key
agencies at the County, regional, state, and
national level to ensure the ability to adapt to
increased disaster frequency and potency as a
result of climate change.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-1.1.5: Develop and implement
information distribution systems and networks in
coordination with existing emergency services
through a designated Public Information Officer
and utilize resources such as PulsePoint Alerts and
ReadySLO.org to deliver accurate and prompt
updates during a disaster situation.
Ongoing.
S-1.2
Information
Systems and
Research
Implementation S-1.2.1: Maintain and implement
an updated Emergency Operations Plan satisfying
California Emergency Services Act Requirements in
coordination with the County Office of Emergency
Services and review local agency responsibility in
Ongoing.
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
coordination with relevant local and regional
emergency service providers.
S-1.3 Risk
Assessment
Implementation S-1.3.1: Continue to adopt a best
management practice approach to reduce risk
including the following:
• Adopt tri-annual building code regulations.
• Review the Land Use Element and amend,
as necessary, to minimize development of
land within hazard areas.
• Develop adaptation strategies to reduce
risk and increase resilience. Prioritize
programs and funding for populations and
critical assets most likely to be impacted
by climate change.
Ongoing. Building Code
Regulations adopted
December 2025.
S-1.4 Critical
Facilities,
Recovery, and
Reconstruction
Implementation S-1.4.1: Maintain critical facilities
to provide appropriate levels of emergency
responsiveness within city limits and provide
mutual aid assistance to agencies and
organizations involved in disaster recovery.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-1.4.2: Work with partner
agencies or firms to advocate expansion of State
and Federal relocation assistance funds and
programs to aid residents and businesses
displaced from hazardous buildings and
neighborhoods.
Ongoing.
Goal S-2: Water Hazards
S-2.1 Flood
Hazards
Implementation S-2.1.1: Maintain a database of
FEMA base flood elevation locations and prioritize
infrastructure upgrades through the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
Ongoing.
S-2.2 Reduce
Flood Damage
Implementation S-2.2.1: Evaluate new
development plans to reduce the potential for
flood damage and support CIP projects that
protect the city from flood damage.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-2.2.2: Review development
proposals on parcels with existing structures in
flood zones so that proposed new development
does not displace flood water, or accelerate water,
more than previous structures on the site.
Ongoing as part of the
development review
process.
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
S-2.3 Dam
Failure and
Inundation
Implementation S-2.3.1: Maintain a dam failure
evacuation plan with emergency service providers
in cooperation with the County of San Luis Obispo,
and other emergency service agencies based on
the best available dam inundation information and
guidance.
Ongoing.
Goal S-3 Fire Safety
S-3.1 Pre-Fire
Management
and Loss
Prevention
Implementation S-3.1.1: Work with the Five Cities
Fire Authority in outreach and education programs
related to fire safety to increase community
awareness and preparedness for urban and
wildland fire hazards.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.1.2: Reduce flammable
vegetative material through the annual weed
abatement program and code compliance
program.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.1.3: Periodically have Five
Cities Fire Authority prepare a Strategic Plan to
assess future equipment and staffing needs.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.1.4: Implement the City’s
Water Master Plan to upgrade fire flow
deficiencies.
Ongoing.
S-3.2 Adequate
Evacuation
Routes
Implementation S-3.2.1: Review and update the
emergency response and evacuation plans as part
of the LHMP update.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.2.2: Evaluate evacuation
route capacity, safety, and viability under a range
of emergency scenarios as part of the next update
to the LHMP or emergency operation plan, in
accordance with Sections 65302.15 (a) (AB 747)
and 65302.15 (a) (AB 1409 of the Government
Code.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.2.3: Promote evacuation
emergency preparedness for single access
neighborhoods as identified through distribution
of information and neighborhood meetings.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.2.4: Develop and employ
evacuation alternatives and/or alternative
emergency access routes in neighborhoods that
have single ingress/egress.
Ongoing.
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
Implementation S-3.2.5: Develop and maintain
evacuation options for vulnerable populations
such as young children, older adults, outdoor
workers, individuals that are linguistically isolated,
visitors, and individuals with access and functional
needs.
Ongoing.
S-3.3 Wildfire
Readiness and
Response
Implementation S-3.3.1: Partner with state or
other emergency service providers for the latest
training measures and capabilities available for
training and enhancing local fire and emergency
services.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-3.3.2: Maintain and provide
information regarding fire hazard zones, inform
homeowners and residents of fire dangers
associated with common activities and methods to
reduce fire danger, and distribute available data
on resources for home or structure hardening to
reduce the impact of wildland and urban fires in
applicable areas.
Ongoing.
Goal S-4 Geologic and Seismic Hazards
S-4.1 Fault and
Geologic
Hazard
Information
Implementation S-4.1.1: Implement the California
Building Code to address geologic and seismic
hazards.
2025 California Building
Code adopted December
2025.
Implementation S-4.1.2: Promote the
strengthening of planned utilities, the retrofit and
rehabilitation of existing weak structures and
lifeline utilities, and the relocation or
strengthening of certain critical facilities to
increase public safety and minimize potential
damage from seismic and geologic hazards as part
of the CIP process.
Ongoing.
Goal S-5 Other Hazards
S-5.1 Radiation
Hazards
Implementation S-5.1.1: City staff shall
periodically review relevant emergency
preparedness and evacuation information for
radiation hazards provided by PG&E to anticipate
emergency services needed in the event of a
radiological incident at Diablo Canyon Nuclear
Power Plant.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-5.1.2: Maintain relationships
with mutual aid partners and the County of San
Ongoing.
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services to
address radiological emergency planning and
other operations as required.
S-5.2
Hazardous
Materials
Implementation S-5.2.1: Review uses that
propose to use, store, or transport hazardous
materials to protect public health and safety.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-5.2.2: Coordinate with Union
Pacific Railroad to prepare for and respond to
hazardous materials incidents in the case of
derailment.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-5.2.3: Partner with the County
Integrated Waste Management Agency to
distribute educational material to the public on
safety issues posed by illegally disposed hazardous
wastes, help distribute information on household
hazardous waste dump sites and events and
encourage responsible use of household
hazardous chemicals through IWMA programs and
post educational materials on the City website.
Ongoing.
S-5.3
Hazardous
Trees
Implementation S-5.3.1: Identify and trim or
remove trees that are determined to be hazards. If
trees are located within Environmentally Sensitive
Habitat Areas as defined by the Coastal Act,
engage with the Coastal Commission and other
resource agencies to determine if trimming and/or
removal is feasible.
Ongoing.
S-5.4 Oil
Pipelines
Implementation S-5.4.1: Work with pipeline
owners and relevant agencies to ensure proper
maintenance and management of idle or
abandoned pipelines within the city, consistent
with state policy.
Ongoing.
S-5.5 Public
Safety
Facilities
Implementation S-5.5.1: Incorporate needed
public facilities as part of the CIP. Prioritize
improvements in neighborhoods with vulnerable
populations.
