The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo public meetings in 2023

48 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board reviews infrastructure contracts and health grants

The Board processed a consent agenda including several bridge design contracts, a $735,513 audiovisual upgrade for the Board chambers, and a $753,592 health grant for electronic health records. The meeting also included hearings on redeclaring a shelter crisis and establishing affordable housing funding priorities.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Addendum to Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors amends agenda regarding committee appointments

The Board of Supervisors amended Item #6 to include the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) as an appointed committee. The item was moved from consent to board business to discuss the appointment of one representative and one alternate to the IWMA.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled a site tour of local parks

The Commission is conducting a tour of several park locations. The schedule includes visits to Nipomo Skate Park, Jack Ready Imagination Park, Oceano Park, and Coastal Dunes RV Park.

parksrecreationtoursan-luis-obispo
✓ Decided: Commission toured regional parks; no decisions made

The Parks and Recreation Commission held a tour of Nipomo skate park, Jack Ready Imagination Park, Oceano Park, and Coastal Dunes RV Park. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Thu Dec 7, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to review OHV in-lieu fee grant applications for FY 2024-25

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from advisory committees. The main substantive item is reviewing Off Highway Vehicle In-Lieu Fee Fund grant applications and recommending funding for fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda also includes accepting letters of donation and a director's report.

parksrecreationgrantsoff-highway-vehiclestrailsgolf
✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided minutes consist of the meeting agenda and placeholders for standard proceedings. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

Addendum to Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board amended agenda to approve Williamson Act land contracts

The Board of Supervisors amended the agenda for the December 5, 2023 meeting. The amendment moved a submittal of resolutions approving various Williamson Act projects from the Consent calendar to a Consent - Public Hearing calendar. Staff also corrected file numbers and resolution versions in the attachments for these land conservation contracts.

Tue Nov 28, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors reviews wide range of county service and infrastructure requests

The provided document is an agenda for the November 28, 2023, meeting. It lists numerous requests for contract approvals, grant applications, and personnel changes, but does not record the final outcomes or votes for these items.

Tue Oct 31, 2023

Addendum to Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adds Opioid Remediation Program and Israel condemnation statements to agenda

The Board of Supervisors added two items to the consent agenda. These include a comprehensive Opioid Remediation Program Plan and statements condemning violent attacks in Israel.

Thu Oct 26, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the October 26, 2023, meeting, including several time extension requests and permit amendments. However, the document does not record any votes, decisions, or outcomes for these items.

Wed Oct 4, 2023

Planning Commission - Dana Reserve Specific Plan Study Session

✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds study session on Dana Reserve Specific Plan

The Planning Commission held a study session to review the proposed Dana Reserve Specific Plan and its Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The plan would allow phased development of a 288-acre master-planned community with up to 1,318 residential units, commercial uses, and open space. No formal decision was made; the item was received and filed.

Thu Sep 28, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to set project priorities, review pickleball proposal

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending tiered project priorities for the department's work effort and review a proposal for pickleball in Los Osos. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment, approval of previous minutes, and reports from advisory committees and staff.

parksrecreationtrailsgolfpickleballproject-priorities
✓ Decided: Commission recommends tiered project priorities for parks work

The Parks and Recreation Commission met and considered a staff request to recommend tiered project priorities for the department's work effort. The minutes list agenda items but do not record any votes or final decisions on the items, including the tiered priorities or the Los Osos Pickleball Proposal. No substantive decisions are recorded in the minutes.

Tue Sep 26, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board considers water main project and various health and safety contracts

The Board of Supervisors reviewed a wide range of administrative items, including a water main replacement project in Cayucos and several health agency contracts. Public hearings were scheduled for animal services ordinances and solid waste fee increases.

