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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works
BY: Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2025 ADA Transition Plan
DATE: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution adopting the 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition
Plan; and
2) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) because it will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment .
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Development of this 2025 ADA Transition Plan had minor financial cost to the City as it
was developed in-house with a cost of $1,870 in assistance from the City’s building
inspector to review City facilities. Its adoption enables the City to remain in compliance
with federal ADA regulations and be eligible for grant funding that requires the City to
maintain a current 2025 ADA Transition Plan.
Implementing this 2025 ADA Transition Plan will be achieved as part of the associated
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects shown below, and is estimated to cost:
$5.1 million – install or upgrade curb ramps as part of the annual Pavement
Management Program;
$5.0 million – sidewalk gaps and deficiencies as part of the annual Sidewalk
Repairs and Improvement Program; and
$75,000 – address facility deficiencies as part of the ongoing improvements to
Public Facilities.
These funds are included in the City’s 10-year CIP.
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2025 ADA Transition Plan
October 14, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The ADA is a federal civil rights law initially passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination
against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA prohibits discrimination on
the basis of disability just as other civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of
race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. The ADA guarantees that people with
disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to enjoy employment
opportunities, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government
programs.
On October 14, 1997, the City Council approved the City’s initial ADA Transition Plan,
which is included as Attachment 2.
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 expanded the definition of "disability" to provide
broader protection and clarified that impairments that are episodic or in remission are still
considered disabilities if they would substantially limit a major life activity when active .
Transition Plans are to be periodically updated to reflect changes in the City’s facilities,
programs, and activities and to ensure ongoing compliance. This 2025 ADA Transition
Plan represents that periodic update.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
At a minimum, ADA Transition Plans must include the following items:
Self-evaluation;
Mechanisms for addressing deficiencies;
Schedule to achieve compliance;
Identification of a responsible official; and
Opportunity for public comment.
Self-evaluation
City staff conducted a self-evaluation of curb ramps, sidewalks, traffic signals, parks and
facilities (with assistance from its contracted Building Official), and website. Results of
the curb ramp evaluation are included in the Pavement Management Program,1 sidewalks
in the Sidewalk Management Program,2 and traffic signals and facilities as an appendix
to the Transition Plan. Website accessibility3 can be found on the City’s homepage along
with its website accessibility certification.
1https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=43ec42d2-defc-44f6-ad47-
8a8c8b0bdea4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=43&Tab=attachments
2https://pub-arroyogrande.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e7c7c76-fee2-401c-8aa3-
090ededae737&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=40&Tab=attachments
3https://www.arroyogrande.org/accessibility
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Mechanisms for Addressing Deficiencies
Curb ramp deficiencies will be addressed through curb ramp replacement when adjacent
streets are paved through the Pavement Management Program. Sidewalk deficiencies
will be addressed through the Sidewalk Management Program. Facilities, parks, and
traffic signal deficiencies will be addressed through a FY 2025-26 CIP specific to ADA
improvements. No website deficiencies were identified.
Schedule to Achieve Compliance
Curb ramp and sidewalk deficiencies will be addressed by and funded through the 13 -
year Pavement Management Program and 10 -year Sidewalk Management Program,
respectively. Remaining deficiencies as identified in the 2025 ADA Transition Plan will be
addressed with $75,000 allocated in the FY 2025-26 budget for ADA Improvements.
Identification of a Responsible Official
The City Engineer has been identified as the Responsible Official for implementing this
2025 ADA Transition Plan and has attended a comprehensive 8-hour ADA Coordinator
training through the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
Opportunity for Public Comment
The draft 2025 ADA Transition Plan was posted on the City’s website on July 25, 2025,
and public comment remained open until September 23, 2025. Outreach included emails
to over 100 community engagement groups, such as the Cal Poly and Cuesta College
Disability Resource Centers and the Independent Living Resource Center. Other
outreach efforts were conducted through social media and the City’s website.
By the close of the public comment period, one comment was received, from the San Luis
Obispo County Arts Council, requesting that the City consider budgeting funding toward
artist-led outreach initiatives and public art integration . This comment is included as
Attachment 3.
In researching this comment, staff identified that previous Recreation Activity Guides did
not contain inclusive language that would help address some of the requests by the San
Luis Obispo County Arts Council. Language was developed that will be added to future
Activity Guides to indicate that City recreation programs are inclusive.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution approving the 2025 ADA Transition Plan;
2. Modify the 2025 ADA Transition Plan and adopt the Resolution;
3. Do not adopt the Resolution approving the 2025 ADA Transition Plan; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
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October 14, 2025
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ADVANTAGES:
Benefits to the City associated with the 2025 ADA Transition Plan include better access
to City programs and facilities by members of the disabled community. Adopting this 2025
ADA Transition Plan is required for the City to maintain compliance with federal ADA
regulations and remain eligible for certain grant funding.
DISADVANTAGES:
This 2025 ADA Transition Plan obligates the City to make improvements, some costly, to
its infrastructure to achieve compliance with federal ADA regulations. However, these
costs have been estimated and included in the City’s 10 -year Capital Improvement
Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) because it will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environme nt; and
the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Adopting the 2025 ADA
Transition Plan is not an authorization for any development or construction. Thus, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that th is activity may have a significant
effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. Comment was received as discussed above and
included as Attachment 3.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving the Adoption of the 2025 ADA Transition Plan
2. 1997 Arroyo Grande ADA Transition Plan
3. Public comments received
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ADOPTING THE 2025 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(ADA) TRANSITION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal civil rights law
that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande last approved and adopted an ADA Transition Plan
on October 14, 1997; and
WHEREAS, ADA Transition Plans are to be periodically updated to reflect changes in the
City’s facilities, programs, and activities and to ensure ongoing ADA compliance; and
WHEREAS, this 2025 ADA Transition Plan focuses on Title II of the ADA, which
specifically prohibits discrimination by public entities based on disability by requiring that
all programs, services, and activities be accessible to all people with disabilities and that
municipalities that employ 50 or more people develop a Transition Plan to map out the
steps to compliance with regulations; and
WHEREAS, this 2025 ADA Transition Plan contains all five legal requirements, including
a self-evaluation, public comment period, mechanisms for addressing deficiencies, a
schedule to achieve compliance, and the identification of a responsible official ; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2025 ADA Transition Plan was available on the City’s website for a
60-day public review period from July 25, 2025 to September 23, 2025; City staff reached
out to relevant community engagement groups via email and the general public via social
media; and comments received were incorporated into the final plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande does hereby adopt the 2025 ADA Transition Plan as identified in Exhibit A.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member ,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of October, 2025.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT A
2025 ADA TRANSITION PLAN
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN
OCTOBER 2025
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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4
A. Transition Plan Purpose and Need ............................................................................... 4
B. Responsible Official ....................................................................................................... 5
II. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 5
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ................................................................ 5
B. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ................................................................... 5
C. Safe Harbor ................................................................................................................... 6
D. Undue Burden ............................................................................................................... 6
E. Transition Plan Minimum Requirements ........................................................................ 7
III. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ...................................................................................................... 7
A. Outreach Efforts ........................................................................................................... 7
B. Outreach to Persons with Visual Impairments ............................................................... 7
C. Public Outreach Results ................................................................................................ 8
IV. SELF-EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 8
A. Identification of Physical Access Barriers ...................................................................... 8
1. Barriers on City Right-of-Way ........................................................................................ 8
2. City-Owned Buildings ....................................................................................................10
3. City-Owned Parks .........................................................................................................10
4. Access Barriers Identified through the City’s ADA Grievance System ............................10
B. City Web Accessibility ................................................................................................... 11
C. City Policies................................................................................................................... 11
D. City Programs .............................................................................................................. 11
V. METHODS TO IMPROVE ADA ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................. 11
A. Capital Projects ............................................................................................................. 11
B. Standalone ADA Access Improvement Projects .............................................................12
C. Maintenance Work ........................................................................................................12
D. Encroachment Permit Projects ......................................................................................12
VI. SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................................12
A. ADA Pedestrian Facilities Improvements .......................................................................12
B. Planned ADA Improvements .........................................................................................12
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I. INTRODUCTION
It is the City of Arroyo Grande’s (City) intent to provide safe and reliable infrastructure that
serves all people. This document serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (Plan) for the City to identify ADA barriers and provide
prioritization criteria to assist City staff with project scoping and programming. The City
needs to make its 980 curb ramps, estimated 89 miles of sidewalk, 14 signalized
intersections (three have shared responsibility with adjacent agencies), eight public
buildings, 16 parks, and website accessible and usable for persons with disabilities as
outlined by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Th is Plan identifies how
to eliminate barriers and provide equitable use of public facilities for all.
The United States Congress understood that it would be an insurmountable financial
burden for a public agency to make all infrastructure for which they were responsible
accessible within a short time frame. As a result, public agencies are permitted to
transition into full compliance through an ADA Transition Plan that identifies physical
access barriers and proposes a schedule for removal of those barriers based on the
financial abilities of the agency.
In compliance with Title 28 of Federal Regulations Part 35.150(d), the City has developed
this Transition Plan to document the legal requirements and the City’s functional goals
and objectives to make public facilities within the City accessible and usable for people
with disabilities. This Plan will be used to guide the planning, programming and
implementation needed to make the City’s facilities ADA compliant.
