MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022
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, January 10, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members teleconferencing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Zoe Rushing.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, 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, Senior Planner Rafael Castillo and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 2021 Employee of the Year presented by City Manager Bronson and Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray to Cesar Zarate, Public Works Supervisor.
2. Introduction of Deputy City Manager – City Manager Bronson introduced new Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Holiday Lights Winners - presentation presented by Parks and 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 was on the line and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
Agenda Item No. 3
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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 there was no one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Miller to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 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. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021.
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
5. FY 2020-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Action: Received and filed the FY 2020-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
6. FY 2020-21 Citizens Oversight Committee Report for City Revenue Measures including K-14 Street Repair Bond, X-06 Transaction and Use Tax, and Measure F20 Transaction and Use Tax Action: Received and Filed the FY 2020-21 Citizens Oversight Committee Report for City Revenue Measures.
7. Award of Professional Services North Half of City Sewer Mainline Video Inspection Action: Authorized a Consulting Services Agreement with VIS, Inc. for professional services associated with the North Half of City Sewer Mainline Video Inspection Project and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8. Adoption of Findings Related to AB 361 Allowing Continued Teleconferencing Meetings
Action: Adopted required findings with respect to the City of Grover Beach’s continued utilization of teleconferencing meetings in conformance with AB 361 (Government Code Section 54953).
9. COVID-19 Response Update
Action: Received an update on the countywide and City response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
10. Appointment to the Planning Commission
Action: Confirmed and approved the Mayor’s recommendation and adopted Resolution No. 22-01 to re-appoint David Halverson to a four-year term of office, scheduled to expire on May 31, 2026.
Resolution No. 22-01: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Appointment of David Halverson to the Grover Beach Planning Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3
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Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. Cannabis Lounges Policy Direction
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Senior Planner Castillo presented staff report via a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Will Senn
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Provided policy direction to staff on allowing and regulating existing commercial cannabis retailers to operate cannabis lounges for onsite consumption of cannabis products.
12. 2022 City Council Committee Assignments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, followed by the discussion and selection among all City Council Members.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Robert to adopt Resolution No. 22-02 confirming certain Council assignments and authorized the City Clerk to update FPPC Form 806 for posting on the City’s website. 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. 22-02: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, revising City Council Committee assignments for Calendar Year 2022.
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 and Mayor Lee closed public comment.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Bright reported on the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) / SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) and the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meetings.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES – POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER LEAGUE
MATTERS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lee mentioned the Sherman William Paint Store ribbon cutting ceremony will occur on January 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bright stated the Grover Beach Buy Local program is returning.
Mayor Lee reported he did get reappointed to the Council of Cities Transportation Communications & Public Works Policy Committee and the first meeting will be in February.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the return of the Buy Local Program in February with more information to come. He discussed the many road/waterline projects that are in the pipeline, “we are building the way towards a better city from the ground up.” And in closing, he wished the Council a Happy New Year and looking forward to a very successful 2022.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
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JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
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