MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 8, 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 Morales, 11 years old and a 5th grade student at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Petker, Five Cities Fire Chief Steve Lieberman and Associate Planner Janet Reese 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 Ron Rodman for his service on the Planning Commission was read by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and accepted by Ron Rodman.
2. Proclamation for National Foster Care Month was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by _Felipe Gonzales.
3. Proclamation for National Police Week was read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Police Chief Peters and Commander Munro.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Grover Beach Police Department 2022 Annual Report - Presented by Police Chief Peters.
Agenda Item No. 5
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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.
• Krista Jeffries
• Rowena Bennie
• Lynn Austin
• Jeff Lee
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 Tem Robert and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos 5, 6 and 7 as recommended. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 24 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Adoption of the 2023 Updates to the City’s Sewer System Management Plan Action: Adopted the 2023 updates to the City’s Sewer System Management Plan.
7. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Replacing Chapter 1 (Sanitary Sewer System) of Article VII (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Action: Introduced and conducted the first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance replacing Chapter 1 (Sanitary Sewer System) of Article VII (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to update the City’s Sewer Ordinance and schedule the second reading and public hearing for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing and Resolution Regarding the Closeout of State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contracts
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Associate Planner Reese gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the CDBG contracts.
Mayor Bright declared the public hearing open and invited public comment on this matter. • Devon McQuade – 5 City Homeless Coalition (5CHC)
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Weirick to receive the report summarizing the accomplishments performed under State CDBG Agreements 17-CDBG-12027, 20-CDBG-12061, 20-CDBG-CV1-00020, 20- CDBG-CV1-00022; conducted a public hearing to solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under these contracts; adopted Resolution No. 23-11 to formally accept the Senior Center Feasibility Study; and direct staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout to the State.
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
Resolution No. 23-11: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to Accept the Senior Center Feasibility Study and Acknowledge Accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant Program
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. FY 2023-25 Budget Update and Major City Goals Work Programs Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Purcell and City Manager Bronson gave an PowerPoint presentation overview of the FY 2023-25 Budget update and Major City Goals work programs.
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Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• David Swift
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: The City Council received the report on the FY 2023-25 budget development process and draft work programs for Major City Goals and provided input and direction to staff.
10. City Flag Policy
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson gave a PowerPoint presentation on the City Flag policy.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to adopt Resolution No. 23-12 to establish a City Flag Policy. The motion was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
Resolution No. 23-12: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing a City Flag Policy.
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 comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Rushing reported on the SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) meeting.
Council Member Zimmerman discussed his attendance at the South County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) meeting.
Mayor Bright discussed the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meeting.
Council Member Weirick discussed the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Weirick requested consensus from the Council to add an item for discussion regarding flying the Pride Flag at the next meeting on May 22, 2023. The Council gave concurrence.
Council Member Rushing mentioned that Nipomo Theatre Company has two productions left of School House Rock Jr. on May 12th and 13th.
Council Member Weirick noted his attendance at the Grover Beach Arbor Day Celebration on April 26th, a tour of City Parks and Corporation Yard, the ribbon cutting of Budget Blinds, League of California Cities Channel Counties Division Annual Meeting on April 28th, South County Historical Society Chuck Wagon Social on April 30th, and the Grover Beach Community Library Founders Day Celebration on May 3rd. Lastly, he stated he went to the Filipino Community Center Yard Sale on May 6th and noted they will be holding their BBQ on Sunday, May 21st from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reiterated that the upcoming event “Strawberries through Grover Beach” will be on May 20th and thanked the local business owners for bringing this event to fruition. He mentioned the sold-out Mother and Son Dance on Friday May 12th and the Annual Spring Garden Tour on May 21st. He explained that the Spring Garden Tour is a self-guided tour and the map will be available on the City Website on May 19th, showing the gardens available to view.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)