The City is committed to bringing its entire infrastructure into compliance with state and
federal ADA standards and regulations. Th is Plan is a continually evolving document,
which will be available on the City’s website for comment and will be updated as
appropriate.
A. Transition Plan Purpose and Need
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) regulations state that state and local
governments must perform a self -evaluation of their services, programs, and practices
and then identify barriers that may limit accessibility for people with disabilities and
develop a Transition Plan describing how identified barriers will be addressed.
For entities with responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways, the Plan shall
also include a schedule for providing curb ramps and adjacent walkways on the public
right-of-way.
In 1997, the City developed its initial Transition Plan. This current document replaces that
original plan and subsequent updates, reassesses the status of City infrastructure, and
outlines a realistic schedule for bringing the remainder of its infrastructure into compliance
with regulations. As required by law, this document was made available for public
comments on July 25, 2025 for a minimum of 60 days. Comments received during the
public comment period have been incorporated into this final document.
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The Final Plan has been posted on the following website:
www.arroyogrande.org/titlevi/ada
B. Responsible Official
The ADA coordinator and official responsible for the implementation of this Plan is:
Shannon Sweeney
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
1375 Ash St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
II. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 stands as a pivotal federal civil rights law
that provides protection for individuals with disabilities in the United States. This
legislation mandates that recipients of federal financial assistance, including schools,
government agencies, and organizations, cannot discriminate against individuals solely
based on disability. This prohibition encompasses all aspects of programs and activities,
ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities,
employment, transportation, and other services. Section 504 serves as a cornerstone of
inclusivity, fostering a society that values and respects the rights of people with
disabilities.
B. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) [42 U.S.C. § 12101] is a civil rights
statute that prohibits, under certain circumstances, disability-based discrimination. It
further expands the provisions of Section 504 outside of programs receiving federal
financial assistance. There are five separate Titles of the Act:
Title I: Employment
Title II: State and Local Government
Title III: Public Accommodation and Services
Title IV: Telecommunications
Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions
Title II of the ADA pertains to the programs, activities, and services that public entities
provide. The City’s programs are covered under Title II, as the City is a local government
agency, and under Section 504, as the City also receives federal financial assistance.
Title II provides that, “no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such
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disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services,
programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such
entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)
C. Safe Harbor
Federal accessibility regulations include a provision known as “safe harbor,” allowing
pedestrian elements altered before March 15, 2012, to be exempt from meeting the
technical and scoping specifications of the 2010 ADA Standards if they originally complied
with the accessibility standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) or the Uniform Federal Accessibility
Standards (UFAS) when constructed, and continue to comply.
To utilize the safe harbor provision in a project, it must be verified and documented in the
project history file that the existing pedestrian feature slated for reconstruction was built
before March 15, 2012, and currently meets the accessibility standards outlined in the
ADAAG or the UFAS. Physical measurements are necessary to verify the accessibility
standards used in construction, such as slopes and widths of pedestrian features.
The City has documented that 138 of its 980 curb ramps meet safe harbor provisions.
D. Undue Burden
There are limitations on the program accessibility requirement s. A public entity is exempt
from taking any action if it can substantiate that the action would lead to a fundamental
modification in the essence of its program or activity or would impose undue financial and
administrative burdens. This determination can be made by the head of the public entity
or their appointed representative and must be accompanied by a written explanation. The
determination that undue burdens would result must be based on all resources available
for use in the program. Should an action result in such alterations or burdens, the public
entity must pursue alternative measures to ensure that individuals with disabilities still
receive the benefits and services of the program or activity.
The City has identified conditions under which geometry at a street corner precludes a
curb ramp installation or modification that meets current ADA regulations without undue
burden, typically due to hilly areas or built infrastructure. The City’s exception criteria for
evaluating the need to replace an existing curb ramp include the following:
8.3% running slope on flares cannot be achieved within 15 feet;
Insufficient right-of-way for 5-foot width;
2.1% cross slope cannot be achieved in 5 feet in either main path or ramp; and
Sidewalk steeper than 8.3% in main path of travel.
Slope of gutter without cross gutter or spandrel is less than 8% for 18” gutter or
less than 7.3% for 24” gutter.
City staff evaluated its existing curb ramps and found that 476 existing ADA curb ramps
meet the City’s established exception criteria and are therefore not slated for
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replacement. Through this evaluation, City staff encourages its limited funding to be
focused on installing curb ramps where none exist, rather than spending considerable
funds replacing existing curb ramps that will not meet criteria without undue expense.
E. Transition Plan Minimum Requirements
Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35.150(d) outlines the Transition Plan
requirements, which include:
Identify physical obstacles in the public entity’s facilities that limit accessibility of
its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities (Appendix A);
Provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals with
disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate
in the development of the transition plan by submitting comments;
Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make facilities accessible;
Establish an annual schedule to achieve compliance; and
Identify an official responsible for the implementation of the plan.
III. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
A. Outreach Efforts
This Plan has been made available to the public through the City’s website. The public
had a 60-day comment period on the draft document. Comments were submitted
through an email box, adacomments@arroyogrande.org that was monitored by City
staff.
The following activities were done to conduct public outreach:
• The City posted availability of the draft plan on the City’s social media platforms.
In the process, various disability – related organizations were also tagged to
assist in reaching out to the target stakeholders.
• The City posted the draft plan on the City’s website.
• City staff informed the California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee
about the draft ADA Transition Plan and encouraged them to reach out to their
stakeholders.
B. Outreach to Persons with Visual Impairments
The California Council of the Blind was one of the target organizations engaged through
the postings in the City’s social media platform.
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C. Public Outreach Results
By the close of the public comment period, one comment was received, from the San Luis
Obispo County Arts Council, requesting that the City consider budgeting funding toward
artist-led outreach initiatives and public art integration.
In researching this comment, City staff identified that previous recreation activity guide s
did not contain inclusive language. The following language will be added to future activity
guides:
The City of Arroyo Grande does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs,
services, and activities. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication or a
reasonable modification in programs, services, or activities, contact the ADA coordinator as
soon as possible, preferably 14 days before the activity or event.
A grievance procedure is available at https://www.arroyogrande.org/861/Title-VIADA to resolve
complaints.
Shannon Sweeney, ADA Coordinator
(805) 473-5444
ssweeney@arroyogrande.org
IV. SELF-EVALUATION
A self-evaluation is a public entity's assessment of its current programs, services, and
activities; facilities; and current policies, practices, and procedures. The self -evaluation
identifies barriers to access that are inconsistent with the law and regulations.
A. Identification of Physical Access Barriers
The regulations require the ADA Transition Plan include an inventory of barriers or physical
obstacles in facilities available to the public that limit accessibility of programs or activities.
1. Barriers on City Right-of-Way
The City manages 68 miles of roadway, 980 curb ramps and approximately 89 miles of
sidewalks. City staff evaluated its curb ramps in 2024. The results of this evaluation are as
follows:
Number of existing curb ramps: 980 (includes corners that need ramps);
Existing curb ramps that need to be replaced: 83;
Missing curb ramps: 149;
“New” curb ramps (installed after 2012) 132;
Curb ramps installed before 2012 meeting safe harbor criteria: 138;
Curb ramps meeting exception criteria: 478; and
Total curb ramps that need to be installed/replaced: 232.
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City staff evaluated sidewalk irregularities, shown in Table 1. Sidewalk irregularities have
been identified as holes larger than a dime, vertical elevation difference greater than 1/2
-inch (note that a vertical change in elevation of a walkway 1 -inch or less alone is
generally a trivial defect as a matter of law unless the totality of circumstances, i.e., other
aggravating surrounding factors, indicates otherwise), etc.
For this ADA Transition Plan, repairs of sidewalk irregularities will be focused on the 530
locations with vertical elevation irregularities greater than 1 inch, encompassing
approximately 49,351 square feet of concrete, and estimated to cost $1.73 million to
repair at $35 per square foot to repair.
The City’s 10-year capital improvement program has designated $500,000 per year to
address sidewalk issues, which includes these irregularities and sidewalk gaps identified
in the City’s Active Transportation Plan. Sidewalk irregularities will be addressed in order
of displacement, with the greatest displacement being addressed first . Assuming
$500,000 is approved by Council during each of its upcoming biennial budget cycles, City
staff is estimating that sidewalk irregularities greater than 1-inch and sidewalk gaps that
were identified in the City’s Active Transportation Plan can be addressed in the next five
years. Holes and displacements less than 1-inch will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis and may be addressed by City staff during normal maintenance activities. The City
will complete a self-evaluation of on-street parking, as budget permits, estimated to occur
in 2026.
Table 1-Sidewalk Irregularities
Displacement Count Total Square feet Estimated cost to repair @ $35/sq.ft.
