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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by all present.
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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Police Commander Jim Munro, and Associate Planner Janet Reese were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, May 28, 2024 at 7:35 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION B.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9.
Two (2) Cases.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiative of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation):
One (1) Case
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Grover H2O, Debra Peterson, and Brenda Auer v. City of Grover Beach; Wendi Sims, in her official capacity as Clerk and Election Officer of the City of Grover Beach; and DOES 1-1 0, Inclusive (Respondents and Defendants); and Daniel Rushing, in his official capacity as a member of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach; and DOES 11 -20, Inclusive (Real Parties in Interest and Defendants). Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:41 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present except Council Member Zimmerman who was absent, and announced the following reportable action taken during Closed Session:
Motioned by Council Member Weirick and Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Action: Motion to ratify the notice of appeal filed by City Attorney Robert Lomeli and authorizing City Attorney Robert Lomeli and the Law Firm of Lozano Smith to withdraw the notice of appeal and any subsequent appellate review of the judgment issued by San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge, Craig Van Rooyen, in the existing litigation brought by Grover H2O, Debra Peterson, and Brenda Auer against the City and authorizing the City Attorney and the law firm of Lozano Smith to continue acting on behalf of the City as reasonably required and to serve as the City's designated representative.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RECUSED:
Council Members - Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright Council Members - None.
Council Members - Zimmerman.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Rushing .
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AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Pride Month - Read by Council Member Rushing and accepted by Mark Sanchez Santos with Central Coast Pride Action.
Public Comment received by Mariam Shah, Director of Public Affairs of Planned Parenthood California Action Fund.
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 Yohe
• Eden Bailey
• Mary M_oyers-Lee
• Bruce Brown
• Robert Skinner
• Brenda Auer
• Cheryl Storton
• Nancy Allison
• Kellie Phillips
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
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 Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
2. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. San Luis Obispo County Reginal Special Weapons and Tactics Team Memorandum of Understanding
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-21 authorizing the Chief of Police to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding for the City's participation in the San Luis Obispo County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics Team (Region SWAT Team).
Resolution No. 24-21: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Chief of Police to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to Participate in the San Luis Obispo Regional Special Weapons and Tactics Team (Regional Swat Team.
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4. Acceptance of a Sidewalk Easement at 550 Farroll Road
5. Action: Accepted a sidewalk easement from a private development at 550 Farrall Road to ensure public use of new sidewalk infill.
Resolution Authorizing Display of Specified Commemorative Flags Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-22 authorizing the display of commemorative flags on specified dates in 2024.
Resolution No. 24-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Display of Specified Commemorative Flags.
6. Resolution of the 2024 General Municipal Election for the Election of Certain Officers of the City
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-23 calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024 for the election of certain officers of the City; 2) adopted the Resolution No. 24-24 requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and 3) adopt the Resolution No. 24-25 adopting regulations for candidates governing submittal of a Candidate's Statement.
Resolution No. 24-23: A Resolution of City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities
Resolution No. 24-24: A Resolution of City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code Resolution No. 24-25: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Public Hearing Regarding the Closeout of State Community Development Block Grant Contact 20-CDBG-12013
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Associate Planner Janet Reese and Community Development Director Martin presented a presentation discussing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract 20- CDBG-12013.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Kellie Phillips
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert received a report summarizing the accomplishments performed under the State Community Development Block Grant Agreement 20-CDBG-12013; conducted a public hearing to solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under the contract; and directed staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout to the State. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members - Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget and FY 2024-29 Capital Improvement Program Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the FY 2024-25 proposed budget.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westphal
• Debbie Peterson
• Kell ie Phillips
• Bob Perrault
• Brenda Auer
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 7:45 p.m., Council Member Zimmerman recused himself from the dais due to conflict of interest on the decision of the Buy Local Program.
At 7:50 pm, Council Member Zimmerman returned to the dais.
Action: Council reviewed the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget and FY 2024-29 Capital Improvement Program and provided direction to staff to finalize the FY 2024-25 budget for adoption on June 24, 2024 City Council Meeting.
9. Report on Citizen Initiative to Repeal Water and Wastewater Rate Structures and Resolution to call an Election
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson began a PowerPoint presentation on the Water and Wastewater Rate Structures; Public Works Director Ray and Administrative Services Director Szamet reviewed the Operations and Maintenance Funding Impacts; and City Attorney Lomeli closed with an Impartial Analysis.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• David Swift
• Debbie Peterson
• Loren Westphal
• Bob Perrault
• Lesley Marr
• Brenda -Auer
• Pai.JI Masters
• Elizabeth Doukas
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
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Action: It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert accepted the fiscal impact report prepared by staff on a proposed citizen initiative to repeal the City's water and wastewater rate structures and adopted Resolution No. 24-26 calling an election to submit the initiative to the voters at the next general municipal election on November 5, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Rushing , Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 24-26: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, submitting to the Voters at the Next General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, an Initiative Measure to Amend the Master Fee Schedule by Repealing the Water and Wastewater Rates Adopted on December 11, 2023.
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.
• Lesley Marr
• Loren Westphal
• Randall Myrick
• Paul Masters
• Debbie Peterson
No further comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
Recess: At 9:12 p.m., Mayor Bright requested a 5-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
Reconvened: At 9:18 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with the members of Council present.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Zimmerman discussed the Visit SLO Cal Advisory meeting.
Council Member Rushing discussed the SLO Regional Transit Authority meeting (SLORTA) and the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting.
Council Member Weirick spoke on the SLO County Water Resources Committee (WRAC) meeting.
Mayor Bright reported on the Central Coast Blue Meeting and South County Sanitation District meeting (SSLOCSD).
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Zimmerman responded to the request for a Revolution for the Cease Fire in Gaza and stated he is in full support to bring this back to Council in the future. Mayor Bright stated she agreed it is a horrible situation although she would not feel comfortable supporting a Resolution for this issue and with no consensus from the Council this will not be brought back to a future meeting.
B. Council Member Weirick discussed that he attended a few City events: last Sunday's 1st Summer Concert; Pancake Breakfast at The Grange; grand opening of The Pottery Grover Beach; Grover Heights Elementary School end of the year celebration; and the California Central Coast Cops and Kids 30th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament.
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C. Mayor Bright relayed that the International Peace Run came through Grover Beach on Saturday and presented City of Grover Beach with a certificate. She mentioned a resident on Charles Street was so complementary of our Police Department and the City for the major improvements on El Camino Real. (Camping Ordinance). And lastly, she stated that she will not be running in the November election.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the next City Talk forum will take place on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm , at the Ramona Garden Park Center, the focus will be on the City Budget and Finance.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:34 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 - 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiative of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation):
One (1) Case
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Grover H2O, Debra Peterson, and Brenda Auer v. City of Grover Beach; et al. San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case 24CV-0264 Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1 ).
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:50 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced the no reportable action taken during Closed Session:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m. ~ it:
KA N BRIGHT, MA OR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 6/24/2024)
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