San Luis Obispo public meetings in 2020

Subdivision Review Board

The Subdivision Review Board held a hearing on a request by Art Weldon to subdivide a 177-acre parcel at 6226 Ontario Road into two parcels of 80.67 and 96.35 acres. The project also includes widening and paving a driveway, installing utilities, and a water tank. The board approved the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration, as recommended by staff.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (CO 16-0156) for 177-acre subdivision into two parcels
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project

Subdivision Review Board

The Subdivision Review Board held a hearing on Art Weldon's request to subdivide a 177-acre parcel at 6226 Ontario Road into two parcels (80 and 97 acres) and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The staff recommendation was to continue the item to the December 7, 2020 meeting, and the board followed that recommendation. The board also considered a consent item for a second time extension for Avila Ocean Adventures LLC's tentative parcel map at 142 Front Street, Avila Beach, and a hearing for Frank Mazzone's tentative parcel map at 6505 Monte Road, San Luis Obispo, with staff recommending approval for both.

• Continued Art Weldon's vesting tentative parcel map hearing to December 7, 2020
• Considered consent item for Avila Ocean Adventures LLC time extension (recommended approval)
• Considered Frank Mazzone's tentative parcel map (recommended approval)

SLOLAFCO

The Commission approved the first quarter budget status report and adopted a new policy regarding social media use. Commissioners also held a study session regarding the Gateway Annexation and Sphere of Influence amendment for the City of Paso Robles. No reportable action was taken during the closed session regarding the Executive Officer.

• Approved September 17, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Q1 FY 2020-2021 budget status report (7-0)
• Adopted Policy on Social Media Use (7-0)
• Received and filed status report on proposals (7-0)
• Received and filed North County CSD agencies update (Voice vote)

Subdivision Review Board

The provided document contains the meeting agenda but does not record the outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the session. It lists several requests for time extensions and tentative parcel maps for consideration.

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets Sept. 17, 2020 by teleconference to review a time extension request for the San Simeon and Estero Bay water districts and to consider adopting a record retention and destruction policy. It will also vote on a biennial update to its conflict of interest code and approve minutes from July 16, 2020. Several land-use proposals and a North County service review remain in progress.

• B-1: Time extension request for SSJWD and EPCWD (review and approval)
• B-2: Adoption of a Record Retention and Destruction Policy (review and approval)
• A-1: Biennial update of LAFCO's Conflict of Interest Code (consent agenda)
• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2020 meeting
• Proposals in progress: Jack Ranch (Tract 2429) annexation to CSA 18, and Fiero East-West annexation to SLO

Subdivision Review Board

The Subdivision Review Board approved four first-time extension requests for previously approved parcel maps, including projects by Peoples' Self-Help Housing, Craig Smith, Ernie Nolte, and Carlos Castaneda Jr. The board also approved two tentative parcel maps: one for Kenneth Cardoza to split a 20-acre parcel into two 10-acre lots, and one for Steve and Julie Souza to subdivide a 469.74-acre parcel into two lots, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration. A hearing for Frank Mazzone's parcel map was continued to October 2, 2020.

• Approved first time extension for Peoples' Self-Help Housing senior living subdivision (EXT2020-00022)
• Approved first time extension for Smith Double SS Ranch parcel map (EXT2020-00020)
• Approved first time extension for Ernie Nolte Avila Beach subdivision (EXT2020-00026)
• Approved third time extension for Carlos Castaneda Jr. parcel map (EXT2020-00023)
• Approved tentative parcel map for Kenneth Cardoza at 730 Serpa Ranch Road (SUB2019-00111)
• Approved tentative parcel map for Steve and Julie Souza at 8475 Tassajara Creek Road (SUB2019-00019) with Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Continued Frank Mazzone parcel map hearing to October 2, 2020

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets July 16, 2020 to review its year-end FY 2019-20 budget, adjust the FY 2020-21 budget for a sick-leave payout, and consider a sphere-of-influence and municipal service review update for South County agencies. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring retiring Executive Officer David Church and a nomination of Marshall Ochylski to the CALAFCO board. Several items are on the consent agenda or listed as recommendations for approval.

• Consent item A-1: Section 218 Agreement final resolution and application agreement
• B-2: Year-end FY 2019-20 LAFCO budget status report, to be sent to the County Auditor
• B-3: FY 2020-21 budget adjustment for employee end-of-employment sick leave payout
• B-4: Sphere of Influence/Municipal Service Review update and Memorandum of Agreement for South County agencies
• B-5: Nomination of Marshall Ochylski to the CALAFCO Board of Directors

Subdivision Review Board

The Subdivision Review Board met on June 1, 2020, and considered six items. Four items were on the consent agenda, all recommended for approval: time extensions for tentative parcel maps by Tom Feeley and Dennis Johansen, a lot line adjustment by Theodore V. Plemons and S&A Vineyards LLC, and a deed conveyance for a public utility substation by Steinbeck Vineyards and Horizon West Transmission. Two public hearings were held: one for Chuck Braff's tentative parcel map to subdivide a 7.13-acre parcel into four parcels, and one for Richard Hylton's request for a conditional certificate of compliance for a 41-acre parcel. The minutes do not record the board's final votes or decisions on these items.