>0.5”-<=1“ 1,558 78,174 $2.74 million
>1”-<=2” 380 33,295 $1.17 million
>2”-<=3” 111 10,379 $363,300
>3”-<=4” 26 3,498 $122,400
>4” 13 2,179 $76,300
City staff evaluated signalized intersection infrastructure. The City is fully or partially
responsible for the following signalized intersections:
James Way and Oak Park Boulevard
El Camino Real and Oak Park Boulevard
Mason Street and East Branch Street
Traffic Way and East Branch Street
Traffic Way and Fair Oaks Avenue
Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley Road
Fair Oaks Avenue and Halcyon Road
Halcyon Road and Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue and Courtland Street
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Grand Avenue and Elm Street
Grand Avenue and Halcyon Road
Rancho Parkway and West Branch Street
West Branch Street at entrance to Five City Shopping Center
Grand Avenue pedestrian signal
2. City-Owned Buildings
The City owns and operates eight buildings that are open to the public. These buildings
are:
City Hall - 300 East Branch Street
Council Chambers – 215 East Branch Street
Police Department – 200 North Halcyon Road
Fire Station #1 – 140 Traffic Way
Woman’s Center – 211 Vernon Street
Elm Street Modular – 1221 Ash Street
Corporation Yard – 1375 Ash Street
Old City Hall – 214 East Branch Street
3. City-Owned Parks
The City owns the following parks:
Strother Park – 1150 Huasna Road
Elm Street Park – 1221 Ash Street
Rancho Grande Park – 500 James Way
Centennial Park and Gazebo – Olohan Alley and Short Street
Heritage Square, Park – 205 Nelson Street
Heart – Colette Firefighters Memorial Park – 201 Traffic Way
Health Fitness Park – 834 Fair Oaks Ave.
Howard Mankins Hoosegow Park – 150 LaPointe Street
Kingo Park – 1501 Huckleberry Avenue
Woodside Park – Woodside Drive
Police Tribute Park – 200 North Halcyon Road
Terra de Oro Park – 311 Oro Drive
Dower Wayside Park – Traffic Way
Fire Resistant Demonstration Garden – Traffic Way and Station Way
Soto Sports Complex – 1221 Ash St.
James Way Oak Habitat – James Way
4. Access Barriers Identified through the City’s ADA Grievance System
The City directs the public with ADA concerns to its website through its ADA webpage
(www.arroyogrande.org/titlevi/ADA). The Title VI complaint/ADA grievance form is then
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emailed to ADAcomments@arroyogrande.org or physically delivered to any City facilities
and then will be directed to the Engineering Division to address.
B. City Web Accessibility
The City complies with Assembly Bill 434 (AB 434), which requires public entities to post
a certification letter on their homepage biennially (every 2 years), signed by the City Clerk
and IT Manager, certifying that the website is compliant with Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 (or subsequent) standards level AA success criteria.
The City launched a new accessible website in 2019 to meet mandated ADA legislation,
modernize the websites, advance equity of online information access, and enhance the
user experience for all site visitors, including links to accessibility tools.
C. City Policies
City staff evaluate all new policies for conformance with ADA regulations.
D. City Programs
The City has many administrative and recreational programs available to its residents and
the public at large.
V. METHODS TO IMPROVE ADA ACCESSIBILITY
The City provides ADA accessibility related infrastructure improvements through its
Capital Improvement Program, and through projects constructed via permit by utility
companies or private developers. Projects include treatment strategies that correct ADA
deficiencies such as missing or noncompliant curb ramps.
A. Capital Projects
Most infrastructure access barriers are removed during capital projects. Curb ramp
deficiencies are addressed in the Pavement Management Program . City staff have
identified existing curb ramp deficiencies and have identified the streets repair projects in
which these curb deficiencies are planned to be addressed. Barring unforeseen budget
or project priority issues, the City plans to implement its pavement management program,
which will address the paving needs of all City streets over the next 13 years. The City
estimates that the cost of ADA curb ramp installation and modification will cost
approximately $5.1 million over the next 13 years.
The City’s 10-year capital improvement program has designated $500,000 per year to
address sidewalk issues, which includes concrete irregularities and sidewalk gaps
identified in the City’s Active Transportation Plan. Sidewalk irregularities will be addressed
in order of displacement, with the greatest displacement being addressed first. Assuming
$500,000 per year is approved by the Council during each of its upcoming biennial budget
cycles, City staff estimates that sidewalk irregularities greater than 1-inch and sidewalk
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gaps identified in the City’s Active Transportation Plan can be addressed in the next five
years.
B. Standalone ADA Access Improvement Projects
Other ADA infrastructure assets will be addressed in new construction projects or
rehabilitation of existing facilities.
C. Maintenance Work
Access barriers may be addressed through maintenance projects and by field
maintenance crews. Field maintenance crews may be used to address simple access
barriers reported in the grievance process to reduce the need to go through the Capital
project process.
The work by field maintenance crews includes but is not limited to painting pavement
marking, sign installation or relocation, and adjusting pedestrian push button height. Work
may also include removing abrupt transitions or filling in sidewalk gaps. Other
maintenance work includes the removal of protruding vegetation that restricts the clear
width of the pedestrian access route and clearing debris from the base of a curb ramp.
D. Encroachment Permit Projects
The City requires permittees working in the City’s right-of-way to upgrade impacted ADA
facilities to current ADA standards. Project applications are reviewed to determine
adherence to City and ADA standards.
VI. SCHEDULE
A. ADA Pedestrian Facilities Improvements
While performing its curb ramp assessment, City staff identified 142 of its 980 curb ramp as
“new,” as they appear to have been installed or reconstructed within the last decade.
B. Planned ADA Improvements
Curb ramps that require replacement that do not meet safe harbor or exception criteria
are scheduled to be replaced upon paving of their adjacent streets. The paving schedule
can be found at https://www.arroyogrande.org/874/Pavement-Management-Program.
City Park and facility parking lots are included in the Pavement Management Program.
Parking lot ADA deficiencies will be addressed when these parking lots are repaved.
These parking lots are scheduled to be paved between 2035 and 2037.
The Fiscal Year 2025 – 2027 biennial budget includes $75,000 to address non-parking
lot park, facility, and traffic signal deficiencies identified in Appendix A.
The Fiscal Year 2025 – 2027 biennial budget includes $500,000 per year to address
sidewalk deficiencies. Sidewalk repairs will prioritize uneven surfaces and sidewalk gaps,
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with a goal of addressing all displacements greater than 1 inch and sidewalk gaps listed
in the City’s Active Transportation Plan in the next five years.
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Appendix A
Facility Evaluation
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2025 ADA Transition Plan Site Assessments
Facilities: Inspection
Date:
1 City Hall - 300 W Branch Street 3-18-2025
2 Council Chambers – 215 East Branch Street 3-18-2025
3 Police Department – 200 North Halcyon Road 3-25-2025
4 Fire Station #1 – 140 Traffic Way 3-25-2025
5 Woman’s Center – 211 Vernon Street 3-25-2025
6 Elm Street Modular – 1221 Ash Street 3-25-2025
7 Corporation Yard – 1375 Ash Street 3-25-2025
8 Old City Hall – 214 East Branch Street (Rented/leased) 3-18-2025
Signalized intersections
9 James Way and Oak Park 5-30-2025
10 Mason Street and East Branch Street 5-30-2025
11 Traffic Way and W Branch Street 6-2-2025
12 Traffic Way and Fair Oaks Avenue 5-30-2025
13 Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley Road 5-30-2025
14 Fair Oaks Avenue and Halcyon Road in design
15 Halcyon Road and Grand Avenue in design
16 Grand Avenue and Courtland Street 6-2-2025
17 Grand Avenue and Elm Street 6-2-2025
18 Grand Avenue and Halcyon Road in design
19 Rancho Parkway and West Branch Street 5-30-2025
20 West Branch Street & Town Center Dr at entrance to Five City
Shopping Center
6-2-2025
21 E Grand Avenue pedestrian signal – 1040 E Grand 6-2-2025
Parks
22 Strother Park – 1150 Huasna Road 5-20-2025
23 Rancho Grande Park – 500 James Way 5-21-2025
24 Centennial Park, Olohan Alley and Short Street 3-18-2025
25 Heritage Square Park & Gazebo – 205 Nelson Street 3-18-2025
26 Soto Sports Complex – 1221 Ash St. 5-21-2025
Restrooms evaluated based on ADA Standards guides from:
https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/
#9-21 evaluated based on Caltrans PERMANENT PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
ADA COMPLIANCE HANDBOOK published March 2018. Referred to
Pedestrian Push Buttons and Accessible Pedestrian Signals Checklist .
ADA pushbutton available at https://www.mccain-
inc.com/products/signals/pedestrian-signals/pedestrian-pushbuttons.
Legend:
o Deficiency identified.
Inspected, no deficiency noted.
City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-18-2025 Location: 1 – City Hall 300 W Branch
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Time: 1 pm -1:30 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
City hall was last remodeled in 2010 prior to January 2011. The handicap parking,
access aisle, ramp and public entrance door were installed during that time.
Restrooms remodel completed March 2016.
o The handicap parking and aisle are non-complaint. There is a 3% and 4.6%
drop off at the end of the parking stalls. Compliance is 2% in any direction for
handicapped parking spot and access aisle.
o There are red domes in the ramp flares and landing. The domes in ramp flares
should be removed, otherwise compliant ramp.
o Signage required for leading public from parking lot to ADA accessible door.
