Grover Beach City Council
March 11, 2024

AGENDA

GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL

GROVER BEACH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
154 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET

GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024, 6:00 PM
Next Resolution No .24-11
Next Ordinance No. 24-03

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CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 8:01 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item:

A. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation.

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9.

Two (2) Cases.

Closed Session Announcements: At 8:29 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
At this time the City Council will review the order of business to be conducted and receive requests for, or make announcements regarding, any change(s) in the order of the day. The Council should by motion adopt the agenda as presented or as revised.

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

1. Swearing-In of New Officers
Meetings can be viewed on Channel 20 and are live streamed on the City’s website via www.slospan.org. Members of the public who cannot attend the meeting in person may provide public comment during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 to provide public comment via phone (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM) or written public comments can be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the Council meeting. If submitting written comments in advance of the meeting, please note the agenda item.

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PRESENTATIONS

2. Police Department 2023 Annual Report

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
During this time, the Council will allow up to 15 minutes for Public Communication with additional communication, if necessary, allowed after the Regular Business Items. Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items not on the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. Recommendations for each item are noted in parentheses. Members of the audience may speak on any item(s) listed on the Consent Agenda. Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda will be heard after the rest of the Consent Agenda is approved.

3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024 – City Clerk Sims (Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted or revised.)

VOICE VOTE

4. Appropriations Request – Strawberries through Grover Beach – Administrative Services Director Szamet
(Recommended Action: Approve $10,000 in City funding to support the “Strawberries through Grover Beach” special event.)

VOICE VOTE

PUBLIC HEARING
None

REGULAR BUSINESS

5. Approval of an Employment Agreement between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro to serve as Police Chief – Human Resources Officer Mattocks (Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution to approve the employment agreement between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro to serve as Police Chief and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.)

ROLL CALL VOTE

6. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Presentation on the Countywide Self-Help Transportation Investment Plan – Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Kahn (Recommended Action: Receive and provide comment on a report and presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure and Draft Transportation Investment Plan (TIP).)

7. Utility Rate Implementation – Administrative Services Director Szamet (Recommended Action: Receive information on the City’s utility rate implementation and approve the application of updated rates for usage prospective to the effective dates for utility rate increases beginning with the February 1, 2024 effective date.)

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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items not on the agenda.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which they may be participating.

Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Karen Bright (Alt: Robert Robert) Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority Karen Bright (Alt: Daniel Rushing) (CCBRRWA)
South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Karen Bright (Alt: Clint Weirick) Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Robert Robert (Alt: Daniel Rushing) Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority Daniel Rushing (Alt: Clint Weirick) SLO Council of Governments / SLO Regional Transit Authority Daniel Rushing (Alt: Karen Bright) (SLOCOG / SLORTA)
South County Transit Committee Daniel Rushing (Alt: Karen Bright) Zone Three Advisory Committee Daniel Rushing (Alt: Karen Bright) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Clint Weirick (Alt: Zach Zimmerman) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Clint Weirick (Alt: Zach Zimmerman) SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Clint Weirick (Alt: Robert Robert) REACH Zach Zimmerman (Alt: Robert Robert)
South County Chambers of Commerce Zach Zimmerman (Alt: Daniel Rushing) Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee Zach Zimmerman (Alt: Robert Robert)

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item gives individual Council Members the opportunity to seek consensus for scheduling a specific item on a future agenda, authorizing staff time to provide background information and prepare a staff report for a future agenda, or to comment on Council business, City operations, projects or other items of community interest.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the following item:

A. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation.

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9.

Two (2) Cases.

ADJOURNMENT
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Per Resolution No. 17-21, the public portion of City Council meetings will be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 11:00 p.m. Any open session items remaining on the agenda at 11:00 p.m. that have not been discussed or considered by the City Council will be continued to an adjourned meeting of the City Council (scheduled before the next regular meeting). However, the City Council may choose to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. upon a proper motion and a 4/5ths vote in favor of such an action. * * * * *
Staff reports or other written materials relating to each item of business referred to on this agenda are available from the City website www.groverbeach.org and on file in the City Clerk’s Office. A public counter copy is available for public inspection and reproduction during normal business hours at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA. Related materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours. If you have questions regarding any agenda item, please contact the appropriate City Department. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council and distributed subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.
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Note: This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours prior to the date and time set for the meeting. Please refer to the agenda posted at City Hall for any revisions or call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 473-4567 for more information.
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The agenda and staff reports are also available on the City’s website: www.groverbeach.org

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT AND DECORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS (Pursuant to Resolution No. 07-44, adopted 04-16-07, revised 02-18-2020) The City Council and staff welcomes and encourages civic participation and debate on issues. The Council values the public’s opinion and in every Council meeting invite and encourages the public to address the Council on any matter of interest. The Council adopted these policies and procedures for appropriate conduct and decorum at Council meetings and establish guidance for public participation during Council meetings.

These policies will foster and provide greater clarity to preserve the intent of open government and maintain a positive environment for public input and City Council decision-making.

1.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – IN GENERAL

1.1 The presiding officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times.

1.2 The presiding officer shall determine all points of order subject to the right of any Council member to appeal to the City Council by majority vote. If any appeal is taken, the question shall be “Shall the decision of the presiding officer be sustained” in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order.

1.3 All Council members, staff members and members of the public should speak respectfully and avoid the use of profanity, vulgarity and slanderous comments. Recognizing that the First Amendment precludes the City Council form prohibiting speakers from speaking based upon the content of their speech, the presiding officer shall use their best efforts, short of enforcement action, to remind and encourage all participating in the meeting to keep their speech respectful towards others and within bounds appropriate for children and persons of sensitivity toward course language as a courtesy to others present or otherwise viewing Council meetings.

2.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – COUNCIL MEMBERS

2.1 Manner of Speaking.

Any Council member desiring to speak shall first address the presiding officer. Upon recognition by the presiding officer, the Council member shall speak only to the question under debate.

U2.1(a) Questioning Staff.

A Council member desiring to question the staff should address his question to the City Manager, or, in appropriate cases, the City Clerk or City Attorney, who shall be entitled either to answer the inquiry or to designate some staff member for that purpose. Such a designation may be made at the time of any staff presentation or on the agenda listing for the item.

U2.1(b) Interruptions.

Once recognized, a Council member shall not be interrupted while speaking unless called to order by the presiding officer; unless a point of order is raised by another Council member, or unless the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another Council member.

3.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – STAFF

3.1 City Manager Responsibilities
The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that members of the administrative staff observe the rules of decorum and order set forth in this Policy.

3.2 AAddressing the City Council
Any administrative staff member desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member or member of the public. Administrative staff members shall accord the utmost courtesy to the City Council, other administrative staff members and the public.

4.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

4.1 AAddressing the City Council
Any member of the public desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer at the appropriate place on the agenda. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney or member of the administrative staff or member of the public.

4.2 Time Limitation for Addressing the City Council
Public comment when addressing the City Council shall be generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Depending on the extent of the agenda and the number of persons desiring to speak on an issue, the presiding officer may, at the beginning of the hearing, set a different time limit for each speaker. Any person may speak for a longer period of time upon approval from the presiding officer, when deemed necessary, for instance when a person is speaking on behalf of a group or has a graphic or slide presentation requiring more time.

4.3 Failure to Yield, Disruptions
Any person who refuses to relinquish the floor after their allotted time or while attending the City Council meeting engages in conduct or speech which disrupts the business of the meeting shall be brought to order and/or removed from the room if the sergeant-at-arms is so directed by the presiding officer.

Disruptive remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, clapping, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the presiding officer who may direct the sergeant-at-arms to remove such offenders from the room.

4.4 Prosecution
Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted on appropriate complaint signed by the presiding officer.

5.0 ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM

5.1 The Chief of Police or his designee shall be the ex-officio sergeant-at-arms of the City Council. The sergeant-at-arms shall carry out all legal and valid orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum in the Council Chamber. Upon instructions from the presiding officer, it shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to remove any disorderly person from the Council Chambers or place the disorderly person under arrest or both.

5.2 As set forth in Government Code Section 54957.9, in the event that any meeting is willfully interrupted by a person or group of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible or impedes the ability of the Council to hold the meeting, and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are willfully interrupting the meeting, the presiding officer may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Duly accredited representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this Section. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City Council from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual or individuals not responsible for willfully disturbing the orderly conduct of the meeting.

No Documents for this Agenda Item
Swearing-In of New Officers
Agenda Item No. 1
Swearing-In of New Officers
(CC Mtg 3/11/2024)
2023 Annual Report
Grover Beach Police Department
“Committed to Our Community”
Agenda Item No. 2

COMMUNITY

MESSAGE
Greetings to the community of Grover Beach,
It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Grover Beach Police Department's Annual Report for the year 2023. This document is a testament to the outstanding efforts and collaboration between our department and the community over the past twelve months. In a year filled with challenges and achievements, we have striven to serve and protect our community with dedication and professionalism.

