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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Haven Baker a 12 -year-old 6th grader from Grover Beach Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Jeff Lee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker, Management Analyst-Human Resources Karla Mattocks and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Foster Care Month - was Read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Matt Pennon, Resource Parent Liaison and Recruiter for San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services.
2. Proclamation for World War II Commemoration Week was ready by Council Member Robert and accepted by Jim Gregory the current president of South County Historical Society.
3. Proclamation for National Arbor Day was read by Council Member Miller and accepted by Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Petker.
4. Proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerk Week was ready by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and accepted by City Clerk/Executive Assistant Wendi Sims and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Introduction of Tripepi Smith as City Communications Consultants. City Manager Bronson introduced CEO Ryder Smith, Allison Torres and Sydni Overly.
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.
A. Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
B. Krista Jeffries
C. Adam Huffman
D. Anthony Wayne Embree
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Treasurer's Report for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2022.
7. Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
8. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted or revised.
9. Resolution Authorizing Conversion of an Engineering Technician Position to Assistant Engineer within the Public Works Department
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-12 Authorizing Conversion of an Engineering Technician position to Assistant Engineer within the Public Works Department.
Resolution No. 22-12: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing Conversion of a Position Allocation Within the Public Works Department from Engineering Technician to Assistant Engineer.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Miller to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 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
PUBLIC HEARING
None
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. Legislative Update from the League of California Cities
11. Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson gave an introduction to the item and then introduced David Mullinex, Regional Public Affairs Manager from the League of California Cities who gave an in-depth look at Legislative Updates going to Sacramento.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Received a report on current legislation and other related State issues from the League of California Cities and provided input and direction to staff.
FY 2022-23 Budget Update and Major City Goals Work Program Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Purcell presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an update on the FY2022-23 Budget update and then Deputy City Manager Eriksson took over the presentation discussing the Major City Goals Work Program Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
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12. Action: Received a report on the FY 2022-23 budget development process and draft work programs for Major City Goals and provided input and direction to staff.
Council Compensation Review and Direction
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson presented a brief PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the current Council compensation and what the other cities in San Luis Obispo County Councils receive.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Received information about compensation and other benefits provided to Council members in Grover Beach and provided direction to staff on potential changes.
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. There was no one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA).
Council Member Rushing spoke on the South County Chambers of Commerce upcoming events.
Mayor Lee discussed the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright discussed her attendance at the County Board of Supervisors last meeting and the Boys and Girls Club Cookies and Kids event.
Council Member Robert mentioned the Exploration Discovery Center, will have its Electronic Saturday Sales, the first Saturday of each month and will have electronic items available for minimum monetary donations. On May 8th , 2022, the Flowers for Mom event will take place and you can purchase flowers for a donation.
Council Member Rushing discussed the Central Coast New Tech High School event on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. the Juniors will be hosting the 6th Annual Commodity night at Nipomo High School's Olympic Hall.
Mayor Lee discussed that he spoke with a Cal Poly research person regarding Tobacco Prevention strategies. He revealed The Grange is back with its Pancake Breakfast, in person, this coming Sunday. He thanked the Grover Beach Rotary Club for completing the Fence Painting this past Saturday. He also, mentioned the upcoming Mother Son Dance, Boots and Buddies, suggested to call Parks and Recreation Department to see if tickets are still available. Suggested City Manager Bronson provide an update on the Grants for Non-Profits since this is the last week to submit an application.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson underscored Council Member Rushing comments regarding the Buy Local Program that is ending at the eno of this week. He reported that the Picnic in the Park on April 15th was a successful event, with about 60 people in attendance and he stated additional events I to come in late spring and summer time, more information about the timing and dates to come.
He mentioned that the city hosted a Skate Contest at the Skate Park that was sponsored by the YMCA that drew about 20 attendees. And lastly, he discussed the installation the digital speed sign on South 16th Street, between Seabright and Trouville Avenue that will identify how fast people are going, this is the first of several signs the city will be installing, the next one will be installed on The Pike.
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 8:27 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/9/2022)
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