Ongoing.
Goal S-6 Aviation Hazards
S-6.1 Airport
Land Use Plan
Compatibility
Implementation S-6.1.1: Review development
projects to ensure consistency with the Oceano
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Ongoing.
Goal S-7 Climate Hazards
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
S-7.1
Resilience
Hubs
Implementation S-7.1.1: Identify and establish
appropriate multipurpose public facilities that are
not currently equipped as emergency disaster
facilities as designated Resilience Hubs to
supplement response efforts using existing
infrastructure. Utilize these facilities in the event
of a declared state or federal disaster to provide
essential services and resources to displaced
residents.
Ongoing.
S-7.2 Home
Weatherizatio
n
Implementation S-7.2.1: Promote 3C-REN and
other organizations using public information
platforms to raise community awareness of the
rebate incentives for heat pumps and microgrid
energy storage components to increase power
reliability that are provided. Prioritize at-risk
vulnerable populations for retrofit incentives.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.2.3: Explore opportunities to
provide funding assistance to households and
populations that are in greatest need of
weatherization.
Ongoing.
S-7.3 Green
Infrastructure
Implementation S-7.3.1: Establish an inventory of
street trees throughout the city to identify areas
with disproportionately fewer trees and consider
programs to promote additional street tree
plantings; consider preparing an Urban Forest
Master Plan to identify areas within the city that
need additional tree canopy, to mitigate the
impacts of the urban heat island effect.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.3.2: Review development
projects to ensure compliance with low water
usage consistent with the Development Code and
State law.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.3.3: Encourage developers of
large buildings to incorporate green roof systems. Ongoing.
Policy Implementation Measure Status Notes
S-7.4 Coastal
Flood and
Erosion
Resilience
Implementation S-7.4.1: Engage with California
State Parks and Caltrans in efforts to address sea
level rise impacts on coastal dunes and State
Route 1.
Ongoing.
S-7.5 Mobile
Home Park
Hazard Risk
Reduction
Implementation S-7.5.1: Proactively engage with
the Le Sage Mobile Home Park neighborhood to
conduct emergency preparedness trainings to
address the limitations of single points of entry
and exit.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.5. : Develop a neighborhood
Evacuation Plan for the Le Sage Mobile Home Park
to address the community’s high risk to multiple
hazards.
Ongoing.
S-7.5 Promote
Water
Conservation
Efforts
Implementation S-7.4.1: Educate the community
on water conservation practices and water usage
restrictions during periods of extreme and
prolonged drought.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.4.2: Continue to provide City
incentives for water conservation to reduce water
demand.
Ongoing.
S-7.5 Resilient
Water Supply
Implementation S-7.5.1: Continue the City’s
partnership with the Cities of Pismo Beach and
Arroyo Grande in permitting, constructing, and
operating the Central Coast Blue advanced water
treatment facility.
Ongoing.
Implementation S-7.5.2: Support the on-going risk
of saltwater intrusion into the Santa Maria
Groundwater Basin including the four active wells
used by the City of Grover Beach.
Ongoing.
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 5
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Karla Mattocks, Interim Human Resources Officer SUBJECT: Resolution to Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to Update the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to update the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications.
BACKGROUND
The job classification of Public Works Director/City Engineer was last revised in 2005. With the upcoming retirement of the incumbent, staff is proposing a revision to the position job specification to allow the selected candidate to obtain the required Professional Engineering license within eighteen months of appointment, rather than requiring possession of the license at the time of hire. This change was suggested by the executive recruitment firm the City is using as a way to expand the potential applicant pool in a competitive labor market.
A similar change is recommended to the job classification for Code Compliance Officer. The job specifications currently require that the candidate have completed the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer Basic Training course prior to hire. The recommended change would allow the candidate to complete the initial training within one year of appointment. The candidate would then have two years to complete the intermediate and advanced level trainings.
The proposed changes do not eliminate the licensure or training requirement. Rather, these changes establish a clear condition of continued employment that ensures the selected candidate will meet all statutory and professional requirements within a defined timeframe. By broadening the applicant pool while preserving professional standards, these revisions will enhance the City’s ability to attract qualified candidates and ensure continuity of operations during this critical transition period.
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March 9, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no expected fiscal impact from this action.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Adopt the Resolution to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to update the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications; or
2. Provide staff with additional direction.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 26-___; Exhibit A – Public Works Director/City Engineer Job Specifications; Exhibit B – Code Compliance Officer Job Specifications
Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER JOB SPECIFICATIONS.
WHEREAS, a pending retirement and resignation in the job classifications of Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer will require the City to recruit for new hires to fill these positions; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to broaden the applicant pool for the job classifications of Public Works Director/City Engineer and Code Compliance Officer; WHEREAS, the representatives of the Service Employees Internation Union (SEIU) agreed to the updates in the Code Compliance Officer job classification and the Public Works Director/City Engineer job classification is not represented and changes may be made at the discretion of the City to that position; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the aforementioned group has ratified the changes set forth in Exhibit A, and Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approved of the changes set forth therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does hereby adopt this Resolution ratifying the above-referenced job classifications.
On motion by Council Member _______, seconded by Council Member _______, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members -
NOES: Council Members -
ABSENT: Council Members -
ABSTAIN: Council Members -
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California this
_____________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
Attachment 1
FLSA: EXEMPT Exhibit A
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
DEFINITION:
Under administrative direction, plans, manages, and directs the operations and services of the Public Works Department, which includes public works, engineering, facilities, streets and parks maintenance, and utilities operational services; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public; establishes department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; provides staff assistance to the City Manager and the City Council; performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Public Works Director/City Engineer is the department director class managing the overall operation of the Public Works Department, including public works, engineering, streets, facilities and parks maintenance, and water and wastewater system services. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of City Manager in that the latter manages the overall City operations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over management, professional, technical, maintenance, field, and office support personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Directs all Public Works Department activities and services, including public works, engineering, facilities, streets and parks maintenance, and water and wastewater system services; plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in the Department’s work plan; assigns work activities to appropriate department personnel; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and/or issues; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, contractors, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Directs the Public Works Department's operations, including water, wastewater, parks, storm drains, and streets operations and services.
• Prepares and/or reviews contracts, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and bid documents for assigned operations; coordinates or directs staff in the coordination of outside vendors for various contractservices.
• Prepares and presents reports and other information to the City Council and other governmental and non-governmental bodies.
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a class. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.
City of Grover Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
• Develops, implements, and maintains Departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services, and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved. • Administers and oversees the management of a variety of public works, engineering, streets and parks maintenance and utilities projects, agreements, contracts, and contractors; ensures compliance with performance and cost agreements; evaluates cost effectiveness of agreements; provides contract oversight for solid waste disposal.
