Agenda packet — Grover Beach City Council, October 14, 2025

AGENDA

GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL

GROVER BEACH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
154 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET

GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, 6:00 PM
Next Resolution No .25-33
Next Ordinance No. 25-07
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CALL TO ORDER

FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:48 p.m. the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:48 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that there were no reportable actions.

AGENDA REVIEW
At this time the City Council will review the order of business to be conducted and receive requests for, or make announcements regarding, any change(s) in the order of the day. The Council should adopt the agenda as presented or as revised by motion.

Meetings can be viewed on cable Channel 20 in Grover Beach and are live streamed on www.slospan.org. Members of the public may provide public comment via the phone during the meeting by calling (805) 321-6639 (the phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 PM). Written public comments can be submitted via email to [email protected]. To ensure distribution to the City Council, please submit comments not later than 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All correspondence will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read into the record.

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CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

1. Proclamation for Filipino American History Month

2. Proclamation for San Luis Obispo County Apprenticeship Week

3. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

4. Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week

PRESENTATIONS
None

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on, or discuss, items not on the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. Recommendations for each item are noted in parentheses. Members of the audience may speak on any item(s) listed on the Consent Agenda. Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda will be heard after the rest of the Consent Agenda is approved.

5. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 – City Clerk Sims (Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted or revised.)

VOICE VOTE

6. FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review – Administrative Services Director Szamet (Recommended Action: Receive a report on the FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review.)

7. Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Public Works Building Plan Review Fees – Administrative Services Director Szamet
(Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26 to amend Section G of Building Plan Review Fees to change Public Works Building Plan Review fees and adjust the pricing as provided in the attached schedule.)

ROLL CALL VOTE

8. Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project Design Services Contract Amendment – CIP Manager Wiggin
(Recommended Action: Approve a budget augmentation in the amount of $30,000 from the Parks Construction Fund to increase appropriation for the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259); and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Wallace Group to increase the total amount by $76,000.)

ROLL CALL VOTE
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9. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Grover Beach Municipal Code sections 93.35, 93.52, and 93.54 of Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation) of Title IX (General Regulations) Pertaining to Noticing Requirements for Camping, Recreation; Homelessness and use of Public Rights of Way or City Property for Camping– Police Chief Munro
(Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading, by title only, and introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 93 of Title IX (General Regulations); amending sections 93.35, 93.52, and

93.54 pertaining to noticing requirements for camping, recreation; homelessness and use of public rights of way or city property for camping; and schedule a public hearing at the next regular meeting to provide a second reading and adopt the Ordinance.)

ROLL CALL VOTE

PUBLIC HEARING

10. Public Hearing to Introduce and Conduct a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations), to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) with Local Amendments, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments; and Resolution Setting Forth Related Findings – Community Development Director Martin
(Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing to introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance to amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations), to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments; and consider a Resolution setting forth the pertinent findings and substantial evidence required by the California Health and Safety Code to support local amendments; and schedule a second reading, by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.)

ROLL CALL VOTE

REGULAR BUSINESS

11. City Facilities Needs Update – Assistant City Manager Eriksson and CIP Manager Wiggin (Recommended Action: Receive a report about the condition of current City facilities and the Facilities Condition Needs Assessment; and provide input and direction to staff.)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which they may be participating.

SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority Kassi Dee (Alt: Robert Robert) (SLOCOG / SLORTA)
South County Transit Committee Kassi Dee (Alt: Robert Robert) South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Kassi Dee (Alt: Clint Weirick) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: N/A) REACH Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: Robert Robert)
Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee Kathy McCorry-Driscoll (Alt: Robert Robert) Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Robert Robert (Alt: Kassi Dee) Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Robert Robert (Alt: Kathy McCorry-Driscoll) Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 4
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Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Jules Tuggle (Alt: Clint Weirick) SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) South County Chambers of Commerce Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) Zone Three Advisory Committee Jules Tuggle (Alt: Robert Robert) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Clint Weirick (Alt: Kathy McCorry-Driscoll) Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Clint Weirick (Alt: Kassi Dee) (CAPSLO)
Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority Clint Weirick and Kassi Dee

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
This item gives individual Council Members the opportunity to seek consensus for scheduling a specific item on a future agenda, authorizing staff time to provide background information and prepare a staff report for a future agenda, or to comment on Council business, City operations, projects or other items of community interest.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the following item:

