MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 all members presents.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright, and Mayor Jeff Lee were present. Council Members Anna Miller and Robert Robert were absent.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker, and Senior Planner Rafael Castillo were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Lee requested that the Council consider moving the Closed Session from the end of the meeting to after Agenda Review, due to the technical difficulties.
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as amended.
Order of the Day: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to move the Close Session to after Agenda Review, due to Technical Difficulties, Council adjusted the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:07 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN 060-54-011
Agency Negotiators: Matthew Bronson, City Manager; Greg Ray, Public Works Director/City Engineer, David Hale, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Mr. Piero Curzi, Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiators shall include price, terms and conditions related to terms of payment, project specific information related to project affecting price.
Closed Session Announcements: At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Lee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
Agenda Item No. 4
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ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Parks and Recreation Month – was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Parks and Recreation Director Petker and Parks, Recreation, Beautification Commission Chair Al-Mashat.
2. Certificates of Appreciation – Spring Garden Tour Participants – Parks and Recreation Director recognized all the Spring Garden participants.
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.
• Brenda Auer
• Sylvia Bohrer
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 May 1, through May 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasure’s Report as submitted.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period May 1, through May 31, 2022.
Action: Approved Treasure’s Report as submitted.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Adoption of Revised FY 2022-23 Budget
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-26 to adopt and appropriate funds for the Revised FY 2022-23 budget, Resolution No. 22-27 set the FY 2022-23 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds, and Resolution No. 22-28 establishing authorized position in the departments for FY 2022-23.
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Resolution No. 22-26: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Appropriating the Revised FY 2022-23 Budget.
Resolution No. 22-27: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Setting the FY 2022-23 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds Resolution No. 22-28: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Establishing the Number of Authorized Positions in Various Departments of the City for the FY 2022-23 Budget and Establish the 2022-23 Salary Schedule
7. Approval of the City of Grover Beach Lease Policy
Action: Reviewed and Approved the City of Grover Beach Lease Policy.
8. Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-29 approving the Second Amended Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 22-29: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement to Establish an Integrated Waste Management Authority and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement
9. Quitclaim of Parcel 12434-1 of State Highway Map Book 6, Pages 99-102, to the California Department of Transportation.
Action: Approved a quitclaim deed of Parcel 12434-1 of State Highway Map Book 6, Pages 99 to 102, and authorized the Mayor to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
10. Award of Construction Contract for Measure K-14 Street Improvements (CIP 2295- 14 and 2274 – Nacimiento Avenue, Owens Court, Mono Court, Angello Terrace, Ocean View Avenue, South 7th Street and Trouville Avenue) and Sidewalk Infill Project
Action: Awarded the contract for construction of CIP 2295-14 and CIP 2274 as part of Measure K-14 Street Rehabilitation Program to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $2,327,327 for the Base Bid; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm construction and construction management change orders up to an aggregate of $230,000; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
11. West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th-8th Street (CIP 2287): Award of Professional Design Engineering Services
Action: Approved a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for design phase services, bidding phase services, and post-design services during construction associated with the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Design Project (CIP 2287); authorized the Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
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Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders up to $40,000.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – Miller and Robert
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Compensation) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Add Insurance Benefits
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 discussing the Ordinance Amendments in Chapter 2 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code.
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 Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bright to conduct a public hearing for the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-07 to amend Chapter 2 (Compensation) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) regarding Council health benefits. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – Miller and Robert
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
Ordinance No. 22-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending Chapter 2 (Compensation) of Article II (Administration) by Adding Subsection B to Section 2201.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
13. Approval of Ground Lease with 5Cities Homeless Coalition for Homeless Housing Facility Use at City-Owned Property at 955 South 4th Street Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented a Powerpoint Presentation discussing the requested approval of a ground lease with 5Cities Homeless Housing Facility.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Jana Nichols
• Daniel Arnot
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve the ground lease agreement with 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement in substantial conformance to the terms in the approved agreement. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – Miller and Robert
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
14. Resolution Establishing a Citywide Governance Policy 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 Resolution establishing a Citywide Governance Policy.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bright to adopt the Resolution No. 22-30 establishing a Citywide Governance Policy prior to the implementation of City Council district elections in November 2022. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – Miller and Robert
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
Resolution No. 22-30: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving and Establishing a Citywide Governance Policy with the Implementation of City Council District Elections.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Bright reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Rushing wished everyone a Happy 4th of July weekend.
