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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dee 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 Serena Ponomaroff a 6-year-old, 1st grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert and Mayor Kassi Dee 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, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:33 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.
B. 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 10: 13 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Police Department Lifesaving Medal Presentation (Grand Fire) - Presented by Police Chief Munro.
2. Introduction of New Employees - Presented by City Manager Bronson received by Bill Haas, Public Works Superintendent.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Holiday of Lights Winners - Presented by Community Services Supervisor Kim.
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.
• Alan Thompson
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Jeff Lee
• Randall Myrick
• Deanna Medina-Galvan
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Dave Ekbom
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Jonathan Reynolds
• Loren Westphal
• Pamela Storton
• Jeff Lee
• William Rea
There being no additional public comments received, Mayor Dee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No.'s 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
4. Treasurer's Reports for the Period November 1, through November 30, 2024 and December 1, through December 31,2024
5. Action: Approved the Treasure's Reports as submitted.
Treasurer's Reports for the Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period November 1, through November 30, 2024 and December 1, through December 31, 2024
Action: Approved the Treasure's Reports as submitted.
6. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2024 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
7. FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Action: Received and filed the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
8. FY 2023-24 Citizen Oversight Committee Report for City Revenue Measures including Measure K-14 Street Repair Bonds, Measure X-06 Transaction and Use Tax, and Measure F-20 Transaction and Use Tax
Action: Received and filed the FY 2023-24 Citizen Oversight Committee Report for City Revenue Measures.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Proposition 218 Public Hearing for South County Sanitary Service Rate Increase; Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule; and Approval of Amendment Two to the Franchise Agreement Incorporation the Updated Rate Methodology Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet introduced Jordan Muratsuchi Consultant with R3 I
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Consulting Group, who presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing Proposition 218 for I South County Sanitary Service Rate Increase and the amendments to the Master Fee Schedule.
Mayor Dee opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Ron Arnoldsen
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Bill Newell
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
1st Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll conducted a Proposition 218 public hearing and determined the official number of written protests received on the proposed solid-waste rate structure; and if the number of valid protest letters are below 50% plus one of the number of property owners or customers authorized to submit protest, adopted Resolution No. 25-04 amending the Master Fee Schedule for solidwaste fees effective January 1, 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Tuggle,
Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-04: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing Integrated Solid Waste Rates for January 1, 2025, and Each Subsequent January 1st through 2029.
2nd Action: It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll to authorize and adopt Resolution No. 25-05 approving Amendment Two of the Franchise Agreement between the City and South County Sanitary Services. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll , Weirick, Tuggle,
Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-05: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with South County Sanitary Service, Inc.
RECESS at 7:24 p.m., Mayor Dee requested a break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
At 7:31 p.m., Council Member Weirick recused himself from the dais due to a possible conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
10. State Legislation Update and 2025 Legislative Platform Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a brief presentation discussing the recently adopted State legislation.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• James Worthly
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Pamela Storton
• Debbie Peterson
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert, to receive a presentation on recently adopted State legislation and approve the 2025 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RECUSED:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Weirick
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert, to receive a presentation on recently adopted State legislation and approve the 2025 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Weirick
At 7:58 p.m., Council Member Weirick returned to the Council Chambers.
11. Street Repair Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Ray presented the PowerPoint presentation on the street repair update.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Cathryn Sells
• David Swift
• Loren Westphal
• Randall Myrick
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Pamela Storton
• William Rea
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received an update on the status of street maintenance and gave direction to City Staff to review and continue work and making minor/stop gap repairs on K-14 Streets, enforce moving the vehicles and review the ownership of the private streets south of Farrell Road.
12. West Grand Avenue Business Grant Program
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson presented an overview of a potential grant program for businesses in the West Grand Avenue streetscape area.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
• Pamela Storton
• Jonathon Reynolds
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Council Member Weirick, to receive an overview of a potential grant program for businesses in the West Grand Avenue streetscape construction project work zone and adopt Resolution No. 25-06 with the amendments mentioned to approve and implement the program. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick,
Mayor Pro Tern Robert and and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-06: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing a One-Time Business Assistance Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by the West Grande Avenue Streetscape Project.
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.
• Debbie Peterson
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Pamela Storton
• Claude Dausal
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle reported that she will attend the South County Chambers event that will take place on Thursday, January 30th and discussed the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting.
B. Council Member Weirick stated he also attended the Homeless Services Oversight Council meeting.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed attending the Air Pollution Contral District (APCD) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll thanked City staff for helping and answering questions with onboarding to Council.
Council Member Tuggle thanked the members of the community for attending the meetings and acknowledged staff on the receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for 2022 and 2023 and lastly stated she is looking forward to having breakfast at The Grange for the first time.
Council Member Weirick discussed he attended the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento and a few events throughout the County.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned he will be making pancakes at The Grange on Sunday, February 2nd and welcomes everyone to go to the Exploration Discovery Center and view their new exhibit.
Mayor Dee requested staff to come forward with a uniform process for all meetings regarding recording and use of microphones; mentioned she also attended the League of California Cities Conference, and is excited for the Community Forum that is taking place tomorrow, January 28th at Ramona Garden Center at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned on January 28th , from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Ramona Garden Park Center the City will have a Community Priorities Forum, an open public workshop where we are seeking Community input to help inform the Council to identify key priorities for the City to focus on.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lomeli read Closed session items into the record.
Mayor Dee opened and closed public comment with no public comments received at this time.
At 10:09 p.m. , the City 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
Two (2) Cases.
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:52 p.m., Mayor Dee 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 Dee adjourned the meeting at 10:53 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI
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(Approved at CC Mtg 2/11/2025)
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