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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 23, 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 Mobius Pavone, 8 years old, second grader at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Karen Bright, and Mayor Jeff Lee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, Assistant City Attorney Molly Thurmond, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham , Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, and Senior Planner Rafael Castillo were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Lee requested to move the Regular Business Item number 9 Award of FY 2022-23 Community Grants to before the public hearing items.
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as amended.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Hunger Awareness Day - was read by Council Member Miller and accepted by Branna Still the Development Director of SLO Food Bank.
2. Proclamation for Pride Month - was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Denise Andrade with 5 Cities for Hope.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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. Jamie Sanbonmatso
B. Wayne Montgomery
C. Catherine Sells
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 who would like to make any public comments there was no one so Mayor Lee closed public comment.
3. Treasurer's Report for the Period April 1, through April 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
4. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period April 1, through April 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
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5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, and 5 as recommended. The motion carried on the following I 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.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to move Item 9 Award of FY 2022-2023 Community Grants before the public hearing items.
At 6:31 p.m. Council Members Robert and Rushing stated they needed to recuse themselves from item 9.
9. Award of FY 2022-23 Community Grants
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Grant recipients.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debra Ugalde
• Ken Daleabout
• Kayla Weiburn
RECESS: Mayor Lee requested a 5-minute break due to technical difficulties, upon consensus of the City Council, the meeting recessed at 6:44 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 6:47 p.m. the meeting reconvened.
• Sarah Otis
• Jose Quintanar
• Pauline Verdego
• Tommy Speidel
• Horace Morana
There being no further public comments received , the Mayor Lee closed public comment on this matter.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Miller to approve the recommended FY 2022-23 Community Grants to provide $89,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding 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 :
RECUSED:
Council Members - Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert and Rushing
At 7:00 p.m. Council Members Robert and Rushing returned to the meeting.
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ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Proposed Updates to Land Use Element and Development Code to Implement Housing Element Programs; Zoning Map Amendment; Other Development Code Updates; Approval of a Local Coastal Program Amendment; Approve a Negative Declaration for the Project; and Receive and File a Plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
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 presented a brief overview of the proposed updates and introduced consultant Genevieve Sharrow with MIG who continued with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Kim Oberkamp
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright to adopt the Resolution No. 22-15 certifying the Negative Declaration and Resolution No. 22-16 approving the Land Use Element amendment; and 2) Conduct first reading, by title only, and introduce the Ordinance 22-06 amending Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code) Chapters 2-6 and 8-9; and 3) Schedule a hearing for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance and to adopt a Resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting; and 4) Receive and file the Plan to Affirmatively Further Fair and Affordable Housing. 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. 22-15: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Adopting a Negative Declaration for an Amendment to the Land Use Element, Development Code Chapters 2-6 and 8-9, and Zoning Map.
Resolution No. 22-16: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending the General Plan Land Use Element.
Ordinance No. 22-06: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX Development Code Chapters 2-6 and 8-9 Including a Zoning Map Amendment.
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 (Compensation) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Increase Council Salaries; and Report on Health Insurance Benefits for Council Members in San Luis Obispo County
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 presented a PowerPoint Presentation.
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Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the mayor closed the Public Hearing.
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member I Robert to conduct a public hearing for the second reading and adopt the Ordinance No. 22-04 to amend Chapter 2 (Compensation) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) to increase Council salaries. 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.
Ordinance No. 22-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending Chapter 2 (Council Compensation) of Article II (Administration) Discussion among all Council Members regarding the report on Health Insurance Benefits for Council Members.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the mayor closed Public Hearing.
Action: Received the report about health insurance benefits provided to council members throughout the County and provided direction to staff to return with an Ordinance providing I dependent coverage and member coverage.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct), Chapter 18 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) to Allow for Onsite Cannabis Consumption Areas and Temporary Special Events
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
At 7:51 p.m. Council Member Miller stated she needed to recuse herself from item 8 due to the proximity of her residence to a cannabis retailer.
Senior Planner Castillo presented a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the Cannabis Consumption Areas and Temporary Special events.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Ken Linville
• April Price
• Gene Clancy
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to conduct a second reading and adopt the Ordinance No. 22-05 amending Municipal Code Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) Chapter 18 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) to allow for onsite cannabis consumption areas, temporary special events, and other various amendments.). The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, May 23, 2022
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members - Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - Robert
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None.
RECUSED: Council Members - Miller
Ordinance No. 22-05: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending Chapter 18, Article Ill of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Amending Section 4000.20, Section 4000.30, Subsection (A) of Section 4000.40, Section 4000.50, Section 4000. 70, Section 4000.160, Section 4000.200, and Adding New Sections 4000.51 , 4000.52, And 4000.53 to Make Revisions Consistent with Recent State Law Changes and Enact Regulations Regarding On-Site Consumption Areas and Special Commercial Cannabis Events.
At 8:08 p.m. Council Member Miller returned to the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on any items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda. With no one coming forward and no one on the line, the mayor stated no need to open the second round of public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Miller reported on the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Bright discussed the Airport Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and the Zone Three Advisory Committee meeting.
Mayor Lee reported on the Five Cities Fire Joint Power Authority and the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright discussed correspondence received from Kathy A. regarding ashtrays on City Light Poles.
Council Member Miller discussed correspondence received regarding a potential illegal rent increase.
Council Member Rushing mentioned the Sizzling Summer Concert series starts June 5th and the Annual Stone Soup Festival on August 27th through 28th .
Mayor Lee commented that the Young Dubliners are the headlining act at the Stone Soup Festival. He also, reported that he had received correspondence regarding adding gallons of usage on to the Grover Beach's water bills in addition to cubic feet. Also, mentioned Strawberries Through Grover Beach taking place over Memorial Day weekend.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the City's Small Business Fa9ade improvement grants are still open and encouraged business to go to the City's website and fill out an application. He also, related the results from our Buy Local program , totaling One Hundred and One Thousand Dollars of customer spending at local businesses based on the receipts that were submitted, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Six receipts. Lastly, he highlighted the Grover Beach Police Department Drone Unit is now the largest such unit in San Luis Obispo County, with seven operators and five FAA certified pilots and we will continue to expand the use of this technology from a public safety standpoint.
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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.
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 6/13/2022)
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