Mayor Lee stated that we have received a notice of resignation from Planning Commissioner Chris Long and Rachael Mann will be seated as a Planning Commissioner in August. Also, stated he received an email from the NRC about a public forum meeting in late July regarding PG&E and Diablo Powerplant.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson recognized this is the end of the City’s Fiscal Year and our New Year’s Day will be July 1st, he expressed that it has been a very successful productive fiscal year where we have achieved a tremendous amount as a community, an organization and thanked the Council for their policy leadership. He also wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and wants everyone to enjoy themselves safely, responsible and legally. Lastly, he stated the South County Chambers of Commerce has a new CEO, Kathy McCorry, who will be formally introduced at the next Council meeting on July 22nd.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Given public health conditions and consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, 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, September 7, 2021 at 6:02 p.m., with all Council Members, Planning Commissioners and Staff teleconferencing.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference.
Planning Commission: Commissioners Chris Long, Anne Holden, Cody McLaughlin, Vice Chair David Halverson were present via video conference, Chair Ron Rodman was absent
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Senior Planner Rafael Castilla, Associate Planner Janet Reese, and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
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. • Krista Jeffries
There were no other communications and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
WORKSHOP
1. Land Use Element and Development Code Workshop
Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Buckingham introduce the consultants that would be leading the workshop; Genevieve Sharrow, Roxanne Bertrand, Laura Stetson from MIG and Jim Heid from Urban Green who gave an in-depth PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment, no comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Comment segment.
Action: The Council and Commission received the presentation on the continued process to update the Land Use Element and Development Code to implement the Housing Element and gave direction on the development review process.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
Given public health conditions and consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order N-15-21, 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, October 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members, Planning Commissioners and Staff teleconferencing.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference.
Planning Commission: Commissioners Anne Holden, Chris Long, Cody McLaughlin, Vice Chair David Halverson and Chair Ron Rodman were present via video conference.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Senior Planner Rafael Castillo, Associate Planner Janet Reese, and Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana were also present.
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. There were no other communications and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
WORKSHOP
1. Land Use Element and Development Code Workshop
Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Buckingham introduce the consultants that would be leading the workshop; Genevieve Sharrow, Roxanne Bertrand, Laura Stetson from MIG and Jim Heid from Urban Green who gave an in-depth PowerPoint presentation.
RECESS: At 6:07 p.m. the Council and Commission took a 5-minute recess due to technical difficulties with SLOSPAN.
RECONVENE: At 6:15 p.m. the Council and Commissioners reconvened with all members present.
RECESS: At 7:57 p.m. the Council and Commission took a 10-minute recess.
RECONVENE: At 8:07 the Council and Commissioners reconvened with all members present.
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Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment.
• Tim Boyd
• Krista Jeffries
• Lindy Hatcher
With no further comments the Mayor closed Public Comment.
Action: The Council and Commission received the presentation on the continued process to update the Land Use Element and Development Code to implement the Housing Element and gave direction on the development review process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members, Planning Commissioners and Staff teleconferencing.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present via video conference. Council Member Anna Miller was absent.
Planning Commission: Commissioners Anne Holden, Cody McLaughlin, Ron Rodman, Vice Chair Chris Long and Chair David Halverson were present via video conference.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Senior Planner Rafael Castillo were also present.
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. There were no other communications and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
WORKSHOP
1. Land Use Element and Development Code Workshop
Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Buckingham introduce the consultant that would be leading the workshop; Genevieve Sharrow, from MIG who gave an in-depth PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment, no comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
Action: The Council and Commission received the presentation on the Draft Amendments to update the Land Use Element and Development Code to implement the Housing Element and gave direction on the development review process.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members present.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Police Chief John Peters, Commander Jim Munro, and Fire Chief Steve Lieberman were also present.
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. There were no other communications and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
WORKSHOP
1. Council Goals Workshop
Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager and Deputy City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the 2021-23 Council Goals.
Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment
• David Ekbom
• Liz Doukas
• Krista Jeffries
no further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
Discussion continued between Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Lee re-opened the workshop for public comment
• Brenda Auer
no further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)