MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lee called the meeting to order on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commissioners and Staff present in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by new employee – Recreation Coordinator Emma Blair.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Robert Robert, Anna Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Karen Bright and Mayor Jeff Lee were present. Council Member Daniel Rushing was present via video conference.
Parks, Recreation &
Beautification Commission: Commissioner Donna De La Rosa, Vice Chair Kassi Dee and Chair Jeff Al-Mashat were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, Deputy City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Parks & Recreation Director Kathy Petker, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, and CIP Project Manager Erin Wiggin were also present.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Beautification Award Winners – Deputy City Manager Eriksson and Parks and Recreation Director Petker presented the awards to participants that were 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. • Christy Serpa
There were no other communications and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
WORKSHOP
2. Commission Recommendations of Parks Capital Improvement Projects Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson gave brief PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment.
• Mike Fink
• Anita Shower
• Jerimiah Serpa
No further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
Action: The Council and Commission received the recommendations on parks capital improvement projects from the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to be considered for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provided direction to staff for development of project for the CIP.
3. Preliminary Design of Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259) Mayor Lee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Project Manager Wiggin gave a PowerPoint presentation on the preliminary design of Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor Lee opened the workshop for public comment,
• Brett Hadley, Senior Civil Engineer, Wallace Group
• Geoff Straw, Executive Director, San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority • Anita Shower
No further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.
Action: The Council and Commission received an update on the preliminary design of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation (CIP 1259) and provided comments for staff in finalizing the design.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 Jayden Jose, 11-years-old and a 6th grade student at Grover Beach Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker, and Management Analyst-Human Resources Karla Mattock and Fire Chief Steve Lieberman were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation to Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham was read by Mayor Lee and accepted by Bruce Buckingham.
PRESENTATIONS
2. 2022 World Para Surfing Championships Hosted by Amp Surf was presented by Founder/President Amp Surf Dana Cummings, USA Team Captain Christian Bailey and Welsh Team Captain Llewelyn Williams.
3. Astound Broadband Fiber Installation and Service Update was presented by Senior Director Business Solutions Jeff Buckingham and Account Executive Astound Juan Carlos Herrera.
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.
• Curtis Reinhardt
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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 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.
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Council Member Miller requested a revision to Item No 8, changing CFO to COO.
It was moved by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Miller, Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Bright and Mayor Lee
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes as revised.
5. Award of Consulting Contracts for Building Services.
Action: Awarded the contracts for Professional Consulting Services for building services to JAS Pacific and CSG Consultants, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
6. Amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan to Amend the Salary Range for Police Commander Classification.
Action: Adopted the Resolution No 22-44 amending the salary range for the job classification of Police Commander.
Resolution No. 22-44: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan and set the Salary Schedule for the Position of Police Commander
7. Amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan to Update Job Classifications for Police Chief, Police Commander, Police Sergeant, and Police Officer.
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-45 to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to update the Job Classifications for Police Chief, Police Commander, Police Sergeant, and Police Officer.
Resolution No. 22-45: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to Update the Job Classifications for Police Chief, Police Commander, Police Sergeant and Police Officer Positions.
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8. Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment (CIP 3004): Award of Professional Services.
Action: Authorized the City to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with RNT Architects for the City’s Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment (CIP 3004) Project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
9. Formal Adoption of the 2019 San Luis Obispo County Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan for the San Luis Obispo County Region.
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-46 to formally adopt the 2019 San Luis Obispo County Integrated Reginal Water Management (IRWM) Plan and find that the Project is exempt for Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code (CEQA).
Resolution No. 22-46: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Formally Adopting the 2019 San Luis Obispo County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and Finding that the Project is Exempt from Section 21000 Et Seq. of the California Public Resources Code (CEQA)
10. Resolution to Amend MuniServices Agreement to Examine Sales and Use Tax Records from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and Authorize Staff to Work with CDTFA.
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-47 authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the MuniServices Agreement for the examination of Sales and Use Tax data with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and authorizing staff to work with the CDTFA.
Resolution No. 22-47: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. Five Cites Fire Authority Update
Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson and Fire Chief Lieberman presented a PowerPoint Presentation reviewing the Five Cities Fire Authority update.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• Jeff Lane
• Michael LoPresti
• Bob Perrault
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The Council received the update of the Five Cities Fire Authority.
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12. West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th – 8th Street (CIP 2287) Project Update Mayor Lee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Project Manager Wiggin presented a PowerPoint Presentation reviewing the West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th -8th Street Project update.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this matter.
• David Swift
• Jim Dececco
• Jacob Weintraub
• Krista Jeffries
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The Council received the update of the West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th – 8th Street (CIP 2287) Project Update.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Bright reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting.
Council Member Miller reported on the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting.
Council Member Rushing discussed the Zone 3 Advisory meeting.
Mayor Lee reported on the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting and the South SLO County Sanitation Deistrict (SSLOCSD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Bright thanked the City residents for decorating their homes during the holiday season.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition has operated the Winter Warming center at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande and it will be activated when there is inclement weather this winter and plans are underway for a permanent warming center in the area. 5CHC is also working on a temporary power solution for operating the Cabins for Change facility while they are waiting for the permanent power switch. He also commented on the CCBRAWA Board Meeting and mentioned the rescheduled Holiday Events taking place on Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. at Ramona Park and the Holiday of Lights Decorating Contest nomination period closing on Thursday, December 8th. Lastly, he stated the final City Council meeting for 2022 will take place on Monday, December 12th.
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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 8:17 p.m.
_____________________________
JEFF LEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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 Kenzie Bright, 4th Grade student at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Community Development Director Bruce Buckingham, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, and Parks & Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker were also present.
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.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION MATTERS
1. Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 8, 2022, Municipal Election Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 22-48 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022.
Resolution No. 22-48: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, Declaring the Result and such other matters As Provided by Law.
2. City Presentation to Mayor Jeff Lee and Opportunity for Comments City Manager Bronson provided comments recognizing Mayor Lee on behalf of City staff.
Mayor Lee invited public comment on this topic:
• Clint Weirick
• Krista Jeffries
• Nancy Allison
• Mariam Shah
• Melissa Zaferis
Agenda Item No. 3
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• Mary Lee
• Kristin Eriksson read a message from Desi Lance
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment. Council Members provided comments recognizing the Mayor followed by final comments from the Mayor.
3. Swearing-in Ceremony and Seating of Directly elected Mayor and New Council Members for District 1 and District 2
ROLL CALL Council Members Anna Miller, Robert Robert, Daniel Rushing, and Mayor Karen Bright.
BUSINESS
4. Comments from Newly Elected Officials
5. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2023
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Hale presented a brief overview of the appointment process for the Mayor Pro Tem position.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council Member Miller accepted the appointment by Mayor Bright to serve a oneyear appointment as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Grover Beach, effective immediately.
6. Adoption of the City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2023 Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented a brief overview of the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023.
Mayor Bright 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 Council Member Robert to adopt the proposed City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2023 The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members – Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Miller and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
7. Direction on Procedure for Filling Vacant Council Seat Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Hale presented a brief overview of the appointment process for the Tem position.
Mayor Bright 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 Tem Miller and seconded by Council Member Rushing to fill the Council Member seat vacated by new Mayor Bright by requesting applications from registered voters within Council District 4 by December 30. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Robert, Rushing, Mayor Pro Tem Miller and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
_____________________________
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)