ADJOURNMENT
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Per Resolution No. 17-21, the public portion of City Council meetings will be scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 11:00 p.m. Any open session items remaining on the agenda at 11:00 p.m. that have not been discussed or considered by the City Council will be continued to an adjourned meeting of the City Council (scheduled before the next regular meeting). However, the City Council may choose to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. upon a proper motion and a 4/5ths vote in favor of such an action.
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Staff reports or other written materials relating to each item of business referred to on this agenda are available from the City website www.groverbeach.org and on file in the City Clerk’s Office. A public counter copy is available for public inspection and reproduction during normal business hours at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA. Related materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours. If you have questions regarding any agenda item, please contact the appropriate City Department. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council and distributed subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. * * * * *
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Note: This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours prior to the date and time set for the meeting. Please refer to the agenda posted at City Hall for any revisions or call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 473-4567 for more information.
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The agenda and staff reports are also available on the City’s website: www.groverbeach.org

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT AND DECORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS (Pursuant to Resolution No. 07-44, adopted 04-16-07, revised 02-18-2020) The City Council and staff welcomes and encourages civic participation and debate on issues. The Council values the public’s opinion and in every Council meeting invite and encourage the public to address the Council on any matter of interest. The Council adopted these policies and procedures for appropriate conduct and decorum at Council meetings and establish guidance for public participation during Council meetings.

These policies will foster and provide greater clarity to preserve the intent of open government and maintain a positive environment for public input and City Council decision-making.

1.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – IN GENERAL

1.1 The presiding officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times.

1.2 The presiding officer shall determine all points of order subject to the right of any Council member to appeal to the City Council by majority vote. If any appeal is taken, the question shall be “Shall the decision of the presiding officer be sustained” in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order.

1.3 All Council members, staff members and members of the public should speak respectfully and avoid the use of profanity, vulgarity and slanderous comments. Recognizing that the First Amendment precludes the City Council from prohibiting speakers from speaking based upon the content of their speech, the presiding officer shall use their best efforts, short of enforcement action, to remind and encourage all participating in the meeting to keep their speech respectful towards others and within bounds appropriate for children and persons of sensitivity toward course language as a courtesy to others present or otherwise viewing Council meetings.

2.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – COUNCIL MEMBERS

2.1 Manner of Speaking.

Any Council member desiring to speak shall first address the presiding officer. Upon recognition by the presiding officer, the Council member shall speak only to the question under debate.

U2.1(a) Questioning Staff.

A Council member desiring to question the staff should address his question to the City Manager, or, in appropriate cases, the City Clerk or City Attorney, who shall be entitled either to answer the inquiry or to designate some staff member for that purpose. Such a designation may be made at the time of any staff presentation or on the agenda listing for the item.

U2.1(b) Interruptions.

Once recognized, a Council member shall not be interrupted while speaking unless called to order by the presiding officer; unless a point of order is raised by another Council member, or unless the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another Council member.

3.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – STAFF

3.1 City Manager Responsibilities
The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that members of the administrative staff observe the rules of decorum and order set forth in this Policy.

3.2 AAddressing the City Council
Any administrative staff member desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member or member of the public. Administrative staff members shall accord the utmost courtesy to the City Council, other administrative staff members and the public.

4.0 DECORUM AND ORDER – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

4.1 AAddressing the City Council
Any member of the public desiring to address the City Council or members of the public shall first be recognized by the presiding officer at the appropriate place on the agenda. All remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any individual Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney or member of the administrative staff or member of the public.

4.2 Time Limitation for Addressing the City Council
Public comment when addressing the City Council shall be generally limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Depending on the extent of the agenda and the number of persons desiring to speak on an issue, the presiding officer may, at the beginning of the hearing, set a different time limit for each speaker. Any person may speak for a longer period of time upon approval from the presiding officer, when deemed necessary, for instance when a person is speaking on behalf of a group or has a graphic or slide presentation requiring more time.

4.3 Failure to Yield, Disruptions
Any person who refuses to relinquish the floor after their allotted time or while attending the City Council meeting engages in conduct or speech which disrupts the business of the meeting shall be brought to order and/or removed from the room if the sergeant-at-arms is so directed by the presiding officer.

Disruptive remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, clapping, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the presiding officer who may direct the sergeant-at-arms to remove such offenders from the room.

4.4 Prosecution
Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted on appropriate complaint signed by the presiding officer.

5.0 ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM

5.1 The Chief of Police or his designee shall be the ex-officio sergeant-at-arms of the City Council. The sergeant-at-arms shall carry out all legal and valid orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum in the Council Chamber. Upon instructions from the presiding officer, it shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to remove any disorderly person from the Council Chambers or place the disorderly person under arrest or both.

5.2 As set forth in Government Code Section 54957.9, in the event that any meeting is willfully interrupted by a person or group of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible or impedes the ability of the Council to hold the meeting, and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are willfully interrupting the meeting, the presiding officer may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Duly accredited representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this Section. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City Council from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual or individuals not responsible for willfully disturbing the orderly conduct of the meeting.

