MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
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 all present. I ROLL CALL I
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City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
City Staff: Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Attorney David Hale, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Kahn, Senior Engineer Gabriel Munoz-Moris, CIP Manager Erin Wiggin, and Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Steven Lieberman were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ori Monday, December 11 , 2023 at a Special Meeting at 2:00 p.m. the Council met in closed session regarding the following item:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
Close Session Announcements: The City Council reconvened at 4:16 p.m. and Mayor Bright announced the City Council made a recommendation to offer a Professional Services Agreement to Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law, for City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney ser1ices.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Holiday of Lights Awards presented by Assistant City Manager Erikssori.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member 0f the public for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda.
• Terri Wingate
• Loren Westphal
• Kenneth Lehmann
• Lesley Marr
• Brenda Auer
• Debbie Peterson
Remaining speakers will speak during the second Public Communication section of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on the Consent Agenda. • Stacy Korsgaden
• Debbie Peterson
F:i0r t n consideration of the Consent Agenda, Item Nos. 4, 7 and 9 were pull~d p 11rs1.1ant to the ;:;i greer.ien~ ')f Council Members respectively.
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It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council MembE-, .5 - None.
Council Members - None.
2. Minutes uf th~ City Council Special Meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing and 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 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 Schedule the Second Reading and Public Hearing for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
5. Resolution to Approve Appointments to the Citizens Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-01 to Confirm and Approve Mayor Bright's recommendations to Appoint Anne Holden and Jeff Lee to four-year terms on the Citizens Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures, scheduled to expire on January 8, 2028.
Resolution No. 24-01 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California appointing Anne Holden and Jeff Lee to serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures.
6. Amendment to the City's Labor Negotiations Team
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-02 to approve amendment to the City's Labor Negotiations Team.
Resolution No. 24-02: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, amending the City's Negotiations Team for Negotiations with Represented Employee Groups.
8. Resolution to Appoint City Treasurer and Authorize the List of City Officials to Order Deposits and Withdrawals from the Local Agency Investment Fund Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-03 to Appoint Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet as the new City Treasurer and Authorized the List of City Officials to Order Deposits and Withdrawals from the Local Agency Investment Fund.
Resolution No. 24-03: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, appointing Nick Szamet as City Treasurer and Authorizing the list of City Officials to order Deposits and Withdrawals from the local Agency Investment Fund.
It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call 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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4. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney Services Action: Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law, for City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Services.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 7 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
7. 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.
Authorize an "Over-hire" for the Police Department and Resolution to Adjust the Compensation and Classification Plan for the Position of Police Chief Action: Authorized the City Manager to approve an "over-hire" for the Police Department and Adopted Resolution No. 24-04 to adjust the Compensation and Classification Plan for the Position of Police Chief.
Resolution No. 24-04: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, to adopt the Resolution to adjust the Compensation and Classification Plan for the Position of Police Chief.
9. Appointment of an Alternate Board Member to Serve on the Central Coast Community Energy Policy Board for 2023-2025
It was motioned by Mayor Bright and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Robert to serve as the alternate representative on the Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board for a two-year term beginning on December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2025. The motion carried on a voice vote with all Council Members in favor.
Discussion ensued regarding the comment made during general public comment per Mr. Wingate.
City Council gave direction to staff to waive the facility rental fees.
PUBLIC HEARING
Cancelled.
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287) Update Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Manager Wiggin presented the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project update.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Ron Arnoldson
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to receive the update on the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287), confirmed the allocation of additional City funds, and provided direction to staff to readvertise the Project. The motion carried on the following roll call 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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11. Ramona Garden Park (CIP 1259) Update
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Manager Wiggin and Interim Public Works Director Kahn presented the Ramona Garden Park update.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Sylvia Boyer
• Jeff Boyer
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received an update on the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259) Phases 3 and 4 and provided staff direction on the design.
12. Sewer Upgrades Project (CIP 5002) Update
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Senior Engineer Munoz-Morris and Administrative Service Director Szamet presented the Sewer Upgrades Project update.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received information on the Sewer Upgrades Project (CIP 5002) and provided direction to staff to readvertise the project.
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.
• Ronald Arnoldson
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick reported on the San Luis Obispo Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting and the By Annual Point In Time Count taking place on January 23, 2024; SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting (WRAC) and mentioned he went on a Ride along with 5 Cities Fire.
Council Member Zimmerman discussed he attended two meetings with South County Chamber of Commerce and the Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick suggested having a Water Conservation meeting with all the Council in agreement. He discussed various events in Grover Beach he attended in the last month.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts responded to a public comment by Mr. Arnoldson regarding the public comment time allotment and the trash cans being left at the curb.
C. Council Member Rushing requested information on the future water rates and multi-unit buildings with a single water meter.
D. Council Member Zimmerman stated that he will not be in attendance at the next meeting on January 22, 2024.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Eriksson mentioned that the SLO Council of Governments meeting (SLOCOG) in on January 101
h; the Volunteer Apriciation Dinner for Community Services is on January 19th and all Council is invited and lastly mention the groundbreaking on January 25th at 11 :00 am for the Palatium Mixed Use Project at 402 West Grand Avenue.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Hale mentioned that this will be his last meeting with Council Member Zimmerman and the next meeting on January 22th will be his last meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council , Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Attest: ,
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 1/22/2024)
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