Arroyo Grande public meetings in 2024
41 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cancelled City Council Meeting
The City Council regular meeting scheduled for Dec 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next regular meeting is set for Jan 14, 2025.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 29 special meeting and November 19 regular meeting. It will then consider a recommendation to adopt the Active Transportation Plan and to advise the City Council to approve it. The recommendation also states that the plan is exempt from CEQA review under Public Resources Code sections 21080.20 and 21080.25.
- Approve minutes of the October 29, 2024 Special Meeting
- Approve minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
- Consider adoption of the Active Transportation Plan
- Recommend City Council approve the Active Transportation Plan
- Find the Active Transportation Plan exempt from CEQA review (PRC §§21080.20, 21080.25)
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting and receive the November 2024 financial status report. The board will elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025 and adopt the regular meeting schedule for 2025. Members will review marketing performance, approve the paid‑media budget, and recommend that the City Council amend the municipal code to broaden the TBID’s authority to spend on public art, events and sustainability projects.
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
- Approval of the 2025 regular board meeting schedule
- Approval of strategic direction and budget for paid media
- Recommendation to City Council to amend the municipal code to broaden TBID spending authority
- Receipt and filing of the November 2024 financial status report
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will review Architectural Review 24-012, a project at 451 Del Sur submitted by Nilesh and Neha Patel, and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. It will also review Administrative Sign Permit 24-013 for signage at 227 East Branch Street submitted by Emily Zimmerman of Village Creative, and recommend approval to the Community Development Director.
- Approve minutes of the October 21, 2024 meeting
- Review Architectural Review 24-012 – 451 Del Sur project
- Review Administrative Sign Permit 24-013 – signage at 227 East Branch Street
- Public comment period for community input
- No discussion items listed
City Council Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Granite Construction Company for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project valued at $10,799,051. The Council will also consider a construction management agreement with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for $1,121,955. Additional items include adopting an ordinance amending the ADU provisions of the Municipal Code, updating the tickets and passes distribution policy, and authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Routine consent‑agenda items such as cash‑disbursement ratification and the 2025 council meeting schedule will also be addressed.
- Resolution to award $10,799,051 construction contract to Granite Construction for Traffic Way Bridge Replacement
- Resolution to award $1,121,955 construction‑management agreement to Filippin Engineering for the same project
- Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 16.52.150 to modify accessory dwelling unit regulations
- Resolution updating the Tickets and Passes Distribution Policy under Title 2, Section 18944.1
- Authorization for the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Planning Commission Meeting
The agenda for the December 3, 2024 Planning Commission meeting contains no listed items and appears to be procedural boilerplate only.
Architectural Review Committee
The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on 2024-12-02 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are recorded. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.
City Council Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council will ratify cash disbursements, approve budget adjustments, and accept a completed public safety camera system. The body will also award a contract for the Cornwall Avenue watermain replacement project and consider a resolution for utility box painting.
- Cornwall Avenue Watermain Replacement Project contract awarded for $611,654.59
- Public Safety Camera System Project (PW 2023-10) accepted
- Citywide Utility Box Painting Phase Three resolution proposed
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Adjustment Requests approved
- Preliminary approval of 2025 Community Development Block Grant projects
Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will consider a resolution to approve a conditional use permit, lot line adjustment, and planned sign program for the El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project. It will also find the project exempt from CEQA under State Guidelines Section 15332. The meeting includes approval of the October 15, 2024 minutes and a discussion of a temporary Christmas tree sales lot at 799 El Camino Real.
- Adopt resolution approving conditional use permit, lot line adjustment, and sign program for El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project
- Find the El Camino Real Mixed-Use Project exempt from CEQA per State Guidelines Section 15332
- Approve minutes of the October 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Temporary Use Permit 24-009 for a Christmas tree sales lot at 799 El Camino Real (Nov 22 – Dec 24, 2024)
- Public comment period for community members
Architectural Review Committee
The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee meeting on November 18, 2024 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are scheduled in the agenda.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss amendments to the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and a request to adjust solid waste collection rates. The body will also consider a contract for water management reporting and a permit for the annual holiday parade.
- Proposed ordinance amending Title 16 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
- Agreement with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for NCMA reporting not to exceed $217,960
- Request from South County Sanitary Service for waste collection rate adjustments effective January 14, 2025
- Temporary Use Permit 24-008 for the Village Holiday Parade and Jingle Bell Dash on December 1, 2024
- Resolution to revise conditions for a domestic well installation on Noyes Road (Plot Plan Review 23-001)
Planning Commission Meeting
The agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Architectural Review Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission will consider a resolution to deny Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 for the property at 444 Lierly Lane and will find the denial exempt from CEQA. The commission will also consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the municipal code on accessory dwelling units, which is likewise CEQA‑exempt. In addition, the commission will approve the minutes from the September 17 and October 15 regular meetings and will hold a public comment period.