No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation for Filipino American History Month
Agenda Item No. 1
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation for San Luis Obispo County
Apprenticeship Week
Agenda Item No. 2
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation for Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Agenda Item No. 3
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
Agenda Item No. 4
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025

MINUTES

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 Tem 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 Tem 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.

Agenda Item No. 5
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, September 22, 2025

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
• 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:

AYES: Council Members – Tuggle, McCorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None.

ABSTAIN: Council Members – None

2. Treasurer’s Report for the Period of August 1, through August 31, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

3. 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: City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, September 22, 2025

4. 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
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 Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, September 22, 2025
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 III (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 Tem 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 III (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 Tem 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 III (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.

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5
Monday, September 22, 2025

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 Tem 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 Tem 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 Tem Robert discussed attending the City Block Party and expressed gratitude to Grover Beach PD for rescuing one of his dogs.

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6
Monday, September 22, 2025
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
City Manager Bronson discussed the City’s special events that took place, the 36th Annual Dune 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.

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.
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)

M CITY OF GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 6
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: October 14, 2025 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Szamet, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review

RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report on the FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review.

BACKGROUND
On June 23, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY 2025-27 budget. Since then, staff has conducted an initial review of the year-end financial results of FY 2024-25 to provide a summary to the Council prior to the completion of the City’s annual audit done by outside auditors and brought to the Council in January 2026.The following summary represents this initial review, subject to change, with the upcoming audit process.

General Fund
The General Fund is the City’s primary fund and includes general City services such as police, planning and building, fire protection, emergency medical services, general administration, and allocations to the Capital Improvement Plan. The General Fund is also where property tax, sales tax, and other general revenues are collected. Table 1 below shows the budget for FY 2024-25 compared with the midyear projections and unaudited year-end actuals.

Table 1: General Fund
FY2024-25 FY2024-25 FY2024-25
Budget Midyear
Projection
Unaudited
Actual
Beginning Reserves 5,381,506 5,381,506 5,381,506
Revenues
Revenue/Transfers In 18,153,415 18,172,000 21,644,619
Expenditures
Operating Costs/Transfers Out 18,107,000 17,948,000 21,550,212 Annual Surplus 46,415 224,000 94,407
Ending Reserves 5,427,921 5,605,506 5,475,913
FY 2024-25 actual revenues are higher than projected amounts during the midyear budget review due primarily to grant funding reimbursement for the West Grand Avenue streetscape project as well as higher revenues from property taxes and service charges. Total expenditures for FY 2024- Staff Report: FY 2024-2025 Year End Financial Report Page 2 October 14, 2025
25 are projected at $21.3 million due to higher expenditures primarily driven by planned capital transfers to cover costs also related to the West Grand Avenue streetscape project along with higher than budgeted expenses for overtime and other personnel expenses.

That said, the City is estimated to end the year with a surplus of nearly $100,000 which despite being lower than the midyear projection is still twice the size of the estimated surplus in the adopted budget. Staff anticipates the City to end FY 2024-25 with reserves of approximately $5.5 million or 31% of operating expenses in excess of the 25% reserve policy. Staff will return to the Council with additional information about the City’s current year financial condition in November 2025 and in February 2026 as part of the FY 2025-26 first quarter and mid-year review respectively. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report audit for FY 2024-25 prepared by the outside auditor will be brought to Council for approval in January 2026.

Staff would note that the FY 2025-26 adopted budget included a carryover of a total of $1,186,000 of unexpended funding from FY 2024-25. This is comprised of the previously allocated funding for the North 4th Street repair project ($1,171,000) as well as $15,000 in previously allocated funding for the West Grand Block Party ($10,000) and for promotion by the Grover Beach Community Foundation for the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project donation program ($5,000).

Water Fund
The Water Fund is responsible for the maintenance and operation of City’s water system including water lines, tanks, and wells. The Water Fund is estimated to end FY 2024-25 with a deficit of $231,009 which will produce ending reserves to $3.8 million. The higher actual revenue is due to a one-time payment from Pismo Beach to reimburse the City for its cost of property acquisition for the Central Coast Blue recycled water facility. As noted in prior reports to the Council, the current water rate structure adopted in 2021 is insufficient to support increased operations and maintenance costs or needed capital improvements to the City’s water system. The current rate structure expires on June 30, 2026 and no additional rate increases can be implemented without a Proposition 218 process for a new rate structure.

