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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Robert 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 Egan Wishard an 11-year-old, 6th grader at Grover Beach Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, and Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert were present. Mayor Karen Bright was absent.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, City Clerk Wendi Sir,1s, Community Development Director Megan Martin (via Call In Studio), Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, CIP Manager Erin Wiggin, Polict! Commander Jim Munro and Interim Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Keith Aggson were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, March 11 , 2024 at 8:28 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 8:45 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced there were no reportable actions taken d1ring Closed Session.
A 3ENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for the Month of the Child - read by Council Member Rushing and received by Shannon Pimentel with Childcare Planning Council of San Luis Obispo County.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Introduction of Five Cities Fire Authority Battalion Chief Craig Angello - presented by Fire Cites Fire Authority Interim Fire Chief Aggson.
PUBUC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor Pro Tern opened the floor to any member of the public fo:- comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not list1;d on the agenda.
• Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenr.la, Mayor Pro Tern Robert opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, Mayor Pro Tern Robert closed public comment.
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It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing , Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Council Members - None.
Council Members - Mayor Bright.
Council Members - None.
3. Treasurer's Report for the Period February 1, through February 29, 2024 Action: Approved the Treasure's Report as submitted.
4. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period February 1, through Febru·ary 29, 2024
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
5. Minutes of the City Council Workshop on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and the Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. 2023 Annual Report on the Status and Progress in Implementation of the General Plan
7. Action: Received and filed the General Plan Annual Progress Report and directed staff to submit the report to the State in accordance with statutory requirements.
Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from Final Parcel Map GB 00-028 for Street Purposes and a Drainage Easement
Action: Accepted the offers of dedication on Final Parcel Map GB 00-028 for street purposes and a drainage easement and authorize the City Clerk to record the acceptance Resolution No. 24-12.
Resolution No. 24-12: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Accepting Certain Offers of Dedication for Parcel Map GB 00-028, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record a Notice of the Acceptance of the Dedications.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program Overview and Direction Mayor Pro Tern Robert read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Manager Wiggin presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the CIP overview and direction.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert invited public comment on this matter. • Sylvia Bohrer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor Pro Tern closed public comment.
Council received information on the draft Fiscal Year 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provided direction to staff to staff to finalize the CIP.
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9. Five Cities Fire Authority Policy and Operational Update Mayor Pro Tern Robert read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson gave an update on the Five Cities Fire Authority policy and operations.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert invited public comment on this matter. • Debra Ann Early
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor Pro Tern closed public comment.
Council received information on the Five Cities Fire Authority Policy and Operational Update and provided input and comments to Council representatives and City Staff.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick discussed the Homeless Services Oversight Council meeting. (HSOC) meeting.
Council Member Rushing reported on the Zone Three Advisory Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed the Integrated Waste Management Authority meeting he attended. (IWMA)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Zimmerman mentioned the South County Chamber of Commerce March Mixer that will take place at Camp Arroyo Grande on Wednesday, March 27th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm .
B. Council Member Rushing stated he had the opportunity to participate in the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition Annual Golf Tournament last weekend.
C. Council Member Weirick noted that the Governor released a letter to the President regarding San Luis Obispo County seeking Disaster Relief funding. He also mentioned a few events he attended, the League of California Cities (CAL Cities) Community Services Policy Committee meeting that took place on 3/21 , and the Repair Cafe on 3/23 at Grover Beach Community Center.
D. Mayor Pro Tern Robert reminded the community that the Exploration Discovery Center has continued to have record breaking attendance and thanked Debbie Ugalde and her team for their services and those who have memberships at the center. He welcomed Splash owners Joanne and Ross Currie to Grover Beach. He also spoke about a few events taking place in Grover Beach, The Grange's 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale on April 20th in the parking lot of The Grange from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and Strawberries Through Grover on May 18th at Ramona Park from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Also, reviewed a few upcoming projects happening in Grover.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned a few upcoming events in Grover Beach; a new Community Engagement Event, City Talk on April 3rd at Ramona Garden at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Groundbreaking Event on Monday April 8th at 10:00 am with location TBA and Picinic in the Park which is a new community event held at 16th Street Park on Friday, April 21 st from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. He also mentioned the Summer Concert Series lineup was announced with 11 concerts on Sunday afternoons from June 9th till August 20th.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
At 7:24 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
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.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:03 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Robert 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 Pro Tern Robert adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI
~~ SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 4/8/2024)
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
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