Throughout 2023, our team embraced the opportunity to serve Grover Beach, responding to calls for assistance, providing support during challenging moments, and organizing a variety of outreach initiatives. The unwavering commitment of our staff has played a pivotal role in fostering a safe and vibrant community where people can live, work, and play in Grover Beach.

This report outlines our continuous endeavors to ensure safety and deliver professional services to all. Despite facing a 13% decrease in calls for service, primarily due to staffing shortages and injuries among officers, our department has maintained its dedication to public safety. The decrease in calls allowed us to focus on quality response, even as our average response time adjusted slightly from one minute and forty-eight seconds in 2022 to two minutes and twentythree seconds in 2023. The SpidrTech Community Surveys completed by many of our residents and businesses after our response to their calls for service highlighted a 95% satisfaction rate in our performance. More importantly, this period saw a significant reduction in crime, with overall rates dropping by 17%, including a 7% decrease in violent crime and a remarkable 23% reduction in property crime.

Another notable achievement in 2023 was our continued success in reducing traffic collisions, a long-standing objective for our department. Through persistent efforts in public education, enforcement, and collaboration with the Public Works Department on roadway safety measures, we have achieved a 26% reduction in traffic collisions from 2022 and a 35% reduction since 2015. Last year, we recorded 139 traffic collisions, marking a considerable decrease from the previous year.

Looking ahead to 2024, our commitment to enhancing community safety remains steadfast. We plan to expand our workforce, integrate advanced technology, and leverage these resources to detect, deter, and investigate criminal activities more effectively. Our continued investments in technology will further our ability to solve crimes and reinforce Grover Beach as an ideal place to call home.

Embracing our motto, "Committed to Our Community," we are confident that our team of professionals will continue to provide exemplary service, ensuring the safety and well-being of you, your businesses, and your families. We are grateful for your ongoing support and invite you to visit our station to meet our team or go on a ride-along to learn more about our work.

Together, we look forward to a year of progress, safety, and community engagement. Thank you for your trust and collaboration.

In Appreciation,
2 A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY FROM

CHIEF OF POLICE, JOHN PETERS
John Peters
Chief of Police

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Principles & Purpose
Your Grover Beach Police Department
Organizational Chart
Operations Division
Special Assignments
Support Services Division
2023 - Statistics
2023 Survey Responses
Committed to Our Community
Employee Accomplishments
New Employees
2023 Highlights
Training
Follow us on the Socials!
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 11
3 14
16 18
21 22
23 OUR

PURPOSE &

PRINCIPLES
4 5
THE

DEPARTMENT
The police department consists of 32 staff members. 25 sworn peace officers and 7 civilian staff make up our team. The department has two division Commanders who oversee the Administrative/Support Services and the Operational Services. The Administrative Commander is responsible for the management of the professional staff and the detective bureau. The Operations Commander oversees the patrol staff.

Patrol consists of four Sergeants, four Senior Police Officers, nine Police Officers, one Reserve Officer, two full-time Community Services Technicians and one part-time Community Service Technician.

Inside GBPD
5 Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Sergeant
Weekend
Nightshift
Senior
Police Officer
Police Officer
(2)
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Sergeant
Weekend
Dayshift
Senior
Police Officer
Police Officer
(2)
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Sergeant
Weekday
Nightshift
Senior
Police Officer
Police Officer
(3)
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Sergeant
Weekday
Dayshift
Senior
Police Officer
Police Officer
(2)
Community
Service Tech
Chief of Police Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Operations
Commander
Chief of Police Administrative
Commander
Chief of Police Management
Analyst
Organizational
Chart
Chief Records/
Property Tech
Police
Chief of Police
Records/
Property
Tech
Records/
Property
Tech
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Detective
(Cannabis)
Detective
Sergeant
Detective
Chief of Police Management
Analyst
P/T Community
Service Tech Chief of Police Reserve Officer Community
Service Tech
6 ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
This chart shows the 2023
funded positions at the Grover
Beach Police Department. While
not all of these positions were
filled throughout the year, 2023
was a successful year of
recruitment. In 2023, nine new
employees were hired.

OPERATIONS

DIVISION
7 The Operations Division is managed by Commander Bryan Millard who oversees the Patrol Bureau, Range Qualifications, U.A.S. “drone” team, S.W.A.T. Team operators and Crisis Negotiators, Bicycle Team, Use of Force/Vehicle Pursuit Reviews, Community Services Technicians, and special events planning.

Officers and Sergeants assigned to Patrol are responsible for patrolling the city’s 2.25 square miles while recognizing that the most important product they offer is a high quality of service.

Currently, 21 personnel are allocated to Patrol which includes 1 Commander, 4 Sergeants, 13 Police Officers, 1 Reserve Officer, 2 Full-time Community Service Technicians and one Parttime Community Service Technician.

Patrol personnel work 12-hour shifts assigned to patrol teams that provide 24 hours of patrol coverage per day. On average, our Police Officers respond to 70 calls for service each day.

Those calls include proactive officer-initiated activity to prevent crime, and citizen-generated calls for service such as homelessness, mental health assistance, property crimes, and crimes against a person.

SPECIAL

ASSIGNMENTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL SWAT TEAM AND CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM GBPD authorizes the assignment of three specially trained “Operators” to the San Luis Obispo County Regional SWAT team. These highly trained officers respond to high-risk situations as needed throughout SLO county, utilizing special equipment and an armored urban rescue vehicle known as a “Bearcat”. In addition to the SWAT team members, GBPD provides 3 trained Crisis Negotiators to the regional team. Crisis Negotiators respond to critical incidents where a negotiator works to de-escalate a situation and provide a safe resolution. Crisis negotiators and SWAT team members train together frequently to hone skills that lead to successful outcomes in highstress situations.

E-BICYCLE PATROL UNIT

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
8 The police department deploys a fleet of state-of-the-art Recon “Interceptor” electric police bicycles for use by our bike patrol team. The interceptors are purpose-built for law enforcement and include integrated emergency lighting and police equipment along with a high-output electric assist motor to help bike officers respond quickly to emergencies. The police e-bicycle team consists of 10 cross-trained patrol officers who utilize bicycles to patrol harder-to-access areas of the city, such as our parks and natural areas. The bicycle team is active throughout the year participating in community outreach with youth and veterans, and during special events such as the annual holiday parade and Stone Soup Music Festival.

When new officers come on board, whether it be out of the academy or as a lateral from another agency, they enter a 16-week training program.

In this training program, they are assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) who will train and guide them on the Grover Beach Police Department’s policies and procedures. The trainee works different shifts throughout the program with various FTOs, who will assess their progression throughout the program. The trainee is evaluated on all aspects of the job during this period and it is a big responsibility for the FTO to make sure that the trainee is meeting the needs of the department.

SUPPORT

SERVICES

DIVISION
Detective Bureau
The department’s Detective Bureau is overseen by Commander Jim Munro, the Support Services Commander. Current staffing includes: (1) Detective Sergeant, (1) Detective assigned to primary cases, (1) Detective assigned to cannabis compliance, and (1) Community Service Technician. The Detective Bureau is also supported by (1) Management Analyst who provides crime analysis and technical investigative support as needed.

Detectives are experienced Police Officers who applied for and were appointed to their special assignments by the Chief of Police after a competitive testing process. They receive ongoing specialized training in a range of areas such as interview techniques, hightech surveillance methods, sexual assault response, homicide, and other specialized investigations.

Detectives are responsible for follow-up investigations to all priority criminal activity reported to the department or initiated by our patrol staff. This can include a variety of activities such as researching the identity of suspects and involved parties in recent crimes, writing search warrants for critical evidence, and gathering statements from people and businesses involved in reported crimes. In addition to follow up investigations, Detectives examine local crime trends and assist to reduce overall criminal activity. 9 SUPPORT

SERVICES

DIVISION
Items processed by Records/Property:
1,768
Reports
408
Citations Livescans Property/Evidence
Items booked in
1,289
605
369 225
Items Destroyed
Evidence: 366
Found: 315
Criminal Citations
Non-Haz Citations
Hazardous Citations
Crime & Accident Reports 342 Parking Citations
10 The Grover Beach Records and Property Bureau is staffed by two Records/Property Technicians. The Records/Property Technicians catalog and file all department reports, citations and court notices.

They handle all public records requests and provide outstanding customer service to individuals who come to the police department for assistance. In 2023, they assisted in implementing a new records management system.

Additionally, the Records and Property Technicians handle all of the property and evidence that is collected by the police officers in the field. They are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the item while it is in our custody and are responsible for the proper return/disposal of the items per state statute or once the item is no longer needed for court.

Records & Property
In addition to the items processed above, Records and Property Technicians also fulfilled 160 DA Discovery requests, processed 68 Found Bicycles, and released 196 items back to their rightful owners. 2023

STATISTICS
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
0 5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
11 19,585
21,734 21,944
24,703

CALLS FOR SERVICE
21,323

ASSISTED OTHER AGENCIES
223

SELF INITIATED ACTIVITY
51%

RESPONSE TIME
2:23
Calls for Service where our Officers were sent to assist neighboring agencies.

