MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bright 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 Tessa Quijano, 1st Grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, and Mayor Karen Bright were present. Mayor Pro Tem Anna Miller was not present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Five Cities Fire Chief Steven Lieberman, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray and Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Petker were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:02 p.m. the City Council to meet in Closed Session regarding the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 City of Grover Beach v. Allen Thompson, Case No. 23CV-0038 Closed Session Announcements: At 8:13 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced the case between the City of Grover Beach v. Allen Thompson, Case No. 23CV-0038 has been settled with Mr. Thompson paying the City of Grover Beach the amount of $39,0043.75 which, once received, will result in the mutual dismissal of all charges.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. 2023 Regional Transportation Plan – presentation presented by San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Transportation Planner, Stephen Hanamaikai.
Agenda Item No. 2
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2. South County Chambers of Commerce Update - presentation presented by President/CEO, Kathy McCorry
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.
• Roanna Bennie
• Stacy Korsgaden
No further comments received and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Bright invited public comment on the items under the Consent Agenda. At this time Mayor Bright asked if there was anyone who would like to make any public comments there was no one so Mayor Bright closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Robert and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, and 5 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Robert, Rushing, Weirick, and Mayor Bright NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – Mayor Pro Tem Miller.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
3. Treasurer’s Report for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
5. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
At 6:42 p.m.; City Attorney Hale stated he needed to recuse himself from Item 6 due to a conflict as he also represents the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) and that Molly Thurman, Assistant City Attorney will represent the City on this item.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
6. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Review
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced Rick Haydon, Larry Waterhouse, Andy Belknap and Bob Leland who jointly presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Robert Perrault
• Barbara Harmon
• Jeff Lane
• Tom Hughey
• Steven Hensley
• Jeff Lee
• Stacy Korsgaden
• Craig Angello
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The Council received the presentation on the assessment conducted by Baker Tilly to assess the City’s organizational structure, City services, and future needs.
7. Organizational Assessment Overview
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson introduced Rick Haydon with Baker Tilly who presented a PowerPoint presentation on Citywide organization.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Nicole Bryant
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received a presentation on an assessment conducted by Baker Tilly that assessed the City’s organizational structure.
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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 came forward and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick clarified that the SLO County Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) March meeting was cancelled.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Robert reported The Grange located on Manhattan and 13th Street, is having its Annual Yard Sale happening on April 15, 2023 between 9:00 am and 2:00 p.m. for more information contact The Grange and also mentioned The Grange has a monthly pancake breakfast on the 1st Sunday of the Month between the hours of 8:30 am and 11:00 am.
Council Member Weirick reported that he attended the Institute for Local Government (ILG) Planning Commissioner Training in San Luis Obispo on February 17th and also attended a virtual League of California Cities Roundtable on Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) protypes plans are available on the City’s website. He mentioned the Community Grant process will start again in a couple of weeks offering grants up to $5,000 to local non-profit organizations to better serve their customers. He also, stated the Eat Local and Buy Local program continues to March 17, 2023.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
_____________________________
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bright called the meeting to order on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 3:03 p.m., in the Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach, California.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Anna Miller and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Five Cities Fire Chief Steve Lieberman, Commander Jim Munro, Commander Bryan Millard Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Community Development Director Megan Martin and Senior Engineer Gabriel Munoz-Morris 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 Goal-Setting Workshop for FY 2023-25
Mayor Bright read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager introduced Ken Hampian who presented a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the 2023-25 Council Goals.
Mayor Bright opened the workshop for public comment.
• Roanna Bennie
• David Swift
• Jeff Lane
• Liz Doukas
No further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
RECESS: At 4:00 p.m. the Council took a 10-minute recess.
RECONVENE: At 4:20 the Council reconvened with all members present.
RANKING BREAK: At 4:28 p.m. the Council took a break to rank items.
RECONVENE: At 4:55 p.m. the Council reconvened with all members present.
Action: The Council reviewed and identified major city goals and provided direction to staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________________
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)