If a facility has inaccessible entrances, the ISA must identify compliant entrances. At
inaccessible entrances, directional signs meeting the visual requirements (§703.5)
must be provided to indicate the nearest compliant entrance. If all entrances are
accessible, these labels and directional signs are not required.
o Missing the exit sign at waist height with braille blue sign, inside the entry.
o Restrooms missing blue wall signs adjacent to door with braille.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character. A clear floor space 18
inches minimum by 18 inches minimum must be centered on the tactile characters.
This placement of the clear floor space provides unobstructed standing space at the
sign for reading by touch.
o Women’s restroom stall paper dispenser and seat cover dispenser located too
high and close to grab bar. Needs to be lowered to below grab bar and enough
clearance between toilet.
Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm)
minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to
the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380
mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not
be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of the type that controls delivery
or that does not allow continuous paper flow.
o Storage cabinet located in women’s restroom entry impeding required clear
floor space.
o Both restroom doors and employee entrance doors swing shut fast, need to
adjust spring on doors.
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be
5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
o The breakroom sink lacks knee and toe space. Move and relocate trash and
recycle bin.
Restroom door sign.
Elevator
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If a facility has inaccessible entrances, the ISA must identify compliant entrances.
Directional signs can be as simple as the ISA with an arrow, but additional content,
while not required, can be helpful.
Access aisle markings require repainting.
Access aisle and accessible parking
space slope exceeds 1:48 max slope in
all directions
Truncated domes are located in ramp
slope where no vertical changes are
permitted.
Clear knee and toe space is required at
the breakroom sink. Soap dispenser
exceeds max height of 40”
Paper and seat cover dispensers
encroach on required 12” clear space
above grab bars. Paper dispenser is
located outside of the required range.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-18-2025 Location: 2 – Council Chambers
Time: 1:30-2 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
The concrete flatwork leading to the doors for council chambers were installed prior to
2008 in the front of the building.
Audio Visual and ADA Improvements within building completed January 2017.
o Staircase handrail lacks 12” returns on both ends.
o Handrail required if concrete flatwork slope > 5%. There are 2 ramps in front of
council chambers that lack handrails.
o Men’s restrooms grab bar need to be moved. Extend grab bar 24” past toilet.
o Men’s door weight max 5 lbs.
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be
5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
o Towel disperser is in the clearance for wheelchair user to use sink. Move
towards soap dispenser.
o Women’s restroom door swing shut fast. Adjust spring for compliance.
o Mirror too high, lower 1” for compliance.
Accessible mirrors can be located above lavatories or countertops if the bottom of the
reflecting surface is 40″ maximum above the finish floor (§603.3).
o Women’s restrooms grab bar needs to be moved. Extend grab bar 24” past
toilet.
o Install a handrail on ramp adjacent to the chamber desk.
Entrance slope exceeds 1:20 walking surface and is considered a ramp. Handrails
with wheel rail are required.
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Raised council seating ramp requires handrails. Slope of ramp 1:20 (s > 5%, or rise of
>6”), but was built per plan.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-25-2025 Location: 3 – Police Department 200 North Halcyon
Road
Time: 2 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Police Building Addition/ Renovation completed 04/2015.
ADA parking compliant
Inside of restroom compliant. Wall sign on door is compliant.
o Restroom missing door sign.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish flo or or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character. A clear floor space 18
inches minimum by 18 inches minimum must be centered on the tactile characters.
This placement of the clear floor space provides unobstructed standing space at the
sign for reading by touch.
o Adjust restroom door weight, exceeds 5 lb operating pressure.
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be
5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
Remove the door stop in ramp landing, impeding ADA path of travel.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-25-2025 Location: 4 – Fire Station #1 140 Traffic Way
Time: 1:30 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections -
Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
No remodel, CIPs or renovations found.
Non-compliant handicap parking.
o No ADA parking signs.
Signs must be at least 60″ high measured to the bottom edge so that they are visible
while vehicles are parked in a space. Signs can be on posts, or where feasible, on
walls or suspended from ceilings (an 80″ minimum headroom clearance is required at
signs suspended above circulation paths (§307.4)). ISA designations on the parking
surface, even if required by a state or local government, cannot substitute for above -
ground signs that remain visible at all times.
o Slope of parking spot and access aisle > 2% m aximum.
o The ramp cannot be in the access aisle which it currently is.
o No accessible path of travel from parking lot to main entrance. Impeded by
outdoor staircase.
o Outdoor staircase missing cane rail below stairs from height of 80” to ground.
o No elevator in the building to 2nd floor.
Restrooms. Door pull side requires 18” horizontal clearance to handle. Door push side
requires 12” horizontal clearance to handle.
o Cabinets in the hallway adjacent to restrooms impede access into restroom.
Does not meet 44” width clearance requirement.
Inside men’s & women’s room compliant.
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Provide guardrails or other barriers if vertical clearance is less than 80 inches.
Guardrail or barrier must be a maximum of 27 inches above the finished surface.
City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-25-2025 Location: 5 – Women’s Club 211 Vernon
Time: 1 – 1:30 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Kitchen Remodel completed 7/2018.
ADA Improvements completed 5/2018.
ADA ramp for main entrance compliant
o Newer ADA parking spots are not complaint. Running and cross-slope in
parking spot and access aisle is >2% max.
o Blue paint faded, reapply.
o Soap dispenser in restrooms to high. Max 40” to the moving parts.
o Kitchen sink storage leaves no knee-toe clearance.
o Trash bins by side exits door blocks the 12” clearance past the strike.
o Side exits need exit signs with braille at waist height. S ign should be 48”-60”
from ground to bottom of text.
o Main entrance door swing reduces ramp landing.
o Wall and Door restroom signs missing from both restrooms & are required.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character. A clear floor space 18
inches minimum by 18 inches minimum must be centered on the tactile characters.
This placement of the clear floor space provides unobstructed standing space at the
sign for reading by touch.
o Trash can in restroom entry impedes minimum clear width of 44” for hallways.
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Towel Dispenser above max height of 40”
Trash can reduces clearance required
access of 44” width.
No access provided at stage
No accessible pedestrian connection to
right of way.
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Path of travel from accessible parking
space to entrance requires maintenance,
cross slope and running slope exceed
maximums.
Striping requires maintenance.
Provide 2% slope max in every direction at parking and access aisle.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-25-2025 Location: 6 – Elm Street Modular – 1221 Ash
Street
Time: 2:15 – 2:30 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections -
Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Modular office installed Fall 2024.
o Repaint handicap blue striping (faded).
o Access aisle on passenger side for “Van accessible” spot. Only 1 of 2 spots is
van accessible but signs indicate both are “van” accessible. Change 1 of the
sign.
o Parking width for “Van” accessible spot needs to be 9’ wide, one spot currently
only 8’.
o Adjust ramp landing to connect sidewalk to metal ADA ramp. DG path okay,
rock path currently in place not sufficient. Needs to be “firm, stable, and slip
resistant”. Path from sidewalk to metal ramp is ≈ 6’ long.
o Lacks signage (blue arrow) from parking to ADA entrance.
o Cabinet in women’s restroom impedes 60” minimum width clearance. Push to
corner.
o Door signage over required max height, wall signs outside of required distance
to opening.
o Restroom wall signs not visible. Should be 48” to 60” above ground and within
18” of door frame on door handle side.
o Instahot and broom and dustpan reduces required knee-toe clearance.
Knee and toe space must be at least 30″ wide and up to 25″ deep measured to the
leading edge of the clear floor space. The specifications allow space for plumbing,
enclosures, and supports outside the minimum clearances. No object can protrude
into the required clearances (other than the dip of the overflow at lavatories and
sinks).
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Storage impedes required clear floor space.
60” diameter circle for turning space.
Towel and Soap dispensers are over
40” max height to operable parts.
Move broom and dustpan.
Where knee and toe space is required at an element, it must be at least 17″ deep.
Beyond a depth of 8″ measured from the leading edge, the 27″ minimum high knee
clearance can reduce 18″ (to the 9″ toe space) over a 3″ span.
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Door sign should be 48”-60” from ground
to bottom of text.
Seat cover dispenser encroaches on
required 12” clearance above grab bars.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-25-2025 Location: 7 – Corporation Yard – 1375 Ash Street
Time: 2:10 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Building A (new) completed 11/2015.
Building B upgrades completed 12/2017.
Restroom window install in building A completed 12/2020.
o Repaint blue striping for ADA parking.
o Path of travel from Right of way exceeds running slope of 5% and changes in
level exceed ¼”.
o Restroom storage cabinet in the way, slide into corner.
o Breakroom kitchen towel dispenser and soap placed too high. 40” max height
to operable parts.
o Towel and Soap dispensers are over 40” max height to operable parts.
o Mirror installed above 40” to reflective surface.
o Storage reduces clear floor/ knee-toe space.
o Trash can and paint cans reduces required knee-toe clearance.
Knee and toe space must be at least 30″ wide and up to 25″ deep measured to the
leading edge of the clear floor space. The specifications allow space for plumbing,
enclosures, and supports outside the minimum clearances. No object can protrude
into the required clearances (other than the dip of the overflow at lavatories and
sinks).
o Cabinet in women’s restroom impedes 60” minimum width clearance.
Trash bin impede 60” diameter turning space. Trash bin impede minimum clear floor
space of 56” minimum by 60” width.
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Only restroom in building A.
Storage impedes required clear floor
space of 56” and turning space diameter
of 60”.