Table 2: Water Fund
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Difference
Budget
Unaudited
Actual
Beginning Reserves 4,047,221 4,047,221
Revenue Total 4,277,560 5,077,549 799,989
Expense Total 5,196,088 5,308,558 112,470
Surplus/(Deficit) (918,528) (231,009) 687,519
Ending Reserves 3,128,693 3,816,212
Wastewater Fund
The Wastewater Fund is responsible for the City’s maintenance and operation of wastewater lines within the City as well as funds collected and forwarded to the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District for wastewater treatment. The Wastewater Fund is estimated to end the year with a deficit of $657,730 which will produce ending reserves of $3 million. Wastewater revenues are lower than budgeted by $135,457 and owing to the repeal of the wastewater rate structure adopted in 2023 as a result of the passage of Measure G-24. However, the subsequent approval of the new rate structure in June 2025 will provide sufficient revenues for wastewater services, capital projects including debt service costs, and prudent reserves in FY 2025-26.

Staff Report: FY 2024-2025 Year End Financial Report Page 3 October 14, 2025
Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement Table 3: Wastewater Fund
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Difference
Budget Unaudited Actual
Beginning Reserves 3,695,467 3,695,467
Revenue Total 1,385,670 1,250,662 135,008
Expense Total 1,789,469 1,908,392 118,923
Surplus/(Deficit) (403,799) (657,730) 253,931
Ending Reserves 3,291,668 3,037,737

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from receiving this report.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Receive a report on the FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: October 14, 2025 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Szamet, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Public Works Building Plan Review Fees

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26 to amend Section G of Building Plan Review Fees to change Public Works Building Plan Review fees and adjust the pricing as provided in the attached schedule.

BACKGROUND
The City routinely reviews its fee structure to ensure that fees adequately recoup the cost of providing specific services. This review is typically done in the spring as part of a comprehensive Master Fee Schedule update but also done throughout the year on an as-needed basis. The Public Works Department has recently reviewed its building plan review fee structure and determined that the current fees charged are insufficient to cover the City’s costs for providing these services. Under the current fee structure, if no Public Works Permit is issued, a nominal fee of $94 is collected for processing the review of the building plan. Minor projects consisting of 1-3 lots or units are charged $374, major projects of 4 or more lots or units are charged $561, and hotel/large commercial properties are charged $1,000.

These fees have not been increased in many years, and the inadequacy of this fee revenue has been magnified this year given increased development activity of all levels and increased costs for this review work particularly by contract building review firms. In the interest of ensuring that development pays its fair share of related costs, staff recommends adopting a revised rate schedule to increase each review tier and adding language for collection of additional fees based on costs incurred by the City for review of private development plans over and above the provided deposit amounts.

The table on the following page shows the current flat fee with the recommended fee adjustment to tiers for review. These fees are based on estimates of related costs to ensure the City recoups the cost of these services.

Staff Report: Master Fee Schedule Amendment Page 2
October 14, 2025
Current Fee Recommended
Fee

1. Public Works Plan Review Fee (No Public Works
Permit)
• Patio/Porch/Deck permits
• Tenant Improvements
• Remodels below public improvement
threshold /Alterations/Conversions
• Conversion of residential to commercial
• Conversion of commercial to residential
• Interior ADUs/JADUs; no additional structures
or new impervious area proposed
$96 $400

2. Minor Projects (1-3 lots or units)
• Accessory Structures
• Remodels above public improvement
threshold
• Additions/ADUs
• Additional costs may be billed upon exceeding
initial review fees
$374 $800

3. Major Projects (4 or more lots or units) Deposit
• New Construction other than sub-item “d”
below
• Additional costs may be billed upon exceeding
initial review fees
• Direct billing arrangements may also be
considered
$561 $2,000

4. Hotels/Large Commercial Projects Deposit
• Additional costs may be billed upon exceeding
initial review deposit
• Direct billing arrangements may also be
considered
$1,000 $3,000
Pending Council adoption, this revised fee structure would go into effective beginning October 15, 2025 for permits and projects submitted to the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff estimate that the approval of the amendment to the Master Fee Schedule will add an additional $58,000 in revenue annually and will ensure greater cost recovery for fees associated with Public Works Development Plan review.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Adopt the resolution approving the revised rate structure for fees associated with Public Works Building Plan Review in the FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Staff Report: Master Fee Schedule Amendment Page 3
October 14, 2025

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule, including Exhibit A – City of Grover Beach Master Fee Schedule.

Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement RESOLUTION NO. 25-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,

CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC

WORKS BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach has established a Citywide Master Fee Schedule which summarizes all fees charged by the City for various services and permits; and WHEREAS, the Citywide Master Fee Schedule ensues transparency and consistency in the fees charged to provide the services and permits; and WHEREAS, adjusting fees in accordance with increased costs due ensures sufficient cost-recovery for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach finds recommended adjustments necessary to the Master Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends adjusting specific fees to reflect both actual service delivery costs, thereby ensuring appropriate cost recovery for City services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California as follows:

1. The Citywide Master Fee Schedule is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

2. The fees listed in Exhibit A of this Resolution shall become effective October 15, 2025.

On motion by Council Member _____, seconded by Council Member ____, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
RECUSED: Council Members –
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California this 14th day of October 2025.

KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:

WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK
Attachment 1
BUILDING DIVISION Effective 7/1/25 3.300%
CPI Increase 2024
A.

1.0330 Original
Activity Description Fee Charge Basis Note
1 HVAC - per unit
a) Change-out (same location) $ 93 per permit [a] $ 93.00 $ 90.00 b) New $ 201 per permit [a] $ 201.00 $ 195.00
2 Electric Car Charging $ 161 per permit [a] $ 161.00 $ 156.00 3 Graywater System
a) No Plan Check Required $ 93 per permit [a] $ 93.00 $ 90.00 b) Plan Check Required $ 201 per permit [a] $ 201.00 $ 195.00 4 Insulation/Energy Upgrade $ 93 per permit [a] $ 93.00 $ 90.00 5 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 15kW or less $ 201 per permit [a] $ 201.00 $ 195.00
b) Above 15kW - per kW $ 15 per permit $ 15.00 $ 15.00
6 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 50kW or less $ 1,000 per permit $ 1,033.00 $ 1,000.00 c) 50kW - 250kW - per kW above 50kW $ 7 per permit $ 7.00 $ 7.00 e) Above 250kW - per kW above 250kW $ 5 per permit $ 5.00 $ 5.00 7 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Thermal Permit a) 30kW or less $ 1,000 per permit $ 1,033.00 $ 1,000.00 c) 31kW - 260kW - per kW above 30kW $ 7 per permit $ 7.00 $ 7.00 e) Above 260kW - per kW above 260kW $ 5 per permit $ 5.00 $ 5.00 8 Service Panel Upgrade $ 89 per permit $ 89.00 $ 86.00 9 Water Heater Change-out (same location) $ 62 per permit [a] $ 62.00 $ 60.00

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Fees shown in this section (Section A.) include all applicable inspection, and plan review fees. Additional fees apply for permit processing and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Sections F and G.

