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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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 Torunn Hawkes an 8-year-old, 3rd grade student at Grover Heights 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, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, and Community Development Director Megan Martin were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli read the following announcement:
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:55 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
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
One (1) Case.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Bright reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that no reportable action had been taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Hospice Month read by Council Member Rushing .
PRESENTATIONS
2. 5Cities Homeless Coalition Update presented by Janna Nichols, Executive Director of the 5Cities Homeless Coalition.
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.
• Brenda Auer
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Loren Westphal
• Randall Myrick
• Jeff Lee
• Debbie Guerra
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. • Brenda Auer
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There being no additional public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Rushing to approve Consent Agenda Item No.'s 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.
3. Treasurer's Report for the Period September 1, through September 30, 2024 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as summitted.
4. Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period September 1, through September 30, 20204
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as summitted.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Underwriting Services for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Microenterprise Business Assistance Program
7. Action: Approved an Agreement with Angel H. Johnstone in the amount of $151 ,360 for Underwriting Services to support the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Microenterprise Business Assistance Program and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Construction Management Services Ramona Garden Park (Phases 1 and 2) Action: Approved an agreement with Willdan in the amount of $456,023 for construction management services associated with the CIP 1259 - Ramona Garden Park Project Phases 1 and 2 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8. FY 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Review
Action: Received and filed the FY 2024-25 First Quarter Financial Review.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
9. South County Sanitary Services Rate Increase
Mayor Bright read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet introduced Jordan Muratsuchi from R3 Consulting Group who gave a Powerpoint presentation discussing the South County Sanitary Services Rate Increase.
Mayor Bright invited public comment on this matter.
• Lauren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to review the Integrated Solid Waste Collection Rate Adjustment request; and set a public hearing for January 27, 2025, to consider adjusting the waste collection services rates for January 1, 2025 and each January 1 from 2026 through 2029. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
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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.
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. No comments were received and the Mayor closed the public comment.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Weirick reported he attended the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts Water Resources Advisory Committee Meeting (WRAC) and the Five Cities Fire Authority Board Meeting (FCFA).
Mayor Bright reported on the flyer from Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Meeting (SSLOCSD).
Council Member Zimmerman discussed South County Chambers did not have a Rise and Shine meeting but, will have Friendsgiving on Wednesday November 13th at 5:00 pm and a Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday November 20th . Also, on Friday November 22nd the REACH - Regional Economic Development roundtable will take place.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Member Weirick mentioned a few events he attended throughout the County; Pismo Beach Veteran's Day event, the South County Chambers of Commerce had their Halloween Mixer on Wednesday October 25th, Cops and Kids - Field Day on November 2nd , SamFest at Ramona Garden Park on November 3rd , Campfire Central Coast - HollyBerry Benefit on November 2nd , and he stated he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the Annual Paul Teixeira Thanksgiving Dinner will take place at St. Joseph's in Ni porno at 10:30 am - 2:00 pm and Club Eco5Cities will provide a zero-waste event.
C. Mayor Bright discussed events she attended; Grover Beach Elementary School Site Safety Council Meeting and the ribbon cutting for Coastal Housing Resources.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reported the West Grand Avenue Business Bingo Program is taking place through the month of November, the city is hosting a Circulation Element Vision Workshop on November 19th at Ramona Center from 6:00 -8:00 pm , and the Community Priority Survey will be released next week. He also mentioned the upcoming Holiday Events, Santa's Workshop and Tree Lighting Event from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on December 6th at Ramona Garden Center and Groovy Grover Holiday Parade on December 14th.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None. I CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lomeli read the Closed Session items into the record.
At 8:09 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items.
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
One (1) Case.
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B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:54 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 8:55 p.m.
Attest: _
~~ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 12/09/2024)
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