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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 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 Riley Wyckoff-Vanleeuwen, a 12-year-old, 6th grade student at Grover Beach Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert and Mayor Kassi Dee were present. Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll was not in attendance.
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, Finance Manager Micheal Flores, and Associate Planner Janet Reese.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:28 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 9:45 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
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month read by Council Member Tuggle and will be mailed to Lumina Alliance.
2. Proclamation for National Community Development Week read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Community Development Director Martin and Associate Planner Reese.
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.
• Lynn Austin
• Taryn Hensley
• Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
• David Swift
• Debbie Peterson
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Randall Myrick
• Johanna Rubble
• Terri Randolph
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, April 14, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
• Debbie Peterson
• David Swift
• Pamela Storton
There being no additional public comments received; Mayor Dee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item No.'s 3, 4, 5, and 6 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee NOES: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
4. Award of Construction Contract: Ramona Garden Park Phase 1 and 2
5. Action: Awarded a contract for construction of CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Phases 1 and 2, to Quincon, Inc. in the amount of $2,564,133; and authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm construction change orders up to an aggregate of $260,000; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Authorization to Purchase Ramona Garden Park Bandshell
Action: Authorized a purchase order in the amount of $130,533.55 for the bandshell associated with the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project, Phases 1 and 2 (CIP 1259).
6. Approval of Final Subdivision Map, Condominium Map, Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions, and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Development Application 23-50 (197 West Grand Avenue)
Action: Approved the Resolution No. 25-10 for the Final Subdivision Map (TR-3233) for Development Application 23-50 (197 West Grand Avenue), Condominium Map, Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and authorized the City Clerk to sign and record the map; and directed the City Manager to enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the applicant (GB Trinity, LLC).
Resolution No. 25-10: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving Final Tract Map No. 3233 and Condominium Plan and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record Final Tract Map No. 3233 -197 West Grand Avenue/ Trinity Subdivision (Applicant: GB Trinity, LLC.)
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Annual Master Fee Schedule Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Finance Manager Flores presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Annual Master Fee Schedule update.
Mayor Dee opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to adopt Resolution No. 25-11 updating the Citywide Master Fee Schedule approving cost increases based on the Consumer Price Index and other changes to become effective July 1, 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2025
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee NAYS: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-11: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending the Master Fee Schedule.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
8. West Grand Ave Business Grant Award Recipients
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson reviewed the process and presented the recommended winners of the West Grand Avenue Business Grand awards.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Weirick to adopt Resolution No. 25-12 approving the list of recipients recommended for the West Grand Avenue business grant program and directed staff to disburse funds to recipients by April 30, 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee NAYS: Council Members - None.
ABSENT: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None.
Resolution No. 25-12: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving Recipients for a one-time Business Assistance Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project
RECESSED: At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Dee requested a break, upon the consensus of the City Council the meeting was recessed.
RECONVENED: At 7:15 p.m., the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
9. Authorization of Proposition 218 Noticing and Hearing for Wastewater Utility Rate Increase
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Proposition 218 wastewater utility rate increase process.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
• Jeff Chambers
• Debbie Peterson
• Randall Myrick
• David Swift
• Krista Jeffries
• Pamela Storton
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2025
Action: Council received and filed the final Wastewater Utility Rate Study and authorized staff to commence a Proposition 218 noticing process and schedule a public hearing on June 9, 2025. to consider increases to the City's wastewater utility rates and the addition to changing the meeting start time to 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle reported on the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) meeting and the South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC) meeting B. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee meeting.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed the Air Pollution Control District (ACPD) meeting.
D. Mayor Dee reported on the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) and the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meetings.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Tuggle requested more information from staff regarding FHA and Veterans loans referring to public comments made during the Consent Agenda on Item 6 and she asked questions on the homeless issues on Margarita Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert noted the Exploration Discover Center event is on April 27th and the first 20 people will receive a 55-gallon drum for water collection. He questioned whether the City could put up fencing around the Margarita Avenue area or if there is consensus from Council to bring this item back to Council for further discussion.
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City Manager Bronson suggested a Homelessness Update at a future Council meeting, including the I Margarita Avenue area and Council agreed with this suggestion.
Mayor Dee stated she is excited for the April 27th event at the Exploration Discovery Center and that she joined the Grover Beach Police Department and the Grover Beach Elementary School Ice Cream Bike Posse. She thanked the residents for the Bunny Blast event and the Grover Beach Rotary who painted the fence at Costa Bella Park. She also, mentioned a few businesses who have some anniversaries - Empower Yoga - 3 years and Coastal Vibes - 1 year.
Council Member Weirick stated he noticed it is Tacos de Acapulco's 30-year anniversary this year.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned our next City engagement is Coffee with Council on Thursday, April 24th from 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Red Bee Coffee and the one-page summary of our Strategic Plan with hard copies available at city hall and online. He also gave kudos to the Grover Beach Police Department and Five Cities Fire Authority for their work on a recent residential fire.
CLOSED SESSION
None
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Attest:
w~~ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 4/28/2025)
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