• Consent agenda item 2: Fourth time extension for Tom Feeley's tentative parcel map (CO 07-0096) recommended for approval
• Consent agenda item 3: First and final time extension for Theodore V. Plemons and S&A Vineyards LLC lot line adjustment (COAL 17-0092) recommended for approval
• Consent agenda item 4: Fourth time extension for Dennis Johansen's vesting tentative parcel map (CO 07-0099) recommended for approval
• Consent agenda item 5: Deed conveyance for a 19.98-acre public lot for a substation by Steinbeck Vineyards and Horizon West Transmission recommended for approval
• Hearing item 6: Chuck Braff's tentative parcel map (CO 18-0029) to subdivide a 7.13-acre parcel into four parcels, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration, considered
• Hearing item 7: Richard Hylton's conditional certificate of compliance (SUB2020-00001) for a 41-acre parcel, with CEQA exemption, considered

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets May 21, 2020 by Zoom under COVID-19 rules to review and possibly approve an amendment to Deputy Executive Officer Michael Prater's employment contract and the final FY 2020-21 LAFCO budget. Informational items include a study session on LAFCO agriculture definitions and policies, an application status report on Fiero Lane, Froom Ranch, Gateway, Morro Bay annexations and San Simeon CSD solid waste activation, and a South County sphere-of-influence update. The agenda also includes approval of the April 16, 2020 minutes and public comment periods.

• A-1: Amendment to employment contract between LAFCO and Michael Prater (recommend review and approval)
• A-2: Final FY 2020-21 San Luis Obispo LAFCO budget (recommend review and approval)
• B-1: Study session on LAFCO agriculture definitions, policies, and guidelines (receive and file)
• B-2: Application status report on Fiero Lane, Froom Ranch, Gateway, Morro Bay annexations, San Simeon CSD solid waste activation
• B-3: Status report on South County agencies sphere of influence update and municipal service review

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets April 16, 2020 by Zoom to tentatively approve one of two options for its Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, receive a third-quarter budget status report, and consider a minor update to its bylaws. The Commission will also hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Executive Officer. Public comment is accepted by email or mail by 1 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting.

• B-1: Proposed LAFCO budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21, with tentative approval of Option 1 or Option 2
• A-2: Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019-2020 LAFCO budget status report, recommended to receive and file with the County Auditor
• A-1: Minor update to LAFCO bylaws, recommended for approval
• C-1: Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) on the Executive Officer appointment
• Pending proposals: Fiero Lane and Clarion Court Annexation (1-R-20) and Tri-W site SOI amendment (2-S-19)

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets Feb. 20, 2020 to discuss the City of San Luis Obispo's Froom Ranch Specific Plan annexation and its draft environmental impact report, and to receive status reports on a Five Cities area service review, a directory of local agencies, and draft affordable housing policy ideas. The commission will also consider a Social Security Section 218 agreement on consent and meet in closed session to discuss the executive officer appointment. Several items are informational only, with staff recommending the commission receive and file them.

• Study session on City of San Luis Obispo Froom Ranch Specific Plan annexation and draft environmental impact report (receive and discuss)
• Consent item A-1: Section 218 agreement with the Social Security Administrator's Office (recommend approval)
• Status report on Five Cities area sphere of influence update and municipal service review (Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, South Sanitation District)
• Status report on draft regional/affordable housing policy ideas (receive and file)
• Closed session under Government Code 54957(b)(1) on the Executive Officer appointment

Subdivision Review Board

The Subdivision Review Board approved a fourth time extension for Cross Canyon Vineyard LLC's vesting tentative parcel map, a first time extension for Shella and Donald Caroni's tentative parcel map, and a tentative parcel map for Alex Glotov's four-lot subdivision at 750 Sandydale Drive. All items were approved as recommended by staff.

• Approved fourth time extension for Cross Canyon Vineyard LLC parcel map (EXT2019-00088)
• Approved first time extension for Caroni parcel map at 564 Applegate Way (EXT2019-00084)
• Approved tentative parcel map for Glotov subdivision at 750 Sandydale Drive (SUB2019-00080)

SLOLAFCO

The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission meets January 16, 2020 to select its 2020 chair and vice-chair, receive a mid-year budget status report, and hold a study session on affordable housing in the county. The commission will also consider approving an amendment to its legal counsel contract, reviewing its 2019 annual report and proposed 2020 work plan and meeting schedule, and supporting a state legislative proposal on outside user agreements.

• Selection of 2020 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Consent item A-1: Fiscal Year 2019-20 Second Quarter Budget Status Report (receive and file)
• Study session B-1: Affordable Housing in San Luis Obispo County (receive and discuss)
• Item C-1: Contract amendment for San Luis Obispo LAFCO legal counsel (recommend approval)
• Item C-2: 2019 LAFCO Annual Report, proposed 2020 work plan, and commission meeting schedule (recommend approval)

The Commission elected new leadership for 2020 and approved several administrative items, including a legal counsel contract amendment and the 2020 work plan. Members also held a study session on affordable housing and directed staff to develop related policies.

• Appointed Commissioner Murray as 2020 Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ochylski as 2020 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2019-20 Second Quarter Budget Status Report (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to San Luis Obispo LAFCO Legal Counsel contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2019 Annual Report, 2020 Work Plan, and meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved support for CALAFCO legislative proposal regarding GC 56133 (unanimous)