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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order on Monday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by all present.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, and Mayor Jeff Lee were present. Mayor Pro Tern Karen Bright was absent.
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, Parks & Recreation Director 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.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of New Employees Hired Since March 2020.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council but were not listed on the agenda.
• Kassi Dee
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 that wanted to make any public comments there was no one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
2. AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Mayor Pro Tern Bright
Council Members - None.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Action: Approved revised minutes.
3. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Add a New Chapter 3.2 to Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Define Boundaries for District-Based Elections
Action: 1. Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced the Ordinance to Add Chapter 3.2 to Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to define boundaries for District-Based City Council Elections; and 2. Scheduled a hearing for March 28, 2022 to provide a second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
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4. Authorization for the Police Department to Purchase Axon Body Worn Camera and Software
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-07authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into a five-year contract to purchase new Axon Body Worn Cameras and Software for the Police Department to replace existing cameras.
Resolution No. 22-07: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Chief of Police to Enter a Five-Year Contract to Purchase Axon I Body Worn Cameras and Software.
5. Acquisition of Replacement Mobile Command Vehicle for the Police Department Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-08 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Government Capital Corporation to finance the purchase of a new Mobile Command Vehicle for the Police Department.
Resolution No. 22-08: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement with Government Capital Corporation.
6. FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Appropriation Requests
Action: Approved FY 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Appropriation Requests .
7. COVID-19 Response Update
Action: Received an update on the countywide and City response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. Updated Council Goals for FY 2022-23
Action: Approved Updates to Council Goals for FY 2022-23 as directed by the City Council at the March 7, 2022 Council Goals Workshop.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Urgency Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy in Accordance with Assembly Bill No. 481
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item, declared the Public Hearing open, and deferred to staff for a report.
Commander Munro presented 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.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Robert seconded by Mayor Lee to adopt a modified Urgency Ordinance No. 22-01 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with California Assembly Bill No. 481 and in compliance with California Government Code Section 7071 . The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Mayor Pro Tern Bright.
Council Members - None.
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Ordinance No. 22-01: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, I California Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy and Declaring the Ordinance to be an Urgency Ordinance to Take Effect Immediately Upon Adoption
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. North Oak Park Boulevard Improvements Review and West Grand Avenue Parkways
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 presentation discussing three options for improvements to West Grand Avenue.
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11. Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Shirley Humerian
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment.
Action: The City Council received an update on recent traffic safety improvements on North Oak Park Boulevard near the intersection with West Grand Avenue and provided direction on the continued implementation of these and other traffic safety improvements near the intersection including parkways on West Grand Avenue.
Property Acquisition for 955 South 4th Street for Homeless Housing Facility Use and Approval of an Assignment of Purchase Agreement, Escrow Documents, Purchase Contract, Agency Use Plan, Resolution Adopting the Plan, and a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented staff report via PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Ken Dalebout
• Janna Nichols
• Joe Dzvonik
• Jeff AI-Mashat
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the Public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve the acquisition of property 955 South 4th Street (APN No. 060-542- 014 ), including approval of an assignment of purchase agreement, escrow documents, purchase contract agency use plan , Resolution No. 22-09 adopting the plan, and approval of a Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303 for $425,000 in the City's allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding with the intent to enter into a long-term ground lease with the 5Cities Homeless Coalition to develop and operate a homeless housing facility use and authorize the City Manager to execute the acquisition. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Mayor Pro Tern Bright.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 22-09: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving an Agency Use Plan for a Noncongregate Temporary Housing Shelter, an Assignment of Escrow Documents and Purchase Agreement, and Acquisition of Property.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council but were not listed on the agenda. There was no one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA).
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITES - POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER LEAGUE
MATTERS
None.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated the City has a lot of construction underway including Measure K-14 road work, water improvements, and S. Oak Park Blvd. The City is again building a better city block by block. He thanked the community for their patience and flexibility while the City does this work.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 3/28/2022)
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