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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 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 Juniper Strapach, 12 years old and a 6th grade student at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, 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 , Senior Planner Rafael Castillo and Five Cities Fire Chief Steve Lieberman were also present. City Attorney David Hale was presentvirtually via teleconference.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for the Arbor Day was read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Chair Kassi Dee with Commissioners Anita Shower and Zach Zimmerman.
2. Proclamation for National Travel & Tourism Week was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Melissa Murray with Visit SLO CAL and Kerry Mccorry with South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC).
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.
• Cathryn Sells
• Rowena Bennie
• Cindy Price
• David Ekbom
No further comments were 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. No comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Minutes: City Council Meeting
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Consent Agenda Item Nos 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 as recommended. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Treasurer's Report for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2023 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
Award of Consulting Services Agreement for the Front Street Sewer Lift Station Upgrade Project (CIP 5003)
Action: Approved a Consulting Services Agreement with Tough Automation for lift station controls design and integration services, in the amount of $87,993, associated with the CIP 5003 Front Street Sewer Lift Station Upgrades Project and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Resolution to Approve the California Coastal Commission and Caltrans Request to Consolidate a Coastal Development Permit for the Caltrans Broadband Middle Mile Network Project
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-09 approving the California Coastal Commission's and Caltrans request for consolidation of a Coastal Development Permit for development of broadband infrastructure along Highway 1 related to the Broadband Middle Mile Network project.
Resolution No. 23-09: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving a Request for a Consolidated Permitting Process for Coastal Development Permits for Broadband Infrastructure Associated with the Broadband Middle Mile Network Project.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy
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 appointment process for the vacant City Council seat.
Appl icants , David Ekbom, Isaiah Narciso, and John Wells were interviewed.
RECESS: Due to technical difficulties the meeting was recessed at 6:51 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 6:55 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of the Council present.
Continued the interviews with Zach Zimmerman and Marsha Bolynatz.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern I
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Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to conduct interviews of applicants and appointed Zach Zimmerman as the new City Council member to fill the vacant seat end of term in December 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed City Council Member.
Upon appointment, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Council Member Zach Zimmerman. Roll Call was then taken acknowledging the new Council Member.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
9. Fire Services Update
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson gave a PowerPoint presentation on updated Fire Services information.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• David Ekbom
• Barbara Harmon
• Jeff Lane
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The City Council receive the final report of the Baker Tilly review of current and future needs for fire and emergency medical services and provided input and direction to staff on proposed service levels and staffing recommendations for fire services beginning in FY 2023-24 and a draft Joint Powers Authority agreement for an Amended and Restated Five Cities Fire Authority.
10. 2023 City Council Assignments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented a brief description of the City Council Assignments.
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 Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Rushing to adopt Resolution No. 23-1 O confirming certain Council assignments and authorize the City Clerk to update FPPC Form 806 for posting on the City's website. The motion was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
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Resolution No. 23-10: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Revising City Council Committee Assignments for Calendar Year 2023.
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 I listed on the agenda.
• Patrick Rebstock
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Rushing congratulated and welcomed the new City Council Member Zach Zimmerman.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert congratulated Council Member Zimmerman and reported the 1st Graduation from the Cabins for Change took place and has housed three people. He mentioned the Strawberry's through Grover Beach event taking place on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Grover Beach Train Station parking lot. He also discussed ECOSLO and going to the IWMA.com website for a complete list of items that can be recycled.
Council Member Weirick congratulated Council Member Zimmerman, reported on attending the California League of California Cities summit and he thanked the Grover Beach Police department I for the. ride along experience. He also, mentioned his attendance at the Grange's Community Art Sale and the Filipino monthly Chicken BBQ, next one will be on May 21 st.
Mayor Bright discussed correspondence received from Grover Beach resident Michelle Tapia and also mentioned the next free Repair Cafe that is being held on Sunday, April 30th at 1330 Monterey Street San Luis Obipso, CA from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated that the City was delighted to welcome the State Housing Community Development Director as he visited the San Luis Obispo County. He mentioned the next Planning Commission meeting will take place on May 2nd at 6:00 pm and will be discussing the pre-application review of a new housing project located at 401 West Grand Avenue and a 2- year Time Extension from the Lodge project. And lastly, he mentioned the Annual Arbor Day event on Friday April 28th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 16th Street Park.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Hale stated he appreciated Council's flexibility and apologized for his absence this evening. He also congratulated Council Member Zimmerman.
CLOSED SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Attest: ,
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/8/2023)
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR