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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 22, 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 Jim Munro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Associate Planner Janet Reese were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
• City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9: 16 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding 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.
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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.
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.
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 Vernallis 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 there were no reportable actions:
AGENDA REVIEW I Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Bright opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, Council Member Weirick pulled item 10 for discussion. I Council Member Rushing stated that he will be abstaining from voting on item 12.
It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 , and 12 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 - Rushing (on Item 12)
1. Treasurer's Report for the Period June 1, through June 30, 2024 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
2. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period June 1, through June 30, 2024.
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
4. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Article X (Revenue and Taxation), Chapter 13 (Development Impact Fees) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code and Establish a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program Action: 1) Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced the Ordinance to repeal and replace Article X (Revenue and Taxation), Chapter 13 (Development Impact Fees) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) and establish a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program; and 2) Scheduled a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
5. Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase and Implementation of OpenGov Asset Management Software
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-35 and approved. a Professional Services Agreement with Psomas in the amount of $65,585 and approved a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for an annual amount between $29,833 and 32,890.88 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 24-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Psomas and a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Asset Management Software and Implementation.
6. Resolution to Appropriate Storm Water Development Impact Fee Funds for West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287)
Action: Adopted Resolution 24-36 to approve an appropriation for the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287) of $160,500 from the Storm Water Development Impact Fee Fund (Fund 254).
Resolution No. 24-36: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving and Adopting a Budget Amendment to Allocate Storm Water Development Impact Fees to Fund the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287)
7. Appointments to Planning Commission
Action: Confirmed and Approved Mayor Bright's recommendations and adopted the Resolution No. 24-37 to Appoint Rachel Mann and Maia Hoffman, each to a four-year term of office, schedule to expire on May 31 , 2028.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
Resolution No. 24-37: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Appointment of Rachel Mann and Maia Hoffman to the Grover Beach Planning Commission
8. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Action: Adopted Resolution No 24-38 and approved Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) related to allocation of state and regional funding and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Resolution No. 24-38: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California,) Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement GB-FAST-01 with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
9. Resolution to Amend the Service Employees International Union of Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-39 amending the Service Employees International Union Memorandum of Understanding for a term from August 5, 2024, to June 30, 2027; amend the Classification and Compensation for the IT Assistant position ; and authorize the City Manager to work with the bargaining group to finalize non-compensation language in the MOU.).
Resolution No. 24-39: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California,) Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union, Local 620 (SEIU) for the Period August 5, 2024 through June 30, 2027
11. Resolution to Amend the Grover Beach Police Management and Confidential Group Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-41 amending the Grover Beach Police Management and Confidential Group Memorandum of Understanding for a three-year term of 2024- 2027 and authorize amendment of the Classification and Compensation Plan.
Resolution No. 24-41: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with Grover Beach Police Management and Confidential Employee Group for the Period August 5, 2024 through June 30, 2027
12. Resolution Accepting the Certification of the Elections Official as to the Sufficiency of Signatures on the Petition to Recall Council Member Daniel Rushing, District 2 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-42 accepting the certification of the Elections Official as to the sufficiency of signatures on the petition to recall Councilmember Daniel Rushing, District 2.
Resolution No. 24-42: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Accepting the Certification of the Elections Official as to the Sufficiency of Signatures on the Petition to Recall Council Member Daniel Rushing, District 2 PULLED ITEM 10 FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
10. Resolution to Amend Executive Manager and Management and Confidential Employee Compensation for 2024-2027
Mayor Bright opened Public Comment and with no public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 10 with the approval of an amended Resolution that strikes the Executive Management Group from said Resolution and to continue the Executive Management Employee Compensation portion to coincide with the Grover Beach Police Officer Association Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027 when agreed upon. 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.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
Resolution No. 24-40: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving the Proposed Adjustments with Management and Confidential Employees for the Period of August 5, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Relacing Chapter 5 (Animal Regulations) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code; and Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Animal Care and Control Services with the County of San Luis Obispo Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the revised Ordinance regarding Animal Care and Control Services.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. With no public comments received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Rushing conducted a public hearing and second reading to adopt an Ordinance No. 24-04 repealing and replacing Chapter 5 (Animal Regulations) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC); and approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Animal Care and Control Services with the County of San Luis Obispo.) 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.
Ordinance No. 24-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Repealing and Replacing Chapter 5 of Article Ill of the Grover Beach Municipal Code and Approving and Adopting Newly Enacted and Uniform Animal Regulations
14. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the revised Ordinance regarding the City Purchasing Policy.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. With no public comments received at this time and the Mayor closed public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Rushing Conducted a public hearing for the second reading to adopt an Ordinance No. 24-05 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. 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.
