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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Meadow Miller, an 8 year-old , 2nd grade student at Fairgrove 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 Ericksson, City Attorney Rob Lomeli, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Police Chief Jim Munro were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:16 p.m. the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
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 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Closed Session Announcements: At 10:01 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that a Motion was made by Council Member Tuggle to join and enter into Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement. Motion was seconded by Council Member Weirick. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National POW/MIA Recognition Day was read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and received by Welcome Home Military Heroes Representative Dennis Hennessy.
PRESENTATIONS
2. 3CE Annual Update presented by Spencer Brandt Community Relations Manager.
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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.
• Kevin Coveduck
• Brenda Auer
• Stacy Korsgaden
• Catherine Sells
• Loren Westphal
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Donna De La Rosa
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. • Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 3, and 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
3. 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
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Sections 31.08 and 31.23 of Chapter 31 (Organizations) of Title Ill (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Appointments and Vacancies for the Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission; and Resolution Modifying the Composition of the Citizen Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures into a Citizen Oversight Committee for Transaction and Use Tax Revenue Measures and a Citizen Oversight Committee for Revenue Measure K-14- Action: 1) Conducted a first reading, by title only, and introduced an ordinance to Amend Sections 31 .08 and 31 .23 of Chapter 31 (Organizations) of Title Ill (Administration) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) pertaining to appointments and vacancies for the Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission; and 2) Adopted a resolution to modify the composition of the Citizen Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures into two separate advisory bodies; a five-member Oversight Committee for Transaction and Use Tax Revenue Measures and a three-member Oversight Committee for Revenue Measure K-14; and 3) Scheduled a hearing at the next regular meeting to provide a second reading and adopt the ordinance.
Resolution No. 25-31: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Modifying the Composition of the Citizen Oversight Committee for City Revenue Measures to Comport with Revenue Measure Ordinance Requirements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. Resolution to Authorize Execution and Delivery of Wastewater Infrastructure Financing Installment Purchase Contract
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
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Assistant City Manager Eriksson introduced Albert Peche, Consultant with Peche & Associates ; Renne Vancho Consultant with Piper Sandler and Cypress Torabi with Kutak Rock who all presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the financing of the Wastewater Infrastructure.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. There being no public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of an Installment Purchase Contract and Conveyance Agreement for wastewater infrastructure financing along with other necessary documents and related actions for the $5 million private placement financing. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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.
Resolution No. 25-32: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving a Conveyance Agreement and an Installment Purchase Contract, Making Certain Determinations Relating Thereto and Authorizing Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:05 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:13 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all the members of Council present.
6. Water System Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced Chris Brungardt, 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
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received a report on the status of the City's water system including water infrastructure needs, water supply conditions and Water Enterprise Fund financial issues and provided direction to staff regarding a proposed water supply alternatives study.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle discussed attending the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) meeting.
B. Mayor Dee reported on the South SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll thanked everyone who emailed Council regarding the growth and developments along Grand. She also reminds everyone that there is nothing we can change today for the projects that have been approved and have broken ground but, pledges the Councill will keep an eye on the upcoming projects.
Council Member Tuggle suggested a conversation regarding growth and change and how the City could do better at educating the public on the Building/Planning of projects. She also Minutes: City Council Meeting
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discussed the CCB conversation, parking concerns and the states the City should change Grand Avenue to Beach Boulevard.
Mayor Dee requests concurrence from Council to request City staff to find out from City of Pismo Beach if there is an amended EIR for the CCB project, concurrence received from Council.
Council Member Weirick mentioned attending a few events Filipino Community Center in Grover Beach BBQ, The Grange pancake breakfast and met with a few Grover Beach residents to listen to their concerns regarding CCB project.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed The Grange Breakfast, extended the offer to Grover Beach PD I for a free breakfast and mentioned it is the 1st Sunday of every month from 8:00 am - 11 :00am.
Mayor Dee reiterated Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll comments and thanked the public for all their comments and input. She also gave a shout out to Mrs. Westphal for cleaning the bulb-outs.
She mentioned that she and Assistant City Manager presented what is happening in our City to the Grand Jury with all other local cities.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed the City's special events, last Friday was Movie Night on showing Minecraft at 16th Street Park; upcoming 36th Annual 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) Alvogen Opioid Settlement
B. 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. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:41 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:51 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 Alvogen Opioid Settlement. 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
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 9:52 p.m.
Attest:
WENDI SIMS, CITY
~ CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 9/22/2025)
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