We appreciate the working relationship we have with our surrounding cities.

They often return the favor and respond when we need their assistance. 51% of the Calls for Service were “officer initiated”. This represents our officers’ dedication to proactive policing through traffic enforcement, extra patrols of businesses, and actively patrolling the community.

On average our officers responded to calls for
service in two minutes and twenty-three seconds.

TRAFFIC STOPS
1,908
2023

STATISTICS
Group A
Offense 2022 2023 Change
Homicide 0 0 NA
Rape 4 5 + 25%
Robbery 4 2 - 50%
Aggravated
Assault
25 17 - 32%
Assault -
Simple
55 56 + 1.82 %
Burglary 58 32 - 44.83%
Arson 3 3 0%
Auto Theft
(10851) 17 20 + 17.65%
DUI 48 33 - 31%
Fraud 24 45 + 87.5 %
Drug/Narcotics
Violations
89 93 + 4.49 %

OVERALL
CRIME 17%

BURGLARY
THEFT

TRAFFIC

ACCIDENTS

CITATIONS

ARRESTS
45%
32%
26%
23%
4%
DUI Arrests
33 2023 D.U.I.
84 48
2021 2022
12 638
Arrests Citations Traffic Collision
Reports
26% decrease from 2022
139
2022: 615
2021: 759
1,581
Recovered
Vehicles
2021 - 14
2022 - 4
15 309
Warrants
Misdemeanor & Felony
Avg 51 arrests/month 23% increase from 2022
Group A offenses are reported to the State in compliance with CIBRS/NIBRS

CUSTOMER

SERVICE

SURVEYS
85%
13 HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE PROFESSIONALISM 4.71 OF 5 OF THE OFFICER THAT YOU INTERACTED WITH? FROM 450 RESPONSES
WAS YOUR SITUATION RESOLVED TO YOUR SATISFACTION?

OVERALL, HOW SATISFIED WERE YOU WITH THE GROVER
BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT?
FROM 642 RESPONSES
FROM 450 RESPONSES
YES
NO

4.65 OF 5
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS ABOUT GBPD:

KIND COMPASSIONATE POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

QUICK RESPONSE THEY LISTEN RELIABLE

GOOD PEOPLE COURTEOUS

THEY HAVE BEEN AWESOME
UNDERSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DOING A GREAT JOB THEY WERE GREAT! RESPONSIVE 14 COMMITTED TO

OUR COMMUNITY
“AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, MY FUNDAMENTAL DUTY IS
TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY”
- LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
15 COMMITTED TO

OUR COMMUNITY

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO PROMOTE AN ETHICAL
AND TRANSPARENT CITY GOVERNMENT.

-GBPD PRINCIPLES

EMPLOYEE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Records & Evidence Technician
Luis Garcia
16 Senior Police Officer
Jared Allegranza
Officer of the Year
2023
Civilian of the Year
2023
Senior Police Officer Jared Allegranza is a 5-year
veteran of the Grover Beach Police Department.

Officer Allegranza’s assignment is currently on patrol
where he serves as a Senior Police Officer, Field
Training Officer training new Police Officers, a
Firearms Instructor, and is a Sniper on the SLO
County Regional SWAT Team. In 2023, Officer
Allegranza was instrumental in several investigations
that he started while on patrol. He was responsible
for serving search warrants on narcotics offenders,
ridding neighborhoods of drug dealers and was
responsible for catching card skimming suspects
who were installing skimming devices on a local
ATM machine. SPO Allegranza was nominated and
chosen by his peers as the 2023 Officer of the Year.

Property Records Technician Luis Garcia is an 18-
year veteran of the Grover Beach Police
Department. Luis joined the Police Department as
a Dispatcher and was promoted to Lead
Dispatcher. In 2020, Luis joined our Records
department to help process police reports,
property and evidence and front counter requests
for public services. Luis is bilingual and his skills in working with the public have been instrumental for
our front lobby services. Luis always has a positive
attitude and is willing to help the officers with their reporting needs. Luis was nominated and chosen
by his peers as the 2023 Professional Employee of
the Year.

EMPLOYEE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
17 CATO Precision Rifle Symposium “Top Shot”
Senior Police Officer Jared Allegranza
Senior Police Officer Jared Allegranza, and his partner, Corporal Kyle Carson from the Paso Robles Police Department attended a 3-day symposium and competed against 32 sniper teams from across the state of California. Together, the two were awarded for being the most accurate sniper team. Corporal Carson and SPO Allegranza are both members of the San Luis Obispo
Regional SWAT Team. They are both assigned as snipers on SWAT. We are proud of these two for winning the “Precision Rifle” award from the California Association of Tactical Officers - CATO.

Certified UAS FAA Drone Pilots
The GBPD Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team was established in 2021 and is currently the largest drone unit in San Luis Obispo County. The unit has 12 members, consisting of 9 FAAcertified pilots and 3 more in pilot training who are under the direction of a patrol Sergeant.

GBPD drone pilots support patrol and investigations during special incidents such as search and rescue operations, building searches, barricaded person calls, evidence photography, special events, assisting other agencies, and community outreach events among other duties. Drone technology allows GBPD to search wider areas in less time, with greater accuracy, and provides real time information for greater officer safety. In 2023, the UAS unit flew 78 missions.

NEW

EMPLOYEES
18 Officer Cian Lenehan
January 23
Officer Lenehan joined us in January 2023 as a lateral
from a police department in Santa Barbara County. He
brings several years of military and law enforcement
experience. Officer Lenehan looks forward to the Special Assignment opportunities available within Grover Beach
Police Department.

Community Services Technician
Kameron Day
February 6
Community Service Technician Day originally joined us in January 2023 as a college intern while he finished his
degree at CSU Long Beach. He applied for our full time
Community Services Technician position and was hired for that role in June 2023.

Community Services Technician
Max Rhyne
March 20
Community Service Technician Rhyne joined the Grover
Beach Police Department as a part-time Community
Services Technician and plans to eventually attend the
police academy and become a Police Officer.

NEW

EMPLOYEES
19 Officer Trenten Howell
June 12
Police Management Analyst
Michaela Basanese
March 20
Police Management Analyst Basanese joined us in March
2023 after spending nine years as an Evidence
Technician at an agency in Monterey County. MA
Basanese grew up coming to the Central Coast for
vacation and was happy to become a “SLO-Cal” resident.

Officer Howell joined us in July, 2023 after a military career, followed by a role as a correctional deputy in the Santa Barbara County Jail. Ofc. Howell graduated the
Allan Hancock Police Academy in December 2023 and
began the field training program.

Officer Raul Chavez
October 2
Officer Chavez joins us as a police academy graduate.

Ofc. Chavez had previous experience as a Community
Service Technician at another Central Coast agency. He
is excited to start his career as a Police Officer.

NEW

EMPLOYEES
20 Officer Isabella Martinez
October 30
Officer Martinez joins us as a lateral Police Officer from a Santa Barbara County agency. Ofc. Martinez is currently in the field training program. Upon completion, Officer Martinez will be assigned to a patrol shift and looks
forward to the opportunities available here at the Grover Beach Police Department.

Trainee Samuel Castillo
December 26
Police Trainee Castillo joins us from a neighboring county correctional facility. Prior to his time as a Corrections Deputy, Police Trainee Castillo was in the military. He will begin the Allan Hancock Police Academy in January 2024 .

Trainee Jonathan Smiley
December 26
Police Trainee Smiley joins us after serving several years as a Sergeant at a mental health hospital. Trainee Smiley is looking forward to attending the Police Academy in July 2024.
2023

HIGHLIGHTS
21 One of the most significant highlights of 2023 is our new wellness area for police department staff. In the summer of 2023, the department took on the project of decommissioning our temporary holding facility and repurposing the space into an additional locker room, wellness room, and gym. These updates provided staff with a space to exercise both their mental and physical wellness.

WELLNESS GRANT 2023
BEARDS!
One common thing you will find in law
enforcement nationwide is the approval
of facial hair for police officers. In May of
2023, the Grover Beach Police
Department updated the policy on facial
hair to include neatly kept beards.
22 TRAINING
At the Grover Beach Police Department, the proper and ongoing training of our staff is a top priority. In the past few years, we’ve made significant investments in training and have increased our training budget. In 2023, our sworn and civilian staff completed hundreds of hours of training.

FOLLOW
US!
23 Facebook.com/groverbeachpolicedepartment
@groverbeachpd
Grover Beach Police Department
@grover_beachPD
Committed to Our Community

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 Oliver Fusillo, an 11-year-old, 5 th grader at Fairgrove
Elementary School.

ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Kahn, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, CIP Manager Erin Wiggin, Police Commander Jim Munro, and Interim Five Cities Fire Chief Keith Aggson 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 Regarding Anticipated Litigation.

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9.

Two (2) Cases.

B. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

Agency designated representatives: Special Counsel Che Johnson, City Manager Matthew Bronson, Admin. 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.

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.

AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.

Agenda Item No. 3
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, February 26, 2024

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

1. Proclamation for Administrative Services Director Deanne Purcell read by Mayor Bright.

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.
• David Swift
• Brenda Auer
• Ken Lehmann
• Jeff Bohrer
• James Prange
• Pamela Stornton
• Lauren Westfall
• Victor
• Stacy Korsgaden
• Cathryn Sells
City Council decided to make a motion to bring an item to a future agenda to discuss the increase and timing of the bills/charges that have been received.

It was motioned by Mayro Pro Tem Robert and seconded by Council Member Rushing to bring an item to the next available agenda to discuss the rate increase and timing of the bills/charges that have been received by residents. The motion carried on the unanimous voice vote.

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.

It was motioned by Mayro Pro Tem Robert and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3 and 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, February 26, 2024
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.

ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None

2. Treasurer’s Report for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2024 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

3. Treasurer’s Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period January 1, through January 31, 2024
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, February 13, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.

PUBLIC HEARING

5. Conduct a Public Hearing and Second Reading, by title only, and Adopt Ordinance 24-02 to Amend Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code); and Adopt Revisions to the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Local Coastal Program Amendment
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

Community Development Director Martin presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed revisions to the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public hearing.

It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to 1) Conduct a public hearing and second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 24-02 to amend Article IX (Development Code) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code; and Adopt Revisions to the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance No. 24- 02; and 2) Adopt the Resolution No. 24-10 approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment.) The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.

ABSENT: Council Members – None.

ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, February 26, 2024
Ordinance No. 24-02: An Amendment of Ordinance No. 19-04 of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach amending sections 4.10.185 and 9.10.050, of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX regulate Short-Term Rentals.

Resolution No. 24-10: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California authorizing and directing the Community Development Director to submit the local Coastal Implementation Amendment Associated with Amendments to Ordinance No. 19-04 to the California Coastal Commission for Final Certification.

REGULAR BUSINESS

6. Award of Construction Contract for CIP 2287 West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th - 8th Street
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

Interim Public Works Director Kahn discussed the public outreach on the project and introduced the CIP Manager Wiggin who presented a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the Award of the Construction Contact for CIP 2287.

Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Jeff Bohrer
• David Swift
• Pamela Stornton
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 Zimmerman to Award a contract for construction of CIP Project 2287 West Grand Avenue Streetscape 4th-8th Street to Papich Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $6,370.035.96 for the Base Bid; authorize the City Manager to sign and affirm change orders up to an aggregate of $630,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.

ABSENT: Council Members – None.

ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

7. Sign Regulations Policy Direction
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding possible revisions to the Sign Regulations Policy.

Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Jeff Bohrer
• Catheryn Sells
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.

The City Council received an overview on the key elements and implementation of the City’s Sign Regulations and provided input and policy direction to staff on potential revisions.

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 public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority Meeting (IIMA)

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick reported that the Rotary Club 20th Anniversary, he attended CA Cities meeting, and mentioned other events he attended around the City of Grover Beach.

B. Mayor Pro Tem Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority Meeting (IIMA) and reported that the Grange will have their pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 3, 2023.

C. Council Member Zimmerman mentioned the South County Chamber mixer at the Melodrama on February 28th and reported on the Government Affairs Community meeting on March 6th in Arroyo Grande at the South County offices.

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6
Monday, February 26, 2024

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed the Cleaver and Clark Commons Affordable Housing project groundbreaking is on Wednesday, February 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. He also stated the Barca Street Temporary Housing Facility along South 4th Street is coming right along and Five Cities Homeless Coalition anticipates opening this site mid-March. And lastly, he discussed the City sent a letter to CAL OES documenting the damage we received at the City facilities during the Grover Beach tornado.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli stated he had nothing to report.

CLOSED SESSION
At 8:01 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Two (2) Cases
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:29 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 8:31 p.m.
_____________________________

KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________

WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
Agenda Item No. 4

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 11, 2024 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Szamet, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Appropriations Request – Strawberries through Grover Beach

RECOMMENDATION
Approve $10,000 in City funding to support the “Strawberries through Grover Beach” special event.

BACKGROUND
At the February 13, 2024 Council Meeting, community members representing the “Strawberries through Grover Beach” special event addressed Council during the Midyear Budget and FiveYear Financial Forecast agenda urging Council to consider an appropriation of $10,000 in support of the event. Council directed staff to return at a future meeting with an item to authorize an appropriation for the event.
“Strawberries through Grover Beach” is an event that garners support for local businesses by attracting visitors to the City and through its use of passport books that can be validated at participating local businesses; thereby giving participants access to a celebratory event held at the completion of the validation period. This year, the validation period for passport books will be May 1st through May 18th and the celebratory event will be held May 18th at Ramona Garden Park from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For the Council’s reference, the inaugural event was held in May 2023 at the Grover Beach Train Station and the City provided $5,000 in funding support.

The $10,000 funding requested will be in addition to Council’s prior approval of $338,988 in midyear General Fund appropriations and bring the appropriations total to $348,988.

FISCAL IMPACT
The requested funding would be allocated from General Fund reserves.

ALTERNATIVES
Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 to be utilized by the City Manager in support of the “Strawberries through Grover Beach” event;

2. Do not authorize the appropriation; or

3. Provide staff with alternate direction.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

Agenda Item No. 5

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 11, 2024 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Karla Mattocks, Human Resources Officer
SUBJECT: Approval of an Employment Agreement between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro to serve as Police Chief

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution to approve the employment agreement between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro to serve as Police Chief and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

BACKGROUND
The Grover Beach Municipal Code provides that the City Manager is responsible for the appointment and removal of the Police Chief. The City’s current Police Chief, John Peters, has announced his retirement on July 1, 2024. Upon learning of Chief Peters' impending retirement, the City Manager undertook a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether to promote an internal candidate from one of the two Commanders (James Munro and Bryan Millard) or conduct an open recruitment process as is normally done for filling positions. Commander Millard subsequently informed the City that he did not plan to apply for the Chief position. Given the extensive workforce planning efforts within the Police Department and the value of continuity in Police executive leadership, the City Manager decided on an internal promotional process involving Commander Munro. This process involved development of materials and a presentation to the City’s executive management and community representatives outlining his strategic vision for the Department as well as an interview with the City Manager.

After assessing Commander Munro's qualifications, including 18 years of progressively responsible command experience both within the Clovis and Grover Beach Police Departments including the past 2 ½ years as Police Commander in Grover Beach, coupled with his unwavering dedication to public service and the City of Grover Beach; the City Manager decided that selecting Commander Munro as the next Police Chief best serves the City's needs. Commander Munro's familiarity with the community and the Department, along with his exceptional leadership skills and strong commitment to career growth and service to Grover Beach, make him the ideal candidate. His appointment will ensure continuity in leadership and vision for the Department, fostering continued community trust. As Police Chief, Mr. Munro will focus on implementing effective operational strategies and leading the Department with integrity into the future.

Following the City Manager’s selection, the Council is requested to approve the related Police Chief Employment Agreement which details the specific provisions and conditions of the employment relationship between the City and Mr. Munro. Mr. Munro will assume this position on July 1, 2024 following the retirement of Chief Peters.

Staff Report: Police Chief Employment Agreement Page 2
March 11, 2024

FISCAL IMPACT
The position is funded in the City’s current operating budget.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Adopt the Resolution to approve the employment agreement with James Munro to serve as Police Chief; or

2. Provide staff with additional direction.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

Attachments

1. Resolution 24-___ - Resolution approving an employment agreement between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro to serve as Police Chief.

2. Employment Agreement Between the City of Grover Beach and James Munro.

3. Exhibit A - Classification and Compensation Plan
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF GROVER BEACH AND JAMES MUNRO TO SERVE AS POLICE CHIEF
WHEREAS, the Grover Beach Municipal Code provides that the City Manager is responsible for the appointment and removal of the Police Chief; and WHEREAS, following an internal process, the City Manager has appointed James Munro as Police Chief, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Employment Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has outlined said terms and conditions in the attached Employment Agreement and has reviewed the Agreement with James Munro; and WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement has been submitted to the City Council for its review and approval.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, does hereby authorize the attached Agreement between James Munro and the City of Grover Beach.

On motion by Council Member _____, seconded by Council Member ____, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
RECUSED: Council Members –
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California this 11th day of March, 2024.

KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:

WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK
**DRAFT**

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AND JAMES MUNRO
Tliis Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this ll'h day of March 2024, by and between the City of Grover Beach, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and James Munro ("Police Chief'), an individual, the terms of which shall become effective pursuant to Section 12 herein on the following terms and conditions:

RECIT ALS
A. City desires to employ the services of James Munro as Chief of Police of the City of Grover Beach Police Department in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.

B. James Munro desires employment as Chief of Police of the City of Grover Beach Police Department and accepts such employment as Chief of Police in consideration of and subject to the teri'ns, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
In consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. DUTIES.

