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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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 Harper Leon , an 11 year-old, 5th 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,, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Finance Manager Micheal Flores, and Police Chief Jim Munro were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:41 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: 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.
Closed Session Announcements : At 9:51 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 Alvogen 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 Recovery Month read by Council Member Weirick and will be mailed to Casa Solana.
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.
• Brenda Auer
• Stephen Hanamaikai - SLOCOG
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Loren Westphal
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• Michael Teeling
• Pam Storton
• Debbie Falcon
• John Wysong
There being no further public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
There being no further public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
2. 3.
4. 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
Treasurer's Report for the Period of August 1, through August 31, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Treasurer's Reports for the 2022 Streets Bond Account - $10,000,000 for the Period of August 1, through August 31, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Award of Construction Contract for: CIP Project 5002 - Sewer Systems Upgrades Project
Action: Awarded a contract for construction of CIP Project 5002 Sewer Systems Upgrades Project to Souza Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,405,329.00 for the Base Bid plus Additive Bid No.2; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm change orders up to an aggregate of $400,000; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
6. Approval of AB 650 Support Position Letter
Action: Authorized the Mayor to send a letter supporting the Governor's signing AB 650 (Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve the Reorganization, Compilation, Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement, and Codification of Existing Ordinances and Adopting a New Municipal Code
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Lomeli 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. • Loren Westphal
• Randall Myrick
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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 conducted a public hearing for the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 05 to approve Reorganization , Compilation, Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement and Codification of existing Ordinances and adopted a New Municipal Code.
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
Ordinance No. 25-05: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Relating to the Reorganization, Compilation, Renumbering, Amendment, Repeal, Restatement, and Codification of Existing Ordinances and Adopting a New Municipal Code
8. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the second reading of an Ordinance amendments to sections 31.08 and 31 .23 of Chapter 31 .
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter. • Pamela Storton
• Loren Westphal
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to Conduct a public hearing for the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-06 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.
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
Ordinance No. 25-06: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending 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
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:04 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:11 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all the members of Council present.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Draft City Council Handbook
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the draft City Council Handbook.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Weirick received the draft City Council Handbook for policies and procedures to City Council activities and provided input and direction not staff and to form an Ad-Hoc Committee with two Council Members - Mayor Dee and Council Member Weirick to further discuss adding items to the handbook and bring back to council for review. 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.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll discussed attending the REACH meeting.
B. Council Member Tuggle discussed attending the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meeting and the Zone Three Advisory Committee meeting.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on attending the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting and watched the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting online.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated the City Block party was super fun and thanked staff for adding the new event.
Council Member Tuggle discussed attending the City Block Party and the Dune Run.
Council Member Weirick mentioned attending a few events Dune Run , City Block Party and the EcoSlo's Annual San Luis Obispo County Creeks to Coast Clean Up.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert discussed attending the City Block Party and expressed gratitude to Grover Beach PD for rescuing one of his dogs.
Mayor Dee discussed attending City Block party and being in the dunk tank and running in the Dune Run. She also requested responses from City Attorney and City Staff to the questions asked during public comment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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City Manager Bronson discussed the City's special events that took place, the 36th Annual Dune I Run and the first ever West Grand Block Party. He thanked all the City staff that helped with both events. And he also highlighted the next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th and Ramona Park updates will be discussed.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Lomeli acknowledged the City Clerk for all her efforts on the recodification for the new Municipal Code.
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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.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 7:48 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:48 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced 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 8:48 p.m.
Attest: .
~~~ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 10/14/2025)
+ KASSI DEE, MAYOR