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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 everyone in attendance.
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 Ericksson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Police Chief Jim Munro, Administrative Services Finance Manager Micheal Flores and Five Cities Fire Authority Chief Scott Hallett were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:28 p.m. the City 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
Two (2) Cases.
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.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizen Recognition for Bravery- South 14th Street Fire was read by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and Five Cities Fire Chief Hallet presented the award to Corey and Jackie Clendenen.
2. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting presented by Finance Manager Flores.
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.
• Junaita Viscariello
• Pamela Storton
• Brenda Auer
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Rosco Doss
• James Prange
• Kevin and Maria Woolley
• Elmer Dale
• Randall Myrick
• Loren Westphal
• County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
• Sandy Freis
• Krista Jeffries
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comme~t.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Joanna Rubba
• Brenda Auer
• Roscoe Doss
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Debbie Peterson
• Sharon Hight
• Loren Westphal
• David Swift
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
3. Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 1, through July 31, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
4. 5.
Treasurer's Report for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period of July 1, through July 31, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code); and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Local Coastal Program
Action: Conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code) and adopted Resolution No. 25-27 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).
Ordinance No. 25-03: A Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting an Amendment to Article IX (Development Code) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Including Amendments to Chapter 2 (Zones And Allowable Land Uses), Sections 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), I
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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 1 Decisions), New Section 8.170 (Urban Lot Subdivisions), and Amendments to Chapter 9 (Definitions).
Resolution No. 25-27: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing and Directing the Community Development Director to Submit the Amended Local Coastal Program Amendment Associated with Ordinance No. 25-03 to the California Coastal Commission for Final Certification.
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7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Local Coastal Program with revisions to Chapter 4, Section
4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)) to align with recent changes in State ADU Law requirements
Action: Conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), and adopted Resolution No. 25-28 to amend the Local Coastal Program by revising Chapter 4, Section 4.1 0.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
Ordinance No. 25-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting an Amendment to Article IX (Development Code) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Repeal and Replace Chapter 4 Section 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units), The Project also Includes a Local Coastal Program Amendment Resolution No. 25-28: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing and Directing the Community Development Director to Submit the Amended Local Coastal Program Amendment Associated with Ordinance No. 25-04 to the California Coastal Commission for Final Certification
8. Selection of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Action: Selected Council Member Weirick to serve as delegate and Mayor Dee to serve as alternate for the upcoming annual business meeting to be held at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
9. Appropriation of Urban Area Apportionment (USHA) funds to the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-29 to approve the appropriation of Urban Area Apportionment (USHA) grant funds to the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287).
Resolution No. 25-29: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Appropriation of Urban Area Apportionment (USHA) Funds to the West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 2287).
10. Purchase of Public Works Dump Trunk
Action: Approved the purchase of a replacement dump truck from Central Coast Truck Center in the amount of $168,806.63; and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase.
11. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve the Reorganization, Compilation, Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement, and Codification of Existing Ordinances and Adopting a New Municipal Code
Action: 1) Conducted the first reading, by title only, and introduced an Ordinance to approve Reorganization, Compilation , Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement and Codification of the existing Ordinances and Adopting a New Municipal Code; 2) Scheduled a Public Hearing for a second reading and adoption at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:23 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:33 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all the members of Council present.
REGULAR BUSINESS
12. Homelessness Response Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson and Police Chief Munro presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the homelessness response update. With additional comments by 5CHC Assistant Director Devin McQuade; Deputy Director of SLO County Social Services Department Linda Belch and County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg.
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13. Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. There being no public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received an update on the City's response to homelessness including implementation of camping ordinance, partnership with the 5Cities Homeless Coalition on temporary emergency housing facilities, and future challenges affecting homelessness response; and provided direction to staff regard ing a potential change in the City's camping ordinance.
Subsea Transoceanic Cables Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced Chris Brungartdt, President of RTI Solutions who presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Subsea Transoceanic Cables update.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comment on this matter. • Lauren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
• Debbie Peterson
• County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received an update on the installation and operation of subsea transoceanic cables in Grover Beach and the benefits of these cables from a revenue and economic development perspective.
14. FY 2024-25 Year-End Council Goals Implementation Report Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson presented PowerPoint presentation discussing the FY 2024-25 Year-End Council Goals Implementation report.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comment on this matter. There being no public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council receive a report on the year-end implementation status of the Council Goals in FY 2024-25.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick reported on the Community Action Partnerships of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting.
B. Mayor Pro Tern reported his attendance at the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Meeting.
C. Mayor Dee reported on the South SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting and mentioned she attended with the SLOCOG staff the Coast Rail Coordinating Council meeting in Los Angeles.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee referred to City Manager Bronson to respond to the questions from the public comment regarding the Central Blue Project. City Council meeting on September 8th will have a Water Update. She also mentioned she attended the entire 2-day Stone Soup Festival.
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she attended the Newly Elected Officials Academy.
Council Member Tuggle discussed attending Spoon Trades 10th Anniversary Celebration.
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Council Member Weirick mentioned attending the last summer concert, and the Stone Soup Festival. He also requested Council consideration for a future agenda item regarding Community Engagement strategies for proactive communication above and beyond State required and legally required noticing in which he received concurrence with Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the EcoClub 5 Cities was honored to attend the Pismo Beach Rotary zero waste event and Stone Soup Festival.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson reiterated Stone Soup being a great Community event. He mentioned the 3 upcoming events; Movie Night on September 5th showing Minecraft at 16th Street Park at 6:00 pm; Dune Run on Sunday, September 14th at 9:00am at the Beach Plaza at the end of West Grand Avenue and the first ever West Grand Block Party on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on West Grand between 5th and 7th Streets.
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 Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation) One (1) Case:
(1) Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION C.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9
Two (2) Cases.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PREFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
• Debbie Peterson
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 9:16 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:01 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced the reportable actions taken during Closed Session. Motion made by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Council Member Weirick to join and enter the Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 9/8/2025)
~-- SSIDEE, MAYOR
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