The City agrees to employ James Munro as the Police Chief of the City of Grover Beach and he sliall report directly to the City Manager or the City Manager's designee wlien the City Manager is unavailable. Police Chief shall be vested with the powers, duties and responsibilities set for in both the Grover Beach Municipal Code and the job description for Police Chief attached hereto as Attachment "A", as both may be amended from time to time, and the terms of which are incorporated lierein by reference. The Police Chief will perform all functions, duties, and services as are customary and appropriate to the position of Chief of Police, together with such additional services assigned by the City Manager from time to time and as may be consistent with California and federal law and the Grover Beach Municipal Code. The Police Chief agrees to devote as much time to said duties as is reasonably required for tlieir proper performance, regardless of the number of hours involved.
1 Attachment 2
DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 SECTION 2. ST ATUS AND TERM.
a. The Police Chief shall serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the City Manager and shall be considered an at-will employee of the City.
b. Notliing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City to terminate the services of the Police Chief at any time, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement or applicable provisions of law, including the Grover Beach Municipal Code (hereina:tter "GBMC") and Personnel Policies. c. The terms of the City's personnel rules, policies, procedures, ordinances, or resolutions (collectively "Personnel Policies") shall not apply to Police Chief to the extent such Personnel Policies conflict with this Agreement. Notliing in this Agreement is intended to, or does, confer upon Police Chief any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due process right to a hearing before or a:tter a decision by the City Manager to terminate Police Chief's employment, except as is expressly provided within this section.
d. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the Police Chief to resign at any time from his position with the City, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 5(b), of this Agreement. e. City Manager may place the Police Chief on Administrative Leave with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of this Agreement and in accordance with the Peace Officers Bill of Rights and the provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK.

Police Chief shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform his duties as Chief of Police. The parties expect tliat a minimum of forty (40) hours per work week, as well as additional time outside of the normal business hours, including twenty-four (24) hours on call status, will be required to satis'ty this requirement. Accordingly, Police Chief shall be allowed reasonable flexibility in setting his own office hours, provided the schedule of sucli hours provides adequate availability to the City Manager, City staff, and members ofthe community during normal business hours and for the performance of his duties and of City business. The position of Chief of Police shall be deemed an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Police Chief's compensation (whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not based on hours worked and Police Chief shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 SECTION 4. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.

During the period of his employment, Police Chief shall not, except with the express prior written consent of the City Manager, accept any other employment or engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business, commercial, or professional activity, whether or not for pecuniary advantage, that is or may be competitive with the City, that might cause a conflict of interest with the City, or that otherwise might interfere with the business or operation of the City or the satisfactory performance of Police Chief's duties as Chief of Police.

SECTION 5. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY.

This Agreement may be terminated in any of the following ways:
a. By mutual agreement of the Parties hereto, expressed in writing; or, b. BythePoliceChief'sgivingtheCityManageranadvancewrittennoticeofatleast30days of his last day of service as Police Chie'f; or,
c. By the City Manager for cause, if any of the following occur:
i. The Police Chiefs failure, or refusal, to perform consistent with his obligations under the GBMC, or with lawful written directives from the City Manager regarding the Police Chief's perfornnance; or,
ii. The Police Chie:f's conviction of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, provided that the Police Chief may be placed on administrative leave with pay should he be charged with a felony crime involving moral turpitude; or, iii. A determination by a court of competent jurisdiction of the Police Chief's liability for damages for dishonesty or fraud; or,
d. By the City Manager, without cause, upon giving the Police Chief written notice of termination. In the event that Police Chief is terminated, other than for cause as listed in Subsection (c), the City agrees to provide a severance payment equal to five (5) months' salary at the then current rate of pay. This severance shall be paid in a lump sum and shall include payment for any unexpended vacation time.
e. Within ninety (90) calendar days of the appointment of a new City Manager, City may not act to terminate the Police Chief without cause as authorized under Subsection (d) of this Section, above.
f. Police Chief agrees that all propeity, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible proprietary information, documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 materials furnished to or prepared by him incident to his employment belongs to City and shallbereturnedpromptlytoCityuponterminationofPoliceChief'semployment. Police Chief's obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of his employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
g. All benefits to which Police Chief is entitled under this Agreement shall cease upon Police Cl'iief"s termination, unless expressly continued either under this Agreement, under any specific written policy or benefit plan applicable to Police Chief, or unless otherwise required by law.
h. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, Police Chief shall be entitled to an administrative appeal of any decision to terminate his employment with the City, as set forth in Governtnent Code section 3304(c). The administrative appeal shall be as set forth in Government Code section 3304.5.

SECTION 6. COMPENSATION.
a. ThePoliceChiefssalaryshallbesetinanamountwhichfallswithintherangeestablished in Exhibit A of the Classification and Compensation Plan Resolution, as amended, (hereinafter "CCP"). As provided therein, this amount may be adjusted by the City Manager. The Parties agree that the Police Chief's starting base salary shall be $202,464 per year.
b. In addition to the foregoing benefits, the Chief of Police shall also receive all such other benefits that are generally applicable to Executive Managers, as set forth in City's Executive Management Employee Group agreement.
c. Uniform Allowance. The Police Chief shall receive a uniform allowance equal to the allowance granted to a Police Officer under the provisions of the Grover Beach Police Officers' Association.

SECTION 7. OTHER BENEFITS.

LEGAL DEFENSE. The City will provide the Police Chief with aru'iual nondeductible per incident Legal Defense coverage through the California Peace Officers' Association (CPOA) Legal Services Program (LSP).
4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 SECTION 8. CITY-OWNED VEHICLE.

During the period of employment, City shall provide Police Chief with a City-owned vehicle for his exclusive use in the performance of his duties as Chief of Police. The vehicle shall also be equipped with the necessary equipment to facilitate an emergency response, and command and control communications. Vehicle use may include, but is not limited to, normal business activities; travel to and from work, including reasonable incidental personal use as required to satisfy twenty-four (24) hour on-call availability and facilitate a rapid response to address City business; call-outs and inspections during non-business hours; attendance at professional meetings, training programs, seminars, and/or conferences; and for attendance at con'imunity and regionalmeetings,events,and/orfunctionsrelatedtoPoliceChief'sofficialcapacity. PoliceChief is authorized to carry non-City employee passengers for the conduct and facilitation of City business as described above or as otherwise allowed under applicable department policy. Police Chief shall not be entitled to reimbursement for automobile use or mileage for business travel.

City shall pay for the necessary cost of automobile registration, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

Police Chief shall obey all traffic laws relating to the operation of the vehicle and shall use due care and caution in its operation. Police Chief agrees that City may install a Mobile Data Terminal/Mobile Data Computer (MDT/MDC) which may be equipped with GPS (global position system) tracking in such vehicle. Police Chief acknowledges that he assumes any and all liability and shall indemnify City, its council members, officers, employees and agents to the maximum extent possible for any damages, injuries or causes of action arising in any way from his use of the City-owned vehicle in a manner not directly related to City business.

SECTION 9. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.

The City Manager shall review and evaluate in writing the performance of the Police Chief upon the conclusion of the first six months of employment of the Police Chief. All other performance evaluations of employment shall then occur at least once amiually thereafter. That review and evaluation shall be in accordance witli the Executive Management evaluation form.

SECTION 10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

City agrees to budget and pay for the Police Chiefs professional memberships as normally accorded to Executive Management. The Police Chief shall also receive paid leave, plus registration, travel and reasonable expenses for short courses, aru'iual conferences and seminars 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 that are necessary for his personal development and, in the judgment of the City Manager, for the good of the City, and subject to budget limitations and to established travel policies and procedures. City agrees to pay the Membership dues and subscriptions for the Police Chief to the California Police Chief's Association, the California Peace Officers' Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

SECTION 11. INDEMNIFICATION.

City shall defend and indemnify the Police Chief against any action, including but not limited to any: tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Police Chief's duties as an employee or officer of City, other than an action brought by City against the Police Chief, or an action filed against City by the Police Chief.

In addition, City shall pay the reasonable expenses for the travel, lodging, meals, and lost worktime of the Police Chief should the Police Chief be subject to such, should an action be pending after termination of the Police Chief. City shall be responsible for and have authority to compromise and settle any action, with prior consultation with the Police Chief, and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered on that action. The Police Chief shall cooperate fully with City in the settlement, compromise, preparation of the defense, or trial of any such action.

SECTION 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
a. The text here shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. b. Tliis Agreement shall become effective comrnencing July 1, 2024. c. If any provision, or any portion of any provision, contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or any portion of it, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
d. No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
e. City, in consultation with Police Chief, sliall fix, in writing, any such otlier terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time-to-time, relating to the perfornnance of Police Chief, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the Grover Beach Municipal Code, or any applicable State or Federal law.
f. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue proper only in San Luis Obispo County, California. g. In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, tlie prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
h. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party. By way of example and not in limitation, this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of the party receiving a benefit or against the party responsible for any particular language in this Agreement. Captions are used for reference purposes only and should be ignored in the interpretation of the Agreement. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by an instrument in writing, executed by the City Manager and Police Chief, and by no other means. Each party waives tlieir future right to claim, contest or assert that this Agreement was modified, cancelled, superseded or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel. i. Police Chief represents and warrants to City that he presently has no interest, and represents that he will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or interfere in any way with performance of his services under this Agreement.
j. Police Chief acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel in regard to this Agreement, that he lias read and understands this Agreement, that lie is fully aware of its legal effect, and that he has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on his own judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
k. Police Chief further acknowledges that provisions of this Agreement may result in certain tax consequences Police Chief represents and warrants that Police Chief has had the opportunity to independently seek any needed expert advice in this regard, and that Police Chief shall bear full and complete responsibility for any and all tax consequences hereunder.