Ordinance No. 24-05: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Adding Section 2801 (Council Approval or Award of Contracts) to Chapter 8 (Purchasing Policy) of Article II (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code I
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
15. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the revised Ordinance regarding Special Events insurance requirements .
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. With no public comments received at this time and the Mayor closed public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Conducted a public hearing for the second reading to adopt an Ordinance to amend Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct), Chapter 11 (Special Events/Outdoor Assemblies) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GMBC) to Change Special Event Insurance Requirements.).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Rushing , Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert, and Mayor Bright
Council Members - Zimmerman.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Ordinance No. 24-06: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending Subsection L (Insurance) of Section 3981 (Specific Regulations for Special Events and Outdoor Assemblies) of Chapter 11 (Special Events/Outdoor Assemblies) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code
REGULAR BUSINESS:
16. Community Development Block Grant Microenterprise Assistance Program Guidelines
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Community Development Block Grant program .
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council provided direction on the proposed Microenterprise Assistance Program and directed staff to pursue an application for a Community Development Block Grant.
At 6:52 p.m. Council Member Rushing recused himself from Item 17 and left the Council Chambers.
17. Resolution Calling a Special Municipal Election to be Held in District 2 of the City of Grover Beach on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Submission of the Question of the Recall of a Certain Officer; and Requesting that the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Lomeli presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Election Recall process.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
• Nancy Allison
• Steve Lieberman
• Karl Blum
• Lesley Marr
• Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
• Brenda Auer
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Jeff Bohrer
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment I Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman to adopt Resolution No. 24-43 calling a Special Municipal Election to be held in District 2 of the City of Grover Beach on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the submission of the question of recall of Council Member Daniel Rushing to the voters and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RECUSED:
Council Members - Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Bright
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Rushing .
Resolution No. 24-43: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Calling a Special Municipal Election to be held in District 2 of the City of Grover Beach on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Submission of the Question of the Recall of a Certain Officer; and Requesting that the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on the Same Date
At 7:22 p.m., Council Member Rushing returned to the Dais.
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.
• Cathryn Sells
• David Yohe
• Brenda Auer
• Robert Skinner
• Andrew Gould
• CJ Vigil
• Loren Westphal
• Lesley Marr
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Carolyn Kruger
• Jeff Bohrer
• Randall Myrick
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Council Member Zimmerman reported on the Visit SLO Cal and South County Chambers of I Commerce (SCCC) meetings he attended.
Council Member Rushing discussed attending meetings for Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority and Zone 3 Advisory Committee.
Council Member Weirick discussed the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC); presented additional comments on the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting and discussed the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting he attended.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick discussed that he attended a few City events: including the last 4 Sunday's Summer Concerts; CalCities Division meeting; the Filipino Community Center's Fiesta Fillipinana Scholarship Awards Dinner and Grange Pancake Breakfast.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported The Grange Pancake Breakfast is the 1st Sunday of every month, August 4th from 8:00 am - 11 :00 am and that a future fundraiser will be announced with the proceeds going towards a new hood needed in the kitchen.
C. Council Member Zimmerman discussed firework enforcement and the El Camino Real area.
D. Council Member Rushing mentioned that he is looking forward to the conversation on fireworks in the coming months. He also, expressed it being a personally challenging day and thanked everyone for their support.
E. Mayor Bright expressed the need for a fireworks item on the agenda for discussion and a street update.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson acknowledged that this is Chief Munro's 1st City Council meeting and today was the start of the Police Department's Youth Drone Academy. He mentioned two upcoming City events in August, Friday, August 2nd is the 2nd Annual Police Department Movie Night, an allfree event at 16th Street Park at 4:30 pm and Tuesday, August 6th is National Night Out. He commented on the Summer Concert Series, seven concerts down and four to go! Noting that next year's concerts may be a little different due to the Ramona Garden Park Grant allowing us to do phases one and two of the park projects. Stay tuned for more information on next summer's concerts.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Prior to Closed Session, Mayor Bright opened public comment and with no comments received closed public comment.
At 8:34 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 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).
8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
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Name of Case: Diane Baeker, individually and as successor-in-interest to James Baeker; Lara Baeker; and Jennifer Vernallis 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 ).
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6.
Agency designated representatives : City Manager Matthew Bronson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson
Employee Organizations: Grover Beach Police Officer's Association (GBPOA).
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:01 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and ann'ounced the no reportable action taken during Closed Session:
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Bright adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 8/26/2024)
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