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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Haylie Mosley an 11-year-old, 6th grader at Fairgro,,e Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Karen Bright were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Police Commander Jim Munro, Associate Planner Janet Reese and Interim Five Cities Fire Authority Chief Keith Aggson were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:24 p.m ., the Council met in Closed Session rF.!garding 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, with the exception of Mayor Bright who was absent, and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
.Action_: Upon unanimous consensus, t:1e Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Sexual Assault Awareness Mont.h - Read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Governance Chair of Lumina Michael Boyer.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public fer ,:omment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda.
• Brenda Auer
.. Elisabeth Doukas
• Loren Westfall
• Jodi Ruben
• David Swift
• Pamela Storton
• Lynn Austin
• Dr. Robert Newton
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to co.1sideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Bright opened public comment. There being r.o public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2024
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
2. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. Agreement Emergency Communication Services with San Luis Obispo County Action: Approved an agreement for 9-1 -1 emergency communications dispatch services with the County of San Luis Obispo and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 24-13: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving an Agreement Between the City of Grover Beach and the County of San Luis Obispo for the Provision of Law Enforcement Communication Services.
4. 5.
California Office of Emergency Services Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution
Action: Authorized the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution (DAAR) to identify staff who may process eligible disaster assistance for reimbursements related to 2023 winter storm damage.
Award of Construction Services for Water Reservoir Tank 3 Rehabilitation Project (CIP4391)
Action: Awarded a contract for construction of CIP 4391 to Allied Painting, Inc. in the amount of $1 ,002,536 for the base bid and authorize the City Manager to sign and affirm changes orders up to $100,000.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Master Fee Schedule Annual Update
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet presented the update of the Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Brenda Auer
• Debbie Peterson
• Pamela Storton
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Lynn Austin
Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Bright closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Bright and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to adopt Resolution No. 24-14 updating the Citywide Master Fee Schedule approving cost increases based on the Consumer Price Index and other changes to become effective July 1, 2024. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2024
Resolution No. 24-14: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the Master Fee Schedule
7. Public Hearing Regarding the Closeout of State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract 20-CDBG-12014
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Associate Planner Reese presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract 20- CDBG-12014. Devon McQuade with 5Cities Homeless Coalition also commented and provided information on the grant program.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Brenda Auer
Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Bright closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to receive the report summarizing the accomplishments performed under the State Community Development Block Grant Agreement 20-CDBG-12014; conduct a public hearing to solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under the contract; and direct staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout to the State.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Homeless Response Update and Development Impact Fee Payment Request for Temporary Housing Project
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Commander Munro presented an update on Homelessness Response and Development Impact Fee Payment request for Temporary Housing Project.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Devon McQuade
• Derik Troya
• Loren Westfall
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Rushing to receive an update on the City's response to homelessness and approved a Resolution No. 24-15 requested from Dignity Moves regarding waiver of required Development Impact Fees for the Barca Emergency Shelter Located at 955 South 4th Street.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2024
Resolution No. 24-15: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Request by Dignity Moves to Waive Development Impact Fees for the Barca Emergency Shelter Located at 955 South 4th Street.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
• Dave Ekbom
• Brenda Auer
• Lesley Marr
• Loren Westfall
• Elizabeth Doukas
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Zimmerman relayed information from the South County Chambers of Commerce Rise and Shine event on April 3rd , 2024.
Council Member Rushing reported on SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A Council Member Weirick stated he attended a few Community events including the West Grand Avenue Groundbreaking, Okui Strawberry Stand opening, San Luis Obispo County Early Care and Education Planning Council's 45th Annual Children's Day in the Plaza event, Grover Beach Filipino Center Parking Lot Sale on Saturday and Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday. He also attended The Grange's pancake breakfast.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the Grange's pancake breakfast and explained the main purpose of The Grange. He also, stated the Community Garage Sale is on Saturday, April 20th and they are hoping to start a campaign to renovate the kitchen.
C. Mayor Bright stated she was also at the Okui Strawberry stand on opening day and mentioned the Safety Grant the Police Department received .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated today at 10:00 am there was the Groundbreaking Event for West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project with Congressman Carbajal in attendance. He recognized Congressman Carbajal's work for securing the Federal funding for Technology improvements and ongoing support for public safety and other endeavors. He mentioned the first City Talk Community Forum that took place last Wednesday, April 3rd at Ramona Garden Center with the next Forum scheduled on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 - 7:30 pm at the Grover Beach Community Center. And lastly, he mentioned the Picnic in the Park event that is scheduled at 15th Street Park on April 25th from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:44 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Diane Baeker, Lara Baeker, and Jennifer Vernallis v. City of Arroyo Grande, City of Grover Beach, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California (CalTRANS), San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Case No. 24CV-0184 Closed Session Announcements : At 8:58 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.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 4/22/2024)