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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 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.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Kathy Petker.
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 Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell, Senior Planner Rafael Castillo, CIP Manager Erin Wiggins and Fire Chief Lieberman was also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Program Director Kathy Petker was read by Mayor Bright and accepted by Kathy Petker.
2. Proclamation for National Parks & Recreation Month was read by Council Member Zimmerman and accepted by Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Chair Kassi Dee and Commissioner Anita Shower.
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.
• Lynn Austin
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 Weirick and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 , 12, and 13 as recommended. The motion carried on the following voice 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.
3. Treasurer's Report for the Period May 1, through May 31, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
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4. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period May 1, through May 31, 2023.
5. Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Adoption of FY 2032-25 Budget and FY 2023-25 Capital Improvement Program Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-19 to adopt the FY 2023-25 budget, FY 2023-28 Capital Improvement Program, and appropriate funds for the FY 2023-24 budget; adopted Resolution No. 23-20 to set the FY 2023-24 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds; and adopted Resolution No. 23-21 to establish authorized positions in departments for FY 2023-25.
Resolution No. 23-19: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Appropriating the FY 2023-25 Budget.
Resolution No. 23-20: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Setting the FY 2023-24 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds.
Resolution No. 23-21: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Various Departments of the City for the FY 2023-24 Budget and Establish the 2023-24 Salary Schedule.
7. Annual Approval of the City of Grover Beach Investment Policy
8. Action: Reviewed and Approved the City of Grover Beach Investment Policy.
Award of Contract for Citywide Communications Services
Action: Approved the agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. for an initial oneyear term , with two possible one-year extensions for Citywide Communications Services.
9. Authorization to Establish and Set the Salary Schedule for the Public Works Superintendent Job Classification
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 to establish the Public Works Superintendent job classification and amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to set the salary schedule for the position .
Resolution No. 23-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to Establish the Job Classification of Public Works Superintendent and Set the Salary Schedule.
10. Resolution Authorizing the Display of Specified Commemorative Flags Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 authorizing the display of commemorative flags honoring the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy and Space Force flags on the dates of their inception.
Resolution No. 23-23: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Display of Specified Commemorative Flags.
11. Award of Construction Contract for CIP 3002 - Corporation Yard Repaving Project Action: Awarded the Contract for Construction for CIP 3002- Corporation Yard Repaving Project to Toste Grading & Paving Inc. in the amount of $1 04,700; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm contract change orders up to $20,000; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
12. Appointments to the Planning Commission
Action: Confirmed and Approved Mayor Bright's recommendation and Adopted the Resolution No. 23-24 to 1) Appoint David Swift to a four-year term of office, scheduled to expire on May 31 , 2027; 2.) Appoint Maia Hoffman to fill the remainder of the four-year term of office, scheduled to expire on May 31 , 2024. Upon adoption of the Resolution, it is further recommended that Planning Commissioners Swift and Hoffman be introduced to the City Council and members of the audience.
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Resolution No. 23-24: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Appointment of David Swift and Maia Hoffman to the Grover Beach Planning Commission.
13. Appointment to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Action: Confirmed and Approved Mayor Bright's recommendations and Adopted Resolution No. 23-25 to Appoint C.J. Vigil to fill the vacant four-year seat which will expire on May 31, 2027. Upon adoption of the Resolution, it is further recommended that Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commissioner Vigil be introduced to the City Council and members of the audience.
Resolution No. 23-25: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Appointment of CJ Vigil to the Grover Beach Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
REGULAR BUSINESS
14. Policy Direction on General Plan Circulation Element Update Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the update to the policy direction of the General Plan Circulation Element.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Alexandria Davis
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: The Council received an overview of the General Plan Circulation Element and the upcoming process to update the Element and provided policy direction to staff.
15. West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th -8th Street (CIP 2287) Project Update Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Manager Wiggin gave a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Update.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Alexandria Davis
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: The Council received a review of the Final draft plans for the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287) and provided policy direction to staff.
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.
• Patrick Rebstock
• Jacob Weintraub
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Rushing discussed the newly reformed 5 Cites Fire Authority meeting.
Council Member Zimmerman reported on the South County Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Mayor Bright reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting; the Central Coast Blue Reginal Recycled Water Authority (CCBRRWA) and South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD).
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Zimmerman mentioned he attended the Live Oak Festival at El Chorro Park in San Luis Obispo and that he feels it is a wonderful event for the County. ,
Council Member Rushing mentioned he is now the Official New Announcer for the Summer Concert Series held at Ramona Park on Sundays at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert stated The Grange will have its Pancake Breakfast on Sunday July 1st at 8:00 am to 11 :30 am.
Council Member Weirick highlighted his attendance at a few Grover Beach events and mentioned attending a webinar for Institute for Local Government "Keeping Public Meetings Successful" and he attend the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting on behalf of the Channel Counties Division.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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City Manager Bronson mentioned the construction on 950 El Camino Real Hotel project is about I get underway and discussed the upcoming July 4th Holiday. He also, mentioned the Council Meeting on July 10th is canceled and the next meeting will be July 24, 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 7:45 p.m.
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