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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 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 Pearl Pavone, an 8-year-old, 3rd grade student at Grover Heights 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 Five Cities Fire Chief Scott Hallett.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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Proclamation for National Foster Care Month read by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and accepted by San Luis Obispo Social Services Program Specialist Christy Lounder.
Introduction of New City Employees introduced by City Manager Bronson - Recreation Coordinator Rosy Rodriguez and Maintenance Worker 1 Nathan Musick.
PRESENTATIONS
3. SLO Regional Transit Authority Update presented by Geoff Straw.
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
• Richard Neufeld
• Bob Perrault
• Karl Blum
• William Rea
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 Dee opened public comment. • Loren Westphal
There being no additional public comments received; Mayor Dee closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll to approve Consent Agenda Item No.'s 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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4. 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.
Treasurer's Reports for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
5. Treasurer's Reports for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period March 1, through March 31, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
6. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
7. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Incorporate the Updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Released by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Action: Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced an ordinance adopting Chapter 8 (Fire Hazard Severity Zones) of Article VI (Public Safety) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to formally adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps as required by California Government Code Section 51179(a).)
8. City Technology Systems Upgrades Update
Action: Received an update on the City's efforts to upgrade technology systems to promote efficiency and innovation for City operations.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Development Application TE-25-001 - Request for a Two-year Time Extension for Development Application 10-03 for the Grover Beach Lodge Project Located at 55 West Grand Avenue
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin presented the staff report for the request for a time extension for the Lodge project. Also, available for questions was Brian Rodgers from Pacifica.
Mayor Dee opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. • Bruce Van Vort
No additional 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. 25-13 to approve Development Application TE-25-001 granting a twoyear time extension for Development Application 10-03 (Grover Beach Lodge project) with a previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report and Statement of Overriding Considerations (SCH# 2010051002). The motion carried on the following roll call 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.
Resolution No. 25-13: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Approving Development Application TE-25-0001 for a Two-Year Time Extension to Development Application 10-03 for the Grover Beach Lodge Project I
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
10. Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson and Dylan Goldsack with Enterprise presented the staff report on the proposed agreement.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded Mayor Pro Tern Robert to adopt Resolution No. 25-14 to approve the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust to allow Enterprise Fleet Management to manage the City's vehicle leasing and maintenance. 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. 25-14: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving a Master Equity Lease Agreement and Related Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. In Connection with a Fleet Management Program and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Lease Schedules for Vehicles up to Specified Parameters.
11. Policy Direction on Social Host Ordinance for Fireworks Activity Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Police Commander Millard presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Social Host Ordinance Fireworks Activity.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Cathryn Sells
• Loren Westphal
• David Ekbom
• Karen Bright
• Jim Jaffee
No further comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Council received the proposed regulatory framework for a Social Host ordinance related to fireworks activity and provided direction to staff on development of the ordinance.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll reported on Visit SLO CAL Intro.
B. Council Member Tuggle reported on the South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC) mixer.
C. Council Member Weirick discussed the Community Action Partnership of San Lus Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting.
D. Mayor Pro Tern Robert stated as the alternate he attended the South County Transit Committee meeting.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member McCorry-Dricoll apologized for missing the last meeting and stated she is proud to be a part of the City Council.
Council Member Tuggle mention she attended the Rainwater Reclamation and the Community Park event. She said she is inspired to have community members who use their own time and I energy and pour it into our community. She also stated that she is excited about serving food at Fin's on May 6th for the Five Cities Homeless Coalition event and expressed interest in touching base with Lynn Austin regarding the homeless encampment and is willing to take a walk with him.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the Pancake Breakfast is on Sunday at the Grange. He discussed that he noticed the fence that the State put up in Pismo Beach to keep out the unhoused. And lastly, he mentioned he attended the Rainwater Reclamation at the Discovery Center and was disappointed in the lack of attendance.
Council Member Weirick discussed he attended a few events in San Luis Obispo County; Coffee with Council, Spring Garden Tour, Rainwater Reclamation, People's Self-Help Fundraiser, 17th Annual Walk for Autism, Town Hall Meeting at Cuesta College and he completed the 1st Grover Beach Police Department's Citizen's Academy.
Mayor Dee requested clarification on a comment made regarding the removal of an unhoused person with Police Chief Munro responding. Mayor Dee continued by stating she was able to attend the Rainwater Reclamation, Spring Garden Tour, Town Hall Meeting at Cuesta College and hosted the Monthly Mayor's Meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reflected on the City's internal business process improvements. He also thanked Assistant City Manager Eriksson for heading the Enterprise Fleet Management item.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli confirmed to Council that the City did have a ruling in the case of Grover H2O v. City of Grover Beach motion for Attorney Fees. The court issued a ruling denying the request seeking over $150,000.00 in Attorney Fees and ultimately finding that petitioners had failed to demonstrate that there was any significant benefit that had been conferred on the general public and therefore denied their claim .
CLOSED SESSION
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/12/2025)
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
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