1. The failure or delay of City at any time(s) to require performance of, or to exercise any of its powers, rights, or remedies with respect to any term or provision of this Agreement or 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 any other aspect of Police Cl'iief's conduct or employment in no manner, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, shall affect City's right at a later time to enforce any such term or provision.

SECTION 13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
a. Police Chief acknowledges that during tlie course of his employment with the City, Police Chief will become privy to infornnation about the City, which the City deems private, confidential and proprietary. Police Chief agrees to treat all such information in strict confidence and will not disclose any Confidential Information Police Chief may obtain or have access to.
b. The term "Confidential Information" shall mean any and all documents, materials and information (whether oral or written) which is revealed to Police Chief directly or indirectly and whether specifically designated as "Confidential" or which ought reasonably be regarded as confidential under or in connection with the employment of Police Chief. c. Police Chief further agrees the Confidential Information will not be used by Police Chief in a way determinantal to or to the disadvantage of the City. Police Chief further acknowledges the disclosure of Confidential Information may be harnn:tul to the City and agrees to hold such Confidential Information in the strictest confidence and not to disclose the same or release it to any other party, except as authorized by the City Manager to employees of the City or other individuals having a need to know as part of their official duties with the City.
d. In the event Police Chief becomes legally compelled (by deposition, interrogatory, public request for documents, order, subpoena, civil investigative demand, or similar process issued by a court of competent jurisdiction) to disclose any ofthe Confidential Inforination, prompt written notice of any such requirement shall be provided to the City Manager so the City Manager may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive in writing compliance with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, and irrespective of whether or not compliance with the provisions l'iereof is waived, Police Cliief agrees only that poition of the Confidential Information wliich Police Chiefs legal counsel advises is legally required to be disclosed shall be disclosed and reasonable efforts shall be made to obtain assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded such Confidential Information. 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 366C07B5-409C-41BB-909F-DA1BEE3A33E3 SECTION 14. NOTICES.

All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery by hand or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed as noted below. Police Chief agrees to notify City in writing of any change in his address during his employment with City. Notice of change of address shall be effective only when accomplished in accordance with this Section.

City's Notice Address:

City of Grover Beach
Attn: City Manager
154 South 8" Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Chief of Police's Notice Address:

Grover Beacli Police Department
Attn: James Munro
711 Rockaway Avenue
Grover Beach, CA 93433
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Manager, and the Police Chief has signed and executed this Agreement, both in duplicate, the day and year first above written.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH: CHIEF OF POLICE:

Matthew Bronson, City Manager
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Robert Lomeli - City Attorney
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City of Grover Beach

STAFFING DETAIL & SALARY SCHEDULE
Police Chief
Compensation Plan - Monthly Salary
Ranges
Proposed Salary Schedule - Effective January 9, 2024
Section 1 - Executive
Mana!!ement MIN
Police Chief * 13,881 14,575 15,304
MAX
16,069 16,872 17,716
Attachment 3
Agenda Item No. 6

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 11, 2024 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Kahn, Interim Public Works Director
SUBJECT: San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Presentation on the Countywide Self-Help Transportation Investment Plan

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and provide comment on a report and presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure and Draft Transportation Investment Plan (TIP).

BACKGROUND
Overview
Transportation funding in San Luis Obispo County falls well short of future infrastructure needs, as demonstrated in the 2023 SLOCOG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which projects a shortfall of $2.3 billion for regional transportation projects and programs including a shortfall of $400 million for needed pavement maintenance alone. Tax revenues traditionally used for improvement, operation, and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure have not kept pace with needs and escalating construction costs. Existing State and Federal funding are based upon an antiquated “gas tax” system of cents per gallon of fuel. The system predated the proliferation of miles per gallon improvements to vehicles, hybrids, ethanol fuels, and electric vehicles. While the cents per gallon fuel tax for the state is fixed to inflation, electric vehicles, which account for approximately 20% of new car sales in California, will erode the total gallons of gas purchased, further decreasing the tax revenues collected. Further, the Federal gas tax has had no adjustment in over 30 years; thus, available revenue from fuel taxes have not kept up and will only diminish over time.

California State Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), approved in 2017, brings in over $5 billion statewide and approximately $300,000 annually to Grover Beach for the purpose of funding street repairs.

Transportation improvements have long been a priority in Grover Beach with “Street Maintenance and Complete Streets” one of the Major City Goals. The Grover Beach Measure K-14 Street Rehabilitation Program funded by voter-approved bonds has provided a necessary additional funding source for rehabilitating residential streets in the city and the City has also funded improvements of major streets from the General Fund. For Grover Beach, additional road maintenance and rehabilitation funds will be needed to maintain the local streets that have been rehabilitated and to continue rehabilitating our major streets.

While the City’s Measure K-14 program has been very successful, the costs for needed road maintenance and transportation improvement projects and programs of most cities and counties still often exceed the resources available. To address these issues, many counties and cities in Staff Report: Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure & Draft Transportation Investment Plan Page 2 March 11, 2024
California have decided to implement local taxes for transportation services and infrastructure, thereby eliminating the need to rely solely on State and Federal funding sources that can be volatile and unreliable. A dedicated local transportation “self-help” sales tax has been approved in 25 counties in California representing roughly 88% of the state’s population. Local transportation sales tax measures can provide regional and local authorities with access to a stable funding source to allow for delivery of timely, cost-efficient transportation improvements to their communities, and provide additional leverage and “local match” contributions to compete for outside state and federal grant funding. Adding San Luis Obispo County to the list of California’s self-help counties would help unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in additional transportation funding that would help to secure and deliver much-needed transportation improvements and repairs for our communities.

A previous ½-cent transportation sales tax measure (Measure J) was put to San Luis Obispo County voters in 2016 and received 66.3% support, just shy of the 66.67% (2/3) super majority support threshold required for special tax measures in California. With the failure of Measure J, the region lost out on over $180 million in funding over the last six years, which could have easily doubled by leveraging these funds towards competitive State and Federal grants. Transportation conditions and needs have not notably changed in the region since 2016, while transportation funding through gas tax revenues has declined.

At its meeting in February 2024, the SLOCOG Board received information on the outreach efforts and polling results collected for a potential new ½-cent transportation sales tax and approved a conceptual investment plan and funding distribution formula. The Board directed staff to work with member jurisdictions to develop the final TIP, and safeguards for evaluation to place on the November 2024 ballot for voter consideration. The term “safeguards” refers to provisions that protect taxpayer interests to ensure that projects and programs funded by the proposed voterapproved measure are delivered as promised.

Details of Proposed Self-Help Measure and Investment Plan SLOCOG has prepared a draft TIP for a potential 2024 measure (see Attachment 1) reflecting feedback from the previous Measure J effort along with recent polling and focus groups. In its current form, the proposed ½-cent transportation sales tax measure would include the following provisions:

1. Sunset: 20-year duration.

2. Revenues: $35 million annually, or $700 million over 20 years (not accounting for escalation).

3. Leverage Potential: Potential to return an additional $900 million over 20 years in competitive State and Federal Grants.

4. Funding Distribution:
a. Funds distributed to four (4) geographic subregions based on population (North County, South County, Central County, North Coast).
b. Within each subregion, 66% of funds are distributed directly to each jurisdiction for local projects (with a $3 million increase to the four smallest cities), with remaining 34% of funds allocated to regional projects within each subregion. c. Eligible Local Transportation Improvement Categories:
i. Road Repairs
ii. Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
Staff Report: Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure & Draft Transportation Investment Plan Page 3 March 11, 2024
d. Eligible Regional Transportation Improvement Categories:
i. Regional Road Safety Improvements
ii. Mobility for All (i.e. transit, senior services, and active transportation)

5. Impact on the City of Grover Beach:
a. $24 million in funding over 20 years towards local projects:
i. $22 million over 20 years towards Road Repairs on West Grand Avenue, Oak Park Boulevard, 4th Street, El Camino Real, Farroll Road, The Pike, and other local streets; and
ii. $2 million over 20 years towards local Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements such as intersection improvements, Safe Routes to School projects, public transit services, and community enhancements including downtown streetscapes, way finding, and accessibility improvements, street lighting, street furniture, multiuse paths, sidewalks, and trees.
b. $68 million in funding over 20 years towards regional projects in the “Central County” subregion.

