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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 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 Delilah Vitale, a 12-year-old, 6th grade student at Grover Beach 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, Deputy City Clerk Nicole Retana, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Police Commander Bryan Millard, FCFA Fire Chief Scott Hallett and Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim .
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9:34 p.m. the City Council met in closed session for 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
Two (2) Cases.
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:22 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there were no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Attorney Lomeli requested to remove item 4 from the agenda.
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda with the deletion of item 4.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Summer Concert Series Presentation - 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.
• Euerito Cabreros
• Loren Westphal
RECESS at 6:16 p.m., Due to Technical Difficulties the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 6:18 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
• Brenda Auer
• Randall Myrick
• Cathryn Sells
• Jonathon Reynolds
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
• Jeff Lee
• Jeff Chambers
There being no additional public comments received; Mayor Dee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 's 2, and 3 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 - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None.
2. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025 and Special Meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
3. Budget Appropriation for Economic Development and Communication Needs Action: Approved budget appropriation of $35,000 for economic development and communication needs related to business grants and promotion for West Grand Avenue along with promotion of the community donation program for the Ramona Garden Park rehabilitation project.
ITEM PULLED DURING CONSENT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 24-08 to update Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code) Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), Section 3.10.062 (edge conditions), Section 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)), Chapter 8.170 (Urban Subdivision Lots), and Chapter 9 (Definitions) to ensure compliance with recent changes to State ADU law; and adopt an amendment to Resolution 24-50 to incorporate the proposed revisions to the Development Code to the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP) - Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell
Action: Continued to a date uncertain to allow for additional review by the Planning Commission.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
5. Update on Fireworks Enforcement and Oversight
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Police Commander Millard and Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Hallett presented a PowerPoint presentation update regarding the firework enforcement and oversight.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Randall Myrick
• Jonathon Reynolds
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received the update on the fireworks enforcement and oversight and provide input and direction to staff.
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6. Advisory Body Review
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson and City Attorney Lomei presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Advisory Body review.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Jonathon Reynolds
• Loren Westphal
RECESS at 7:16 p.m., Due to Technical Difficulties the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 7:24 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
• Randall Myrick
• Brenda Auer
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Due to the technical difficulties Mayor Dee reopened public comment. • Elizabeth Doukas
• Loren Westphal
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received a report on the City's advisory bodies including the selection process, composition of the Citizen Oversight Committee, and bylaws and meeting procedures and provide direction to staff.
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.
No 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 on the South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC) mixers changed to individual City Business Meet Ups and she will walk the City with handouts for the next meeting. She also discussed the Zone 3 meeting she attended.
B. Mayor Dee mentioned attending the special meeting for SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA).
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she is looking forward to attending the Regional League of Cities meeting this coming Friday and was able to sit in on several presentations regarding Housing First models from CAPSLO.
Council Member Tuggle mentioned visiting SLO Council of Government (SLOCOG) to learn more about what they do, enjoyed speaking with Grover Beach residents at Coffee with Council and received a complement from new business Lumpia Brothers, stating doing business in Grover Beach has been way more supportive and they think Grover Beach is the place to be.
Council Member Weirick noted a resident from District 4 contacted him in regard to the South County Sanitary Clean Up week and the service benefit that was approved by County for Grover Beach residents. He also, mentioned a few events he attended in Grover Beach; The Grange Pancake Breakfast, City of Grover Beach Game Night; and Grover Beach Community Library Book Sale.
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Mayor Pro Tern Robert noted attending a friend's funeral , Jim Glines a Auctioneer of Santa Maria and mentioned the Hancock College Rodeo will be March 29-30 held at the Elks Rodeo grounds.
Mayor Dee addressed general public comment and asked the Council for consensus in regard to having staff and herself follow up with Mrs. Westphal about the permit for Ramona Garden Park.
Council gave consensus to follow up. Also, discussed the Grand Street gutters, the Lithocrete I in the crosswalks and the Exploration Discovery Center barrels for the Earth Day event. She also, mentioned going to Grover Heights Elementary School and read to the students in Mr. Gonzalez 3rd grade class and went to the Grover Beach Community Library Sale.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned a list of Community Engagements Activities has been posted on our website, City Talk Community Forum on March 19th at Ramona Graden Park at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Coffee with Council on April 24th at Red Bee Coffee at 9:00 am - 10:30 am; Tour de Grover Bike event on May 17th , and the South County Chambers of Commerce Business meeting on June 27th. He stated that there has been a discussion with Union Pacific Railway regarding the rail cars that are on the rail line, and they will be moved over the next couple of weeks .
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli had no comments.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lomeli read Closed session items into the record.
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) Cases.
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 ).
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:28 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:16 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Council Member Tuggle authorizing City Attorney Robert Lomeli and the Law Firm of Lozano Smith to file a response to the motion for private attorney general fees brought by Grover H2O, Debra Peterson, and Brenda Auer against the City, in the amount of $151 ,630.56, and authorizing the City Attorney and the law firm of Lozano Smith to continue to defend, litigate and act on behalf of the City in this matter as reasonably required and to serve as the City's designated representative .. 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.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. ¥-~ ___,,,------
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(Approved at CC Mtg 3/24/2025)
KASSI DEE, MAYOR