• In conjunction with the consulting City Engineer for water and sewer, administers and oversees the management of a variety of design, construction, and maintenance contracts and contractors; ensures compliance with performance and cost agreements; evaluates the cost effectiveness of agreements. • Manages the selection, training, and evaluation of programs for all Public Works personnel; provides and/or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; provides corrective personnel actions as required; reviews the work of Department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations. • Works with various federal, state, regional, county, city, and special district agencies on City public works, streets, parks, engineering, and utilities related matters; develops recommendations for policies, laws, ordinances, resolutions, and programs related to public works activities. • Prepares, manages, and coordinates the development of the Public Works budget; prepares forecasts of necessary funds for staffing, materials, and supplies; presents, justifies, and supports programs, operations, and activities; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary. • Coordinates and manages the development and implementation of the City’s five year Capital Improvement Program; serves as a member of the development services review team. • Develops technical and policy recommendations to the City Manager. • Works closely with Planning staff; reviews development applications and projects for compliance with City standards and codes.
• Serves as a resource for Department personnel, City staff, other organizations, and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
• Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries, issues, and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the Department. • May serve as Acting City Manager in his or her absence. • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
City of Grover Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. The position also requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Hearing sufficient to provide telephone and personal service is required. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles. The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the class.) Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary for a Public Works Director. Typically, a Public Works Director would possess the equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works, engineering and/or utilities, including three years in a supervisory or management capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in civil or traffic engineering, public or business administration, or a related field.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license prior to appointment.
Mandatory: Must obtain California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer within eighteen months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.) Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and techniques of repair, maintenance and operation of municipal facilities, parks facilities and streets maintenance and grant writing and administration; contract negotiation and administration; technological advances in public works, utilities and engineering; principles and practices of program and budget development, administration, and evaluation; methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
City of Grover Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
Ability to:
Plan, direct, manage, and coordinate the work of the Public Works Department; develop and administer sound departmental goals, objectives, policies, and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels; communicate effectively with internal and external constituents; provide professional and technical advice regarding program activities to the City Manager and the City Council; represent the interests of the City with a variety of boards, committees, commissions, outside agencies, and the public; read and interpret maps, sketches, plans, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals; develop and administer a budget; negotiate and oversee consultant contracts; coordinate, develop, and conduct training programs for assigned staff; attend evening meetings as required; perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill to:
Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.
Rev. 09/2009
Approved & Adopted:
Signature: Date:
Human Resources Coordinator
Signature: Date:
City Manager
FLSA: EXEMPT Exhibit B
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
DEFINITION:
Perform technical field and office work related to the identification, investigation and enforcement of violations of the City’s municipal, building, zoning, commercial cannabis, and signage code for residential, commercial and industrial uses; investigate community complaints of code violations; act as a community liaison in educating the public about code requirements and the benefits to the community; prepare correspondence and staff reports; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Code Compliance Officer is a single level position performing the full scope of duties in the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating health and safety, building and land use, with the goal of enhancing the community and the health and welfare of its citizens; providing information to businesses and the general public in code enforcement operations; and performing related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Community Development Director. Individuals in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Manage the code enforcement caseload and receive, record, and investigate complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal codes, building, zoning, signage, and property maintenance codes; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; research ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and facilitate enforcement of the City’s commercial cannabis ordinances and permitting process related to manufacturing, distribution, transportation, testing labs, cultivation and dispensaries uses compliance/enforcement and mitigation activities. • Initiate contact with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with code regulations; communicate with the public by telephone, in writing and in person regarding code regulations.
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities that are associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a class.
In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of individuals within the position.
City of Grover Beach
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
• Prepare staff reports related to code enforcement activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
• Issue infraction or misdemeanor citations as necessary if corrective actions are not taken. • Monitor compliance activities and conducts follow-up and final inspections. • Prepare required documentation for legal actions and conducts follow-up once legal actions have been initiated.
• Maintain records of inspections and related code compliance files. • Confer with other agencies and City departments on disposition of a variety of complaints and code violations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Hearing sufficient to provide telephone and personal service is required. The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Code Compliance Officer. Typically, a Code Compliance Officer would have two years of college level course work construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field and three years of experience interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations with a government agency.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license prior to appointment; Completion of California Association of Code Enforcement Officer Basic course; Completion of California Association of Code Enforcement Officer Basic course within one year of hire; Certification of California Penal Code 832 course or ability to obtain within one year of hire; Certified as a Property Maintenance Inspector by the International Code Council, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire; and
City of Grover Beach
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Completion of California Association of Code Enforcement Officer Intermediate and Advanced courses or designated as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.) Knowledge of:
Basic principles, methods, techniques, and practices of building inspection and zoning investigation; Basic provisions of State and City laws and codes relating to property development; ; public relations techniques and procedures;; legal procedures involved in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances;; current trends in the code compliance field; basic criminal and penal codes, City of Grover Beach Ordinances, and relevant Federal/State Marijuana laws, including Proposition 215, Proposition 64 and Assembly Bill 420; California Occupational Safety and Health Act; state and Federal Housing Laws;; methods of conducting office and field investigations; modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Read and understand site plans, construction plans, maps, drawings, specifications, legal descriptions, contract documents, criminal code, penal code, graphs, and building and use permits; evaluate impact of current trends in code compliance field on departmental operations and make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements; identify technical problems, determine alternative solutions and act on best alternative; explain technical terms and concepts verbally and in writing including reporting, documenting and drafting ordinances; use patience, tact, courtesy and self-restraint in dealing with professionals in building construction, law enforcement and the general public; observe safe work practices; determine violations per zoning ordinances, ordinance codes, building code, and maintain files on cannabis violations and business licenses; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill to:
Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and experience with Microsoft Office.
Adopted:
Approved & Adopted:
Signature: ______________________________________ Date:
____________________
City of Grover Beach
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Human Resources Officer
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________ City Manager
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 6
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the updated FY 2026-27 City Council Goals and Priorities.
BACKGROUND
On March 10, 2025 the Council adopted a set of Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2025-27 following a goal-setting workshop conducted by the Council on March 3, 2025. The Council adopted four broad multi-year goals, as well as biennial Council priorities for FY 2025-27:
• Broad Multi-Year Goals. These represent goals that the City’s budget is geared toward and what provide a foundation for the day-to-day work of the City. o Public Safety and Community Services – Provide a range of services that foster a sense of safety, enjoyment and well being for community members. o Economic Development and Housing – Support business attraction and retention, revitalization of commercial areas, and development of housing opportunities. o Community Infrastructure – Provide for long range planning and well-maintained infrastructure, including streets, water and sewer, sidewalks, City facilities and parks.
o Financial and Organizational Sustainability – Ensure fiscal responsibility, operational viability and promote a culture of innovation and customer service. • Biennial Council Priorities. These represent those goals that the Council for focused attention and resources in FY 2025-27.
o Water and Sewer Infrastructure and Needed Resources – Plan for the future, ensure appropriate funding levels, address aging infrastructure and educate the community.
o Community Engagement, Rebuilding Community Trust and Civility in Public Discourse – Provide education to the community, use various methods of communication, proactively initiate communication and broaden the audience for City communications.