6. Safeguards:
a. 1% administrative expense cap
b. Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
c. Annual independent audit and reporting
d. Strategic implementation plan required to be developed with local input groups. e. Requirements that funding be used to augment, not replace local funds.

Next Steps
The Council is asked to consider providing feedback regarding a potential sales tax measure or the Draft Countywide Transportation Investment Program at this time. SLOCOG staff will be returning to the SLOCOG Board on May 1, 2024, to share feedback received through stakeholder outreach and to receive direction on next steps, which could include refinements to the proposed measure and Investment Plan and direction on whether or not to continue advancing this proposal to the November ballot and requesting resolutions of support from cities. If this measure continues forward, there will not be another opportunity for changes to the draft plan after the May 1st SLOCOG Board meeting. As a result, tonight’s meeting provides the best opportunity to provide feedback to ensure that the City’s interests and priorities are properly reflected in the final Transportation Investment Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no immediate fiscal impacts to the City in providing comments on the Draft Countywide TIP, or a transportation sales tax measure on the ballot in November. Based on the projected total revenues of $35 million/year for the region ($700 million over 20 years without cost escalations), the City would directly receive $24 million in local funding over a 20-year period, should the measure be passed by voters, which could provide funding for many eligible local road repair, congestion relief, active transportation, and safety projects. Additionally, the City would capture and benefit from $68 million from the South County Regional investments for regional road safety, public transportation, and active transportation projects and improvements. There would be no direct costs to the City related to adding this proposed measure to the November ballot, as the full costs would be funded by SLOCOG.

Staff Report: Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure & Draft Transportation Investment Plan Page 4 March 11, 2024
Lastly, staff would note that if this measure was placed and approved on the November ballot, Grover Beach would be at the statewide state tax rate cap of 9.25% along with four other cities in the county. As a result, the City would not be able to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot unless there were legislative action increasing this sales tax rate cap.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Receive and comment on a report and presentation by SLOCOG staff regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure and draft TIP; or

2. Do not comment on a report and presentation by the SLOCOG staff regarding a potential Countywide Self-Help Sales Tax Measure and draft TIP; or

3. Provide alternative direction.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

Attachments

1. Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan

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SLO COUNTY & CITIES
Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

LOCAL ROAD REPAIR
& TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

INVESTMENT PLAN SUMMARY
$700 M
Funded by a proposed half-cent sales tax, requiring twothirds voter-approval. Twenty-five counties throughout California have passed similar measures, choosing
to fund transportation projects and infrastructure
improvements within their local communities. These
measures ensure that all funds raised stay local and
cannot be stolen by Sacramento. Enacting such a
measure would also return a fair-share of State and
Federal funds to San Luis Obispo County by qualifying
the region for an additional $900 million in competitive grants.
20 YEARS
If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the
proposed measure would ensure a dedicated, reliable
source of funding to address road repair and critical
safety needs for the next 20 years.

Total funding distributed by subregion
based on population, over 20 years
$100M, 14%
North Coast
Morro Bay,
Cambria,
Cayucos,
Los Osos
$154M, 22%
Central County
San Luis Obispo,
Avila Beach
$246M, 35%
North County
Atascadero, Paso Robles,
San Miguel, Creston, Santa
Margarita, Shandon,
Templeton
$200M, 29%
South County
Arroyo Grande, Grover
Beach, Pismo Beach,
Nipomo, Oceano 1
includes 1% maximum administration fee,
unescalated for inflation
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$162 M
66%
$84 M
34%

NORTH COUNTY PROJECTS
$246 M
Local Projects - 66% $162 M
Atascadero $49 M
• Road Repairs to El Camino Real, Traffic Way, Santa Lucia Road, & San Gabriel Road $30 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes (San Anselmo Avenue and Santa Rosa Road) ° Local Road Safety Improvements, bridges, guardrails, road widening, pavement edge improvements
° Safe Routes to School and trail & walkway connectivity ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $19 M
Paso Robles $52 M
• Road Repairs to Union Road, Paso Robles St., Creston Rd, Niblick Rd, Spring St, Commerce $30 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
- Highway 46E (US 101 to Jardine Rd.) safety improvements / Union Overcrossing - Salinas River Trail & Eastside “Grand Loop” bikeway
- US 101 / Highway 46W interchange improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $22 M
Local Projects
Regional Projects Atascadero
Paso Robles
San Miguel
Creston
Santa Margarita
Shandon
Templeton
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$80 M
$70 M
$60 M
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

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NORTH COUNTY PROJECTS
San Miguel
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements to Mission St. Sidewalks $9 M
Creston
• Safety improvements to Highway 41/Creston/La Panza intersection $2 M
Santa Margarita/Garden Farms
• Downtown Safety Improvements to Highway 58
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements
$6 M
Shandon
• Centre Street safety and revitalization
• Road Repairs, Paving, and Safety Improvements
$5 M
Templeton
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements (Vineyard Dr. and others) • Local Interchange improvements
$21 M
Other/Unincorporated $18 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all North County Unincorporated areas $6 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $12 M
Regional Projects - 34% $84 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements
• Highway 46E (US 101 to Jardine Rd.) safety improvements, including Union Road intersection $30 M • North County US 101 Regional Safety Corridor Improvements ° At US 101 Northbound off-ramp to Highway 46E
° Between Cuesta Grade and San Miguel, to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes) $37 M
Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $7 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Templeton, Vineyard Drive improvements
° Salinas River/N. Anza Trail corridor
° Paso Robles River Trail/Grand Loop trail
° Atascadero Westside corridor
$10M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $246 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

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$132 M
66%
$68 M
34%

SOUTH COUNTY PROJECTS
$200 M
Local Projects - 66% $132 M
Arroyo Grande $33 M
• Road Repairs to Grand, N. Oak Park, E. Branch, W. Branch, James Way, El Camino Real, Traffic Way $29 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to over/undercrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes in the Five Cities area ° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $4 M
Grover Beach $24 M
• Road Repairs on Grand, Oak Park, 4th, El Camino Real, Farroll, The Pike, and other local streets $22 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Intersection improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $2 M
Pismo Beach $16 M
• Road Repairs to Bello, Cypress, 4th, Five Cities, Price Canyon Rd., Hines $8 M Local Projects
Regional Projects Arroyo Grande
Grover Beach
Pismo Beach
Nipomo
Oceano
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

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SOUTH COUNTY PROJECTS
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to over/undercrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes in the Five Cities area ° Intersection improvements, Promenade maintenance/extensions ° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M
Nipomo
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements to roads in Nipomo, Black Lake, Woodlands, Callender; Tefft, Orchard, Thompson, and Pomeroy
• Local Interchange improvements
$24 M
Oceano
• Safe Routes to School, Beach Access
• Road Repairs, Sidewalks, and Safety Improvements to 4th, 13th, 17th, 22nd, Elm, Pier $11 M
Other/Unincorporated $23 M
• Road Repairs to Halcyon, Price Canyon, Orcutt, Lopez; and Safety Improvements for all South County Unincorporated areas
$12 M
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° US 101 corridor congestion/safety improvements to overcrossings, intersections, interchanges, signalization, ramps, parallel routes
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $11 M
Regional Projects - 34% $68 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $50 M
• South County US 101 Regional Safety Corridor Improvements, between Shell Beach and the Santa Maria River, to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues based on latest adopted plan (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.) Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Bob Jones, Coastal, and South Anza Trails
° Promenades & Boardwalks
$9M
TOTAL $200 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

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$66 M
66%
$34 M
34%

NORTH COAST PROJECTS
$100 M
Local Projects - 66% $66 M
Morro Bay $21 M
• Road repairs, safety, and congestion improvements
° Pavement management program programs (i.e. Road Repair) ° Local Roadway Safety Plan implementation projects
° Embarcadero congestion improvements
° South Bay Blvd. climate adaptation roadway improvements ° Pedestrian Safety
° Bridges
° Public docks
° Tidelands park boat ramp
° Roadway striping
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans Cambria $10 M
• Road Repairs, Safety and Congestion Improvements to Burton, Ardath, Main, Windsor, Highway 1 Cayucos $4 M
• Road Repairs, Safety Improvements, and Downtown Improvements Local Projects
Regional Projects Morro Bay
Cambria
Cayucos
Los Osos
Other/Unincorp.

