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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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, February 28, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members teleconferencing.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham.
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, Public Works Director/Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Parks & Recreation Program Kathy Petker, Senior Planner Rafael Castillo, Associate Planner Janet Reese and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Tuesday, 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. , 21 CV0452.
City Attorney Hale announced that there 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. • Katherine Riser
With no further comments Mayor Lee closed public comment.
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.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 28, 2022
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
1. 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.
Treasurer's Report for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
2. Treasurer's Report for the 2017 Streets Bond Account - $15,000,000 (Measure K14:
Grover Beach Street Rehabilitation; Safety Improvement Bond Measure) for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Fourth Public Hearing on the Creation of a District-Based City Council Election System and Selection of a Final District Map
6. Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson and Dr. Daniel Phillips, Consultant with NOC presented a presentation via PowerPoint and reviewed the final four maps.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Wayne Montgomery
• Chey Carascoles
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller seconded by Council Member Robert to conduct a ~ublic hearing to consider focus draft maps selected by the Council at the January 24, 2022, public hearing and the selection of Map 901 as the final district map.
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.
Master Fee Schedule Amendment to Update Building Permit Fees 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 discussed the background of City Building fees and introduced Terry Madsen and David Schroeder Consultants with Clear Source who presented a staff report via 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.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, February 28, 2022
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Robert seconded by Council Member Rushing to adopt Resolution No. 22-06 amending the City's Master Fee Schedule for Building Related Services. 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.
Resolution No. 21-06: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the City's Master Fee Schedule for Building Related Services.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. FY 2021-22 Year Budget Review and General Fund Forecast Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Purcell presented a staff report via PowerPoint Presentation with updated information on the Mid-year Budget review.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Bright seconded by Council Member Rushing to receive and approve the information of the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Review including the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the updated General Fund Forecast Allocations.
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.
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 Tern reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and the SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) meeting.
Council Member Miller discussed the REACH SLO Advisory Commission meeting.
Council Member Robert discussed the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
Council Member Rushing reported on the South County Chambers of Commerce meeting.
Mayor Lee discussed the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting and the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD).
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES - POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER LEAGUE
MATTERS
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright stated that Clean Up Week is scheduled for March 14 - 18, 2022.
Council Member Miller shared that there is a County Vaccine Clinic on March 2, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Grover Beach Elementary School.
Council Member Rushing thanked the people of Grover Beach for conserving water.
Council Member Robert thanked the Community and the Exploration Discovery Center for all they I do.
Mayor Lee reported that it is Read Across America week and on March 2, 2022, he will be reading to some classes at Grover Heights Elementary School. Five Cities Homeless Coalition Golf Tournament on April 2, at Pismo Golf Course. Also, discussed the comments received regarding the Ramona Park clean up.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson added to comments from Mayor Lee regarding Homelessness and discussed the City's cleanup of Ramona Park. He stated that next Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6:00 pm with be the Council Goals Workshop held at Ramona Center, the first in person meeting.
And on March 14th there on out the City Council will be in person in our Council Chambers. He mentioned two new businesses that opened in Grover Beach, Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique and Confidence Analytics. And lastly, thanked Council and City Staff for their diligence on the items on tonight's agenda.
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.
At 8:37 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
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: Instructions to Negotiators will concern both price and terms of payment.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:55 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 8:56 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 3/14/2022)
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