Arroyo Grande public meetings in 2021

City Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a placeholder or system-generated document.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting on December 21, 2021. The main item is a review of preliminary design concepts for the regional pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan, with the commission providing feedback to the consultant. The agenda also includes approval of the December 7 meeting minutes and a notice of administrative decisions. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of design concepts for the Pre-Approved Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Project
• Approval of minutes from the December 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Notice of administrative items since December 7, 2021
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar due to COVID-19 (AB 361)

Architectural Review Committee

The Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee is meeting virtually to review preliminary design concepts for the regional pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan and provide feedback to the consultant. The agenda also includes approval of the December 6, 2021 meeting minutes and routine procedural items. No project applications are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of design concepts for the Pre-Approved Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Project
• Approval of minutes from the December 6, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting conducted via Zoom webinar due to COVID-19, under AB 361

The Architectural Review Committee reviewed preliminary design concepts for the pre-approved Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plan Project and expressed support for the four architectural styles and the use of ADUs to meet housing needs. No formal decisions were made on the project; the committee directed staff to gather feedback from absent members before relaying comments to the consultant. The committee also approved the minutes of the December 6, 2021 meeting with a correction.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting with correction to Couch's vote (3-0)
• Reviewed ADU design concepts; no formal action taken
• Directed staff to seek feedback from absent members on ADU concepts

Arroyo Grande Public Art Panel

This agenda for the Arroyo Grande Public Art Panel meeting on December 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Council Successor Agency

The Arroyo Grande City Council and Successor Agency will meet virtually to consider consent items, including a $2.12 million street repair contract, a water and wastewater rate study, and several resolutions. They will also hold public hearings on CDBG projects and a public art project at Strother Park.

• Award $2,120,926.49 contract to Ferravanti Grading & Paving for 2021 Street Repairs Project
• Review Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Study
• Public hearing on CDBG projects for Year 2022
• Adopt resolution for National Opioid Settlements participation
• Approve construction plans for Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including awarding a $2,120,926.49 contract to Ferravanti Grading & Paving for the 2021 Street Repairs Project, with authorization for up to 10% in change orders. The Council also adopted resolutions for the FY 2022-23 administrative budget and recognized obligation payment schedule, continued the local COVID-19 emergency, and approved participation in national opioid settlements. Public hearings resulted in approval of CDBG projects for 2022 and a public art project to repaint the Strother Park basketball court. No action was taken on the draft water and wastewater rate study, which will return in January.

• Awarded $2,120,926.49 contract to Ferravanti Grading & Paving for 2021 Street Repairs (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 administrative budget and recognized obligation payment schedule for Successor Agency (5-0)
• Adopted resolution continuing local COVID-19 emergency (5-0)
• Approved participation in national opioid settlements (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member George as Mayor Pro Tem for one year (5-0)
• Approved CDBG projects for Year 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Strother Park basketball court repaint project, forwarded to Public Art Panel (5-0)
• Approved construction plans for Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project, authorized bid advertisement (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two appeals of vacation rental plot plan reviews, at 1562 Strawberry Avenue and 263 Spruce St, Unit D. Staff recommends denying both appeals and approving the plot plan reviews. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a report on administrative decisions.

• Appeal Case 21-004 of Plot Plan Review 21-029 at 1562 Strawberry Avenue
• Appeal Case 21-005 of Plot Plan Review 21-033 at 263 Spruce St, Unit D
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of October 19, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Notice of administrative items since November 16, 2021

The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission denied two appeals against vacation rental permits, approving both Plot Plan Reviews. The first appeal, concerning 1562 Strawberry Avenue, was denied 4-0. The second, for 263 Spruce St, Unit D, was denied 2-1 with one recusal. The commission also approved the October 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Denied appeal Case 21-004 and approved Plot Plan Review 21-029 at 1562 Strawberry Avenue (4-0)
• Denied appeal Case 21-005 and approved Plot Plan Review 21-033 at 263 Spruce St, Unit D (2-1)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will review a proposal for a new residence at 345 Rodeo Court and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. The committee will also consider appointing a member and alternate to the Public Art Panel, and approve minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Architectural Review 21-007: Construction of a new residence at 345 Rodeo Court
• Appointment of one committee member and one alternate to the Public Art Panel
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021 regular meeting

The Architectural Review Committee recommended approval of Architectural Review 21-007 at 345 Rodeo Court, finding the standing seam metal roof acceptable for fire protection and architectural style. The committee also appointed Jon Couch to the Public Art Panel with Kristin Juette as alternate. Minutes from October 18, 2021 were approved 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (4-0, Couch abstained)
• Recommended approval of project at 345 Rodeo Court, accepting metal roof (4-0, Couch recused)
• Appointed Couch to Public Art Panel, Juette as alternate (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council is meeting to receive updates on countywide COVID-19 efforts and the 2021 Water Supply Alternatives Study, and to discuss potential long-term strategies for the city's temporary parklet program. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as cash disbursements, minutes, and resolutions to continue the local COVID-19 emergency and remote meeting authority. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Study session on temporary parklet program and options for permanent parklet programs
• 2021 Water Supply Alternatives Study Update with two short-term and three long-term recommendations
• Resolution to continue local COVID-19 emergency and remote teleconference meetings (AB 361)
• Resolution to continue emergency storm drain repairs at 251 East Grand Avenue (PW 2021-12)
• Budget amendment transferring $20,000 for Castillo Del Mar Street Extension Project (PW 2020-05)