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Where knee and toe space is required at an element, it must be at least 17″ deep.
Beyond a depth of 8″ measured from the leading edge, the 27″ minimum high knee
clearance can reduce 18″ (to the 9″ toe space) over a 3″ span.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-18-2025 Location: 8 – Old city hall 214 E Branch
Time: 2:15 - 2:30 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections -
Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Rented out to REMAX between January – December of 2011. Handicap ramp and rail
installed prior to March 2008.
o Stair handrail noncompliant. Too high, must be 34 -38” max from concrete to top
of rail. Install a second rail bar beneath the existing. Handrail does not extend
at both ends for 12” returns.
o Wheel stop on ramp rail too tall and not compliant. 2” to 4” max.
o Only 1 ADA entry and exit into unit A. No accessible entrance/exit into unit B
unless going through unit A.
Running slope was 8.2% and cross slope 0.6% on ramp.
Front door entry 35” wide and met clear width requirement of 32” minimum.
Door swing met maximum 5 lbf opening force applies to all accessible doors.
o Lacks ADA exit door signage.
o Restrooms not ADA accessible.
2 doors in P.O.T. 32” wide and met clear width requirement of 32” minimum.
o Restroom door entry width only 24” wide and does not meet clear width
requirement of 32” minimum.
o Men/ Women’s restroom lacks door signage. Wall signage insufficient.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
o Not enough clear floor space within restrooms or turning space.
60” diameter circle turning space requirement. Minimum clear floor space of 56” by
60” width.
o Mirror placement exceeds 40” max from existing grade for bottom of mirror.
Accessible mirrors can be located above lavatories or countertops if the bottom of the
reflecting surface is 40″ maximum above the finish floor (§603.3). The bottom of the
reflecting surface of mirrors not located above lavatories or countertops mu st be 35″
maximum above the finish floor.
Exit signs (located at exits) and signs identifying permanent spaces, such as
stairways, floor levels, and areas of refuge, are required to meet tactile and visual
criteria. Signs providing direction to such spaces and to exits must comply as visual
signs, but not as tactile signs. Instructional content included on signs, such
evacuation instructions, also must meet visual criteria but not those for tactile
characters.
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Edge protection at ramp rails exceed height
prohibiting passage of 4” sphere.
No changes in level are permitted
within the ramp surface.
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Door sign should be 48”-60” from ground to bottom of text. Wall signs should be 48” to
60” above ground and within 18” of door frame on door handle side.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 5-30-2025 Location: 9 – James Way and Oak Park Blvd
Time: Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Pedestrian Push Buttons and Accessible Pedestrian Signals Checklist
o #2 & #4 ramps met
ADA exception, but #2
ramp should be
replaced due to
unpaved area which
can make PPB
inaccessible.
Notes:
o 1 & 3 are Pismo Beach and non-compliant
placed at 52” above EG.
o 2 - One PPB is noncompliant since placed at
50” above EG and other PPB is non-ADA
pushbutton.
o 2 - Unpaved area by PPB is causing a 32”
depth obstruction making it inaccessible.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
Date: 5-30-2025 Location: 10 – Mason St & E Branch St
All ramps met ADA exception,
safe harbor or is newer than
2012.
Notes:
o 1, 2, 4 – 1 of 2 PPBs is non-ADA push button.
o 1 – curb obstruction is 4 inches tall, but less
than 10 inches in depth. PPB is/should be ADA
accessible. Railing obstruction is noncompliant
since height is greater than 34 inches.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
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Date: 6-2-2025 Location: 11 – Traffic Way and W Branch Street
o No ramp present at #4
PPBs, crosswalk
thermoplastic only on
HMA. Install ramp for
safety.
All other ramps met ADA
exception or safe harbor.
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
o 3 – Curb obstruction is 3.5” inches in height but
25 inches in depth making the PPB inaccessible.
o 4 – Curb obstruction is 6” inches in height but 20
and 27 inches in depth making the PPBs
inaccessible.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
Date: 5-30-2025 Location: 12 – Traffic Way and Fair Oaks Avenue
All ramps are newer than
2012, met ADA exception or
safe harbor.
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbuttons.
Audible indications during walk interval and
braille on plates.
o No Vibrotactile indication during walk interval.
o 2 - I of 2 PPB pole is more than 10 feet from
edge of curb, shoulder or pavement and does
not meet design requirement or exception.
o 2 – Retaining curb obstruction is 4” inches in
height but more than 24 inches in depth making
the PPB inaccessible.
3 – Curb obstruction is 4” inches in height but
less than 10 inches in depth. PPB is/ should be
ADA accessible.
Date: 5-30-2025 Location: 13 – Traffic Way and Valley Rd
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbuttons.
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
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All ramps met ADA
Exception, but #1 ramp
should be replaced.
Date: 6-2-2025 Location: 16 – Grand Avenue and Courtland Street
All ramps met ADA exception
or are newer than 2012.
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
Date: 6-2-2025 Location: 17 – Grand Avenue and Elm Street
o #1 and #3 ramp needs
to be replaced.
#2 ramp met ADA exception
and #4 ramp is newer than
2012.
Notes:
4 of 8 PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
o 4 of 8 PPBs are Non-ADA pushbutton.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
Date: 5-30-2025 Location: 19 – Rancho Parkway and West Branch
Street
#1 and #2 ramps met ADA
exception.
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
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o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
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Date: 6-2-2025 Location: 20 – West Branch Street & Town Center Dr
#1 and #2 ramps met ADA
exception.
Notes:
All PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
Date: 6-2-2025 Location: 21 – E Grand Avenue pedestrian signal –
1040 E Grand
o Crosswalk painted
with PPBs, but no
existing ramps at #1
or #2.
Notes:
1 of 2 PPBs are ADA pushbutton.
o 1 of 2 PPBs are Non-ADA pushbutton.
Non-ADA Pushbutton: ADA pushbutton:
o No Audible or Vibrotactile indication during walk
interval.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 5-20-2025 Location: 22 – Strother Park – 1150 Huasna
Road
Time: 9 am – 9:30 am Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections -
Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Restroom building roof replacement completed July 2018.
Play structure replacement completed March 2018.
Rain Garden completed April 2017.
Concrete flatwork for ADA improvements completed ≈2009-2010, parking spots only
restriped for ADA, no records found.
Van accessible parking spot must have its own access aisle.
Van accessible stall if width >= 132” and access aisle width is >= 60”.
Van accessible stall if width >= 96” and access aisle width is >= 96”.
1 Van parking spot and 3 regular parking spot sign designated for ADA.
Van spot is 10’(120”) wide and 18’ long near the restrooms.
Slope of parking spot is <2% in both directions.
Access aisle for van spot is 10’(120”) wide and 18’ long.
Slope of access aisle is <2% in both directions.
Reg. spot adjacent to access aisle is 13’(156”) wide and 18’ long.
Slope of parking spot is <2% in both directions.
Other 2 parking spots near BBQ pit compliant (13’ wide by 18’ long), 1 could be
designated as “Van” but the access aisle would need to be corrected.
o Slope may not be compliant (<2%) for storm water drainage to DI for these 2
spots.
o Blue Paint faded. Restripe.
Restroom door signs compliant.
o Restroom wall signs adjacent to door missing.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
o Women’s restroom soap dispenser at 45” above ground (lower since 40” max
to operable parts).
o ADA stall toilet paper dispenser at 49” above ground. Lower since 48” max
above ground but maintain 12” clearance above grab bar & clearance of 7”-9”
from toilet.
o Sink drains and supply lines to be wrapped.
o Both restroom sinks confined at only 32” width and does not comply with clear
floor space requirement in an alcove at 36” minimum.
o Men’s restroom missing mirror. If installing mirror, place bottom of mirror 40”
max from the ground.
o Men’s restroom soap dispenser at 47”, lower to 40” max.
o Men’s restroom toilet paper dispenser high and needs to be lowered.
Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm)
minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to
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the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380
mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not
be located behind bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that
does not allow continuous paper flow.
18″ x 18″ clear floor space centered on tactile characters.
Clear floor space at lavatories and
most sinks must provide a forward
approach and include knee and toe
space clearance. It is advisable, but
not required, that the clear floor space
be centered under the fixture. The
knee and toe space must underlie the
bowl, faucet controls, and other
operable parts of the fixture and must
be 17" to 25" deep. If the clear floor
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space is obstructed on both sides for
more than half the depth, such as with
alcoves, additional clearance is
required for maneuvering.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 5-21-2025 Location: 23 – Rancho Grande Park – 500 James
Way
Time: 8 am - 8:30 am Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
No record of any renovations. Built prior to 2010, around 2002/2003.
4 parking stalls designated for Accessible Parking. 3 of 4 spots with “van” signs but
only 2 can be van accessible. Van accessible parking spot must have its own a ccess
aisle.
Van accessible stall if width >= 132” and access aisle width is >= 60”.
Van accessible stall if width >= 96” and access aisle width is >= 96”.
Evaluated 2 parking near BBQ pit and did not evaluate other 2 spots.
o Add missing tow away signs at each entrance to parking area or adjacent to
accessible parking spaces.
o Blue paint faded, repaint.
o Stall and access aisle does not meet slope requirements. Provide 2% slope in
every direction at parking and access aisle.
o Only 1 stall is van accessible and is the one whose passenger side opens to
access aisle. Van accessible stall is 144” wide, 228” long and access aisle is
108” wide 228” long.
o Replace other van accessible sign with a regular sign. Minimum width of 96”.