Effective: 7/1/25 10
Exhibit A
10 Water Heater Change-out (new location) $ 93 per permit $ 93.00 $ 90.00 11 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas $ 89 per permit $ 89.00 $ 86.00 12 Line Repair / Repipe $ 132 per permit $ 132.00 $ 128.00 13 Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (roof area) $ 177 per permit $ 177.00 $ 171.00 b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $ 89 per permit $ 89.00 $ 86.00 A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types (continued) Activity Description Fee Charge Basis Note
14 Demolition (per structure) $ 89 $ 89.00 $ 86.00
15 Temporary Power Pole $ 80 per permit [b] $ 43.00 $ 42.00 16 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Swimming Pool/Spa $ 993 per permit $ 993.00 $ 961.00 b) Detached Spa/Water Feature $ 287 per permit $ 287.00 $ 278.00 c) Gunite Alteration $ 353 per permit $ 353.00 $ 342.00 d) Equipment Change-out Only (e.g. pump) $ 306 per permit $ 177.00 $ 171.00 17 Patio Cover
a) Patio without M, E, P
i) up to 200 SF $ 244 per permit $ 244.00 $ 236.00
ii) Greater than 200 SF $ 342 per permit $ 342.00 $ 331.00 b) Patio Cover with M, E, P
i) up to 200 SF $ 486 per permit $ 486.00 $ 470.00
ii) Greater than 200 SF $ 534 per permit $ 534.00 $ 517.00 18 Window / Sliding Glass Door (New or Alteration)
a) Up to 5 $ 299 per permit [c] $ 299.00 $ 289.00
b) Each additional $ 72 per permit [c] $ 72.00 $ 70.00
19 Signs
a) Wall Sign $ 120 per permit $ 99.00 $ 96.00
b) Wall Sign Illuminated $ 210 per permit $ 132.00 $ 128.00 Effective: 7/1/25 10
c) Monument Sign (per sign) $ 238 per permit $ 198.00 $ 192.00 d) Monument Sign Illuminated (per sign) $ 300 per permit $ 265.00 $ 257.00 20 Storage Racks
a) First 100 LF $ 398 per permit $ 398.00 $ 385.00
b) Each additional 100 LF $ 19 per permit $ 19.00 $ 18.00 [a] Fees have been reduced by 30% for single family residential to encourage energy savings improvements. [b] Fee applies if temporary power pole permit is requested separate from main building permit. [c] Permits required for new or alteration of windows and sliding glass doors. No permit required for retrofit windows and sliding glass doors.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Residential New Construction and Room Additions 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 100 $ 661 $ - $ 1,238 $ - $ 1,899 $ - $ 640.00 $ 661.00 $ 1,198.00 $ 1,238.00 200 $ 661 $ - $ 1,415 $ - $ 2,076 $ - $ 640.00 $ 661.00 $ 1,370.00 $ 1,415.00 300 $ 661 $ - $ 1,503 $ - $ 2,164 $ - $ 640.00 $ 661.00 $ 1,455.00 $ 1,503.00 400 $ 772 $ - $ 1,592 $ - $ 2,364 $ - $ 747.00 $ 772.00 $ 1,541.00 $ 1,592.00 500 $ 882 $ 38 $ 1,681 $ 77 $ 2,563 $ 115 $ 854.00 $ 882.00 $ 1,627.00 $ 1,681.00 1,000 $ 1,102 $ 38 $ 2,122 $ 62 $ 3,224 $ 100 $ 1,067.00 $ 1,102.00 $ 2,054.00 $ 2,122.00 1,500 $ 1,323 $ 77 $ 2,475 $ 62 $ 3,798 $ 139 $ 1,281.00 $ 1,323.00 $ 2,396.00 $ 2,475.00 2,000 $ 1,763 $ 77 $ 2,829 $ 123 $ 4,592 $ 200 $ 1,707.00 $ 1,763.00 $ 2,739.00 $ 2,829.00 2,500 $ 2,205 $ 77 $ 3,537 $ 123 $ 5,742 $ 200 $ 2,135.00 $ 2,205.00 $ 3,424.00 $ 3,537.00 3,000 $ 2,646 $ 38 $ 4,245 $ 62 $ 6,891 $ 100 $ 2,561.00 $ 2,646.00 $ 4,109.00 $ 4,245.00 4,000 $ 3,087 $ 29 $ 4,952 $ 46 $ 8,039 $ 75 $ 2,988.00 $ 3,087.00 $ 4,794.00 $ 4,952.00 Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Effective: 7/1/25 10
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Residential Remodels with Structural Improvements 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 100 $ 441 $0 $ 796 $0 $1,237 $0 $ 427.00 $ 441.00 $ 771.00 $ 796.00 200 $ 496 $0 $ 1,018 $0 $1,514 $0 $ 480.00 $ 496.00 $ 985.00 $ 1,018.00 300 $ 552 $0 $ 1,194 $0 $1,746 $0 $ 534.00 $ 552.00 $ 1,156.00 $ 1,194.00 400 $ 606 $0 $ 1,326 $0 $1,932 $0 $ 587.00 $ 606.00 $ 1,284.00 $ 1,326.00 500 $ 716 $19 $ 1,460 $54 $2,176 $73 $ 693.00 $ 716.00 $ 1,413.00 $ 1,460.00 1,000 $ 827 $29 $ 1,768 $15 $2,595 $44 $ 801.00 $ 827.00 $ 1,712.00 $ 1,768.00 1,500 $ 992 $58 $ 1,856 $46 $2,848 $104 $ 960.00 $ 992.00 $ 1,797.00 $ 1,856.00 2,000 $ 1,323 $58 $ 2,122 $92 $3,445 $150 $ 1,281.00 $ 1,323.00 $ 2,054.00 $ 2,122.00 2,500 $ 1,654 $58 $ 2,653 $92 $4,307 $150 $ 1,601.00 $ 1,654.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 2,653.00 3,000 $ 1,984 $29 $ 3,183 $46 $5,167 $75 $ 1,921.00 $ 1,984.00 $ 3,081.00 $ 3,183.00 4,000 $ 2,315 $22 $ 3,715 $35 $6,030 $57 $ 2,241.00 $ 2,315.00 $ 3,596.00 $ 3,715.00 11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees (continued) R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Effective: 7/1/25 10
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Garage/Room Conversions and Residential Remodels without Structural Improvements 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 100 $220 $0 $353 $0 $573 $0 $ 213.00 $ 220.00 $ 342.00 $ 353.00 200 $331 $0 $619 $0 $950 $0 $ 320.00 $ 331.00 $ 599.00 $ 619.00 300 $386 $0 $884 $0 $1,270 $0 $ 374.00 $ 386.00 $ 856.00 $ 884.00 400 $441 $0 $1,061 $0 $1,502 $0 $ 427.00 $ 441.00 $ 1,027.00 $ 1,061.00 500 $496 $10 $1,238 $31 $1,734 $41 $ 480.00 $ 496.00 $ 1,198.00 $ 1,238.00 1,000 $552 $7 $1,415 $23 $1,967 $30 $ 534.00 $ 552.00 $ 1,370.00 $ 1,415.00 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees (continued) R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 10
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Commercial / Non-Residential - New Construction, Tenant Improvement, and Shell 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 500 $2,646 34.13 $3,126 75.29 5,772 109.42 $ 2,561.00 $ 2,646.00 $ 3,026.00 $ 3,126.00 1,000 $3,087 21.33 $3,537 61.60 6,624 82.93 $ 2,988.00 $ 3,087.00 $ 3,424.00 $ 3,537.00 5,000 $4,410 15.36 $7,074 49.28 11,484 64.64 $ 4,269.00 $ 4,410.00 $ 6,848.00 $ 7,074.00 10,000 $5,292 7.68 $9,904 24.64 15,196 32.32 $ 5,123.00 $ 5,292.00 $ 9,588.00 $ 9,904.00 20,000 $6,173 5.76 $12,733 18.48 18,906 24.24 $ 5,976.00 $ 6,173.00 $ 12,326.00 $ 12,733.00 2 500 $1,323 172.80 $2,388 46.20 3,711 219.00 $ 1,281.00 $ 1,323.00 $ 2,312.00 $ 2,388.00 1,000 $2,315 21.60 $2,653 57.75 4,968 79.35 $ 2,241.00 $ 2,315.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 2,653.00 5,000 $3,307 11.52 $5,305 36.96 8,612 48.48 $ 3,201.00 $ 3,307.00 $ 5,136.00 $ 5,305.00 10,000 $3,969 5.76 $7,427 18.48 11,396 24.24 $ 3,842.00 $ 3,969.00 $ 7,190.00 $ 7,427.00 20,000 $4,630 4.32 $9,550 13.86 14,180 18.18 $ 4,482.00 $ 4,630.00 $ 9,245.00 $ 9,550.00 3 500 $1,763 8.53 $3,537 13.69 5,300 22.22 $ 1,707.00 $ 1,763.00 $ 3,424.00 $ 3,537.00 1,000 $1,984 6.40 $3,890 10.27 5,874 16.67 $ 1,921.00 $ 1,984.00 $ 3,766.00 $ 3,890.00 5,000 $2,205 7.68 $4,245 12.32 6,450 20.00 $ 2,135.00 $ 2,205.00 $ 4,109.00 $ 4,245.00 10,000 $2,646 3.84 $4,952 12.32 7,598 16.16 $ 2,561.00 $ 2,646.00 $ 4,794.00 $ 4,952.00 20,000 $3,087 2.88 $6,366 9.24 9,453 12.12 $ 2,988.00 $ 3,087.00 $ 6,163.00 $ 6,366.00 4 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