Staff subsequently developed work programs for FY 2025-26 to implement these goals and priorities, which the Council reviewed in draft form on May 12, 2025 and were later incorporated into the FY 2025-27 budget.
Staff Report: Adoption of FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities Page 2 March 9, 2026
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☒ Economic Development and Housing ☒ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☒ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☒ Community Engagement On February 23, 2026, the Council received a mid-year update demonstrating significant progress on the implementation of the multi-year goals and biennial priorities. The Council was also asked to consider any changes to the goals and priorities for FY 2026-27 and the Council provided direction to add “Street Improvements and Maintenance” as a third priority. This new priority is reflected in the updated FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities shown in Attachment 1. Staff will now develop new work programs for FY 2026-27 to reflect this change and present draft work programs to the Council at the May 11, 2026 budget update.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report. The addition of a third biennial priority of “Street Improvements and Maintenance” will be reflected in the allocation of resources in the FY 2026- 27 budget which will be presented to the Council in June.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Adopt the updated FY 2026-27 City Council Goals and Priorities; or 2) Do not adopt the updated Goals and Priorities; or
3) Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Updated FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities
FY 2026-27 Priorities
1 Vision
Goals
Priorities
Water and Sewer Infrastructure & Needed Resources
• Plan for the future
• Ensure appropriate funding levels
• Address aging infrastructure
• Educate the community
Community Engagement, Rebuilding Community Trust and Civility in Public Discourse
• Provide education to the community
• Use various methods of communication
• Proactively initiate communication
• Broaden the audience for City communications
Street Improvements and Maintenance
• Resume construction of local residential street improvements • Maintain already-improved residential streets
Attachment 1
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution to Adopt the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Expenditure Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan.
BACKGROUND
The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is the regional transportation planning agency, metropolitan planning organization, and council of governments for San Luis Obispo County. SLOCOG is responsible for long-range regional transportation planning, funding allocation and coordination among the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities including Grover Beach. The SLOCOG Board of Directors includes the County Supervisors and a representative from each city with Mayor Dee serving as the City’s representative.
The San Luis Obispo region faces a substantial and growing funding gap in maintaining and improving its multimodal transportation system. As identified in SLOCOG’s adopted Regional Transportation Plan, the region currently experiences an estimated $2.3 billion shortfall, with updated estimates for the 2027 Plan indicating this need will exceed $3 billion. This gap affects local roadway maintenance, safety improvements, congestion relief, transit reliability, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity throughout the county.
In 2016, SLOCOG placed a 1/2 cent transportation sales tax on the ballot (Measure J) to provide new transportation revenues within the county but this measure failed to receive the 66.7% approval necessary for a special tax. SLOCOG subsequently evaluated placing a transportation sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot but ultimately chose not to advance that effort after reviewing public feedback, readiness, and timeliness. These considerations informed SLOCOG’s expanded public engagement and technical work throughout 2025.
The absence of a dedicated, locally controlled transportation revenue source places San Luis Obispo County at a disadvantage relative to the 25 “self-help” counties in California that have voter-approved transportation sales taxes. These counties leverage their local funding to secure substantially more State and Federal competitive grants for highways, corridors, local streets, and mobility programs. Since the failure of Measure J in 2016, the San Luis Obispo region has likely missed $600–700 million in combined Staff Report: SLOCOG Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan Page 2 March 9, 2026
local revenue and competitive grant awards that could otherwise have been secured and invested in local and regional transportation improvements.
Overview of Transportation Expenditure Plan
Over the past year, SLOCOG developed a Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan (Plan) and Implementation Guidelines intended to address the regional transportation funding shortfall, respond to public feedback about transportation needs, and establish an equitable distribution of new transportation revenues. This work is associated with a proposed 1/2 cent transportation sales tax measure for the November 2026 election that would generate approximately $35 million annually escalating each year for 30 years within San Luis Obispo County to address local and regional transportation needs.
The Plan allocates funding across four categories shown below with the percentage of funding for each category:
• 55% for local road repairs, safety, and improvements (allocated to each jurisdiction based on population)
• 40% for regional corridor improvements (allocated to four subregions by population share) • 4% for senior/disabled/veterans’ mobility improvements • 1% for administrative costs
The Plan emphasizes transparency, local control, subregional equity, and accountability through provisions such as a Citizens Oversight Committee, maintenance of effort requirements, regular audits, and multi-year implementation plans. Under the Plan, Grover Beach would receive an estimated $865,712 annually in the local road repair category with additional funds for South County improvements available through regional corridor improvement category. Potential examples of regional corridor projects are South 4th Street improvements between Grover Beach and Oceano, North 4th Street improvements between Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, and West Grand Avenue improvements between Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande.
Funds from this Plan would supplement the City’s road repair and maintenance programs which are primarily funded through Measure K-14 bond funds along with Local Transportation Funds, Gas Tax funds, and the General Fund. The City has made significant progress in street repair over the past decade though faces a significant funding shortfall in fully repairing local residential and major arterial streets.
Lastly, while the City received grant funding from SLOCOG in 2024 to partially fund the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project, future grant funding from SLOCOG would be unlikely without additional countywide transportation revenues.
Initial Draft and Updated Version of Plan
As part of SLOCOG’s public outreach and review process, SLOCOG staff presented the Draft Plan to the seven cities and the County Board of Supervisors in December 2025 and January 2026 including on January 12 to the Council. The purpose of this presentation was to gather input and comment prior to consideration of the draft Plan by the SLOCOG Board on February 4, 2026. Questions and comments raised by the Council included how much visitors pay in sales taxes, grants available for “self-help” counties and whether city-specific sales taxes would qualify for the same grants as “self-help” counties, the 30-year timeframe for the proposed tax, citizen oversight committee process, extent and process for regional project grants, and other topics. SLOCOG staff took this input and compiled it with input from the other cities and the County for discussion at the February 4th SLOCOG Board meeting.
