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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 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 24, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members teleconferencing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Deputy City Manager Eriksson.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern 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, Parks & Recreation Program Kathy Petker, and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Hale stated there was no closed session announcements.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Attorney Hale discussed a revision to the Closed Session items on the agenda to remove Item B.
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the modified agenda.
CEREMON~LCALENDAR
None
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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 there was on one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2021
1. Treasurer's Report for the Period December 1, through December 31, 2021.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
2. Treasurer's Report for the 2017 Streets Bond Account - $15,000,000 (Measure K14:
3. Grover Beach Street Rehabilitation; Safety Improvement Bond Measure) for the Period December 1, through December 31, 2021.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
4. COVID-19 Response Update
Action: Received an update on the countywide and City response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Lease Agreement for City-Owned Commercial Space
Action: Approved a one-year lease agreement with a one-year extension available between the City and Monarch Grove Winery, Inc. for the City-owned commercial space at 180 Highway 1 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
6. Authorization to Examine Sales and Use Tax Records from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to MuniServices and Authorized City Staff
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-03 authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax Data with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
Resolution No 21-03: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Third Public Hearing on the Creation of a District-Based City Council Election System and Consideration of Draft District Maps
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced Deputy City Manager Eriksson who began the presentation via PowerPoint and introduced Dr. Daniel Phillips who continued the presentation.
City staff and Council reviewed all maps received and options available to Council.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Council discussed map selections and Dr. Phillips reviewed the interactive map.
Mayor Lee reopened public comment on this matter.
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
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Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright to I direct Staff to adjust maps to even out population for version 2 of map 901 and proceed with (four) Draft District Maps (901 a; 901 b; 904 and 905) and provide outreach to the Community. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2021
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
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
Council Member Robert reported on the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC).
Council Member Rushing discussed the Zone Three Advisory Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Bright reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
Mayor Lee reported on the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) and 5 Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meetings.
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES - POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS-AND .OTHER LEAGUE
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None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright commented on an email received regarding streetlights.
Mayor Lee discussed the concern from the Community regarding homeless issues and Homeless services.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson highlighted that approximately 25 streets were under repair, including the major street work on South Oak Park along with water line work and thanked the public for being patient and flexible. He discussed the $10 million dollar street bond and that the City received a Double AA Bond rating which allowed us to receive a low interest rate of 2.8%. He mentioned the return of the Buy Local Program on February P1 and the Visit Grover Beach Tourism Marketing Brand is a finalist for a Statewide Award called the Poppy Award, for Best Overall Destination Marketing Plan. And lastly, he shared news about the Co-workspace with the South Chambers of Commerce, the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the County of San Luis Obispo located at 391 Front Street.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dave Hale announced closed session items.
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 Closed Session. No one was on the line for public comment. I At 8:40 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following Items:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN No. 060-542-014
Agency Negotiators: City negotiators will be City Manager, Matt Bronson, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham,
Negotiating Parties: Unknown
Under Negotiation: Instruction to Negotiators will concern both price and terms of payment.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2021
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Item has been taken off calendar.
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Lee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and it was announced that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI SIMS, CITY C~ERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 2/1 p/2022)
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