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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 12, 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 Piper Enns, a 9-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 Police Week read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Police Chief Munro.
Proclamation for National Public Works Week read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray.
3. 2025 Beautification Awards presented by Parks, Recreation , and Beautification Commission Chair Shower.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Update on Lopez Lake Water System presented by Public Works Director/City Engineer Ray.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comments on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council but were not listed on the agenda.
• David Swift
• Jeff Lee
• Robert Newton
• Randall Myrick
• Cathryn Sells
• Loren Westphal
• Chad Benson
• John Wysong
• Brenda Auer
No additional public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public communication portion of the meeting.
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.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No.'s 5, and 6 as recommended. The motion passed unanimously by all present via voice vote.
5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amend Chapter 12 (Fireworks) of Article 111 (Public Welfare, Morales & Conduct) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Regulate Social Hosts Allowing Illegal Fireworks
Action: Introduced and had a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12 (Fireworks) of Article Ill (Public Welfare, Morales & Conduct); adding sections 3996.1 through 3996.7 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Regulate Social Hosts who allow Illegal Fireworks; and scheduled a public hearing and second reading to adopt the Ordinance at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. City Vacancies Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented a PowerPoint presentation on the City's vacancies .
Rod Adam Perry of the SEIU and Joshua Ruiz a representative of the Police Officers Association made brief comments.
Mayor Dee opened the public hearing and invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Action: The City Council conducted a public hearing and received a report on the City's vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, including presentations from the City's represented I bargaining units, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 .
REGULAR BUSINESS:
8. Update on the FY 2025-27 Budget and Draft Work Programs for Council Goals and Priorities; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve an lnterfund Advance Policy Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet and Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented a staff report on the update of FY 2025-27 Budget and the Draft Work Programs for Council Goals and Priorities
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
No additional public 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 a report on the FY 2025-27 budget development process and draft work I programs for Council Goals and Priorities and adopted Resolution No. 25-15 to approve an lnterfund Advance Policy; and provided input and direction to staff. 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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Resolution No. 25-15: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Adopting a Policy for Regulating lnterfund Advances
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle reported on the South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC).
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Council Member Weirick discussed Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority (FCFA).
Mayor Pro Tern Robert gave an update on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA).
D. Mayor Dee gave brief updates on the SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) and the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD).
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she attended the 5 Cities Homeless Coalitions Fundraiser at Fins on May 6th and wanted to thank Staff for all the time spent on the Budget Process.
Council Member Tuggle mentioned that she also attended the 5 Cities Homeless Coalitions Fundraiser at Fins and the Lumina Al liance "Lumina Nights" event. She also made a comment that she is thankful that the state fire hazard maps are not affecting Grover Beach as they are other cities. She commented that she attended a concert at the Clark Center, the "Red Hot Chili Pipers" and asked staff if it would be possible to highlight in the upcoming budget what the Developers are paying (DIF- Development Impact Fees) for wastewater primarily.
Council Member Weirick stated he attended the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department Commander's Testimonial Dinner on May 3rd alongside many DAV leaders from throughout the state and he also attended the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Rodeo on May 10th .
Mayor Pro Tern Robert also attended the 5 Cities Homeless Coalitions Fundraiser at Fins and wanted to thank Bruce Van Vert the owner of Fins, for everything he does for the 5CHC.
Mayor Dee answered questions that were received during general public comment, including the Development Code updates being put on a future agenda, if we have received taxes from Cannabis, to which Matt repl ied yes, and she also wanted Matt to comment on a public comment about us saying that we need the wastewater rate increase to prevent the sewer pipes from exploding , to which he answered that they are at capacity and old and could break. She informed Mr. Myrick that she would give him an update on his comments after the meeting and mentioned to the audience that she is aware of the City's vision and has read the reports in full even though she was too young at the time it was originally discussed. Lastly, she thanked the staff for the City Wastewater Rate forum last week and mentioned that Luz Santos from the Administrative Services Department was in attendance to translate for anyone that was there that needed it.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned that the second City Wastewater/Sewer Rate forum wil l be held on Wednesday, May 28th at the Ramona Garden Park Center from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm . He stated the West Grand Avenue Street scape project is coming to an end and the paving of the east bound lanes on Grand are being done this week, the util ity raising will be done next week and the final step of striping the street will be done the week of the 26th. Lastly, he highlighted the success of the Mother Son Dance last Friday and hopes to see everyone at the Tour of Grover Beach and Strawberries through Grover Beach this Saturday.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
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CLOSED SESSION
None
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/27/2025)
t=-=~ - KASSI DEE, MAYOR
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