Staff Report: SLOCOG Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan Page 3 March 9, 2026
On February 4, the SLOCOG Board reviewed the draft Plan along with input provided by the local jurisdictions. The Board subsequently approved a Final Draft Plan shown in Attachment 2 with the following substantive changes from the Draft Plan:
• Single funding pot for unincorporated County areas changed to equal distribution by Supervisorial District
• Regional funding to be monitored and reported by the Citizens Oversight Committee • Changed timeframe for maintenance of effort funding by local jurisdictions for use of discretionary general fund revenues for transportation purposes from three years to five years with a process to request exemption for unusual one-time general fund allocations • Changed timeframe for review of funds expended (performance assessments) from three years to five years
The Board directed SLOCOG staff to present this Final Draft Plan to the local jurisdictions for approval through adoption of the Resolution shown in Attachment 1. No changes can be made to the Plan at this time following the Board’s approval. If a majority of cities with a majority of incorporated population approve the Plan along with the Board of Supervisors, the SLOCOG Board may adopt the Plan at April 1st SLOCOG Board meeting. As of now, the Plan has been approved by Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, and Paso Robles with other cities considering approval of the Plan later this month. Staff would note that the approval requested in this agenda item is only for the Transportation Expenditure Plan itself and not on the potential ballot measure that could go to voters. Lastly, pending adoption of the Resolution by the Council, staff would allow SLOCOG to use the City’s logo on website and informational materials as part of the implementation of the Council’s action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Under the Transportation Expenditure Plan, Grover Beach would receive an estimated $865,712 annually in the local road repair category with additional funds for South County improvements available through regional corridor improvement category.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan; or
2. Do not adopt the Resolution; or
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Staff Report: SLOCOG Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan Page 4 March 9, 2026
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Final Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan
Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☒ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FINAL DRAFT TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN
WHEREAS, the streets, roads, highways, transit systems, bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County are of regional concern and are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life of residents, businesses, visitors, seniors, veterans, and persons with mobility challenges; and WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has authorized counties to establish voterapproved local transportation sales taxes pursuant to Public Utilities Code Division 19 (commencing with Section 180000) and Revenue and Taxation Code Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251); and WHEREAS, keeping roads and highways in good condition and enhancing mobility helps protect public safety by allowing police, firefighters, and ambulances to respond quickly to emergencies and ensuring first responders are not stuck in traffic or slowed down by failing infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a county-wide half-cent sales tax is proposed for voter consideration on the November 2026 ballot; and
WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax is paid by both residents and visitors shopping in San Luis Obispo County, including visitors, to ensure all users of local roads and transportation infrastructure contribute; and
WHEREAS, by law, this money must stay in San Luis Obispo County for local transportation improvements only and cannot be taken away by the State or used for other purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 180206, and through extensive public engagement and coordination with all incorporated cities and the County of San Luis Obispo, SLOCOG has prepared a countywide Transportation Expenditure Plan which guides the investment of revenues generated by this Ordinance, provides for locally controlled funding for transportation repairs and improvements, and requires strict fiscal accountability protections, including a Citizen's Oversight Committee, annual independent audits, and public disclosure of all spending; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the voters and the Authority/SLOCOG that revenues generated by this Ordinance supplement, and not supplant, existing transportation funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does hereby approve the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) final draft Transportation Expenditure Plan (Plan).
On motion by ________, seconded by _________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Attachment 1
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, this 23rd day of March 2026. ___________________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
** D R A F T **
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 1 San Luis Obispo County Transportation
Expenditure Plan
I. Introduction
San Luis Obispo County’s transportation system is essential to the safety, mobility, and economic vitality of its residents, businesses, and visitors. Yet existing state and federal revenues are inadequate to maintain local streets and roads, operate reliable transit, and deliver major regional improvements.
This Transportation Expenditure Plan establishes a dedicated local funding source — a voter-approved ½-cent transactions and use tax — projected to generate approximately $35 million per year. All revenues will remain in San Luis Obispo County and may only be used for transportation purposes.
The Plan emphasizes geographic equitable distribution of funds, fairness, transparency, and strong taxpayer safeguards while ensuring flexibility to leverage state and federal funds.
II. Revenue Distribution
Revenues shall be allocated as follows:
A. 55% Local Road Repairs and
Improvements distributed by population
to each city and the County. (Reviewed
every ten years based on census data1
).
B. 40% Regional Corridor
Improvements distributed by subregion
population within the areas defined as
shown.
C. 4% Mobility Services for Seniors,
Veterans and Mobility Challenged
D. 1% Administration
1 Should a new city become incorporated, the percentages would be adjusted to reflect the updated population distribution.
Attachment 2
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 2 III. Eligible Uses of Funds
Local Road Repairs and Improvements (55%)
Funds are distributed by population to the cities and the County. County funds shall be distributed equally by Supervisorial District over the life of the measure as monitored and reported by the Citizens Oversight Committee. Funds may be used for:
A. Local road maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair.
B. Safe Routes to School and Safe Routes to College programs.
C. Local intersections, operational and traffic safety improvements.
D. Bridge safety and seismic retrofits.
E. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements (sidewalks, crosswalks, multi-use paths).
F. Community enhancements tied to transportation
(streetscape, lighting, landscaping, wayfinding).
G. Traffic signal improvements and synchronization.
H. Piers, walkways and other pedestrian or bike paths in and around waterfront and river areas.
I. Transit services including local trolley services may be funded if desired by a City.
Regional Corridor Improvements (40%)
Regional project funds shall be distributed by population among subregions over the life of the measure as monitored and reported by the Citizens Oversight Committee and used for:
A. Highway and major corridor congestion relief such as van or carpool lanes or other congestion relief measures.
B. Safety and interchange improvements.
C. Regional bicycle and pedestrian connectors between communities like the Bob Jones Trail.
D. Interagency Transit Access.
E. Mitigation impacts for proposed improvements.
F. Other projects consistent with the adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
Mobility Services for Seniors, Veterans and Mobility Challenged (4%) Funds shall support improvements to mobility programs that prioritize services for seniors, veterans, and mobility challenged.
Administration (1%)
No more than 1% of annual revenues shall be allocated by the Authority for administration, reporting, auditing, and program oversight.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 3 IV. Governing Board and Organizational Structure
The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) serves as the designated Local Transportation Authority for San Luis Obispo County and is responsible for administering the Transportation Measure in compliance with Public Utilities Code (PUC) 180000 et seq. Upon voter approval of the Transportation Measure, the Board of Directors of SLOCOG will serve as the Authority Board, hereafter the Authority, and will oversee its implementation in accordance with the plans and programs detailed in this and future updates of the Expenditure Plan.
This Expenditure Plan provides for the creation of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability. Details regarding the Committee are contained in this plan (Section XIV). The Biennial Implementation Plan will be prepared and updated by SLOCOG staff and approved by the Authority Board as per the Ordinance Section 14.
Per PUC 180000, the Authority’s governing board will include representation as follows:
• Five (5) members of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors • One (1) member representing each incorporated city within San Luis Obispo County—Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo—appointed by their respective city councils.
Alternates to the regular members may participate in accordance with SLOCOG bylaws.
Should another city become incorporated, it will have one seat on the Authority Board.
V. Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
The enabling legislation in Public Utilities Code PUC 180001(e) states:
It is the intent of the Legislature that funds generated pursuant to this division be used to supplement and not replace existing local revenues used for transportation purposes.
