MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021
Given public health conditions and consistent with Assembly Bill No. 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, City Council meetings will be held by teleconference only until further notice.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members teleconferencing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Grover Beach Police Sergeants Ituralde and Rabena.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks & Recreation Program Kathy Petker, and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda with the revision, combining item 3 with item 1 in the Ceremonial Calendar.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamations for Commander Limon and Sergeants Ituralde & Rabena – Chief Peters said a few words, and Council Member Robert read the proclamation for Sergeant Rabena, Council Member Robert read the proclamation for Sergeant Ituralde and Mayor Lee read the proclamation for Commander Limon.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to move Item 3. Presentation from Senator Laird’s Office to Retiring Police Officers before Item 2. Holiday Event Update.
3. Presentation from Senator Laird’s Office to Retiring Police Officers – Senator John Laird thanked the retiring Police Officers and gave a brief update regarding information from his office.
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
Agenda Item No. 4
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PRESENTATIONS
2. Holiday Event Update - presentation presented by Parks, Recreation Director Petker PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public calling into the meeting on the teleconference line (805) 321-6639, for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council but were not listed on the agenda. No one responded and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Lee invited public comment on the items under the Consent Agenda. At this time Mayor Lee asked if there was anyone on the teleconference line that wanted to make any public comments. • Jana Nichols
With no further comments Mayor Lee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright, and Mayor Lee
NOES: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
4. Treasure’s Report for the Period November 1, through November 30, 2021.
Action: Approved the Treasure’s Report as submitted.
5. Treasure’s Report of the 2017 Streets Bond Account -$15,000,000 (Measure K14:
Grover Beach Street Rehabilitation; Safety Improvement Bond Measure) for the Period of November 1, through November 30, 2021.
Action: Approved the Treasure’s Report as submitted.
6. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, November 22, 2021.
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
7. City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022 Action: Adopted the proposed City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2022.
8. Resolution Updating Records Retention Schedules
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-36 to update the Records Retention Schedules.
Resolution No. 21-36: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting a Records Retention Schedule Authorizing Destruction of Certain City Records and Rescinding Resolution No. 92-17.
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9. Authorization to Establish the Job Classification of Management Analyst/Police Department, Set the Salary Schedule and Approve a Side Letter Agreement to the Police Management and Confidential Employee Group’s Memorandum of Understanding
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-37 to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to add the job classification of the Management Analyst/Police Department, set the salary schedule and approved a side letter agreement to the Police Management and Confidential Employee Group’s Memorandum of Understanding.
Resolution NO. 21-37: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to Establish the Job Classification of Management Analyst/Police Department, Set the Salary Schedule and Approve a Side Letter Agreement to the Police Management and Confidential Employee Group’s Memorandum of Understanding.
10. Award of Construction Contract for 2021 Water Main Project, CIP 4004 Action: Awarded the construction contract for the 2021 Water Line Project, CIP 4004 to R Baker, Inc., in the amount of $404,175.50 for the Base Bid; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm construction change orders up to an aggregate of $40,417.50; authorized an encumbrance of $91,050 from the Water Fund; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
11. Commercial Cannabis Tax Rates Amendments
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-38 to amend the Commercial Cannabis Tax Rates affecting distribution, manufacturing and testing businesses.
Resolution No. 21-38: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Reducing Commercial Cannabis Tax Rates Assessed for Permitted Commercial Cannabis Distribution, Manufacturing, and Testing Businesses Operating in the City.
12. COVID-19 Response Update
Action: Received an update on the countywide and City response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.1 of Article V, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction, to the City of Grover Beach Municipal Code to Comply with the Requirements of SB 1383 Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray presented the staff report via PowerPoint presentation, he reviewed the Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Action: It was moved by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Robert to conducted a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance No. 21-04 adding Chapter
4.1 of Article V, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction, to the Grover Beach Municipal Code in order to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
Ordinance No. 21-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adding Chapter 4.1 of Article V, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction.
14. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Updates Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray presented the staff report via PowerPoint presentation, he reviewed the 2020 Urban Water Plan.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Robert and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bright to Approve Resolution No. 21-39 to adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 21-39 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Authorizing submittal to the Department of Water Resources.
15. Measure K-14 Street Repair Bond Issuance
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Purcell presented the staff report via PowerPoint presentation, she reviewed the Measure K-14 Street Repair Bond Issuance.
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Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was moved by Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Miller to adopt Resolution No. 21-40 authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $10,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds for Measure K-14 street repairs and authorizes actions related to the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 21-40: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Principal Amount of General Obligation Bonds to Finance Improvements to Streets, and Authorizing Actions Related Thereto Measure K-14 Bond Issuance.
RECESS: Mayor Lee requested a 10-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council, the meeting recessed at 7:34 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 7:45 p.m. the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present.
At this time, Council Member Miller recused herself from item 16 due to her relationship with People’s Self Housing.
16. Development Application 21-20 for a Use Permit, Development Permit, and Lot Merger and Associated Disposition and Development Agreement to Construct a 53 Unit Affordable Housing Project (Applicant: People’s Self Help and Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo)
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Buckingham presented the staff report via PowerPoint presentation. He also, introduced Scott Smith, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO); Kenneth Trigueiro, People’s Self Help Housing (PSHH) and Murray Duncan, Architect who spoke on the proposed project.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Janna Nichols
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Action: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Robert to Approve Development Application 21-20 for a Use Permit, Development Permit and Lot Merger and Associated Disposition and Development Agreement for 53-unit affordable housing project with the modification to Condition G-1. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Miller
Resolution No. 21-41: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving Development Application 21-20 for a Use Permit, Development Permit, and Lot Merger. Including a State Density Bonus and Associated Disposition and Development Agreement Located at 164 South 13th Street and 1206 West Grand Avenue. (Applicant: People’s Self Help Housing & Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo) At 8:30 p.m. Council Member Miller returned to the meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
17. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Hale presented brief overview of the appointment process for the Mayor Pro Tem position.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the mayor Lee closed public comment.
Action: Council Member Bright accepted the appointment by Mayor Lee to serve a oneyear appointment as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Grover Beach.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public calling into the meeting on the teleconference line (805) 321-6639, for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council but were not listed on the agenda. No one was on the line for public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Bright reported on the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) / Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) and the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meetings.
Mayor Lee reported on the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meeting.
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES – POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER LEAGUE
MATTERS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Miller reported a free Covid Vaccine Clinic for Children ages 5-11 on December 15th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Grover Beach Elementary in the library. For additional information visit www.recoverslo.org/vaccines or (805) 781-5500.
Council Member Rushing wished everyone Happy Holidays and to stay safe, stay dry and stay awesome Grover Beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Bright wished everyone Happy & Safe Holidays.
Mayor Lee stated he was honored to judge the Avila Beach Dog Parade, participate at New Tech’s Political Salon Night and attended the Amp Surf ISA competition Closing Dinner/Beach Bonfire.
He also thanked the ISA for presenting the City of Grover Beach with a gracious plaque. He then mentioned that the local private sector Child Care Providers are having capacity issues and the homelessness report that was just released and the continued help from homeless services and organizations.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed Coffee with Council on December 11th with Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Council Member Robert. He discussed the major storm coming and that the Public Works Department and other first responders are monitoring the storm and will respond accordingly. He also thanked City staff for the work on staff reports that allow the City Council to make informed decisions. Lastly, he wished everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday season and the next regular Council meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
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JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
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