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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 Raymond Buelna a 9-year-old, 4th 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 Associate Planner Janet Reese were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:09 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
Two (s) Case.
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:52 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. Introduction of New Employees Luz Santos, Accounting Technician Ill and Tyler Fellbaum, Administrative Assistant I
2. Introduction of Five Cities Fire Authority New Captains and Firefighters - Introduced by Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Hallet
PRESENTATIONS
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.
• Gene Quale
• Debbie Ugalde/David Swift
• Loren Westphal
• Marcia Thornton
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment.
There being no public comments received; Mayor Dee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve I Consent Agenda Item No.'s 3, and 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll.
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
4. Appointment to the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission Action: Approved and confirmed Mayor Dee's recommendations to appoint Allysa Rueschenberg to the PRBC for a term ending May 31 , 2029 and to hold Jeff Bohrer as an alternate for any future vacancy prior to the next term expiration; and adopt Resolution No. 25-07 to Appoint Allysa Rueschenberg to a four-year term of office, scheduled to expire on May 31 , 2029.
Resolution No. 25-07: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Authorizing the Appointment of Allysa Rueschenberg to the Grover Beach Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing Regarding the Closeout of State Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Contract 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00077 Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Associate Planner Reese presented a staff report via PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Dee opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Debbie Peterson
• Loren Westphal
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to Receive a report summarizing the accomplishments performed under the State Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Agreement 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00077; conduct a public hearing to solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under the contract; and direct staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout to the State. The motion carried on the following voice vote:
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AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert I and Mayor Dee
NAYS: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None.
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
6. FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review, General Fund Forecast, and Budget Policy Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget review.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
• David Swift
• Pamela Storton
• Loren Westphal
• Ken Lehmann
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to Receive FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review including the update General Fund Forecast; approve mid-year budget appropriation changes; and approve budget policy amendments. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - McCorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NAYS: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-08: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Updating the City's Financial Policies
7. Brown Act Overview
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Lomeli presented an overview on Brown Act requirements related to City governance.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
• Jeff Bohrer
• David Swift
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received an update on the overview on Brown Act requirements related to City governance.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment who did not speak during the initial public comment period on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda. • Pamela Storton
• Debbie Peterson
• Jeff Bohrer
• Ken Lehmann
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting .
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RECESS at 8:23 p.m., Mayor Dee requested a break, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 8:30 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she has an appointment to meet with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). She discussed her attendance at the League of CA Cities Training where she was able to touch base with a representative from PG&E and a board member from Land Conservation. And lastly, she met with Janna Nichols from 5Cities Homeless Coalition and toured their offices and Cabin's for Change sites B. Council Member Weirick reported on the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority.
C. Council Member Tuggle attended the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC).
D. Mayor Dee reported on the SLO Council of Governance (SLOCOG) meeting, the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCDS) meeting and mentioned she joined Council Member Weirick at the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority as well.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll mentioned that Waste Management Authority is hiring a new Executive Director, she stated she hopes the City can participate with the Exploration Discovery Center's Earth Day event and expressed that she received hate mail at her home and hopes as a community we can grow beyond that.
Council Member Weirick stated he attended a few events throughout the County; South County Chambers of Commerce Awards Banquet and the Grand Opening of Dulce Cafe in Grover Beach.
He also requested Council concurrence on the National League of Cities budget and having City Staff participate in the Exploration Discovery Center's Earth Day Event.
Council Member Tuggle discussed touring the Exploration Discovery Center, South County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet and Fin's wining the Business of the Year.
Mayor Dee discussed the City's Code of Civility and highlighted a couple of City Businesses that have had Community Events: Planted Parlor held a Harpist Night, The Caffeinated Cat Cafe is holding many workshops and Lumpia Bros Cafe is having a Karaoke Night. Also, she will be holding office hours on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 am - 11 :00 am at Dulce Cafe.
And lastly, she discussed options in the participation of the Exploration Discovery Center Earth Day Event.
Council gave concurrence and request staff to continue to work with the Exploration Discovery Center to determine what they are requesting and then bring this the request back to Council.
Council also gave concurrence and requested staff to look into the next 2-year budget for the National League of Cities membership fees .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reported that a storm will be hitting our area Wednesday through Friday with 3-5 inches of rain with gusty winds. Our Public Works, Fire and Police responders with be I
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ready to help in the Community if needed and our sandbag area at Mentone Park is being I restocked. Remember this is a BYOB (Bring your own bags) if you need sand. We are finalizing plans with South County Chambers of Commerce to open up The West Grand Avenue Business Grant Program by the end of this week and the application will be available online. And lastly, he stated there is a Circulation Element Update Open House tomorrow, Wednesday , February 12th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Ramona Center.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli made comment on the Lopez litigation that is ongoing .
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CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lomeli read Closed session items into the record.
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:58 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:51 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. <E"J) ~
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 2/24/2025)
-tiiJE.E, MAYOR