Each Agency receiving revenues for “Local Projects” shall annually maintain, at a minimum, the same level of local fully discretionary general fund revenues that were expended on average for fiscal years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26, for transportation purposes. Dedicated funds for transportation such as gas tax revenues are not counted as general fund revenues. Transfers into the general fund will not be counted as general fund revenues. Grant awards and general fund revenues used as matching funds for grant awards will not be counted as general fund revenues. Revenue from general or special tax measures over and above the agency’s baseline tax of 1 ½% will not be counted as part of general fund revenues for the purposes of MOE.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 4 Unusual one-time general fund allocations that have been expended for transportation purposes may be exempted prior to determining the Agency’s average expenditure for the five fiscal years noted above at the discretion of the Authority.
An agency petitioning for an exception under this provision must supply evidence of the need for special consideration, and the petition must be approved by a majority vote of the Authority Board.
The Authority shall not allocate any Net Revenues to any jurisdiction for any fiscal year until that jurisdiction has certified to the Authority that it has included in its budget for that fiscal year an amount of local discretionary funds for streets and roads purposes at least equal to the level of its maintenance of effort requirement. An annual independent audit will be conducted by the Authority to verify that the maintenance of effort requirements are being met by the jurisdiction. Any Net Revenues not allocated pursuant to the maintenance of effort requirement shall jurisdictions be allocated to the remaining eligible jurisdictions according to the formula described in the Section III.
Exceptions
Subject to Authority approval, if any local jurisdiction had extraordinary local discretionary fund expenditures during any fiscal year it may determine that year’s minimum expenditure base level of local discretionary funds by:
(a) subtracting those extraordinary expenses funding, assessment district contributions, development impact funds, redevelopment agency contributions, or other non-recurring contributions) from its total expenditures; or (b) petitioning the Authority for special consideration. It is possible that a local jurisdiction may need to revise its minimum expenditure base beyond the subtraction of extraordinary expenses. In this instance, the Authority may allow the establishment of a new base for that jurisdiction's Maintenance of Effort requirement.
A local jurisdiction petitioning the Authority under this provision must supply evidence of the need for special consideration and the petition must be approved by a majority vote of the Authority.
VI. Requirements for Eligible Jurisdictions
To be eligible to receive Net Revenues, a jurisdiction shall satisfy and continue to satisfy the following requirements.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 5 A. Mitigation Fee Program. Assess traffic impacts of new development and require new development to pay a fair share of necessary transportation improvements attributable to the new development.
B. Circulation Element. Adopt and comply with its Circulation Element as part of the jurisdiction’s General Plan,
C. Capital Improvement Program. Adopt and update a minimum Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP shall include all capital transportation projects, including projects funded by Net Revenues, and shall include transportation projects required to demonstrate compliance with pavement management requirements.
D. Pavement Management Plan. Adopt and update a Pavement Management Plan and provide regular reporting on the status of road pavement conditions and implementation of the Pavement Management Plan.
E. Expenditure Report. Adopt an Expenditure Report to account for Net Revenues, developer/traffic impact fees, and funds expended by the Eligible Jurisdiction which satisfy the Maintenance of Effort requirements. The Expenditure Report shall be submitted by the end of six (6) months following the end of the jurisdiction’s fiscal year and include the following:
1. All Net Revenue fund balances and interest earned.
2. Expenditures identified by type (i.e., capital, operations, administration, etc.), and program or project.
F. Project Final Report. Provide Authority with a Project Final Report for regional projects within six months following completion of a project funded with Net Revenues.
G. Time Limits for Use of Net Revenues for Regional Projects.
1. Agree that Net Revenues for Regional Projects shall be expended or encumbered no later than the end of the fiscal year for which the Net Revenues are programmed. A request for extension of the encumbrance deadline for no more than thirty-six months may be submitted to the Authority no less than ninety days prior to the deadline. The Authority may approve one or more requests for extension of the encumbrance deadline.
2. In the event the time limits for use of Net Revenues for Regional Projects are not satisfied then any retained Net Revenues that were allocated to an Eligible Jurisdiction and interest earned thereon shall be returned to the February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 6 Authority and these Net Revenues and interest earned thereon shall be available for allocation to any project within the same source program.
H. No Supplanting of Funds. Agree that Net Revenues shall not be used to supplant developer funding which has been or will likely be committed for any transportation project.
I. Public Notice of Use of Measure Funds. Member agencies will provide the public with planned use of measure funding as part of its annual or biennial budget process. This includes each City and Community Advisory Council will receive at a minimum, twice per programming year presentations from jurisdictional staff to review proposed investments prior to annual allocations.
Determination of Non-Eligibility
A determination of non-eligibility of a jurisdiction shall be made only after a hearing has been conducted and a determination has been made by the Authority that the jurisdiction is not an Eligible Jurisdiction as provided hereinabove.
VII. Taxpayer Safeguards
A. A transportation special revenue fund (the “Local Transportation Authority Special Revenue Fund”) shall be established to maintain all Revenues.
B. Accounting Receipt, maintenance and expenditure of Net Revenues shall be distinguishable in each jurisdiction’s accounting records from other funding sources, and expenditures of Net Revenues shall be distinguishable by program or project. Interest earned on Net Revenues allocated pursuant to the Ordinance shall be expended only for those purposes for which the Net Revenues were allocated.
C. No Net Revenues shall be used by a jurisdiction for other than transportation purposes authorized by the Ordinance. Any jurisdiction which violates this provision must fully reimburse the Authority for the Net Revenues misspent and shall be deemed ineligible to receive Net Revenues for a period of five (5) years.
D. A Citizens Oversight Committee (“Committee”) shall be established to provide an enhanced level of accountability for expenditure of Revenues under the Ordinance.
The Committee will help to ensure that all voter mandates are carried out as required. The roles and responsibilities of the Committee, the selection process for Committee members and related administrative procedures shall be carried out as described in the Section XIII below and Ordinance Section 15.
E. A performance assessment shall be conducted at least once every five years to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, economy and program results of the Authority in satisfying the provisions and requirements of the Investment Summary February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 7 of the Plan, the Plan and the Ordinance. A copy of the performance assessment shall be provided to the Committee.
F. Annual status reports regarding the regional corridor projects and improvements shall be brought before the Authority by local agencies and Authority staff at least annually in public meetings.
G. Annual Report Annually the Authority shall publish a report on how all Revenues have been spent and on progress in implementing projects in the Plan and shall publicly report on the findings and posted on the agency website.
VIII. Ten-Year Comprehensive Program Review
At least every ten years the Authority shall conduct a comprehensive review of all projects and programs implemented under the Plan to evaluate the performance of the overall program and may revise the Plan to improve its performance. The review shall include consideration of changes to local, state and federal transportation plans and policies; changes in land use, travel and growth projections; changes in project cost estimates and revenue projections; right-of-way constraints and other project constraints; level of public support for the Plan; and the progress of the Authority and jurisdictions in implementing the Plan. The Authority may amend the Plan based on its comprehensive review, subject to the requirements of Section IX: Reporting, Implementation and Amendments.
