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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 22, 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 Jameson Malatamban, 9 years old and a 3rd grade student at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, 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, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Petker, Senior Engineer Gabriel Munoz-Morris and City Manager's Office Inter Tiffany Jespersen was also present. City Attorney David Hale was present virtually via teleconference.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus , the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 2.
Proclamation for Hunger Awareness Day was read by Council Member Zimmerman and accepted by the SLO Food Bank Chief Executive Officer Garret Olson.
Proclamation for Public Works Week was read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray.
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
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 Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as recommended. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
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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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3. Treasurer's Report for the Period April 1, through April 30, 2023.
4. Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period April 1, through April 30, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Amendments to the Police Officer Trainee Compensation Plan and the Police Officer Hiring Incentive Program
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-13 Amending the Compensation Plan for the Police Officer Trainee Position and Amending the Police Officer Hiring Program.
Resolution No. 23-13: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending Resolution No. 02-73 Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Police Officer Trainee and Amending Resolution No. 19-43 Amending the Police Officer Hiring Incentive Program
7. Resolution to Approve the Agreement for Contract Administrative Services with the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-14 approving the agreement for contract administrative services between the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority and the City of Grover Beach to provide certain accounting, financial and information technology services.
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Resolution No. 23-14: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving an Agreement for Appointment of a Treasurer/Controller and I Contract Administrative Services with the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Second Reading, and Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 (Sanitary Sewer System) of Article VII (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray and Senior Engineer Munoz-Morris gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Sewer System Ordinance.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Stefan Podell
• Aaron Wolfram
• Ben Gilden
• Ann McDowell
• Cathy Gilden
• John Byrne
• Jonathan Femster
• Lori Homan
• John Gannon
• Don Hitko
• Randall Myrick
• Spencer McDermott
• James Alford
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No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: City Council gave direction to staff to continue this item to ~ date uncertain.
RECESS: Mayor Bright requested a 5-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:54 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 8:00 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
9. Development Application 23-14 - Request for a Two-year Time Extension for Development Application 10-03 for the Grover Beach Lodge Project Located at 55 West Grand Avenue
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed project requesting a two-year time extension.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Brian Rogers - Pacifica Companies
• Tom Bell - Pacifica Companies
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 Robert to approve Resolution No. 23-15 for Development Application 23-14 granting a two-year time extension for Development Application 10-03 with previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 201051002).
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 23-15: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving Development Application 23-14 for a Two-Year Time Extension to Development Application 10-03 for the Grover Beach Lodge Project.
REGULAR BUSINESS
At 8:12 p.m. Council Members Rushing recused himself from the dais due to a conflict of interest for item 10. Award of FY 2023-24 Community Grants.
10. Award of FY 2023-24 Community Grants
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson and City Manager's Office Inter Jespersen gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Awards of FY 2023-24 Community Grants.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Mary Ciesinski
• Rebecca Britton
• Kirsten Rambo
• Sarah Otis
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No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to approve the recommended FY 2023-24 Community Grants to provide I $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to community-based organizations to provide services or programs for Grover Beach residents .
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RECUSED:
Council Members - Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Rushing.
At 8:28 p.m. Council Member Rushing returned to the dais.
11. Resolution Authorizing the Display of Pride Flag at City Hall Flagpole Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Deputy City Manager Eriksson gave a brief description of the resolution authorizing the display of the Pride Flag at City Hall.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Weirick to adopt Resolution No. 23-16 authorizing the display of a Commemorative flag to I celebrate Pride month at City Hall during the month of June 2023. The motion was carried on the following roll call vote:
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ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 23-16: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Display of a Commemorative Flag in Support of Pride Month During the Month of June.
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.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
Council Member Weirick stated since he is an alternate for the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority toured Station 2. He also reported on the Homeless Services Oversight Committee (HSOC) meeting.
Mayor Bright reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and discussed the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCDSD) meeting.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Zimmerman highlighted everyone's participation in the "Strawberries through Grover Beach".
Council Member Rushing requested to add to the next agenda an item to fly the United States Army Flag for a single day, on the day of their founding , June 14th, which is also, Flag Day. He stated a resident has also agreed to provide the flag to fly, so this will be no cost to the city.
Received unanimous consensus from the Council to add this item to the next agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert suggested also, flying the United States Marine Corp flag on their birthday.
He also questioned if the Council needs consensus to fly a Military flag , with City Manager Bronson responding yes.
Council Member Weirick requested to add the POW flag to fly on September ath, to the request on the next agenda item. He requested concurrence from the Council to have the Grover Heights Prep Proposal be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission and received unanimous concurrence. He also requested concurrence to have National Recovery Month in September be put on the ceremonial calendar for a proclamation, he received unanimous concurrence. He reported that the San Luis Obispo Integrated Waste Management Authority had their Council Wide Solid Waste Orientation on Tuesday, May 16th and it was recorded and he will send the link when it is available for viewing. Council Member Weirick thanked the participates involved with the "Strawberries through Grover Beach", reported on the Filipino Community Center delicious BBQ on May 21 st, the Asian American-Pacific Islander (API) of San Luis Obispo County Festival on March 13th , Judkins Middle School had 8th grade Interviews.
Mayor Bright thanked all who had a hand in the "Strawberries through Grover Beach" event and reported on the Grover Beach Garden Tour on May 21 st. She also reported on her and Mayor Pro Tern Roberts attendance to the California Joint Powers Insurance Agency (CJPIA) Conference in Paso Robles .
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported that Sister Kitchen has a new location on Grand Avenue next to the Moon & Co Plant Nursery.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reiterated how wonderful the "Strawberries through Grover Beach" event was and thanked the Community Organizers for bringing this forward to our community and is looking forward to seeing many more iterations of this event.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Hale stated that he negotiated the remainder of the Fire Service Agreement between Oceano and Five Cities Fire Authority.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 6/1 2/2023)
KAREN BRIGHT, MAY OR