New Construction / Addition
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S
(Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Storage)
Tenant Improvement
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R2, R4,
S (Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Storage)
Shell
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile; Storage
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 10
5 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
6 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
7 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
New Construction - R1 and R2 Occupancies 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification # of Units
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 1 - 10 $2,646 $512 $8,489 $1,164 $11,135 $1,676 $ 2,561.00 $ 2,646.00 $ 8,218.00 $ 8,489.00 11 - 25 $7,938 $576 $20,514 $1,276 $28,452 $1,852 $ 7,684.00 $ 7,938.00 $ 19,859.00 $ 20,514.00 26 - 50 $20,642 $304 $41,029 $744 $61,671 $1,048 $ 19,983.00 $ 20,642.00 $ 39,718.00 $ 41,029.00 51+ Units
(each add'l
unit)
$25,576
$228
$61,543
$558 $87,119 $786
$ 24,759.00 $ 25,576.00 $ 59,577.00 $ 61,543.00
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

New Construction / Addition
R1, R2 (Hotel; Motel;
Apartment; Other)
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 10
6 Tenant Improvement or Shell
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Plan Review
Base Fee
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Garage / Carport / Patio / Deck / Utility / Balcony 2024 CPI Increase 2024 CPI Increase Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
Original 1.0330 Original 1.0330
1 100 $220 $0 $265 $0 $485 $0 $ 213.00 $ 220.00 $ 257.00 $ 265.00 200 $276 $0 $310 $0 $586 $0 $ 267.00 $ 276.00 $ 300.00 $ 310.00 300 $331 $0 $353 $0 $684 $0 $ 320.00 $ 331.00 $ 342.00 $ 353.00 400 $386 $0 $442 $0 $828 $0 $ 374.00 $ 386.00 $ 428.00 $ 442.00 500 $441 $10 $530 $77 $971 $87 $ 427.00 $ 441.00 $ 513.00 $ 530.00 1,000 $496 $2 $973 $19 $1,469 $21 $ 480.00 $ 496.00 $ 942.00 $ 973.00 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.