IX. Reporting, Implementation and Amendments
Administration
In compliance with state and federal requirements, SLOCOG regularly prepares a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) that identifies priority projects across all transportation modes, including highways, local roads, public transit, bikeways, and aviation.
All updates to the Expenditure Plan will undergo public review and hearings. Candidate projects and priorities may evolve, but the county’s extensive transportation needs will ensure robust use of all available funding, including sales tax revenues. During each update, the Authority will review investments across multiple transportation modes to ensure efficiency and equity in addressing mobility needs throughout San Luis Obispo County.
Annual Report
Each year, the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (Section XIV) reviews expenditures and communicates results to the public through an Annual Report.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 8 Amendment Process
As specified in PUC Section 180207:
(a) Once per calendar year, the Authority may review and propose amendments to the county’s transportation expenditure plan to incorporate additional revenues, account for unanticipated funds, or respond to unforeseen circumstances.
Amendments adopted late in the year will not preclude additional amendments in the following year.
(b) The Authority must notify the County Board of Supervisors and each city council, providing copies of proposed amendments for their review. (c) Amendments become effective 45 days after notification.
Voter approval (2/3 majority) is required for changes to funding categories or overall allocation formulas as per Ordinance Section 10.
Biennial Implementation Plan
At least once every two years, the Authority will prepare and adopt a Measure TBD Implementation Plan. This plan will include a financial component consistent with both the SLOCOG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and the STIP.
Process steps include:
A. SLOCOG staff, working with member agencies and stakeholders, will draft and update the Implementation Plan biennially.
B. The Authority Board will review the Draft Implementation Plan, hold public hearings, and incorporate feedback.
C. Following review, the Authority formally adopts the Implementation Plan.
Implementation Guidelines
Following voter approval of this Measure, the Authority shall adopt Implementation Guidelines to administer and implement the Expenditure Plan in a manner consistent with the voter-approved purposes of this Measure. The Implementation Guidelines shall establish procedures for project programming and delivery, eligibility requirements, fund distribution, accountability and reporting, audits, amendments, and other administrative matters necessary to ensure effective and transparent use of Measure revenues. The Implementation Guidelines shall not expand or alter the uses of funds authorized by this Measure and shall be adopted by the governing board at a public meeting following a noticed public process.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 9 X. Bonding Authority
To reduce overall costs by advancing construction timelines, the Authority shall have the option to sell or issue, at any time, and from time to time, including on or before the collection of the taxes authorized by the Ordinance Section 16, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, including capital appreciation bonds, payable from and secured by the proceeds from the sales taxes authorized by this Ordinance and from the proceeds of the existing Measure TBD sales taxes, in order to finance and refinance the transportation projects identified in the Transportation Expenditure Plan. Bonding indebtedness shall be limited to 35% of net sales measured at the end of the 30-year program. An additional bonds test (ABT) no lower than 1.5x Maximum Annual Debt Service will be measured against projected revenues for any consecutive 12-month period in the prior 18 months.
Should the tax be ended by voter action, the obligation to repay the bond debt remains with the agency, in this case the Authority and its member agencies.
XI. Independent Financial Audits
If the Transportation Measure is approved by the voters, the Authority will conduct independent financial audits of all revenues and expenditures associated with the measure in accordance with Public Utilities Code 180000 et seq. These audits will ensure full transparency and accountability in the use of voter-approved sales tax revenues.
The results of the audits will be presented annually to the Authority Board and made available to the public, reinforcing confidence in the administration of the Transportation Measure. Findings will also be shared with the Citizens’ Oversight Committee to support their independent review of expenditures and compliance with the Expenditure Plan.
XII. Administration Program – 1% of Measure Revenues
To effectively manage and implement the Transportation Measure, the Authority will cap administration costs at no more than 1% of annual sales tax revenues to administrative activities. This allocation supports the necessary planning, oversight, and program development functions required for successful execution of the measure.
Key administrative responsibilities of the Authority include:
A. Annual Work Program and Budget
Prepare and adopt an annual work program and budget outlining planned expenditures, oversight activities, and administrative costs.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 10 B. Allocation Program Requirements and Focused Studies
Develop requirements for each funding program established by the Regional Programs allowed in the Expenditure Plan and undertake specialized studies needed to implement those programs effectively.
C. Biennial Implementation Plan
Prepare and update the Transportation Measure Implementation Plan every two years, aligning it with the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
D. Regional Project Prioritization
Establish and update priority lists for regional projects and rehabilitation projects, in coordination with member jurisdictions and consistent with Expenditure Plan goals.
E. Independent Annual Audit
Conduct an independent audit of all Transportation Measure funds to ensure compliance, fiscal integrity, and accountability to the public.
F. Public Outreach and Communication
Carry out ongoing outreach and public education efforts to keep residents informed about project progress, financial performance, and planned updates.
G. Bond Issuance for Accelerated Delivery
Issue bonds when appropriate to expedite project delivery, reducing overall project costs by leveraging future revenues for near-term improvements.
H. Revenue Allocation to Local Jurisdictions
Distribute Transportation Measure proceeds to incorporated cities and the county in accordance with the formulas and criteria established in the Expenditure Plan.
I. Support for Oversight Committees and Related Technical Assistance Provide staff support to advisory committees and furnish technical assistance to member jurisdictions to ensure consistent, equitable, and effective program implementation.
XIII. Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Committee Purpose
A. To provide fiscal oversight on the implementation of the Transportation Expenditure Plan ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the approved Plan.
B. To inform the public and confirm that revenues and expenditures from the Transportation Measure are spent as promised to San Luis Obispo County voters.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 11 Committee Formation
A. The Committee will be formed within six (6) months following voter approval of the Transportation Measure in San Luis Obispo County.
B. The Committee shall be a permanent component of the Expenditure Plan and cannot be eliminated by amendment.
C. Meetings will begin when Transportation Measure revenues are recommended for expenditure, including Implementation Plan updates.
Selection and Duties of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
A. The Committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members, each serving a one-year term.
B. Chair Duties: Call meetings, set agendas, and preside over meetings.
C. Vice Chair Duties: Perform the Chair’s duties in the Chair’s absence.
Committee Meetings
A. The Committee will hold at least two formal meetings annually, with additional meetings scheduled as needed.
B. All meetings will comply with the Brown Act (open meeting requirements).
C. Meetings will be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.
Subcommittee Requirements
A. The Committee may form subcommittees to address specific tasks or focus areas.
B. All subcommittees will consist of an odd number of members to ensure clear decision-making.
The Committee will reflect the geographic and demographic diversity of San Luis Obispo County and consist of 12 members. Each represented organization will nominate its representative, with final appointments approved by the Authority Board.
Membership Composition:
A. One resident representative appointed by each incorporated city (Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo) and one member from each of San Luis Obispo County’s Supervisorial District’s within the unincorporated areas.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 12 B. The Authority Board will review and appoint these members. If any jurisdiction is unable to appoint a representative, THE AUTHORITY may fill the position through an open application process. Should a new City become incorporated, a representative from that jurisdiction shall be appointed by the City.