The City Council directed staff to pursue short- and long-term water supply alternatives to the preliminary negotiation stage, including continuing CCB participation, partnering with OCSD, pursuing an emergency connection with Golden State Water Company, and adding a State Water ballot measure for 2022. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying cash disbursements, adopting resolutions for a continued COVID-19 emergency and remote meetings, and accepting easements for the East Cherry Avenue project. No action was taken on the COVID-19 update, City Manager communications, or the Human Rights Day proclamation.

• Directed staff to pursue water supply alternatives, including a 2022 State Water ballot measure
• Approved consent agenda items 8.a. through 8.i. (5-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring continued local COVID-19 emergency
• Adopted resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings
• Adopted resolution to continue emergency storm drain work at 251 East Grand Avenue
• Accepted easements and public improvements for East Cherry Avenue Specific Plan Project
• Approved $20,000 budget transfer for Castillo Del Mar Street Extension Project
• Directed staff to continue Temporary Parklet Program and develop a long-term program

Planning Commission Meeting

This agenda for the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting on November 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Architectural Review Committee

This agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on November 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

City Council Special Closed Session

This is a special closed-session City Council meeting held by teleconference. The Council discussed real property negotiations for a property at Harden Street and North Mason Street, and a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken, and the discussion was to resume after the regular meeting.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for Harden Street at North Mason Street, price and terms of payment
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19, per AB 361

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations for the Harden Street at North Mason Street property and a performance evaluation for the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken, and the discussion was not finished, to be resumed after the regular meeting.

• Held closed session for real property negotiations (no action)
• Held closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation (no action)

City Council Meeting

The Arroyo Grande City Council will hold a public hearing on a continued appeal of a Conditional Use Permit for an art gallery and wine tasting collective at 211 E Branch St. The council will also consider consent items including an emergency storm drain repair contract, playground equipment purchase, and an ordinance to comply with SB 1383 organic waste recycling requirements.

• Appeal Case 21-003: deny appeal, approve Conditional Use Permit 21-005 for 211 E Branch St
• Emergency storm drain repair at 251 East Grand Avenue, PW 2021-12, without competitive bidding
• Approve playground equipment purchase for Elm Street Park via OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement
• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 8.33 (organic waste) and Chapter 15.06 (CalGreen recycling) to comply with SB 1383
• Approve $6,650 from General Fund Reserve for Village Christmas Parade safety measures

The Council denied an appeal of a conditional use permit for an addition to an existing commercial structure and establishment of an art gallery and wine tasting collective at 211 E Branch St, approving the permit with a modified condition requiring architectural review. The vote was 3-1, with one recusal. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including an emergency declaration for storm drain repair at 251 East Grand Avenue, and approved amendments to the Integrated Waste Management Authority agreements.

• Denied appeal Case 21-003 and approved Conditional Use Permit 21-005 for 211 E Branch St (3-1, Barneich recused)
• Approved consent agenda items 8.a-8.j (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding Chapters 8.33 and 15.06 for SB 1383 compliance (5-0)
• Declared emergency and authorized contracts for storm drain repair at 251 East Grand Avenue (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Village Christmas Parade and appropriated $6,650 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to IWMA JPA and First Amendment to MOA (5-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring intent to remain IWMA member subject to conditions (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor as alternate to CCCE Policy Board (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

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Architectural Review Committee

This agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on November 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project, allowing the City Manager to apply for Prop 68 Per Capita grant funds and appropriating $136,426 from the Sales Tax Fund. The council also introduced an ordinance to comply with SB 1383, setting fixed fines for organic waste violations. A public hearing on an appeal for a conditional use permit at 211 E Branch St was continued to November 9, 2021.

• Approved Inclusive Elm Street Park Playground Replacement Project and $136,426 appropriation (5-0)
• Introduced SB 1383 organic waste ordinance with fixed fines: $50 first, $100 second, $250 third (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for appeal of Conditional Use Permit 21-005 to Nov 9, 2021 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted resolution declaring continued local COVID-19 emergency (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2021-02 (5-0)
• Accepted Roof Repairs to Corporation Yard Buildings A and B, PW 2021-03 (5-0)
• Ratified cash disbursements for Oct 1-15, 2021 (5-0)

Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive financial reports for July and August 2021, and hear a marketing update from Verdin Marketing. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Approve minutes of August 23, 2021 regular board meeting
• Receive and file financial reports for periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2021
• Receive monthly marketing update from Verdin Marketing for August and September

The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board held a regular meeting by teleconference on October 25, 2021. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting and the financial reports for July and August 2021. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on tourism, marketing, and community events.

• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 regular board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for periods ending July 31, 2021 and August 31, 2021 (unanimous)