- Adopt resolution denying Tentative Parcel Map 23-001 for 444 Lierly Lane
- Adopt resolution recommending City Council adopt ADU ordinance amendment to the municipal code
- Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 and October 15, 2024 regular meetings
- Public comment period for community members to address matters within the commission’s jurisdiction
- Administrative approvals for Verizon Wireless equipment modifications at 300 Reservoir Road, 119 E. Branch St, and other commercial projects
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the 2024 Streets Repair Project and a grant for an affordable housing project. The body will also receive updates on the General Plan and Active Transportation Plan.
- Award construction contract for 2024 Streets Repair Project to Papich Construction, Inc. for $3,999,889
- Grant of up to $630,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for a 63-unit project at 700 Oak Park Blvd
- Acceptance of improvements for the 2022 Street Repairs Project PW 2022-05 by JJ Fisher Construction, Inc.
- Honorary Proclamation for National Native American & Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
- 5Cities Homeless Coalition Operations Update
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting. It will then review the plot plan and sign permit for Luca’s Deli & Wine, a new restaurant at 134 West Branch Street, and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. A public comment period is provided for residents to address any matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.
- Approve minutes of the October 7, 2024 meeting (Consent Agenda).
- Consider Plot Plan Review 24-011 for Luca’s Deli & Wine at 134 West Branch Street.
- Consider Administrative Sign Permit 24-016 for Luca’s Deli & Wine signage.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider approving a new wireless telecommunication facility at 959 Valley Rd and amending city code for wireless facilities, while continuing a public hearing for a subdivision at 444 Lierly Lane. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of new 68-foot wireless facility at 959 Valley Rd
- Amendments to Title 16 regarding wireless telecommunication facilities
- Continued public hearing for subdivision of 444 Lierly Lane into four parcels
- Approval of September 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will receive and file the September 2024 financial status report for TBID, including revenue received through August 2024. It will also receive and file the first‑quarter marketing updates and summary report from Verdin Marketing. The board will consider and vote on a $15,000 sponsorship request for the Community of Skate event at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025. Standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of August 20, 2024 minutes will also be addressed.
- Receive and file September 2024 TBID financial status report (revenue through August 2024)
- Receive and file first‑quarter marketing updates from Verdin Marketing
- Approve $15,000 sponsorship for Community of Skate at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on April 27, 2025
- Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 board meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
City Council Meeting
The council will consider routine consent agenda items including cash disbursement ratification, investment deposit statements, the FY 2023‑24 year‑end financial report, and approval of September 24 minutes. It will also vote on canceling the December 24 regular meeting, adopt a temporary use permit for the 2024 Beer & Wine Festival at Heritage Square, and approve a six‑month lease of the Old City Hall building at 214 East Branch Street to RE/MAX Success. Additionally, a proclamation designating October 2024 as Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be presented.
- Cash Disbursement Ratification for September 1‑15 2024
- Temporary Use Permit 24-007 for the 2024 Beer & Wine Festival at Heritage Square Park
- Six‑month lease of 214 East Branch Street (Old City Hall) to RE/MAX Success
- Cancellation of the December 24, 2024 City Council meeting
- Approval of September 24, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will then review the Third Phase of Painting of Utility Boxes Citywide (Staff Project 24-006) submitted by Shirley Horaceck of Arroyo Grande Public Art and make a recommendation to the City Council. A public comment period is provided for residents to address any matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.
- Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 regular meeting
- Consider Third Phase of Painting of Utility Boxes Citywide (Staff Project 24-006) – applicant: Shirley Horaceck, Arroyo Grande Public Art
- Public comment period for community input on any relevant issues
Planning Commission Meeting
The agenda for the October 1, 2024 meeting is procedural and does not list any decisions, proposals, or public hearings.
City Council Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as cash disbursement ratification and approval of minutes, as well as several appointments to advisory committees. The council will also vote on a contract amendment with Consor Engineers to extend and increase funding for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project. Additional items include a temporary use permit to close Branch Street for Halloween and an amendment to the city’s Conflict of Interest Code.
- Contract Amendment No. 4 with Consor Engineers for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project (extension to Oct 31 2026 and cost increase)
- Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions
- Temporary Use Permit 24‑006 authorizing closure of East and West Branch Streets for Halloween on Oct 31 2024
- Appointment of Fernando Garcia III to the Architectural Review Committee
- Cash Disbursement Ratification for August 16‑31 2024
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the July 30 special meeting and consider a Development Code Amendment to amend the municipal code for wireless telecommunication facilities. The commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance and certify the project as categorically exempt from CEQA. Administrative items include approvals for a new single‑family residence and several homestay projects that were previously authorized by the Community Development Director.
- Approve minutes of the July 30, 2024 special meeting
- Adopt resolution recommending City Council adopt Development Code Amendment 24-002 for wireless telecommunication facilities
- Find the wireless project categorically exempt from CEQA per State guidelines
- Approve construction of a new 5,208‑sq‑ft single‑family residence at 457 Del Mar Place
- Approve establishment of a homestay at 170 Alder Street
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. It will then consider Conditional Use Permit 24‑008 for a new 68‑foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility at 959 Valley Road and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The agenda also provides for a public comment period and routine committee communications.
