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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 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, Police Chief John Peters, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Police Commander Bryan Millard, and Associate Planner Janet Reese were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:34 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; 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 there were no reportable actions:
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda with the revision to move City Manager's Report and Comments to after Ceremonial Calendar.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Parks & Recreation Month - Read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Parks, Recreation Beautification Commission Chair Kassi Dee and Vice Chair Anita Shower.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to move City Manager's Report and Comments after Ceremonial Calendar.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated this would be a portion of his City Manager report, a Proclamation for Retiring Police Chief John Peters with Mayor Bright reading the Proclamation and accepted by Chief Peters.
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda. • Randall Myrick
• Abraham Garces
• Dr. Robert Newton
• Stephen Lieberman
• Brenda Auer
• Emerto Cabreros/lgnacios Sambo
• William Miller
• Marty Imes
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. • Dr. Robert Newton
• David Swift
• Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 , 12, and 13 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. Treasurer's Report for the Period May 1, through May 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 May 1, through May 31, 2024.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Development Application 23-24 - Approval of Final Subdivision Map, Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions, and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
6. Action: Approved the Final Condominium Subdivision Map for Development Application 23-24 (401 West Grand Avenue), Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and authorize the City Clerk to sign and record the map; and direct the City Manager to enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the applicant (GB Encore, LLC).
Central Coast Blue Joint Powers Authority Agreement Amendment Action: Approved Resolution No. 24-27 approving Amendment #1 to the Central Coast Blue Joint Powers Authority Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
Resolution No. 24-27: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving Amendment Number 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Central Coast Blue Regional Recycled Water Authority.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
7. Adoption of FY 2024-25 Budget and FY 2024-29 Capital Improvement Program Action: Adopted Resolution 24-28 to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget and FY 2024-29 Capital Improvement Program; appropriate funds for the FY 2024-25 budget; set the FY 2024-25 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds; and establish authorized positions in departments for FY 2024-25.
Resolution No. 24-28: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Appropriating the FY 2024-25 Budget.
Resolution No. 24-29: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Setting the FY 2024-25 Appropriation Limit from Tax Proceeds.
Resolution No. 24-30: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Establishing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Various Departments of the City for the FY 2024-25 Budget and Establish the 2024-25 Salary Schedule
8. Resolution to Accept the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award
Action: Adopted a Resolution No. 24-29 approving the acceptance of California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $116,113.64 for FY 2024-25.
Resolution No. 24-31: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving the Acceptance of $116,133 in California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award Funds and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol.
9. Resolution Confirming a List of Street Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act
Action: Adopted a Resolution to incorporate the list of street projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act into the FY 2024-25 budget.
Resolution No. 24-32: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1 ).
10. Resolution for Mayoral Signature for 2023 State Community Development Block Grant Application
Action: Adopted a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents related to the 2023 Community Development Block Grant application for Phases 1 and 2 of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259).
Resolution No. 24-33: A Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2023 and/or 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program.
11. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Add a New Section 2801 to Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Allow the City Council to Delegate Signature Authority
12. Action: 1) Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced the Ordinance to add new Section 2801 of Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) to allow the City Council to delegate signature authority; and 2) Scheduled a public hearing fat the next regularly schedule City Council meeting for a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct), Chapter 11 (Special Events/Outdoor Assemblies) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Change Special Event Insurance Requirements Action: 1) Conducted a first reading , by title only, and introduced the Ordinance to amend Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct), Chapter 11 (Special Events/Outdoor Assembl ies) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GMBC) to Change Special Event Insurance Requirements; and 2) Scheduled a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
13. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 5 (Animal Regulations) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code
Action: 1) Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5 (Animal Regulations) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC); and 2) Scheduled a public hearing at the next regular schedule City Council Meeting for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Potential Programs/Projects for Inclusion in the 2024 State Community Development Block Grant Application
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 PowerPoint presentation discussing the 2024 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application also, with Paul Ashby of Adams and Ashby Consulting available for any questions.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Devon McQuade
• David Swift
• Brenda Auer
• Jeff Lee
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Council Member Weirick conducted a public hearing to solicit community input and provide direction on the Community I Development Block Grant (CDBG) selecting Option A and activity 2 for eligible activities to apply for under the upcoming 2024 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). 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.
RECESS: Mayor Bright requested a 5-minute recess, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 8:05 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 8:11 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with the members of Council present.
15. Consideration of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study; and Direction on Related Changes to the Master Fee Schedule and Article X (Revenue and Taxation), Chapter 13 (Development Impact Fee Ordinance) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin introduced Carlos Villarreal, consultant from Wildan, who presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the consideration of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Mareia Thornton
• Dr. Robert Newton
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public hearing.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert 1) Considered and Adopted the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update; 2) Directed staff to prepare a Resolution to Update the City's Master Fee Schedule; and 3) Directed staff to prepare an Ordinance amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article X, Chapter 3, Development Impact Fees. 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.
REGULAR BUSINESS
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. • Mareia Thornton
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Rushing discussed attending a special meeting for Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority.
Council Member Weirick presented additional comments on the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
Mayor Bright reported on the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick discussed that he attended a few City events: last Sunday's Summer Concert; Chief Peter's Retirement Luncheon; Swearing-In Ceremony of the New positions of Chief Munro and Commander Aceves ; Annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks Club in Oceana; and the Filipino Community Center Parking Lot Sale.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on a few upcoming events: The Grange Pancake Breakfast is coming up on the 1st Sunday of every month, July 7th 8:00 am - 11 :00 am , Pismo Beach Chamber planning the 25th Anniversary of the Taste of Pismo on April 26, 2025; SLO Symphony has the POP's in Avila and the Allen Hancock Rodeo in October.
C. Council Member Rushing mentioned that 4th of July is upon us, and the City is a Safe and Sane Fireworks Community with our Ordinance allowing fireworks from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on the 4th of July only.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson commented on the Summer Concert Series and gave a shout out to Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim who has done a great job coordinating the concerts in his first year with the City. He mentioned the next Council Meeting wi ll be on July 22nd , Council will be taking a break and he wished everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:16 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6.
Agency designated representatives: Special Counsel Che Johnson, City Manager Matthew Bronson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, and Human Resources 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.
B. 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) 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 ).
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Diane Baeker, individually and as successor-in-interest to James Baeker; Lara Baeker; and Jennifer Vernal lis v. City of Arroyo Grande; City of Grover Beach; County of San Luis Obispo; State of California (Caltrans); Form Design + Build; Provident Company LLC and Does 1 through 125 inclusive. San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case 24CV-0184. Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1 ).
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:59 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 9:59 p.m.
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 7/22/2024)
KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
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