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The council member described the project as a $30,000,000 effort that largely went according to plan, although the speaker noted there had been a subsequent delay that the speaker said was \"no fault of anyone\" and that the delay incurred no additional cost to ratepayers.

No formal council action was required; the item was presented as an informational update during council reports. Staff did not provide a detailed schedule for when the clarifier will enter full service, but the council member said they expect to report progress in the following month.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/25/2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A council member reported the secondary clarifier project for the sanitation district is complete and filled; start-up activities and biological seeding are underway and the $30 million project came in under budget to ratepayers despite later delays not attributable to the project team.","taxTitle","Arroyo Grande City, San Luis Obispo County, California","taxId",71908,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275097,"Council introduces ordinance to adopt San Luis Obispo County animal regulations by reference",150,1403000,1553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe&start=1403&end=1553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe/thumbnail_1403000.jpg","/articles/6275097/Arroyo-Grande-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/Council-introduces-ordinance-to-adopt-San-Luis-Obispo-County-animal-regulations-by-reference","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275097-cbf231bd130ab15c8f7e8101a01548d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204165&Signature=c2WxSLKxMWElBCaZh0yCYh78Do5c6yIdeL8HExwoRTCocCgYzCeFdXjzJCBMoCiI9VZxV7~CFzc1O3AqsUzvCpFa69ckWBruK-tQiiiyq0getsDjU0X5-ZklyjgrCG3R73tKSqJR8U0wjnZYwTVQ~LRuVDG98jWv5VNmFkRKqyYX1dAr4zie2ZULC6m2zMGn5gHYSPlJSpCJmDqZ-iTE6TbdBMLHmQCTZMmNRWnCVs5zZWs5Ogwn4N-rI4jI-blYBHtg7GGAD6rUBi3BYbTT-YBr1yaUC4GXDP7DiaeXef-p3WtO3FaBfyKXAcUUwK3b044ZGNU59UOMCuXGEcOYjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arroyo Grande City Council introduced an ordinance on first reading to amend Title 6 (Animals) of the municipal code by adopting and incorporating San Luis Obispo County Code Title IX animal regulations by reference, while retaining some city-specific animal requirements.

Police staff led the item. Chief Martinez read the staff report summary, saying the county and contract cities worked together in 2023 to develop consistent animal regulations to streamline enforcement. Commander Ayala and Eric Anderson of County Animal Control were present to answer questions.

Council moved to introduce the ordinance and found the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act on the basis that it will not cause a physical change in the environment. The motion passed on roll call.","On first reading the council introduced an ordinance to amend Title 6 (Animals) of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to incorporate by reference San Luis Obispo County Code Title IX animal regulations and retain certain city requirements; council found the ordinance exempt from CEQA.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275102,"Arroyo Grande council adopts CPI, transportation and solar permit fee updates",104,1137000,1241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe&start=1137&end=1241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe/thumbnail_1137000.jpg","/articles/6275102/Arroyo-Grande-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/Arroyo-Grande-council-adopts-CPI-transportation-and-solar-permit-fee-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275102-055e2bb7f0df9e62e0c9db2c9fa6b4a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204165&Signature=n93Jpi2dtDnVnhyKxBWg-UUsTDf4W80JdQ45~oTohRBxa7RRSdYWMSz3GWdEKBZSbrOlcgUQA7jq2UY41qPQn4TO-ayybvXs361Sw92nUalLoI44Tu6-1B0tn5fMBYfgRGrJ1lWVoDFgFB~TLxbkUEc3Jt621GeiNk4J0wMyDFA5gJxnfxL9uiQ4s43AotNOOX2LjIGu95gT9X6rkKBbXRNJsM~9-6iEljM22OHIHk-WHMxFzF-dpyH-QQEAU~vEYW2iZ5bnCoySGWa-HQGpv-g4K7cZsMSD0Pu9dzmwslnERYK9DT-7CXd0qNVZESRyL-HLd2qew5dOTQUVWe5q~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously to update user fees across several categories, including an annual adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index, transportation permits for overweight/oversize vehicles and fees for solar permits.

Brian Pedrati, the city's community development director, explained the update is threefold: apply the CPI adjustment (3.3% for the Los Angeles region in January 2025) as previously directed by council; align the city's transportation permit fees with the Department of Transportation; and set solar permit fees to conform to limits in the California Government Code.