Thu Sep 14, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves four development projects including winery and mobile home park expansion

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission held hearings on four development requests, all recommended for approval by staff. The minutes do not record the Commission's final votes or decisions on these items, only the agenda and staff recommendations. No substantive decisions are recorded in the provided minutes.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

Planning Commission - Diablo Canyon Power Plant Decommissioning Project Study Session

✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds study session on Diablo Canyon decommissioning

The Planning Commission held a study session on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Decommissioning Project and its Draft Environmental Impact Report. No formal decision was made; the item was received and filed as a study session. The project, proposed by PG&E, would occur in two phases over about 15 years and require a Development Plan/Coastal Development Permit/Conditional Use Permit.

Thu Aug 31, 2023

Planning Commission - Dana Reserve Specific Plan Hearing - Continued to Oct. 23 & 24

✓ Decided: Dana Reserve Specific Plan hearing continued to Oct. 23-24, 2023

The Planning Commission continued the hearing on the Dana Reserve Specific Plan and related permits to October 23 and 24, 2023. The agenda described a proposed 288-acre development with up to 1,318 residential units and commercial uses, but the minutes record no final decision, vote, or approval for this item.

Wed Aug 30, 2023

Planning Commission - Dana Reserve Specific Plan Hearing

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Dana Reserve Specific Plan

The Planning Commission held a hearing on the Dana Reserve Specific Plan, a 288-acre master-planned community with up to 1,318 residential units and commercial uses. The commission voted to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors, including the Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Final Environmental Impact Report. The recommendation includes findings of overriding considerations for significant unavoidable impacts.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission meeting held on August 24, 2023

The provided document contains the meeting agenda and item descriptions but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes. It lists hearings for a 4-unit apartment building in Oceano and a single-family residence on Blue Granite Lane.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to review proposed parks and golf fees for FY 2024-25

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine items including public comment, minutes approval, and reports from advisory committees. The main substantive item is a staff report on proposed parks and golf fees for fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

parksrecreationfeesgolftrailscommission
✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held August 24, 2023

The provided minutes consist of the meeting agenda and boilerplate descriptions for each item. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or substantive outcomes documented in the text.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves six agenda items including fuel station and winery

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission held a full-day meeting on August 10, 2023, and approved all six items on the agenda. These included a sixth-time extension for a residential subdivision, amendments to the Land Use Ordinance for distilleries, guest ranches, and wineries, a coastal development permit for a hillside home, a minor use permit for a winery, and a minor use permit for a fuel station and convenience store. All approvals were consistent with staff recommendations, though individual vote tallies were not recorded in the minutes.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board considers grant for behavioral health bridge housing and various budget adjustments

The Board of Supervisors reviewed a series of consent items including a $7.5M grant for behavioral health bridge housing and multiple budget adjustments for homeless services and public works. The meeting also included several resolutions honoring local agricultural and wine industry figures. No final vote tallies were recorded in the provided text.

Thu Jul 27, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds hearings on wireless facility and land use requests

The provided document contains the agenda and hearing descriptions for the July 27, 2023, meeting. However, the record does not establish the final outcomes or votes for the proposed items.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears three development proposals, no votes recorded

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission meeting on June 22, 2023, was largely procedural, with public comment, staff updates, and approval of the May 11 draft minutes. Three hearings were held for proposed projects—a residence in Paso Robles, a battery storage system in Nipomo, and a commercial development in Templeton—but the minutes do not record any decisions or votes on these items.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to review draft annual report and committee updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the draft Commission Annual Report for submission to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes reports from the Trails and Golf Advisory Committees and the Director.

parksrecreationannual-reporttrailsgolf
✓ Decided: The Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on June 22, 2023.

The provided minutes for the June 22, 2023, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or formal actions taken by the commission. The agenda items were procedural in nature, including reports and administrative reviews.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

Addendum to Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission grants first-time extension for Santa Margarita Ranch subdivision

The Planning Commission considered a request by Santa Margarita Ranch LLC for a first-time extension of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2586 and CUP S030115U, which would subdivide a 3,778-acre portion of Santa Margarita Ranch into 111 residential lots, 5 agricultural parcels, and other uses. The staff recommendation was approval, but the minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the item. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Jun 14, 2023

Addendum to Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors updates Budget Hearing presentation

The meeting record indicates an addendum to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget hearing. Staff amended the presentation to include State of Workforce slides and typographical corrections.