Accessible spaces must be identified by signs with the International Symbol of
Accessibility (ISA) (§703.7.2.1).
Restrooms:
Women’s restroom wall sign adequately placed at 50” above ground (48”-60”
max).
Dryer and sink adequately placed (40” max to operable parts).
Mirror placed at 40” max above the ground from bottom.
Sink drains and supply lines adequately wrapped.
o Women’s restroom soap dispenser at 43” from ground. Lower to 40” max to
operable parts.
o Both restroom door signs missing.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
o Men’s restroom wall sign broken, replace.
o Mirror in men’s restroom 42” off ground to bottom of mirror. Lower mirror so
bottom of mirror is 40” max from the ground.
o Lower soap dispenser and hand dryer in men’s restroom. 40” max from the
ground to operable parts, currently at 43” and 44”.
o Toilet paper dispenser in both restrooms current placement above grab bar, but
in 12” clearance for grab bar. Needs to be relocated, must not be higher than
48” off ground. Or utilized the existing toilet paper dispenser below grab bar as
well. Slide dispenser above grab bar 7”-9” away from the toilet.
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Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm)
minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to
the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380
mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not
be located behind bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that
does not allow continuous paper flow.
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City of Arroyo Grande ADA transition plan site assessment
Date: 3-18-2025 Location: 24 – Short Street Restrooms
Time: 2-2:15 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections -
Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
Last remodeled before 2010, no records found.
o Both restroom toilet paper dispensers too high and in 12” clearance space
above bar. Place below grab bar for handicap stalls, or raised 12” above grab
bar but 48” max from ground.
o Both doors missing door signs.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
Wall signs are adequately placed.
o Plumbing under sinks unwrapped.
o Mirror to high in both restrooms. 42” from ground.
Accessible mirrors can be located above lavatories or countertops if the bottom of the
reflecting surface is 40″ maximum above the finish floor (§603.3). The bottom of the
reflecting surface of mirrors not located above lavatories or countertops must be 35 ″
maximum above the finish floor.
o ADA parking stall ramp and path of travel blocked by green waste garbage
cans.
Gazebo skipped.
Paper dispensers located in required
12” clear space above grab rails and
outside of required location.
Mirror and soap dispensers are installed
higher than 40” to operable parts/ reflective
surface. Sink drains and supply lines to be
wrapped.
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Changing table shall not be in
accessible stalls.
Olohan Accessible Parking
Striping requires maintenance to
define no parking area at access
aisle
Curb ramp must remain clear with no changes
in level at ramp or landing surfaces.
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Date: 3-18-2025 Location: 25 – Heritage Square Restroom & Gazebo
Time: 2:30-2:45 pm Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
New restrooms were built in 11/2017.
o Paper dispenser placed high above grab bar. Lower to below grab bar.
Toilet paper dispensers must be within accessible reach from the water closet. They
can be located below or above (but not behind) grab bars, though it is important that
non-recessed dispensers be outside the 12″ minimum high clearance above the bar
yet not exceed the 48″ maximum height (measured to the outlet) of the dispenser.
o Missing door sign with braille. Existing signage not sufficient.
Raised characters and braille on signs must be located 48 inches minimum above the
finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile
character, and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface,
measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
o Soap dispensers placed too high. 40” max f rom ground to operable parts.
Gazebo
o Ramps where concrete flatwork slope > 5%, missing handrails.
o No accessible parking spaces.
Slope at gazebo access exceeds 1:20 and is considered a ramp. Edge protection
may be required if landscaping drop off exceeds ½”.
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Paper dispenser not located in required range (48” max from ground) and encroaches
on 12” clear space requirement above grab rails. Trash bin impede 60” diameter
turning space. Trash bin impede minimum clear floor space of 56” minimum by 60”
width.
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Date: 5-21-2025 Location: 26 – Soto Sports Restrooms 1221 Ash
Street
Time: 11 am - 11:30 am Circle: Facilities - Signalized intersections - Parks
Notes: Areas readily available to the General Public including restrooms.
No record of any renovations. Built prior to 2010.
2 parking stalls designated for Accessible Parking Spaces.
Van accessible stall if width >= 132” and access aisle width is >= 60”.
Van accessible stall if width >= 96” and access aisle width is >= 96”.
o Add missing tow away signs at each entrance to parking area or adjacent to
accessible parking spaces.
o Blue paint faded, repaint.
o 1 stall missing post and parking sign. Accessible spaces must be identified by
signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) (§703.7.2.1 ).
o This stall is van accessible since width of stall is 108” and access aisle width i s
96”.
o Stall and access aisle does not meet slope requirements. Provide 2% slope in
every direction at parking and access aisle.
Parking stall with sign is slope compliant <2% in both direction.
Signage is correct (not a van accessible spot).
o Access aisle does not meet slope requirements. Provide 2% slope in every
direction at parking and access aisle.
Restrooms:
Door and wall restroom signs adequately placed (48”-60”).
Dryers adequately placed (40” max to operable parts).
Sink drains and supply lines adequately wrapped.
o Men’s restroom trash can in corner impedes clear floor space and impedes
access to dryer. Replace with smaller can or relocate.
o No mirror in men’s restroom. Bottom of mirror, 40” max from the ground if
installing a mirror.
o Lower soap dispenser in men’s restroom. 40” max from the ground to operable
parts, currently at 45”.
o Lower soap dispenser in women’s restroom. 40” max from the ground to
operable parts, currently at 42”.
o Both restroom sinks confined at only 32” width and does not comply wi th clear
floor space requirement in an alcove at 36” minimum.
o Toilet paper dispenser in both restrooms current placement above grab bar, but
in 12” clearance for grab bar. Needs to be relocated, must not be higher than
48” off ground.
Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm)
minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to
the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380
mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not
be located behind bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that
does not allow continuous paper flow.
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Clear floor space at lavatories and most sinks must provide a forward approach and
include knee and toe space clearance. It is advisable, but not required, that the clear
floor space be centered under the fixture. The knee and toe space must underlie the
bowl, faucet controls, and other operable parts of the fixture and must be 17" to 25"
deep. If the clear floor space is obstructed on both sides for more than half the depth,
such as with alcoves, additional clearance is required for maneuvering.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft ADA Transition Plan 2025. On behalf of the
San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, I would like to commend the City for its commitment to improving access
for all residents and visitors. As you continue to refine the plan, I respectfully submit the following
recommendation:
Consider budgeting funding toward artist-led outreach initiatives and public art integration as part of your ADA
Transition Plan.
Inspired by the Los Angeles County Cultural Policy, which recognizes arts and culture as essential public
services, we urge the City to embed creative, inclusive strategies that go beyond compliance to foster genuine
accessibility and belonging.
Recommendations:
1. Artist-Led Outreach & Engagement
o Consider adopting a model similar to LA County’s Cultural Strategist program, integrating artists into
planning and policy teams.
o Contract artists—especially those with lived disability experience—to lead community storytelling,
design workshops, and ADA engagement sessions.
2. Accessible Public Art in Capital Projects
o Dedicate a small percentage (e.g., 1%) of ADA-related capital improvement budgets for inclusive public
art (murals, sensory installations, tactile signage).
o Ensure these artworks are accessible and co-created with the disability community.
3. Arts & Accessibility Advisory Group
o Form a working group of artists, advocates, and people with disabilities to guide implementation, help
evaluate success, and foster community trust.
4. Accessible Communications
o Budget for ASL interpretation, Braille, large print, and multilingual audio formats to ensure full
participation in ADA-related meetings and arts events.
5. Training & Inclusive Workforce Development
o Support training and internships for emerging artists with disabilities or those interested in accessibility
design, creating career pathways while expanding your local talent pool.
These strategies have been proven in Los Angeles County to increase civic participation, strengthen
neighborhood identity, and ensure that accessibility efforts are not only compliant, but welcoming and
meaningful.
The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council is available to assist with planning, identifying artists, and co-
developing pilot programs that could bring these ideas to life in Arroyo Grande. Please don’t hesitate to reach
out if we can be of service. I'm more than happy to speak about these suggestions with your Council members.
Thank you for your leadership in advancing accessibility in our region.
Sincerely,
Jordan Chesnut
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Item 9.i.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development
BY: Natalie Riddering, Planning/Engineering Permit Technician
SUBJECT: Acceptance of an Easement and License Agreement
DATE: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement deed for
PG&E on City-owned parcel 007-462-001 and a license agreement for the establishment
of the easement; and
2) Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable
indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060,
subd.(c)(2)-(3), 15378.) or, alternatively, that it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”).
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The proposed easement will allow for the installation and maintenance of PG&E facilities
across a City-owned parcel (APN 007-462-001) to benefit the owners of 1243 Huasna
Road. As the proposed easement would alter City-owned property to benefit a private
party, it is subject to the provisions of Article XVI, Section 61 of the California Constitution,
which prohibits the use of public resources for private benefit (commonly referred to as
the "gift of public funds").