Nicole Valentine confirmed the council may change the enabling resolution in the future so fees could increase automatically without requiring annual council action if council directs staff to prepare such language. Councilmember Marviglia moved to adopt the resolution and the council approved it on roll call.","Council adopted a resolution updating the comprehensive fee schedule to apply a 3.3% CPI increase (Los Angeles region), align overweight/oversize transportation permit fees with Department of Transportation standards, and set solar permit fees consistent with California Government Code limits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275106,"Arroyo Grande TBID board says paid media driving measurable visits; council approves resolution of intent to levy assessment",460,1647000,2107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe&start=1647&end=2107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe/thumbnail_1647000.jpg","/articles/6275106/Arroyo-Grande-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/Arroyo-Grande-TBID-board-says-paid-media-driving-measurable-visits-council-approves-resolution-of-intent-to-levy-assessment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275106-96874e82ebfbbd280c9d3eedb01b87a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204165&Signature=cBWJWlzc~9cxxSbJAWBEcBvwxTksS4VwI-H152bJY9kzS-AJRSrpTZ9o1-~iFRYqn~4Lhc4nNNlLD7ii~xgihXJjbACrM~CU6zIfHrMT4xJob4Y~TV5Ff28amROGCR7JWDCXsVGqefDbePpc~ExvH5Dl1eBrtT6M3MVTZKe-4gGPjCj2nSKjw~g3vdpgQQsIlQpncTWyPLvtmI~bMg~GKXtF~elj2ugziWK703WVcEJC~y6XyyOJCJhzGAd8fv2~VKkaztcQFlJc-g1qNVNwI8gg8BsN9yF~KT23yX2ta~3Ui2NFFvdaWRZ0vmluFRclc4z4DXMT-DgaFUmtontJ3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arroyo Grande City Council voted to receive the annual report for the Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District and adopted a resolution of intent to levy the 2% TBID assessment for fiscal year 2025''26, setting a public hearing for May 13, 2025.

Sheridan Bolkin, the city's director of recreation services, summarized the TBID's finances and strategy, saying anticipated TBID assessment revenue for the coming fiscal year is about $318,000 against estimated expenses of approximately $461,000, leaving a projected fund balance of roughly $295,000.

Richardson Rygaard of Common Communication, which manages the TBID marketing program, presented new \"location visitation\" metrics intended to measure how advertising exposure translates to physical visits. Rygaard reported that tracked media delivered about 1,490,000 impressions, which corresponded to 530 total exposed visits and 99 exposed unique visitors; staff calculated a current cost of about $40 per exposed visit. Rygaard said connected-TV and over-the-top video placements produced higher cost-per-click metrics but were comparatively effective at driving visits when measured by location data.

Multiple council members asked detailed questions about the methodology, including how \"exposed visits\" differ from unique visitors, how partner hotels receive bookings from the TBID's site links and what booking platforms they use, and whether the TBID was deliberately budgeting to use fund balance in the coming year. Bolkin confirmed the board intentionally budgeted expenses above projected assessment revenues to reduce the fund balance.

Several council members expressed skepticism about the program's return on investment and about low visible participation by lodging partners; however, the council voted 3'to'0 (Mayor stepped down for conflict) to adopt the resolution of intent and set the May 13 public hearing, at which any protests will be considered and the city will take a final vote on the levy.

The resolution of intent does not immediately collect new funds; it sets the process and public hearing under the Municipal Code and the TBID bylaws. Bolkin and Rygaard said staff will return with additional reporting and benchmarking as the TBID continues the current campaign.","The council received the Tourism Business Improvement District annual report, heard new location-visitation metrics showing 530 exposed visits and 99 unique exposed visitors from recent paid media, and approved a resolution of intent to levy the 2% TBID assessment for fiscal year 2025''26.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275111,"Arroyo Grande’s Measure E sales tax takes effect April 1; city projects about $6 million annually",28,245000,273000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe&start=245&end=273","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777029-61655e814a35681a0fd57aafc44853fe/thumbnail_245000.jpg","/articles/6275111/Arroyo-Grande-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/Arroyo-Grandes-Measure-E-sales-tax-takes-effect-April-1-city-projects-about-6-million-annually","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275111-fa5168becfe599bcc884e38ad465cca2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204165&Signature=ic~Bu-ZWKIyitGa2if5JqGMgxeplM7g1BWXOMqCZFGPmEGS54c-uXrC96BwOeML0cR7MlnqhYTzuG2CMfuKl7uZhJ63lDLoJeq6EtG5-YiBwLtWGVxvhw-D6jDuY7By6KuDQNiMevqU-BalI-7yR1xpDhCtUwI5TMiFeFhKr-9Wm09-wobspnP6w5xKKtrfEJMAINR2UVpe27~6~79nmQ4qKqAfX6HkiX7XuL0WMmW5pw-wvIK9RrbtAVo7RbLJG06tTjWKGxmjbQ1c4nIcrLGdWCzz60y00IbO0O773202efPxg44coDcod8RuPI0leyRxH3GqRhrcFYrEcsZ2eaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Matt Downing told the Arroyo Grande City Council that Measure E, the city's voter-approved sales tax increase, takes effect April 1, 2025, and will raise the city's sales tax rate to 8.75%.

Downing said the tax, approved in 2024, will remain in place for 10 years and is expected to generate approximately $6,000,000 annually for the city. He noted the new combined rate aligns Arroyo Grande with six of the other seven cities in San Luis Obispo County.

Downing also used the city manager's update to remind residents and businesses of other city items: final stages of an upgrade to the city's emergency operations center, delivery of a grant-funded DUI enforcement trailer, the Five Cities Fire Authority's upcoming weed-abatement inspections in April and newly released state fire-hazard severity maps the council will consider at a future meeting.

Downing did not present a new ordinance or seek immediate council action on Measure E at the meeting; he framed his remarks as a reminder that the tax will begin collecting on April 1. No votes or formal council actions on Measure E were taken at this session.","City Manager Matt Downing reminded the council that the voter-approved Measure E 2024 local sales tax increase will begin April 1, 2025, raising Arroyo Grande’s sales tax to 8.75% and generating an estimated $6,000,000 per year.","actionData","errors"]

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