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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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 Tuesday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members teleconferencing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference. Council Member Anna Miller was not present.
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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Parks & Recreation Program Kathy Petker, and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, January 24, 2022, 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.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One potential case).
City Attorney Hale announced that item B was taken off the agenda and that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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 made public comment and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting. ·
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 15, 2022
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 on the line 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, and 3 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None
Council Members - Miller
Council Members - None
1. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022.
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
2. 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.)
3. COVID-19 Response Update
Action: Received an update on the countywide and City response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
4. Pilot Program to Co-locate Four Pickleball Courts at the Mentone Basin Park Tennis Court
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Parks and Recreation Director Petker presented a staff report via PowerPoint Presentation discussing the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commissions recommendation for the pilot program for Pickleball Courts at Mention Basin Park.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Sean Lee
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright to approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission to start a pilot program to co-locate four pickleball courts at the Mentone Basin Park tennis courts. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None
Council Members - Miller
Council Members - None
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 15, 2022
5. Central Coast Blue Cost Sharing Agreement and State Revolving Fund Loan Application
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray presented staff report via PowerPoint and introduced Consultant Justin Pickard with Water Systems Consulting (WSC).
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Sean Lee
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Robert seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright to approve the Central Coast Blue Cost Sharing Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City and adopt Resolution No. 22-04 authorizing the City Manager to file an application to the State Water Resources Control Board for the State Revolving Fund Loan for the project. Including the approval of the Statement of Overriding Consideration and the Findings that are contained in Resolution No. 21-05 relayed there too. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and · Mayor Lee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Miller
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 22-04: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the City Manager to File a Financial Assistance Application for the Central Coast Blue Project.
6. Homelessness Response Update
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented the staff report via a PowerPoint presentation.
Jana Nichols with the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition spoke on local homelessness issues.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Lynn Austin
• Cindy Price
• Bruce Severance
• Patrick Rebstock
• Richard Neufeld
• Martin Deleon
• Sean Lee
• Annabelle loannides
• Maalaea Quirk
• Krista Jeffries
• Shannon Martin
• Debbie Aguirre
• David Swift
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Received an update on the current status of the City's response to homelessness in Grover Beach and actions the City is taking to address this issue and proved input and direction to staff.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 15, 2022
RECESS: Mayor Lee requested a 10-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council, the meeting recessed at 9:41 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 9:51 p.m. the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present with the exception of Council Member Miller who was absent.
7. Adoption of Community Grants Policy
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson presented the staff report via a PowerPoint Presentation 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 motioned by Council Member Robert seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright to adopt Resolution No. 22-05 approving a Community Grants Policy for providing assistance to community-based organizations to provide services or programs for Grover Beach Residents. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Miller
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 22-05: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting a Community Grants Program Policy.
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
None.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES - POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER LEAGUE
MATTERS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated the City has a lot of construction going on, road work, water improvements, S. Oak Park Blvd paving, streets being torn up, again; "building a better City block by block". He also, thanked the Community for their patience and flexibility while we do this.
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.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 15, 2022
At 10:08 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
In accordance with subsection (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code City of Grover Beach v. Albert Bruce et all., 21CV0452
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:22 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 10:23 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 2/28/2022)