To ensure compliance, the value of the easement was appraised at $425.5 7. A License
Agreement will be executed to authorize the establishment of the easement and the
installation of PG&E facilities, contingent upon payment of the appraised value by the
property owner of 1243 Huasna Road.
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Item 9.i.
City Council
Acceptance of an Easement and License Agreement
October 14, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The City-owned parcel (APN 007-462-001) is a 7.16-acre property located northeast of
Huasna Road and Pearwood Avenue, near Strother Park. The City acquired the property
for drainage purposes, specifically to address a flooding issue that had impacted homes
along Pearwood Avenue. The flooding was caused by runoff originating from Zogata Way,
Gularte Road, and Tract 1819 (County jurisdiction). The runoff is detained in a 2.5-acre
portion of the 7.16-acre property. The remaining 4.66 acres of the property consist of an
oak-studded hillside knoll above the small valley that functions as the storm water
detention basin.
The proposed easement is being requested by the owners of 1243 Huasna Road, a
private property located outside of the City limits . The easement will enable the owners
of 1243 Huasna Road to relocate two existing meters on their property. The two meters
need to be relocated to accommodate future development of the property.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The proposed easement will encumber the City-owned parcel near Huasna Road, APN
007-426-001. Although the parcel was acquired for drainage purposes most of the site
does not serve that function. The location of the proposed easement will span the paved
driveway section used to access the parcel. The proposed easement will connect to an
existing public utility easement that runs along the rear lot lines of properties on the east
side of Pearwood Avenue.
As the easement is intended for facilities operated by PG&E, easement documents for
recordation were prepared by PG&E staff. City staff have reviewed the submitted
documents and determined they are sufficient for recordation. Additionally, the City’s
Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed utility installation and has identified
no anticipated impacts to existing City infrastructure.
The easement will be located on City-owned land and will benefit a private property;
therefore, the City has prepared a license agreement to support the establishment of the
easement. The agreement requires payment of the appraised easement value, totaling
$425.57, and requires that as-built plans be submitted to the City upon completion of the
installation. These provisions are intended to ensure compliance with the California
Constitution and to maintain accurate records of utilities located on City property in the
event future work could potentially conflict with those facilities.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement deed for
PG&E on City-owned parcel 007-462-001 and a license agreement for the
establishment the easement; or
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City Council
Acceptance of an Easement and License Agreement
October 14, 2025
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2. Do not adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement
deed for PG&E on City-owned parcel 007-462-001 and a license agreement for
the establishment the easement; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Acceptance of the proposed PG&E easement at APN 007-462-001 will allow the property
owners of 1243 Huasna Road to relocate two existing utility meters, thereby enabling
future development of their parcel. The easement also ensures PG&E infrastructure will
be maintained in a manner consistent with PG&E’s requirements. The license agreement
will facilitate the payment of the appraised value of the easement and submittal of as-
builts of the facilities installed.
DISADVANTAGES:
City staff will need to account for the presence of PG&E facilities within the easement
area when performing any future work in or around the existing driveway.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Find that the action is not a project subject to the Ca lifornia Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable
indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060,
subd.(c)(2)-(3), 15378.) or, alternatively, that it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”).
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
EASEMENT DEED FOR PG&E ON CITY-OWNED PARCEL 007-462-001
AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
EASEMENT
WHEREAS, the owners of the real property located at 1243 Huasna Road, Arroyo Grande
CA desire to relocate two PG&E meters on their property; and
WHEREAS, PG&E requires an easement across City-owned parcel APN 007-462-001 to
facilitate the relocation of the two meters for the owners of 1243 Huasna Road, Arroyo
Grande CA; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to grant PG&E the easement deed for installation and
maintenance purposes of utilities, described and depicted in Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, said PG&E easement will encumber City-owned parcel APN 007-462-001 to
benefit a private property owner, requiring payment of the appraised easement value of
$425.57 to comply with Article XVI, Section 6 of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a license agreement, Exhibit “B”, to condition receipt
of payment for the appraised value of the easement, plans for PG&E’s utility installation,
and record drawings of the utilities installed within the easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande does hereby resolve
as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by
reference.
2. Grant of Easement Deed. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Easement
Deed, granting the easement to PG&E described and depicted in Exhibit “A” on behalf
of the City.
3. License Agreement. The City Manager is authorized to execute the License
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, with the property owners of 1243 Huasna
Road on behalf of the City.
4. Certification and Recordation. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and cause the Easement Deed, along with the License Agreement, to be
recorded in San Luis Obispo County’s Office of the Clerk-Recorder.
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RESOLUTION NO.
PAGE
5. The City Council hereby determines that the action is not a project subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in
either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the
environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd.(c)(2)-(3), 15378.) or,
alternatively, that it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”).
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member ,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of October, 2025.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND RETURN TO:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94612
Attn: Land Rights Library
Location: City/Uninc
Recording Fee $
Document Transfer Tax $
[ ] This is a conveyance where the consideration and
Value is less than $100.00 (R&T 11911).
[ ] Computed on Full Value of Property Conveyed, or
[ ] Computed on Full Value Less Liens
& Encumbrances Remaining at Time of Sale
[ ] Exempt from the fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (2); This
document is subject to Documentary Transfer Tax
(SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY)
Signature of declarant or agent determining tax
LD# 2232-13-10028 EASEMENT DEED
ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic,
hereinafter called Grantor, hereby grants to PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a
California corporation, hereinafter called Grantee, the right from time to time to excavate for, construct,
reconstruct, replace (of initial or any other size), remove, maintain, inspect, and use facilities and
associated equipment for public utility purposes, including, but not limited to electric, gas, and
communication facilities, together with a right of way therefor, on, over, and under the easement area
as hereinafter set forth, and also ingress thereto and egress therefrom, over and across the lands of
Grantor situated in the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, described
as follows:
(APN 007-462-001)
The parcels of land described and designated PARCEL 1 and PARCEL 2 in the deed from the City of
Arroyo Grande to Grantor dated June 22, 2010 and recorded June 24, 2010 as Document No.
2010029131, San Luis Obispo County Records.
The easement area is described as follows:
The strip of land of the uniform width of 10 feet, lying 5 feet on each side of the alignment of the
facilities as initially installed hereunder. The approximate locations of said facilities are shown upon
Grantee’s Drawing No. 35577504 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Grantee agrees that on receiving a request in writing, it will at Grantor’s expense, survey, prepare and
record a “Notice of Final Description” referring to this instrument and setting forth a description of
said strip of land.
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EXHIBIT A
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right, from time to time, to trim or to cut down, without Grantee
paying compensation, any and all trees and brush now or hereafter within said easement area, and shall
have the further right, from time to time, to trim and cut down trees and brush along each side of said
easement area which now or hereafter in the opinion of Grantee may interfere with or be a hazard to the
facilities installed hereunder, or as Grantee deems necessary to comply with applicable state or federal
regulations.
Grantor also grants to Grantee the right to use such portion of said lands contiguous to said easement
area as may be reasonably necessary in connection with the excavation, construction, reconstruction,
replacement, removal, maintenance and inspection of said facilities.
Grantor hereby covenants and agrees not to place or construct, nor allow a third party to place or
construct, any building or other structure, or store flammable substances, or drill or operate any well,
or construct any reservoir or other obstruction within said easement area, or diminish or substantially
add to the ground level within said easement area, or construct any fences that will interfere with the
maintenance and operation of said facilities.
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right to apportion to another public utility (as defined in Section
216 of the California Public Utilities Code) the right to excavate for, construct, reconstruct, replace,
remove, maintain, inspect, and use the communications facilities within said easement area including
ingress thereto and egress therefrom.
Grantor acknowledges that they have read the “Grant of Easement Disclosure Statement”, EXHIBIT
“A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
The legal description herein, or the map attached hereto, defining the location of this utility distribution
easement, was prepared by Grantee pursuant to Section 8730(c) of the Business and Professions Code.
This document may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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EXHIBIT A
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
The provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the respective
parties hereto, and all covenants shall apply to and run with the land.
Dated: , .
ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY a public body, corporate and politic
By:
Print Name:
Title:
I hereby certify that a resolution was adopted on the day of , 20 , by the
authorizing the foregoing grant of easement.
By Title
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EXHIBIT A
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
State of California
County of )
On , before me, Notary Public,
Insert name
personally appeared
,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that
by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and
correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(Seal)
Signature of Notary Public
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER
[ ] Individual(s) signing for oneself/themselves
[ ] Corporate Officer(s) of the above named corporation(s)
[ ] Trustee(s) of the above named Trust(s)
[ ] Partner(s) of the above named Partnership(s)
[ ] Attorney(s)-in-Fact of the above named Principal(s)
[ ] Other
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
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EXHIBIT A
Utility Distribution Easement (02/2020)
GRANT OF EASEMENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
EXHIBIT “A”
This Disclosure Statement will assist you in evaluating the request for granting an easement to Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) to accommodate a utility service extension to PG&E’s applicant. Please read this disclosure
carefully before signing the Grant of Easement.
You are under no obligation or threat of condemnation by PG&E to grant this easement.
The granting of this easement is an accommodation to PG&E’s applicant requesting the extension of
PG&E utility facilities to the applicant’s property or project. Because this easement is an accommodation for
a service extension to a single customer or group of customers, PG&E is not authorized to purchase any such
easement.
