City of Pismo Beach

This document outlines a proposed General Plan Update, SOI Change, Annexation, and Specific Plan Program for the Price Canyon area. It strategically aims to create an agricultural land use district to promote agriculture-based tourism and specifies development components such as vineyards, residential units (including affordable housing), visitor lodging, and extensive open spaces and trails. The plan incorporates policies focused on growth management, housing, water supply, air quality, traffic and circulation, preservation of agricultural resources, protection of visual resources, and conservation of biological resources, emphasizing sustainable development and natural resource stewardship.

The meeting commenced with the reading and acceptance of the Public Works Week Proclamation. City Manager Lewis provided updates on the city's recent AA+ credit rating and the Amgen Tour of California start event. The Consent Calendar, which included the approval of prior meeting minutes and the approval of the Payroll Register and Register of Demands, was adopted. Key actions involved awarding the 2017 Annual Weed Abatement Contract to Littlejohns Landscaping, adopting a resolution to install a crosswalk on Seacliff Drive, and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County. The Council also authorized the submission of a Local Coastal Program Planning Grant application to the California Coastal Commission. In business items, the Board of Directors of the Pismo Beach Public Financing Agency declared its officers. The Council awarded two separate agreements to TJA Advertising & Public Relations, Inc. for promotion and marketing. A public hearing was held concerning the authorization of the issuance of 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds to finance the Pier Project, which was subsequently approved. Further business included directing staff to return with a revised Off-Street Parking Waiver Program in November 2017, and selecting a preferred concept (a combination of Options 1 and 3) for the Pier Plaza/Parking Lot Upgrade Project. Finally, direction was given to staff regarding the replacement of downtown decorative sidewalks with pavers.

This document outlines the City's strategic goals for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, developed through extensive community outreach. The major goals, which represent the highest priorities for the City, include enhancing Quality of Life by investing in neighborhoods and community beautification, improving Streets and Infrastructure, ensuring Public Safety, guaranteeing Water Resources sustainability, optimizing Parking and Circulation, and fostering sustainable Development and Housing Access. The overall vision is to provide a safe place, maintain its small beach town character, manage growth effectively, and enhance its tourist-based economy.

The meeting involved a Special Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation, followed by a Regular Meeting. Key agenda items included receiving reports from the City Manager, City Attorney, and Council Committees concerning various external bodies. The Consent Calendar addressed numerous actions, such as adopting previous minutes, approving payroll and demands, receiving the Annual Public Report on Development Impact Fees, establishing the 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule, authorizing the purchase of parking pay stations, accepting no-access easements, and establishing paid parking hours for Price Street. Business items included adopting updated job classifications and a salary schedule. A public hearing was conducted to receive community input and approve draft funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Funds for the 2026 Action Plan Year. The meeting concluded with a discussion on the Price Street Overnight Parking Policy.

The Planning Commission conducted its regular session. Key items included the adoption of the Consent Calendar, which approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting. The main public hearing concerned the Coastal Development Permit for the Shell Beach Road Shared Use Path Phase 2 Project, involving a new multi-use path, crosswalk improvements, bicycle facilities, safety lighting, and traffic calming measures. Following a recusal by the Chair due to a property proximity conflict, the Commission ultimately adopted a resolution approving the permit for this project.