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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 Kassadi Bennett, 6th Grade student at Grover Beach 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, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Commander Munro, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker, Five Cities Fire Chief Steve Lieberman and Senior Planner Rafael Castillo were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, September 26, 2022, at 7:52 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item.
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.)
City Attorney Hale announced that the Council did give direction to his office; the City Attorney to initiate litigation at his discretion for the purpose of enforcing the municipal code the Council direction also included the City Attorney to serve a criminal citation for the same code violations at the City Attorney's discretion. At the time of the discussion, he decided litigation was necessary and will divulge full details related to those cases at that time.
AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Lee requested to move the Public Communications segment before the Ceremonial Calendar.
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as amended.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the Council the Order of the Day was amended to move Public Communications before the Ceremonial Calendar.
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
With no further comments Mayor Lee closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Dating and Domestic Violence ACTION Month was read by Mayor Pro Tern Bright and accepted by Lumina All iance's Board of Directors member Kelli Briggs.
2. Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Grover Beach Police Chief Peters.
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3. Proclamation for Boys & Girls Clubs of South SLO County was read by Council Member Miller and accepted by Rebecca Britton, Chief Executive Office of Boys & Girls Clubs of South SLO County.
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Proclamation for Code Enforcement Week was read by Council Member Robert and accepted by Code Compliance Office De Hart.
Mayor's Commendation for Sarah Beaman was presented by Mayor Lee and accepted by Sarah Beaman.
PRESENTATIONS
6. Introduction of New Public Works Employees Javier Garcia, Assistant Engineer and David Perry, Maintenance Working I - Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray made the introductions.
7. Police Department Leadership Training Highlights - Police Chief Peters and Commander Munro discussed the highlights.
8. Upcoming City Holiday Events - Parks and Recreation Director Petker discussed upcoming events.
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.
It was motioned by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 9, 10, 11 , 12, 13, and 14, 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.
9. Treasurer's Report for the Period September 1, through September 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasure's Report as submitted.
10. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period September 1, through September 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
11. Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on Monday, September 26, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
12. Adoption of Findings Related to AB 361 Allowing Continued Teleconferencing Meetings
13. Action: Adopted required findings with respect to the City of Grover Beach's continued utilization of teleconferencing meetings in conformance with AB 361 (Government Code Section 54953).
Adoption of the 2022 Update to the City's Sewer System Management Plan Action: Adopted the 2022 update to the City's Sewer System Management Plan.
14. Request for No Parking Zones on Front Street and South 7th Street Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-41 establishing No Parking Zones on Front Street and South 7th Street.
Resolution No. 22-41 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing No Parking Zones on Portions of Front Street and South 7th Street.
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PUBLIC HEARING
15. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Article VIII - Building Regulations, Chapter 1 - California Building Code, to Adopt by Reference the 2022 California Building Codes and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments: Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)
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 amended Building Regulations.
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 Robert to introduced the Ordinance, by title only, to amend Grover Beach Municipal Code Article VIII - Building Regulations, Chapter 1 - California Building Code to Adopt the 2022 California Building Codes and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 22-42 setting forth the findings required by the California Health and Safety Code to support local amendments; and 3) Make the determination consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); and 4) Schedule the second reading and adoption a the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. ·
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
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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. 22-42: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting Legislative Findings supporting Amendments and Changes to the California Building Standards Code Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.35, 17958.7 and 18941.5.
16. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve a Speed Survey of South Oak Park Boulevard and Adopt a New Speed Limit
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 speed survey of South Oak Park Boulevard.
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 Miller and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bright conducted a Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 22-08 Amending Section 16 of Section 3302 of Chapter 3 - Traffic Regulations of Article Ill - Public Welfare, Morals and Conduct, of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to reflect and updated speed limit recommendation for South Oak Park Boulevard from West Grand Avenue to Mentone Avenue based on Speed Survey.
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tern Bright, and Mayor Lee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
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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.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon request of Mayor Lee with consensus of the Council the Order of the Day was amended to move Item #18 Economic Development Activities Update before Item #17 under Regular Business.
REGULAR BUSINESS
18. Economic Development Activities Update
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint Presentation and introduced Project Manager Michael Foot with REACH who discussed our Regional Economic Development Activities .
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Kassi Dee
• Ligia Zavala
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The Council received the update of the City's economic development activities.
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ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted. I
17. Street Repair Update
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 discussing the Street Repair Update.
RECESS: Mayor Lee requested a 10-minute break, due to Technical Difficulties, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:54 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 8:08 p.m. the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The Council received the update of the City's Street Repairs.
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.
• David Swift
• Brenda Auer
With no additional comments and no one on the line, the mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Bright reported on the SLO Council of Government Meeting (SLOCOG) and the Air Pollution Control District Meeting (APCD).
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Miller addressed the comment by Mrs. Auer. Also, mentioned the ride along she was able to do with Grover Beach Police and thanked Grover Beach Police Chief and Police Officer Moses, Lopez, Wade and Ramirez for allowing her that experience Council Member Rushing mentioned that the Station Grill was announced as the Business of the Year by the South County Chambers of Commerce, and this is the 2nd year in a row a business from Grover Beach has won this award.
Mayor Pro Tern Bright responded to Ms. Auer's public comments. Also, discussed correspondence received from Grover Beach resident with a non-profit Animals in Need.
Mayor Lee discussed the action the Council took on water conservation.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the City is recruiting for a few positions and they are available to apply for on our website, www.groverbeach.org and get a link to our employment page. He stated the Official Ballot Drop Box is now available in front of the Police Department and will be there every weekday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; expressing it is a great way to drop off a ballot in a safe and secured manner. And lastly, he informed the Council due to unforeseen developments there would not be a closed session item and it will be rescheduled for a later date.
Mayor Lee requested City Manager Bronson clarify the information regarding the Joint meeting that is taking place next month. City Manager Bronson stated the Joint Special Meeting with the City Council and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, this will be a workshop discussing several Parks and Recreation items and as a result the regular City Council meeting on October 24th will be cancelled, the next regular City Council meeting will be on November 14, 2022.
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 8:40 p.m.
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 11 /1 4/2022)