Quorum
A. A quorum will consist of no fewer than seven (7) members.
B. Actions may be approved by a simple majority of members present, provided the quorum is met.
Term of Membership
A. Members serve two-year terms, with a maximum of eight consecutive years of service.
B. To establish staggered terms, the initial appointments will be divided so that half serve one-year terms and half serve two-year terms, determined by random selection.
C. Proxy voting is not permitted.
Eligibility
A. Must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, and a resident of San Luis Obispo County.
B. Cannot be an elected official of San Luis Obispo County or its cities.
C. Cannot be an employee of state, county, or city government agencies within San Luis Obispo County (except employees of educational institutions).
Staffing
A. SLOCOG staff will provide technical and administrative support, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials, and public communications.
B. Administrative costs for staffing will be funded through the Transportation Measure’s administrative allocation.
C. Expert staff and consultants may be invited to present information or analyses as needed.
Responsibilities
A. Reviewing and commenting on independent financial and performance audits of Measure funds.
February 5, 2026 SLO County Transportation Expenditure Plan 13 B. Reviewing periodic reports, studies, and plans related to Measure revenues and expenditures.
C. Ensuring that expenditures are consistent with the Expenditure Plan.
D. Conducting an annual review of sales tax revenue use and publicly reporting findings.
E. Presenting recommendations and findings in a formal annual report to the public and Authority Board.
F. Accessing information from the Authority’s independent auditor and requesting additional information as necessary to fulfill oversight responsibilities.
G. Remaining informed of advancements in transportation planning and finance to ensure oversight remains relevant and effective through the duration of the Measure.
XIV. Measure Duration
This Transportation Expenditure Plan shall remain in effect for 30 years as approved by San Luis Obispo County voters.
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Megan Martin, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation from California Department of State Parks and the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District on the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND
On July 28, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution (Reso. No. 25-23) authorizing the Community Development Director to submit a request to the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission) for consolidation of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for a portion of the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project (Attachment 1). The consolidation request was necessary as a segment of the restoration area lies within both the City, California Department of State Parks (State Parks), and Coastal Commission jurisdiction.
The project fulfills a long-standing restoration requirement associated with the original Coastal Commission permit (State Parks Application No. 4-82-300) for the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
The restoration effort, led by State Parks and the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District (Coastal San Luis RCD), seeks to restore and enhance approximately 150 acres of foredune habitat within Pismo State Beach. Restoration efforts include reduction of invasive plant cover, reestablishing diverse native dune vegetation communities, restoring habitat functions and ecological resilience, and enhancing the natural protective function of the foredunes to better withstand sea-level rise, storm events, and wind erosion. The project will directly benefit several sensitive and listed species including the Western monarch butterfly, the Northern California legless lizard, and two state-threatened plants, the surf thistle and beach spectacle pod.
The Coastal Commission has requested that public outreach for this project be conducted with affected jurisdictions including Grover Beach. While State Parks is the lead agency for this restoration effort, both State Parks and Coastal San Luis RCD have offered to present the item to broaden public participation, promote transparency, and provide the community with an update on project progress and next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
Staff Report: Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project Update Page 2 March 9, 2025
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Receive and file the presentation; or
2. Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project Overview
2. Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project Schedule Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☒ Community Engagement Pismo State Beach Foredune
Restoration and Improvement Project
Project Overview
The Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project will restore and enhance 150 acres of foredune habitat within Pismo State Beach, a coastal park stretching over seven miles. The project area supports a unique and fragile ecosystem that has been significantly degraded by invasive plant species and disrupted dune processes. The restoration will directly benefit several sensitive and listed species, including the Western monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus), which overwinters nearby at the Pismo Monarch Butterfly Grove; the Northern California legless lizard (Anniella pulchra); and two state-threatened plants—the surf thistle (Cirsium rhothophilum) and the beach spectacle pod (Dithyrea maritima).
Invasive species such as golden wattle, iceplant, and European beach grass have spread throughout the foredune system, displacing native vegetation, reducing biodiversity, and interfering with the natural geomorphic processes that shape and sustain the dune landscape. This degradation not only threatens native species but also compromises the dunes’ capacity to act as a protective buffer against wind, erosion, and coastal storm surges, posing increased climate resilience risks to adjacent communities, including Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Oceano, a disadvantaged and climate-vulnerable community.
Project Goals
1. Reduce invasive plant cover so that 90% of grid cells contain less than 1% of the current invasive extent.
2. Reestablish diverse native dune vegetation communities, such as dune mat and dune scrub, through targeted seed collection, propagation, and strategic outplanting.
3. Restore habitat functions and ecological resilience to support the recovery of listed plant and wildlife species dependent on dynamic dune ecosystems.
4. Enhance the natural protective function of the foredunes to better withstand sea-level rise, storm events, and wind erosion, protecting both wildlife habitat and nearby human communities.
Attachment 1
Restoration Methods
The restoration will begin with the removal of invasive plant species using a combination of mechanical methods (cutting and trimming) and chemical treatments (targeted herbicide application for herbaceous invasives), conducted by licensed pest control contractors following recommendations from certified Pest Control Advisors.
Species targeted for removal include European beach grass, iceplant, golden wattle, pine, and cypress.
Following removal, native dune vegetation will be restored through local seed collection, propagation at the California State Parks greenhouse, and phased outplanting. Species will be selected based on historic plant communities and the habitat needs of the target species. Planting will be carried out by trained restoration crews with oversight from experienced ecologists and land managers.
Monitoring & Success Metrics
Restoration success will be assessed through annual monitoring, including GPS mapping of invasive species reduction and percent survivorship of native outplantings. Monitoring will follow California Native Plant Society (CNPS) protocols and be conducted by trained staff from California State Parks and partner organizations. Metrics will track changes in vegetation cover, native species diversity, and habitat quality to ensure restoration goals are met and maintained over time.
Contact
Samantha Alvarez, Restoration Program Manager, [email protected] Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project Detailed Project Schedule
potential time extention
Task Year 1: 2025 Year 2: 2026 Year 3: 2027 Year 4: 2028 Year 5: 2029 Year 6: 2030 Activites Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 1 Project Administration
1.1 Quarterly invoicing + reporting
1.2 Subcontracting + Coordination
1.3 Outreach + Field Tours
2 Planning + Design
2.1a Draft Restoration Plan
2.1b Final Restoration Plan
3 Environmental Review
3.1 CEQA/NEPA certification process
3.2 Develop permit packages
4 Implementation of Restoration Plan
4.1 Native Revegetation
4.5 Invasive species treatment
5 Monitoring and Reporting
5.1 Development of monitoring + reporting plan
5.2 Annual Monitoring + Surveying
5.3 Reporting
Attachment 2