- Approve minutes of the August 19, 2024 ARC meeting
- Review Conditional Use Permit 24‑008 for a 68‑foot Verizon Wireless tower at 959 Valley Road
- Public comment period for community input
- No discussion items listed
- Committee and staff communications
Cancelled City Council Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, and no decisions or discussions took place. Residents should note that no actions were taken at this meeting.
City Council Special Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety and a $75,000 budget amendment for FY 2024‑25. The council will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including a marketing services agreement for the Tourism Business Improvement District, amendments to on‑call consultant contracts, and acceptance of public improvements for Tract 2985. Additionally, members will review the traffic detour plan for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project.
- Adopt resolution for OTS grant and $75,000 budget amendment for traffic safety enforcement
- Approve professional services agreement with Commune Communications for AGTBID marketing
- Authorize amendments to on‑call consultant service agreements for 16 consultants
- Accept public improvements for Tract 2985 located at 251 Corbett Canyon Road
- Review traffic detour plan and parking impacts for Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project
Planning Commission Meeting
The agenda for the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting on 2024-09-03 contains no listed items and appears to consist only of procedural placeholders.
Architectural Review Committee
The posted agenda for the Arroyo Grande Architectural Review Committee on 2024-09-02 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, contracts, or decisions recorded.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the implementation of Housing Element Programs and a public art project for Rancho Grande Park. The body will also review a recommendation regarding a workforce agreement for the Traffic Way Bridge Project.
- Adoption of an ordinance to implement Housing Element Programs (amending Section 16.82 and adding Section 16.52.270)
- Public hearing for a project to repaint the Rancho Grande Park basketball court, including a fee waiver request
- Discussion on whether to pursue a Community Workforce Agreement for the Traffic Way Bridge Capital Improvement Project
- Ratification of cash disbursements for July 16 through July 31, 2024
- Closed session regarding a 'cure and correct' letter alleging Brown Act violations by Julie Tacker
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 special meeting and file the June 2024 financial status report. It will consider and approve three event sponsorship applications totaling $70,000 for Santa’s Magical Village, a Winter Wonderland ice‑skating rink, and a Christmas in the Village program. The board will also recommend awarding the district’s marketing services contract to Commune Communication and will hear public comment.
- Approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 special board meeting
- Receive and file the June 2024 financial status reports for TBID assessments
- Approve three event sponsorship applications totaling $70,000: Santa’s Magical Village/Palo Mesa Pizza Party/Elegant Evening ($7,500), Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink ($47,500), and Christmas in the Village ($15,000)
- Recommend award of the TBID marketing services contract to Commune Communication
Planning Commission Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider a proposal for a single-family residence and provide input on wayfinding signage in the Village. The body will also review minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting.
- Architectural Review 24-010: Construction of a single-family residence at 459 Del Mar Place
- Discussion regarding wayfinding signage in the Village
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider approving a grant agreement with the California Highway Patrol to fund traffic safety equipment and reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds for sidewalk improvements.
- Approval of $155,600 budget adjustment for CHP grant
- Reallocation of CDBG funds for curb ramps and sidewalk improvements
- Adoption of City Seal, Logo, and Police Badge as official symbols
- Introduction of ordinance for Housing Element Program implementation
- Adoption of vision statement for General Plan Update
Planning Commission Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for discussion.
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee meeting on August 5, 2024 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The agenda appears to be empty or procedural.
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider amendments to the Development Code regarding State Density Bonus Law and the implementation of Assembly Bill 1397. The body will decide whether to recommend that City Council approve these ordinance amendments.
- Development Code amendments regarding State Density Bonus Law and Assembly Bill 1397
- Administrative approval of second-story addition at 214 North Elm Street
- Administrative approval of facade changes and 600 square foot veranda at 168 Station Way
City Council Meeting
The Arroyo Grande City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine financial approvals, levy assessments, and contract extensions. A key item is the decision to adopt a resolution opting into the Kroger national opioid settlement. Additional actions include authorizing a SWAT team memorandum, extending on‑call consultant services, and issuing a letter of support for SpaceX operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Opt into settlement agreement with Kroger Co. for opioid claims (Resolution 9.c)
- Adopt Memorandum of Understanding with SLO County Regional SWAT Team (Resolution 9.e)
- Levy annual assessments for Parkside Village, Grace Lane, and Landscaping & Lighting Districts (Resolution 9.f)
- Two‑year extension of on‑call consultant services for Community Development and Public Works (Resolution 9.g)
- Authorize Mayor to sign letter of support for SpaceX operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base (Resolution 9.i)
Planning Commission Meeting
The July 16, 2024 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or public hearings. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation. The evaluation specifically concerns the City Manager.
- Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will meet to review a proposed exterior alteration to a commercial building at 168 Station Way. The committee will also approve the draft minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.
- Review of Architectural Review Permit 24-008 for Post Office Facade Change at 168 Station Way
- Approval of draft minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting