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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 Parcker Bassett, a 10-year-old , 4th grader at Fairgrove 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, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Commander Jim Munro, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Kahn; Senior Engineer Gabriel Munoz-Morris, and Associate Planner Janet Reese were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 8:10 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Closed Session Announcements: At 9:05 p.m. , Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell - Continued to next meeting on February 26, 2024.
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.
• Jeff Chambers
• Brenda Auer
• Debbie Peterson
• Anita Shower
• Jim Joffee
• Lynn Austin
• Ken Lehmann
• Paul Masters
• Leslie Marr
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Bright opened public comment. There being no public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3 and 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
2. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. Approval of Updated 2024 Legislative Platform
Action: Approved the 2024 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform, as amended based on Council direction.
4. Introduction and First Reading to Amend Municipal Code Article IX to Adopt Revisions to the City's Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Approve a Local Coastal Program Amendment
Action: 1) Conducted first reading, by title only, and introduced amendments to the City's Short-Term Rental Ordinance amending Grover Beach Municipal Code, Article IX; and 2) Scheduled second reading and adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.) Received and filed the FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Potential Programs/Projects for Inclusion in the 2023 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Associate Planner Reese presented staff report via PowerPoint presentation reviewing the CDBG Application process.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter. No 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 Rushing to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 to authorize staff to prepare and submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant to fund Phases 1 and 2 of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259). 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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Resolution No. 24-07: A Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the I Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the 2023 and/or 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program
6. Resolution Establishing Ramona Garden Park Rule 20A Utility Underground District Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Senior Engineer Munoz-Morris presented a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the Ramona Garden Park Rule 20A.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
• Debbie Peterson
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Weirick to adopt Resolution No. 24-08 to establish the Ramona Garden Park Utility Undergrounding District and authorized staff to work with Pacific Gas and Electric to pursue a Rule 20A utility undergrounding project at Ramona Garden Park. 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.
Resolution No. 24-08: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Establishing the Ramona Garden Park Under-Ground Utility District.
7. 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.
Senior Engineer Morris-Munoz presented a Powerpoint Presentation on the Repeal and Replacing of Chapter 1 of Article VI I.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Elmer Dale
• Resident at 956 Griffin
• Leslie Marr
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 Mayor Pro Tern Robert to Conduct a public hearing and second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 24-01 repealing and replacing Chapter 1 (Sanitary Sewer System) of Article VII (Public Works) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to update ethe City's Sewer Ordinance. 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.
Ordinance No. 24-01: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Repealing Chapter 1 of Article VII and Adopting a New Chapter 1, Article VII of the Grover Beach Municipal Code.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review and General Fund Financial Forecast Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Jeff Lee
• Chris "Z" Zefaris
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public I comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Weirick to provide input and direction to staff to approve the contribution of $10,000 to Strawberries throughout Grover Beach by including it in the mid-year budget appropriations for approval at the next Council meeting on the Consent Agenda. 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.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to receive and approve the update on the FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review. 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.
9. Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Grover Beach Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson discussed the local emergency declaration process and introduced Commander Munroe who presented a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the local emergency Tornado Response.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westfall
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to ratify the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Grover Beach as enacted on February 8, 2024 by the City Manager/Emergency Services Director. And approve Resolution No. 24-09 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.
Resolution No. 24-09: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Confirming the Existence of a Local Emergency I
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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.
• Loren Westfall
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick reported on the San Luis Obispo Flood Control and Water Conservation District Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC).
Council Member Rushing discussed the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting and SLO Councils of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority meeting (SLOCOG/RTA).
Council Member Zimmerman reported on the South County Chambers of Commerce monthly event Rise and Shine.
Mayor Bright reported on the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority meeting (CCBRRWA) and South SLO County Sanitation District meeting (SSLOCSD).
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick requested Council concurrence on presenting 2 proclamations:
one to the Grover Beach Community Library for their 20th Anniversary and the second for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. Both items had full support of the Council.
B. Mayor Bright discussed the Grover Beach Community Library upcoming Book Sale on March 9th at 9:00 am and that they support Hot Spots at Grover Heights Park and Mentone Park that are available for public use. She also thanked the Grover Beach Police Department for responding to a call in her neighborhood and Public Works crew for the quick clean up of the tornado debris.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated that given the hour he would pass his report to the next meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli stated he had nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:07 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION B.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Special Counsel Che Johnson, City Manager Matthew Bronson, Adm in. Services Director Nick Szamet, Finance Manger Lorena Zarate, and Human Resource Officer Karla Mattocks.
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 620 (SEIU), Management and Confidential Group, Executive Management Group, and Grover Beach Police Management and Confidential Employees Group.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:13 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
Attest
WEND
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(Approved at CC Mtg 2/26/2024)
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KAREN BRIGHT ) MAYOR
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