I
I
I
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 Soren Jeffries, an 8 ½ year old , 3rd grader at Grover Heights Elementary.
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, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative • Services Director Deanne Purcell, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Kahn, and Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Steven Lieberman were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month was read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Renee Howard, Treasurer of the Hospice of San Luis Obispo County.
2. Proclamation for National Apprenticeship Month was read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Diana Marin, Program Manager of the SLO County Workforce Development Board.
3. Proclamation for Family Court Awareness Month was read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Tina Swithin.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Introduction of New City Employees: Larry Kim - Community Services Supervisor; Alejandro (Alex) Castillo - Maintenance Worker I, Jose Chavez - Maintenance Worker I, Eric Green - Maintenance Worker I; Raul Vargas - Maintenance Worker I; Trenten Howell - Police Trainee; Raul Chavez-Garcia - Police Officer; Isabella Martinez - Police Officer; Ryan Bird - Five Cities Fire Authority Battalion Chief PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Due to the number of speakers in the chamber the Mayor informed the public that the Council would allow up to 15 minutes of Public Comment at this time, with additional communication after the Regular Business Items. Then 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.
• David Ekbom
• Stacy Korsgaden
• Brenda Auer
• Debbie Peterson
• Randall Myrick
• Kelly Phillips
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 , and 12 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
5. 6.
7. 8.
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
Treasurer's Report for the Period October 1, through October 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 October 1, through October 31, 2023
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
FY 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Review
Action: Received and filed the FY 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Review.
9. Appointment to the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission Action: Confirmed and approved Mayor Bright's recommendation and adopted Resolution No. 23-34 to appoint LaShawnda Scaccianoce to fill the vacated four-year seat which will expire on May 31 , 2027.
Resolution No. 23-34: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California authorizing the appointment of LaShawnda Scaccianoce to the Grover Beach Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission.
10. Award of Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Action: Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Allweather Landscape for Citywide Landscape Maintenance services for an annual cost of $93,693 and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
11. Award of Consulting Services Agreement for the Water Reservoir Tank Rehabilitation Design (CIP 4391)
Action: Approved a Consulting Services Agreement with MKN Engineers for $103,153 for the Water Reservoir Tank Rehabilitation Design Project (CIP 4391 ); authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders up to $30,000.
12. Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of Six New Police Patrol Vehicles and Equipment
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-35 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a fiveyear lease agreement with Government Capital Corporation to finance the purchase of six new patrol vehicles and emergency equipment.
I
I
Resolution No. 23-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, I authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease purchase agreement with Government Capital Corporation.
PUBLIC HEARING
Cancelled.
I
I
I
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
REGULAR BUSINESS
13. Five Cities Fire Authority Policy and Operational Update Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson and Fire Chief Lieberman presented an update on the Policy and Operations.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• David Ekbom
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received the update on Five Cities Fire Authority policy and operational items in FY 2023-24 and provided input and comments to Council representatives and staff.
14. 2024 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: Council continued item to the next City Council meeting on December 11 , 2023, to adopt the Resolution confirming certain Council assignments and authorize the City Clerk to update FPPC Form 806 for posting on the City's website.
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.
• Leslie Marr
• Jeff Boyer
• Ken Leiman
• Michael Mayer
• Elaina Reynolds
• Byron Pruitt
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Zimmerman reported on the South County Chambers of Commerce Government Affairs meeting.
Council Member Rushing discussed the highlights of the SLO Regional Transit Authority meeting (SLORTA).
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority meeting (IWMA).
Council Member Weirick spoke on the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting (WRAC) and the Fire Prevention week event at the Arroyo Grande Fire House.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts stated the Grange has lost its Master and Anita Shower was elected as the new Master.
B. Council Member Weirick congratulated the graduating Class 4 members of the Leadership South County program, discussed the Grover Beach Trunk or Treat event, and other various events in Grover Beach.
C. Mayor Bright spoke on the Barka groundbreaking event and stated she is planning to attend the New Tech High School Salon Night on December 6th at the South County Regional Center at 6:00 pm .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reiterated the milestone event of the Barka groundbreaking. He stated he attended the annual event of the Central Coast Economic Forecast in San Luis Obispo. And wished the Council a Happy Thanksgiving.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson recognized the new Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commissioner LaShawnda Scaccianoce noting she will be seated to the Commission at the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Meeting on November 17th . She mentioned the upcoming holiday events: a partnership with Astound Broadband and 5 Cities Homeless Coalition - Toy Drive at City Hall and the Grover Beach Community Center; the City's Holiday Parade on December 2nd and Tree Lighting event on December 8th at Ramona Garden Park.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Hale wished the Council a Happy Thanksgiving and gave an update on his availability during the holidays.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Attest: .
w~~ WENDI SIM S, CITY CLERK
(Approved at cc rv; tg 12i11 /2023)
U&: lx--
KAREN BRIGHT~ MAYOR
I
I
I