Regional Road Safety
Mobility for All
$25 M
$20 M
$15 M
$10 M
$5 M

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NORTH COAST PROJECTS
Los Osos
• Road Repairs, Safety Improvements, and Downtown Improvements identified in the Community Plan, including 2nd Street revitalization and LOVR corridor multiuse path $20 M
Other/Unincorporated $11 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all North Coast Unincorporated areas $6 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Safe Routes to School
° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $5 M
Regional Projects - 34% $34 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $17 M
• Highway 1 Safety improvements (i.e., lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.)
• S. Bay Blvd. multimodal, capacity, and climate resiliency improvements Mobility for All $17 M
• Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $8 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Coastal Trail
° Chorro Valley Trail
° Boardwalks
° Pedestrian/bicycle safety and operational improvements on Los Osos Valley Road between 9th and Montana de Oro State Park
$9 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $100 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

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$102 M
66%
$52 M
34%

CENTRAL COUNTY PROJECTS
$154 M
Local Projects - 66% $102 M
San Luis Obispo $77 M
• Road Repairs to Los Osos Valley Road, Broad Street, Tank Farm $37 M • Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° East/West major roadway safety and mobility improvements (Tank Farm and South Street) ° Broad St. Safety Improvements (South St. to Buckley)
° Foothill Safety Improvements (Patricia to California) ° Intersection Safety Improvements (Foothill & Santa Rosa, California & Taft) ° Prado Road Improvements
° Local safety and intersection improvements
° Safe Routes to School (Laguna, CL Smith, Sinsheimer, and SLO High crossings) ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $40 M
Avila Beach $3 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements
Local Projects
Regional Projects San Luis Obispo
Avila Beach
Other/
Unincorp.

Regional Road
Safety
Mobility
for All
$80 M
$70 M
$60 M
$50 M
$40 M
$30 M
$20 M
$10 M

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CENTRAL COUNTY PROJECTS
Other/Unincorporated $22 M
• Road Repairs and Safety Improvements for all Central County Unincorporated area (Orcutt, Foothill, Buckley)
$10 M
• Community Road Safety & Congestion Improvements
° Los Osos Valley Road (Laguna Middle School to Foothill) ° Highway 227
° Intersection improvements at Los Osos Valley Road & Foothill ° Safe Routes to School (San Luis Bay Drive and Los Ranchos) ° Public Transit for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans $12 M
Regional Projects - 34% $52 M
Regional Road Safety Improvements $30 M
• US 101 Regional Safety Corridor improvements, between Cuesta Grade and Avila Beach Dr. to address safety, mobility, and congestion issues, based on the latest adopted plan (i.e. lanes, interchanges, crossings, ramps, bus, vanpool, parallel routes, etc.) • Highway 227 corridor safety and congestion improvements (between Tank Farm and Price Cyn) Mobility for All $22 M
• Public Transportation, Senior Transportation, and Disabled Services $11 M • Active Transportation (Bicycle & Pedestrian)
° Coastal Trail
° Chorro Valley Trail
° Bob Jones Trail
° Edna/Anza Trail
$11 M
*Dollar amounts shown in millions (M) reflect estimates from a half-cent sales tax generating $35M/year TOTAL $154 M for 20 years, unescaleted for inflation. Actual dollar amounts may fluctuate based on local retail sales and inflation, but distributions are guaranteed as a relative percentage of total funds collected.

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SAFEGUARDS IN THE PLAN

SAFEGUARDS
The Local Road Repair
& Transportation Safety
Investment Plan includes
strong taxpayer safeguards
to ensure that the projects
and programs approved by
the voters are funded and
delivered as promised.

Included in the plan:
• 20-year sunset date
• 1% administrative expense cap
• Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Annual independent audit and annual reporting
• Strategic implementation plan required to be
developed with local input groups
• No revenue generated shall be used to replace fair
share contribution from new development
• Requirements that funding be used to augment, and
not replace, local funds
All funding stays local and cannot be
stolen by Sacramento.

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SAFETY & RELIABILITY
Safety and reliability is critical to our transportation system’s function. The Plan aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our highways, streets, and roads, while improving system reliability by focusing on operational efficiency and resilency to environmental changes and natural disasters.

IMPROVED MOBILITY
Quality of life depends on our ability to access jobs, goods, and services.

The Plan will improve mobility by ensuring transportation to and from places such as work, school, shopping centers and medical appointments remains accessible & affordable for everyone living and working in the San Luis Obispo County region.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF
Traffic congestion increases travel times and has a harmful effect on air quality. The Plan will improve travel times and preserve our air quality by investing in transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion across our region.

GRANT LEVERAGE
Our region competes for grant funding with other California regions. Many grants require applicants to provide local match money to win back State and Federal funds through these grant programs. The Plan leverages funding collected from this half-cent sales tax to return our fair-share of State and Federal funds to the region. By securing funds locally through The Plan, San Luis Obispo County and its cities qualify for an extra $900 million in competitive grants.

ECONOMIC VITALITY
Our region depends on goods movement, travel and tourism to support our local economies. The Plan ensures our communities will continue to prosper by securing funds for the transportation infrastructure that is needed to balance economic growth and development.

BENEFITS OF THE PLAN

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Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan Summary Draft 3-5-24

ABOUT THE PLAN
Ensures local funding
collected stays in local
communities
Guarantees funding
cannot be re-allocated to
other projects and must
be spent on improving
transportation
Creates jobs that will
support the maintenance
and improvement of
transportation infrastructure
in San Luis Obispo County, its
cities and communities
Brings more Federal and
State tax dollars back to
San Luis Obispo County
through competitive grant
programs
The San Luis Obispo County region will need $5.4 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next 23 years, but only expects $3.1 billion in available funds. With a $2.3 billion projected deficit, basic transportation projects such as fixing potholes, improving road safety, and reducing traffic congestion cannot be implemented.

The Local Road Repair & Transportation Safety Investment Plan would add a half-percent sales tax to every dollar spent within the region, generating $700 million over 20 years (unescalated for inflation). Funding would be allocated to each subregion based on its population and be required to stay local, with a minimum of 99% going to improve transportation infrastructure and safety. In addition, jobs would be created, public transit would be improved, and tourists would pay for the roads they use.

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Agenda Item No. 7

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 11, 2024 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Szamet, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Utility Rate Implementation

RECOMMENDATION
Receive information on the City’s utility rate implementation and approve the application of updated rates for usage prospective to the effective dates for utility rate increases beginning with the February 1, 2024 effective date.

BACKGROUND
On February 26, 2024, Council requested a report on the timing of implementing rate increases for City water and wastewater services in response to public comment. Staff has reviewed the rate increase implementation and determined that it followed the City’s standing operating practice for billing done for previous rate increases. The City, like most cities in San Luis Obispo County, operates on a bi-monthly billing schedule with different parts of its covered areas being read during alternating months. This means that a resident’s current bill represents their usage during the prior two months.

Staff surveyed additional municipalities within the county to understand how rate increases are implemented in neighboring jurisdictions. Many municipalities implement updated rates on the effective date of those rates, charging for past consumption, similar to the City’s current practice of rate implementation. However, some municipalities apply updated rates only on consumption prospective to the effective date and others prorate charges manually. Long term, implementation of automated meters would enable the City to transition from bi-monthly billings to monthly billings; thereby allowing staff to have point in time data rather than cumulative reads. Implementation of automated meter upgrades is part of the Water Fund capital improvement program, however, funding for these upgrades is based on the adopted water rate structure which may be delayed due to the potential initiative to repeal the City’s water and wastewater rate structure.

Despite the City’s previous approach of billing for a new rate structure based on prior usage, members of the public provided comments on February 26 that residents were unaware that their first billing under the new water and wastewater rate structure effective on February 1 would be based on usage prior to February 1. There also have been communication discrepancies at the staff level about the application of the effective date of the increased rate structure which have been shared publicly.

Given this situation and in the interest of responding to resident concerns, staff recommends the Council approve applying the updated rates usage prospective to the effective dates listed in the rate structure beginning with February 1, 2024. Under this approach, this first billing would appear on the April bill for the months of February and March for North Grover Beach residents. Staff has analyzed the scope of a related credit adjustment for the current February billing for North Grover Beach, which applied the updated rates and was based on consumption in December and Staff Report: Utility Rate Implementation Page 2
March 11, 2024
January. Staff estimates that applying the previous rates to this billing cycle will result in a credit of approximately $26 per account or $54,779 total. For customers in South Grover Beach, whose billing will occur in March for January and February usage, staff recommends the billing be prorated applying the prior rates for January consumption and the updated rates for February consumption. This is estimated to cost an additional $37,226. Combined, staff estimates these changes will result in a combined decrease of $92,004 in revenue this fiscal year for both the Water and Wastewater funds.

It should also be noted that there was an oversight in the implementation of new wastewater rates for residential customers which led to underbilling because those customers were billed the rates in place before February 1, 2024. Should Council direct staff to apply the recommended credit, this oversight will not impact billing adjustments. Staff appreciates and understands the need to increase communication of future rate increases going forward. With the implementation of the City’s new utility billing system currently underway, staff will have additional tools available to make residents aware of changes based on a variety of mediums such as text messages, email, or traditional paper-based notifications.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff estimates that a credit adjustment will result in an average of $26 credited per account for a total estimated cost of $92,004 to the Water and Wastewater Funds. Given these are being applied to recent and prospective billings, this action will have no material effect on the cash position of the Water or Wastewater Funds.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Receive information on the City’s utility rate implementation and approve the application of updated rates for usage prospective to the effective dates for utility rates increases beginning with the February 1, 2024 effective date; or

2. Do not approve the application of updated rates prospective to the effective dates for utility rate increases beginning with the February 1, 2024 effective date; or

3. Provide staff with alternate direction.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.