Thu Jun 8, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears 4 development proposals, no votes recorded

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission meeting on June 8, 2023, consisted of public comment, staff updates, and hearings on four development projects. No decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes; all items were presented with staff recommendations for approval. The consent agenda included approval of draft minutes from January and April 2023, but no action is noted.

Thu May 25, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Procedural meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission with no substantive decisions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting with no major decisions or discussions. Items include approving previous meeting minutes, receiving committee reports, and acknowledging donation letters.

proceduralparks-and-recreationpublic-commentdonations
✓ Decided: Commission reviews draft annual report for Board of Supervisors

The Parks and Recreation Commission met and reviewed the draft Commission Annual Report for submission to the Board of Supervisors. No substantive decisions were recorded; the minutes list agenda items but do not include outcomes or votes.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks commission to review draft annual report

The San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including public comment, approving previous meeting minutes, and receiving reports from advisory committees. The main substantive item is a staff report reviewing the draft Commission Annual Report for submission to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

parksrecreationannual-reportadvisory-committeesminutes
✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided minutes consist of the meeting agenda and boilerplate descriptions for each item. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board considers mental health contracts and infrastructure projects

The Board of Supervisors processed multiple requests including mental health service contracts, airport budget adjustments, and public works awards. Several items were set for future public hearings, including growth management amendments and tourism district renewal.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears winery and cannabis permit requests

The Planning Commission held hearings on two Conditional Use Permit requests: a winery facility and a commercial cannabis operation. Both items were on the agenda with staff recommendations for approval, but the minutes do not record the final decisions or vote tallies. The meeting also included public comment, staff updates, and approval of the March 9, 2023 draft minutes.

Thu Mar 23, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears 6 development items, recommends denial for 2 subdivisions

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission held hearings on six development proposals, with staff recommending approval for four and denial for two. The commission's actual decisions are not recorded in the minutes, which only list the agenda items and staff recommendations. The consent agenda included a General Plan conformity determination for the sale of Cambria Community Service District property.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

Addendum to the Board of Supervisors Agenda

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors adds $4M storm response budget adjustment to agenda

The Board of Supervisors added a request to the consent items to authorize a $4,000,000 budget adjustment. The funds would move from General Fund Designated COVID-19 Reserves to Public Works – Roads for ongoing storm response.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss annual report and routine items

The San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including public comment, approval of previous minutes, and reports from advisory committees. The main substantive discussion is the preparation of the Commission's Annual Report for submission to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

parksrecreationannual-reportminutesadvisory-committeedonations
✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided minutes consist of the meeting agenda and boilerplate descriptions for each item. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or discussion summaries for the March 16, 2023, meeting.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Subdivision Review Board

✓ Decided: Subdivision Review Board hears Orcutt Road parcel map request

The Subdivision Review Board agenda included a hearing on a phased Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide 11.3 acres at 3876 Orcutt Road into four parcels for residential development, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration issued. The minutes do not record the board's decision on this item, and no other substantive actions are documented. The meeting was otherwise procedural, covering consent agenda items and staff updates.

Thu Mar 9, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission agenda lists permit extension and sign program hearings

The provided meeting record lists scheduled agenda items but contains no recorded votes, motions, or official actions. Scheduled business included a one-year time extension for a commercial subdivision on Ramada Drive in Templeton and a sign program amendment for the Los Osos Shopping Center.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board considers $2M grant for Anderson Hotel affordable housing

The Board of Supervisors reviewed several requests, including a $2 million ARPA grant for affordable housing and a $150,000 budget adjustment for swimming pool repairs. The meeting also included the introduction of a community choice aggregation program ordinance and various administrative appointments.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

Subdivision Review Board

✓ Decided: Subdivision Review Board approves phased parcel map for 11.3-acre Orcutt Road subdivision

