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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 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 Kassidee and Kennidee Bennett.
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 Ericksson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Police Detective Matt Goodman and Five Cities Fire Authority Battalion Chief Craig Angelo were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Continued from City Council Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025 On Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
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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
Twci (2) Cases.
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 ).
Closed Session Announcements : At 7:55 p.m ., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
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.
• John Wysong - Although we were unable to hear him due to technical difficulties There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. There being no public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Minutes.· City Council Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2025
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AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscol l
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
Treasurer's Report for the Period of June 1, through June 30, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
Treasurer's Reports for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period of June 1, through June 30, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 23, 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 adopt Resolution No. 25-21 to re-appoint An ita Shower and appoint Catherine Oden to the PRBC each to fouryear terms of office, scheduled to expire on May 31 , 2029.
Resolution No. 25-21: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Re-Appointment of Anita Shower and the Appointment of Catherine Oden to the Grover Beach Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission.
5. Approval of a Side Letter Agreement to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding with City of Grover Beach Police Officers Association
6. Action: Approved a Side Letter Agreement to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with City of Grover Beach Police Officers Association and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Request to Consolidate a Coastal Development Permit for the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-22 authorizing the Community Development Director to submit a request to consolidate a Coastal Development Permit for the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project.
Resolution No. 25-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Community Development Director to request a Consolidated Permitting Process for a Coastal Development Permit for the Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration Project.
7. Award of Professional Consulting Services Agreement for Building and Fire Prevention Services
Action: Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to JAS Pacific for building and fire prevention services for a three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
8. Acceptance of the 2025 California Highway Patrol Cannabis DUI Enforcement Grant Award
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-23 authorizing the City of Grover Beach to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $165,192.12 from the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement and authorized the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the grant agreement.
Resolution No. 25-23: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Acceptance of a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Award in the Amount of $165,192.12 for Driving Under the Influence (Dui) Enforcement, and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol.
9. Amendment to Authorized Positions Allocation for FY 2025-26 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-24 to amend the City's Position Allocation to reflect the number of authorized positions in departments for FY 2025-26.
Resolution No. 25-24: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Various Departments of the City for the Fy 2025-26 Budget and Establish the 2025-26 Salary Schedule.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
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1 0. Authorization of Financing and Contract Authority for Wastewater Revenue Bonds Action: 1) Adopted Resolution of Intent No. 25-25 appointing the City's authorized representatives for purposes of preparing terms for private placement of wastewater revenue bonds; and 2) Adopted Resolution of Reimbursement No. 25-26 authorizing costs occurring up to 60 days prior to adoption of the resolution as reimbursable with bond proceeds; and 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute contingent contracts with authorized representatives for payment of services in bond financing activities .
Resolution No. 25-25: Resolution of the City of Grover Beach, California Directing Staff to Proceed with Planning for the Issuance of Certain Obligations to Finance Certain Wastewater System Improvements and Appointing a Financing Team in Connection Therewith.
Resolution No. 25-26: A Resolution of the City of Grover Beach, California Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Itself with the Proceeds of One or More Tax-Exempt Financings for Certain Expenditures Undertaken or to be Undertaken by the City; Identifying Such Expenditures; and Providing Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX Development Code, and Resolution to amend Local Coastal Program by revising Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), Section
3.10.020 (Fences and Walls), Section 3.10.030 (Height Limits and Exceptions), new Section 3.10.062 (Edge Conditions), amendments to Sections 3.10.065 (Screening),
3.10.080 (Upper Story Open Spaces), 4.10.030 (Accessory Structures), 5.10.030 (General Provisions), Chapter 6 (Procedures), 8.20.060 (Review Authority for Subdivision Decisions), new Section 8.170 (Urban Lot Subdivisions), and amendments to Chapter 9 (Definitions)
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the First Reading of an Ordinance amendments to the Grover Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 2.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter. • Randall Myrick
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Council Member Weirick to 1) Introduced the first reading of an Ordinance to amend Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code) and Resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program by revising Chapter 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), Section 3.10.020 (Fences and Walls), Section 3.10.030 (Height Limits and Exceptions), new Section
3.10.062 (Edge Conditions), amendments to Sections 3.10.065 (Screening), 3.10.080 (Upper Story Open Spaces), 4.10.030 (Accessory Structures), 5.10.030 (General Provisions), Chapter 6 (Procedures), 8.20.060 (Review Authority for Subdivision Decisions), new Section 8.170 (Urban Lot Subdivisions), and amendments to Chapter 9 (Definitions); and 2) Scheduled a second reading, by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution to approve a Local Coastal Program Amendment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The motion carried on the following rol l 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
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2025
12. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX Development Code, and Resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program by revising Chapter 4, Section 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)) to align with recent changes in the State ADU Law requirements Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin and Senior Planner Bell gave a PowerPoint I presentation regarding the First Reading of Ordinance amendments to the Grover Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 4.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter.
Loren Westphal
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess due to technical difficulties, upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 6:41 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 6:45 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with the members of Council present.
• David Swift
• Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to 1) Introduced the first reading of an ordinance to amend Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), and resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program by revising Chapter 4, Section 4.1 0.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)); and 2) Schedule a second reading , by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. 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
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick reported on the Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority (FCFA) meeting and California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) meeting.
B. Council Member Tuggle reported her attendance at the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting and Zone Three Advisory Meeting.
C. Mayor Dee reported on the South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meetings she attended.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Weirick mentioned attending the last 3 summer concerts, Grover Police Department National Night Out, and the Filipino Community Center of Grover Beach Annual Cultural Night and Scholarships.
Council Member Tuggle gave a shout out to Grover Beach Staff, Community Development Director Martin and her staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned that the Pancake Breakfast at the Grange will be on Sunday, August 3rd • 8:00 am to 11 :00 am and Exploration Discovery Center is having Zoo to You and a Children's Business Fair on Saturday, August 2nd.
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Mayor Dee discussed attending many events in Grover Beach; The 5 Cities Men's Club, Grover Beach Rotary Demotion Instillation Party; Coffee with Council ; Grover Beach Business Meeting; Grover Beach PD Drone Show. She also mentioned giving out 2 Mayor's Accommodations to the Caffeinated Cate Cafe and Balay Ko on Barca. And lastly, she gave 2 shoutouts to City Staff, Community Service Department and Code Enforcement Team .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the first ever West Grand Block Party on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. He reiterated the Summer Community events that have taken place and the tremendous community pride in Grover Beach. The next City Council meeting will be on Monday, August 25, 2025.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli had no comments
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lomeli read the Closed session items into the record.
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning 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.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Giselle Naylor
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 7:28 p.m ., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council , Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
ki EE, MAYOR
Attest:
~)~~ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 8/25/2025)