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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 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 Planning Commissioner David Swift.
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, 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 Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, and Senior Engineer Munoz-Morris was also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as submitted.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
At 6:03 p.m. Council Member Weirick recused himself from the dais due to a conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislative Update from Senator John Laird
At 6:20 p.m. Council Member Weirick returned to the dais.
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.
• Jean E. Bailey
• Anthony Wayne Embree
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 2, 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.
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2. Treasurer's Report for the Period June 1, through June 30, 2023.
3. 4.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period June 1, through June 30, 2023.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Minutes of the Central Coast Blue Joint City Council Special Meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, and the Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, June 26, 2023.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 8 (Performance of Public Projects; Purchasing of Supplies and Equipment; Contracting for Services) and Adding a New Section 2800 of Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Action: Conducted the first reading , by title only, and introduced the Ordinance to repeal Chapter 8 (Performance of Public Projects; Purchasing of Supplies and Equipment; Contracting for Services) and Adding a New Section 2800 of Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code; and scheduled the second reading and public hearing for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
6. Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase and Implementation of Sedaru Utility Management Software
7. Action: Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Sedaru Utility Management Software in the amount of $95,000 and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Professional Consulting Services Agreement for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program Administration
Action: Approved a Professional Consulting Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with Wallace Group for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program Administration services; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8. Construction Contract for Major Street Pavement Repair Project Action: Awarded the contract for construction for the Major Street Pavement Repair project to Apodaca Paving Inc. in the amount of $167, 120 for the Base Bid; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm construction change orders up to an aggregate of $16,880 and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
9. Resolution to Establish the Job Classification and Salary Schedule of Community Services Supervisor and Remove Job Classification of Parks and Recreation Program Director
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 23-26 to establish the job classification and set the salary schedule of Community Services Supervisor and remove classification of Parks and Recreation Program Director.
Resolution No. 23-26: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to Establish the Job Classification and Salary Schedule of Community Services Supervisor and Remove Job Classification of Parks and Recreation Program Director.
10. 2024 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 23-27 authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement that will allow the City to receive federally forfeited assets from adjudicated cases, pursuant to the Federal Equitable Sharing Program.
Resolution No. 23-27: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.
11. FY 2022-23 Year-End Council Goals Implementation Report Action: Received information on the year-end implementation status of the Council Goals in FY 2022-23.
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Authorization to Submit Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Application for Central Coast Blue Project and Incur Related Loan Application and Issuance Costs
Action: Authorized staff to submit an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) load to fund the City's share of Central Coast Blue project costs and incur related costs related to the application Budget Augmentation Request for Public Works Valve Truck, Valve Turning Machine and Associated Equipment
Action : Approved Budget Augmentation Request of $82,804.25 for Public Works Valve Truck, Valve Turning Machine, and Associated Equipment.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
14. Regional Housing & Infrastructure Plan
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin introduced the Regional Housing and Infrastructure Plan (HIP) and three representatives from San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG); Sara Sanders, Michael Foot and Carolyn Berg who discussed and answered questions regarding the HIP.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Betty Winholtz
• Natalia Marzulli
No additional 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 convey policy support for the Regional Housing & Infrastructure Plan, as a recommitment to the 2020 San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact and will be providing staff direction on future discussions.
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.
15. Policy Discussion on Options for 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.
Senior Engineer Munoz-Morris and Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray discussed the options for an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code. Also, Cecil Blancarte with the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board responded to questions.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Randall Myrick
• Debora Foster
• Cathy Gildea
• David Mednik
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No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comments.
Action: The Council received information from staff on options for an Ordinance repealing and 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 provided direction to finalize that Ordinance to bring back to Council for consideration.
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 additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick reported on the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC).
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority. (IWMA) Council Member Rushing discussed the Zone 3 meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Zimmerman mentioned the Grover Beach Summer Concerts at Ramona Park.
Council Member Rushing stated he attended the UA Local 403/IBEW 639 Apprenticeship and Local Hire Event at the Midstate Fair on Friday, July 21st and on July 22nd the 5 Cities Repair Cafe I
on Oak Park Christian Church. He also, mentioned the Summer Concert Series with the band I Dark Dessert Highway held at Ramona Park on Sundays at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert thanked Astound for providing fiber network to the Exploration Discovery Center via donation. He also mentioned the Grange's Tri-tip BBQ on Saturday, July 22nd and the next pancake breakfast will be on August 6th .
Council Member Weirick highlighted his attendance at a few Grover Beach events and mentioned attending the City's End of the Fiscal Year celebration and discussed his tour of the City's Facilities. He also mentioned being asked to be a Presidential appointee for the League of California Cites, Cal Cities Resolution Committee and he attended the League of California Cities Channel Division Legislative lunch.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the construction on 950 El Camino Real Hotel project, which will be Springhill Suites, when it is constructed. He stated the Council is off until August 28th·, 2023. He introduced Chief Peters who invited the Community to National Night Out, taking place on Tuesday, August 1st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, encouraging the people in their neighborhoods to host events, (ex: BBQ, Block Parties) and the Grover Beach Police will come by. If anyone would like to register, please go to www.natw.org. Chief Peters also mentioned the Movie in the Park, Cars will be playing at Ramona Garden Park on Friday, August 11 th at 6:00 pm.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney reported on the 8 cases of the Friends of the Oceano Dunes. I I
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CLOSED SESSION
At 8:29 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item:
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation -
Consistent with Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: (City Manager)
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:04 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being. no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Attest: •
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 8/28/2023)