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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Fire Chief Lieberman and Police Chief Peters.
ROLL CALL
City Counci l: Council Members, Anna Miller, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present. Council Member Robert Robert 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker, Management Analyst-Human Resources Karla Mattocks, Fire Chief Steve Lieberman and Senior Planner Rafael Castillo were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:01 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item, Council Continued Item B to the September 26th meeting:
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Consistent with Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: (City Manager)
City Attorney Hale announced that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Latino Outreach Council Board Members Jerry Mihaic and Francisco Ramirez.
2. Proclamation for National Filipino American Heritage Month was read by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and accepted by the President of the Filipino Community of San Luis Obispo County Abraham Garces.
3. Proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week was read by Council Member Miller and accepted by Fire Chief Lieberman.
4. Proclamation for National Human Resources Professional Day was read by Mayor Lee and accepted by Management Analyst-Human Resources Mattocks.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony presentation presented by Chief Peters.
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. No one responded and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
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.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Miller to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert.
Council Members - None.
6. Treasurer's Report for the Period August 1, through August 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasure's Report as submitted.
7. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period August 1, through August 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
8. Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
9. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve a Speed Survey of South Oak Park Boulevard and Adopt a New Speed Limit
10. Action: Introduced and conducted the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 22-08 amending Section 16 of Section 3302 of Chapter 3 of Article 111 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to reflect an updated speed limit recommendation for South Oak Park Boulevard from West Grand Avenue to Mentone Avenue based on a speed survey and schedule the second reading and public hearing for the next regular scheduled meeting.
Ordinance No. 22-08: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending Section 16 of Section 3302 of Chapter 3 of Article Ill of the Grover Beach Municipal Code
Lopez Lake Zone 3 Contract Revisions
Action: Authorized the Mayor to execute an Amended and Restated Water Supply Contract with the County of San Luis Obispo Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 3.
11. Resolution Amending the Community Develop Director Job Specification Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-37 amending the Community Development Director Job Specification.
Resolution No. 22-37: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan Resolution No. 02-73 and Authorizing Amendment to the Job Classification of Community Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Certification of a Negative Declaration and Adoption of Updated General Plan Safety Element
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Senior Planner Castillo presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the updated General Plan Safety Element.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to adopt Resolution No. 22-38 to certify the Negative Declaration (SCH 2022080144) and adopt Resolution No. 22-39 the update of the General Plan Safety Element.
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The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Miller, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 22-38: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, adopting a Negative Declaration for a General Plan Amendment to Update the Safety Element.
Resolution No. 22-39: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California to adopt a General Plan Amendment for the 2022 Safety Element Update.
13. Water Supply Update and Water S,hortage Declaration Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the water supply update and water shortage declaration.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Cathryn Sells
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
1st Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to adopt Resolution No. 22-40 to enact a Stage 3 water shortage declaration with associated penalties. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Rushing , Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 22-40: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Declaring a Stage 3 Water Shortage Condition in Accordance with California Water Code Section 350 and Grover Beach Municipal Code Section 7234. 2nd Action: It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to conduct a public hearing to receive the information on the City's water supply.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert.
Council Members - None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
14. Approval of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented PowerPoint presentation discussing the Powers Agreement.
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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Monday, September 26, 2022
1st Action: It was motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority with the cities of Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach for the Central Coast Blue Project and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Miller, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright and Mayor Lee Council Members - None.
Council Members - Robert.
Council Members - None.
2nd Action: It was upon consensus of the Council to appoint the Mayor Lee as the Interim representative to serve on the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Board of Directors and Mayor Pro Tern Bright as the Alternate.
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. 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.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright stated she was able to do a Ride Along with Grover Beach Police Officer Walker and thanked Grover Beach Police Chief and Police Officer Walker for allowing her that experience. She also, discussed Council Member Rushing and herself attending the Narvacon Sister City Celebration on Saturday evening at the Pilipino Community Center.
Council Member Rushing reiterated his attendance at the Narvacon Sister City Celebration last Saturday with Mayor Pro Tern Bright.
Mayor Lee discussed his communications with Grover Beach residents regarding what the City is doing about Homeless Services and mentioned a successful Empty Bowls event held by the 5Cities Homeless Coalition. City Manager Bronson further reported on what the City is doing to help with Homeless Services and mentioned the City Clean Up on El Camino Real.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reported on the Measure K-14 Street Repair work continuing over 20 blocks of improvement in both North and South Grover Beach. Also, mentioned we are doing some significant utility upgrades on Nacimiento, Margarita and Angello Terrace. In closing City Manager Bronson acknowledged and expressed recognition to our Grover Beach Police Officers.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
At 7:52 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One potential case).
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:18 p.m., Mayor Lee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that the Council gave direction to the City Attorney to initiate litigation at his discretion for purposes of enforcing the municipal code.
The Council's direction also included direction to the City Attorney to serve a criminal citation for code violations at the City Attorney's discretion. This matter involves one case. Further details will be reported out in the event legal action is filed.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI
~~ SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 10/1 1/2022)