The Subdivision Review Board approved a phased Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (SUB2020-00035) requested by Karen Colombo to subdivide two parcels totaling 11.3 acres into four residential parcels at 3876 Orcutt Road. The board also adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, which includes conditions addressing air quality, biological resources, and other impacts. The approval is subject to appeal to the Board of Supervisors within 14 days.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors reviews various county contracts and budget adjustments

The Board processed a series of consent items including funding for economic development, emergency services, and public works. The meeting included requests for contract approvals for inmate transportation and environmental consultants, as well as several administrative appointments.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Addendum to the Board of Supervisors Agenda

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors added closed session items to February 28 agenda

The Board of Supervisors added a closed session item to the agenda to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The session concerns two cases filed by Jeannot Nahmias against the County of San Luis Obispo.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors holds meeting on administrative and legislative items

The provided document is an agenda for the February 7, 2023, meeting. It lists proposed appointments, lease agreements, and public hearings, but does not record the final outcomes or votes for these items.

Fri Feb 3, 2023

Addendum to the Board of Supervisors Agenda

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors amends agenda order and updates item attachments

The Board of Supervisors modified the order of business for the February 7, 2023, meeting. Staff also replaced a PowerPoint presentation attachment for a resolution regarding Rural Recreation and Camping.

Thu Feb 2, 2023

Subdivision Review Board - CANCELLED

✓ Decided: Subdivision Review Board meeting cancelled for Feb 2, 2023

The Subdivision Review Board meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023 was cancelled. The minutes contain only the agenda and no record of any decisions or actions taken.

Sun Jan 29, 2023

Board of Supervisors - SPECIAL MEETING

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors held special meeting on January 29, 2023

The provided text contains the agenda for a special meeting but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes. It lists requests regarding the Paso Basin Land Use Management Area and Board Rules of Procedure.

Thu Jan 26, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears Templeton subdivision and Nipomo transfer station amendments

The Planning Commission held hearings on two items: a proposed 15-lot residential subdivision in Templeton and an amendment to the Santa Maria Transfer Station's operating hours in Nipomo. The minutes do not record the outcomes of these hearings, so it is unclear whether they were approved, denied, or tabled. The commission also elected a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2023 and recognized Philip Henry, III, for his service.

Wed Jan 25, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss pickleball/tennis report and annual report theme

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from advisory committees, and staff reports. Key items include reviewing a Pickleball & Tennis Report, discussing the theme for the 2023 Annual Report and forming an ad hoc committee, and electing a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term. The agenda is largely procedural, with these items being the main substantive discussions.

parksrecreationpickleballtennisannual-reportcommission-elections
✓ Decided: Commission discusses pickleball report, annual report, and elects officers

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 25, 2023, and discussed the Pickleball & Tennis Report, the theme and approach for the 2023 Annual Report, and nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. The minutes do not record any formal votes or final decisions on these items, indicating the meeting was primarily for discussion and recommendations.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board awards $33.3M contract for new Probation Department Building

The Board of Supervisors approved a major design-build contract for a new Probation Department Building and authorized an 82.22% rate increase for solid waste collection in unincorporated and rural areas. Other actions included approving grants for the District Attorney and a foster care contract for juvenile justice youth.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

✓ Decided: Planning Commission meeting cancelled; no decisions made

The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023, was cancelled. The minutes contain only the agenda and participant list, with no record of any substantive discussion, votes, or decisions. The agenda included a continued hearing on the Monarch Dunes Specific Plan amendment, but no action was taken.

Fri Jan 13, 2023

Board of Supervisors - SPECIAL MEETING

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors reviews contracts and emergency proclamations

The provided text contains the agenda for a special meeting on January 13, 2023, listing requests for contract approvals, board appointments, and emergency resolutions. However, the document does not record the final outcomes or votes for these items.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors held reorganization and swearing-in meeting

The Board of Supervisors met to swear in elected and re-elected County Officials. The meeting included the reorganization of the Board to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2023 term. No vote tallies or specific names were recorded in the provided text.