By granting this easement to PG&E, the easement area may be used to serve additional customers in the
area and may be used to install additional utility facilities. Installation of any proposed facilities outside of
this easement area will require an additional easement.
Removal and/or pruning of trees or other vegetation on your property may be necessary for the installation
of PG&E facilities. You have the option of having PG&E’s contractors perform this work on your property,
if available, or granting permission to PG&E’s applicant or the applicant’s contractor to perform this work.
Additionally, in order to comply with California fire laws and safety orders, PG&E or its contractors will
periodically perform vegetation maintenance activities on your property as provided for in this grant of
easement in order to maintain proper clearances from energized electric lines or other facilities.
The description of the easement location where PG&E utility facilities are to be installed across your
property must be satisfactory to you.
The California Public Utilities Commission has authorized PG&E’s applicant to perform the installation
of certain utility facilities for utility service. In addition to granting this easement to PG&E, your consent may
be requested by the applicant, or applicant’s contractor, to work on your property. Upon completion of the
applicant’s installation, the utility facilities will be inspected by PG&E. When the facility installation is
determined to be acceptable the facilities will be conveyed to PG&E by its applicant.
By signing the Grant of Easement, you are acknowledging that you have read this disclosure and un derstand that you
are voluntarily granting the easement to PG&E. Please return the signed and notarized Grant of Easement with this
Disclosure Statement attached to PG&E. The duplicate copy of the Grant of Easement and this Disclosure Statement
is for your records.
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EXHIBIT B
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
ATTN: CITY CLERK
300 EAST BRANCH ROAD
ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420
GRANT OF LICENSE AND AGREEMENT AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY
THIS Grant of License and Agreement Affecting Real Property (“AGREEMENT”)
is entered into as of , 2025, by and between the CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE, (“CITY”), a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California,
and ROGER AND PAMELA J. MARCHESE, AND JASON AND KARINA MARCHESE
(“LICENSEE”).
WHEREAS, the CITY owns a public facility parcel in Arroyo Grande, California, San
Luis Obispo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 007-462-001, as generally depicted in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“PROPERTY”).
WHEREAS, the LICENSEE desires to install certain utility improvements across a
portion of the PROPERTY (“STRUCTURE”).
WHEREAS, the CITY is willing to allow LICENSEE to install the STRUCTURE over
the PROPERTY so long as it does not interfere with, or cause damage to, CITY’s use, maintenance
and operation of the PROPERTY and/or the improvements located therein, and LICENSEE
complies with the terms set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. Grant of License. CITY hereby grants to LICENSEE a license during the Term,
as defined in Section 6 unless earlier terminated herein, to install and allow the STRUCTURE to
be placed along a portion of the length of the drainage swale, San Luis Obispo Count y Assessor’s
Parcel No. 007-462-001, Arroyo Grande, as depicted in Exhibit “A,” subject to the following terms
and conditions:
a. LICENSEE shall submit plans and specifications for installation of the
STRUCTURE to the CITY, no later than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of the
installation. LICENSEE shall promptly provide CITY as-built plans of the STRUCTURE
upon completion of its installation;
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b. LICENSEE may not modify the STRUCTURE without written approval
from the CITY, which may be withheld in its sole discretion. Any such modification shall
comply with any and all instructions and guidance from CITY intended to prevent
interference with or damage to the PROPERTY and improvements located therein;
c. LICENSEE shall remit payment of Four Hundred Twenty Five and 57/100
Dollars ($425.57) upon execution of this License for use of the PROPERTY as outlined
herein. Payment shall be a condition precedent to LICENSEE’s right to use the
PROPERTY and shall be deemed consideration solely for the limited license granted
herein.
d. LICENSEE agrees to pay for any and all costs for the maintenance, repair,
or replacement of the PROPERTY or any improvements located in the PROPERTY
damaged as a result of or caused by, in whole or in part, the installation of the
STRUCTURE within the PROPERTY.
e. Upon termination, revocation, abandonment or cessation of this
AGREEMENT, LICENSEE agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to restore the
PROPERTY to the substantially same condition in which it was prior to the installation of
the STRUCTURE. If LICENSEE fails to complete such restoration within thirty (30)
days following termination, CITY may perform such restoration, and LICENSEE shall
reimburse CITY for all costs incurred, together with administrative costs within 10 days’
notice.
3. No Interest in Land Granted. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant to
LICENSEE any fee interest, leasehold, easement, or other possessory interest in the
PROPERTY, or any portion thereof, or any exclusive right or special status to negotiate or
purchase. This AGREEMENT grants a limited revocable license upon specified terms and no
more.
4. Access to Property. CITY shall have the right to use the PROPERTY at all times
so long as such use doesn’t materially and unreasonably interfere with LICENSEE’s use as
outlined herein. CITY shall also have the right, upon reasonable notice (except in the case of
emergency, in which no notice shall be required), to enter the PROPERTY for inspection,
maintenance, repair, or to ensure LICENSEE’s compliance with this AGREEMENT.
5. Indemnification. LICENSEE shall indemnify, defend (if so requested by the
CITY, and with counsel reasonably acceptable to the CITY), and hold the CITY, its elected and
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, consultants, contractors, and assigns (severally
and collectively, any “Indemnitee”), harmless from any loss, expense or other cost (including,
without limitation, attorneys’ fees) related to any claim, action, lawsuit or other proceeding,
whether administrative, at law or in equity, brought or maintained by or on behalf of any person
or entity (other than LICENSEE or any Indemnitee) against any Indemnitee as a result of any act
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or omission of LICENSEE and its contractors, agents, employees, and invitees relating to this
AGREEMENT, except to the extent that any such claim, action, lawsuit, or other proceeding was
caused by an Indemnitee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The provisions of this Section
5 shall survive the revocation or termination of this AGREEMENT.
6. Term; Revocation. This AGREEMENT shall be effective upon the date specified
above and shall terminate upon LICENSEE’s completion of the installation of the STRUCTURE
and delivery of as-built drawings (the “TERM”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the CITY may
immediately revoke this AGREEMENT without notice for a breach of or failure to comply with
any of the terms and conditions set forth herein or if CITY, in its reasonable discretion, determines
that the actions of LICENSEE are illegal, unsafe or a liability to CITY; the CITY may revoke
this AGREEMENT without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to LICENSEE.
Additionally, CITY may revoke this AGREEMENT upon thirty (30) days’ written notice if CITY
determines that the PROPERTY is required for a public project or other municipal purpose. Upon
revocation, LICENSEE shall restore the PROPERTY to its original condition in accordance with
Section 2(e).
7. Insurance. Prior to the commencement of installation or any maintenance,
LICENSEE shall obtain, and name the CITY as an additional insured, a policy or policies (which
may be a combination of primary coverage and umbrella policies) of commercial general liability
insurance. The limits of such insurance shall be at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the
aggregate and shall provide coverage for limited contractual liability, premises, and personal injury
coverage.
8. Notice. Any notice which either party may desire to give to the other party under
this AGREEMENT must be in writing and may be given by personal service, delivery by a
reputable document delivery service provider (such as but not limited to Federal Express), or by
United States mail (USPS) sent Certified/Postage Prepaid/ Return Receipt Requested, and
addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may
later designate by written notice.
To CITY: City of Arroyo Grande
Attn: City Manager
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, California 93420
With copy to: Isaac Rosen
Best Best & Krieger LLP
300 South Grand Ave., 25th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
To LICENSEE: Roger and Pamela J. Marchese
1243 Huasna Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Jason and Karina Marchese
1243 Huasna Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
9. Assignment. LICENSEE shall not assign, transfer, sublicense, or encumber this
AGREEMENT or any rights hereunder without the CITY’s prior written consent, which may be
withheld in CITY’s sole discretion. Any attempted assignment without consent shall be void.
10. Compliance. LICENSEE shall comply with all federal, state, and local
environmental laws and shall not use, generate, release, o r store any hazardous substances on the
PROPERTY. LICENSEE shall indemnify CITY from any claims, costs, or liabilities arising
from a violation of this Section. LICENSEE’s obligations shall survive the revocation or
termination of this AGREEMENT.
11. Binding Effect. This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon the successors in
interest to any kind to the property.
12. Attorney’s Fees. In the event of legal action to enforce the terms and conditions of
this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover their costs, including
reasonable attorney fees.
13. Amendment. This AGREEMENT may not be amended or altered except by an
instrument in writing executed by the CITY and the LICENSEE.
14. Partial Invalidity. Any provision of this AGREEMENT that is unenforceable or
invalid or the inclusion of which would adversely affect the validity, legality, or enforcement of
this AGREEMENT shall have no effect, but all remaining provisions of this AGREEMENT
shall remain in full force.
15. Governing Law/Jurisdiction. The validity, meaning, and effect of this
AGREEMENT shall be determined in accordance with California law. Jurisdiction for any action
commenced regarding its terms of interpretations shall be in the state court of property jurisdiction
for the County of San Luis Obispo.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO GRANT OF LICENSE AND AGREEMENT
AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement on the day and
year first written above.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Matthew Downing, City Manager
ATTEST:
Jessica Matson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Property owner
Roger Marchese
Pamela J. Marchese
Property owner
Jason Marchese
Karina Marchese
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EXHIBIT A
MAP OF PROPERTY
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