MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Cruz Villanueva an 8-year-old, 3rd grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Daniel Rushing, Clint Weirick, Zach Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem 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, CIP Manager Erin Wiggin, Senior Planner Kyle Bell, Associate Planner Janet Reese, Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim and FCFA Fire Chief Scott Hallett were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:34 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item:
A. 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).
B. 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).
C. 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 announced there were no reportable actions:
Agenda Item No. 4
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AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Summer Concert Recap and Upcoming Fall Events – Presentation by Community Services Supervisor Kim.
2. Police Department Community Events - Presentation by Police Chief Munro
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.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
3. Treasurer’s Report for the Period July 1, through July 31, 2024 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
4. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period July 1, through July 31, 2024.
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
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6. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code) Amendments to Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), Sections 3.10.020 (Fences and Walls), 3.10.065 (Screening), 3.10.080 (Upper Story Open Spaces), 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units), 4.10.030 (Accessory Structures), 5.10.030 (General Provisions), Chapter 6 (Procedures), 8.20.060 (review Authority for Subdivision Decisions) and Chapter 9 (Definitions); and adding new Sections 3.10.062 (Edge Conditions) and 8.170 (Urban Lot Subdivisions); and to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment Action: 1) Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced amendments to the City’s Development Code amending Grover Beach Municipal Code, Article IX; and 2) Scheduled a public hearing, second reading to adopt the Ordinance and Adopt a Resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
7. 2024 California Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Application
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-44 authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant for Phase 3 of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project, Microenterprise Assistance Program, and Non- Congregate Shelter Navigation Center Program.
Resolution No. 24-44: A Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program
8. Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-45 authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement that will allow the City to receive federally forfeited assets from adjudicated cases, pursuant to the Federal Equitable Sharing Program.
Resolution No. 24-45: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.
9. Selection of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Action: Selected Council Member Weirick to serve as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Robert to serve as alternate for the upcoming annual business meeting to be held at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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PUBLIC HEARING
10. Second Reading and Adoption 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; and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the revised Ordinance regarding the Development Impact Fees in the Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Bright opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Leslie Marr
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
• Pamela Storton
• Kelly Phillips
With no public comments received at this time the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robert conducted a public hearing and second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 24-07 to repeal and replace Article X (Revenue and Taxation), Chapter 13 (Development Impact Fees) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) and adopted Resolution No. 24-46 to establish a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program; and adopted Resolution No. 24-47 to amend the Master Fee Schedule, with the removal of Section two’s first two bullet points.) The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
Ordinance No. 24-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Replacing Article X (Revenue and Taxation) Chapter 13 (Development Impact Fees) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 24-46: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Repealing and Replacing Chapter 5 of Article III of the Grover Beach Municipal Code and Approving and Adopting Newly Enacted and Uniform Animal Regulations.
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Resolution No. 24-47: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving New Development Impact Fees, Effective on October 25, 2024.
RECESS: At 7:46 p.m., Mayor Bright requested a 5-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 7:50 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with the members of Council present.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
11. 2023 Community Development Block Grant $3.3 Million Award for Phases 1 and 2 of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project
Mayor Bright read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Capital Improvement Project Manager Wiggin presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the 2023 Community Development Block Grant.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
• Pamela Storton
• Jeff Lee
• CJ Vigil
• Tim Smith
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council receive information on the award of a Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Community Development Block Grant of $3.3 million for Phases 1 and 2 of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project and related timing and community giving opportunity for the project.
12. Resolution to Amend Executive Management Employee Compensation for 2024- 2027
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 Executive Management Employee Compensation.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Leslie Marr
• CJ Vigil
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• Kelly Phillips
• Steve Lieberman
• Jeff Lee
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
• Pamela Storton
• Liz Doukas
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Rushing and seconded by Mayor Bright adopted Resolution No. 24-48 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Executive Management for a three-year term from September 2, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
AYES: Council Members – Rushing, Weirick, Zimmerman, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Bright
NOES: Council Members – None.
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None.
RECUSED: Council Members – None.
Resolution No. 24-48: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving the Proposed Adjustments with Executive Management Employees for the Period of September 2, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
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.
• Leslie Marr
• Randall Myrick
• Trevor Smith
• Brenda Auer
• Steve Lieberman
• Pamela Storton
• Marcia Thornton
• Liz Doukas
No additional comments were received and the Mayor closed public comment.
RECESS: At 8:39 p.m., Mayor Bright requested a 5-minute break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 8:45 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with the members of Council present.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick reported on the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert discussed attending the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
Council Member Rushing reported on the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting.
Council Member Zimmerman reported on the upcoming South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC) monthly Rise and Shine meeting that will take place on 9/4 and the Chamber Mixer on 8/28 at Rhonda’s Relic’s in the Arroyo Grande Village.
Mayor Bright discussed the South CLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mayor Pro Tem Robert noted The Grange Pancake Breakfast is coming up on September 1st at Manhattan and 13th Street.
B. Council Member Weirick discussed that he attended a few City events: including all of the Sunday’s Summer Concerts; Grover Beach PD’s Back to School Movie Night, all 3 of the National Night Out events, Grover Beach Community Library Book Sale, The Five Cities Repair Café event, Narvacan Association of the Central Coast Summer Potluck, Grover Cities Grange Pancake Breakfast and Stone Soup.
C. Mayor Bright discussed the Jazz Jubilee of the Central Coast event.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
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 9:43 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following item(s):
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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
Three (3) Cases.
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:20 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 10:21 p.m.
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KAREN BRIGHT, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)