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Arroyo Grande council approves bronze fox in Centennial Park after debate over theft risk and tree impacts
Summary
The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 4–1 on Feb. 10, 2026 to approve an architectural review allowing a privately funded bronze fox sculpture in Centennial Park; council members pressed staff to consult the city arborist and design a substantial footing to reduce theft risk.
The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 4–1 on Feb. 10, 2026, to adopt a resolution approving an architectural review (AR 25003) for a privately funded bronze fox sculpture to be installed in a tree well at Centennial Park east of the Swinging Bridge.
The sculpture, described in staff materials as a bronze figure approximately 13 by 9 by 12 inches, was proposed by a local public-art group and would be affixed to a metal plate and set into a concrete footing. Community Development Director Brian Pedratti presented the application and staff recommendation, and said the project was found categorically exempt pursuant to the provision listed in the staff…
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