See Commercial / NonResidential FeesSee Commercial / NonResidential FeesSee Commercial / NonResidential Fees Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Balcony / Carport / Patio / Deck
/ Garage / Utility
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Effective: 7/1/25 10
** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Activity Description Fee Note
1 Permit Processing Fee $89 $ 89.00 $ 86.00
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% [a] 2 Technology Fee / Records Retention Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% 4 Strong Motion Instumentation (SMI) Fee [a]
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x 0.00013
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x 0.00028
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee (valuation) [a]
a) $1 - $25,000 $1
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof $1 additional 6 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $265 $ 265.00 $ 257.00 Copies, Re-Print, Change of Contractor
7 Email Scanned / Archived Drawings $11 $ 11.00 $ 11.00 8 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $43 $ 43.00 $ 42.00
Violation Fees
9 Work Done without Permits 2x permit fee
Other Fees
10 Partial Inspection / Extra Inspection Fee (per inspection) $89 $ 89.00 $ 86.00 11 Re-Inspection Fee (3rd Time or More) (each) $89 [b] $ 89.00 $ 86.00 12 Missed Inspection Fee $89 $ 89.00 $ 86.00
13 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2 hour) $89 $ 89.00 $ 86.00 14 Address Change or New Address Notification $72 $ 72.00 $ 70.00 Other Fees
Effective: 7/1/25 10
[a] Fee only applies to permits for new construction and additions, including signs and swimming pools. [b] Re-inspection fee applies after second re-re-inspection.

Activity Description Fee Note
1 Public Works Building Plan Review
a) No Public Works Permit Issued $ 400 $96 $ 96.00 $ 91.00 b) Minor Projects (1-3 lots or units) $ 800 $374 $ 374.00 $ 362.00 c) Major Projects (4 or more lots or units) $ 2,000 $561 $ 561.00 $ 543.00 d) Hotels/Large Commercial Projects $ 3,000 Deposit $1,000 No Change $1,000 2 Planning Building Plan Review
a) Alterations $56 $ 56.00 $ 54.00
b) Additions - Residential $165 $ 165.00 $ 160.00
c) New Residential Unit / Detached ADU $331 $ 331.00 $ 320.00 i) Each Additional Unit $111 $ 111.00 $ 107.00
ii) ADU Stock Plan $56 $ 56.00 $ 54.00
d) Commercial / Industrial $1,000 Deposit No Change $1,000 e) Signs
i) Sign Permit (First Sign) $81 $ 81.00 $ 78.00
Each Additional Sign $42 $ 42.00 $ 41.00
ii) Sign Registration for Temporary Signs (i.e. A-frame, banners) $0 3 Plan Review Fees
a) Alternate Materials and Materials Review (per hour) $220 $ 220.00 $ 213.00 b) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) $220 $ 220.00 $ 213.00 4 Fire Supression Systems Review Consultant Cost
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Building Plan Review Fees - for Services Not Identified Elsewhere In This Schedule When applicable, plan review fees shall be paid at the time of application for a building permit.

The plan review fee is in addition to the buidling permit fee.

Effective: 7/1/25 10

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
Placement:

Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
SUBJECT: Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project Design Services Contract Amendment

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a budget augmentation in the amount of $30,000 from the Parks Construction Fund to increase appropriation for the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259); and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Wallace Group to increase the total amount by $76,000.

BACKGROUND
Ramona Garden Park is approximately two acres bounded by North 9th and 10th streets to the west and the east and Ramona and Brighton Avenues to the south and north. Ramona Garden Park is the focal point for events in Grover Beach including the Stone Soup Music faire, Concerts in the Park, the Halloween Carnival, the tree lighting and Santa’s workshop. The park is centrally located with access to downtown businesses, retail shops, restaurants, and the post office.

After an extensive community outreach effort beginning in 2019, the Council adopted the Ramona Garden Park Master Plan (“Master Plan”) in November 2020, which provides a “road map” for the City to guide future park improvements over a multi-year period along with implementation and construction of these improvements. These improvements have long been envisioned at Ramona Park including a playground facility. The Master Plan has been further refined with a consultantled effort on the design and construction phasing of this project. The Master Plan is divided into four phases with Phase 1 of the project being the playground and restroom while Phase 2 features the amphitheater and bandshell, Phase 3 is the park entrance and plaza and Phase 4 originally included outdoor classroom space.

On May 9, 2022, the Council approved an agreement with Wallace Group for design services in the amount of $459,655 and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders up to $46,000.

The scope of work included producing four individual bid packages for each phase of the project.

The original agreement only included engineering support during construction for Phase 1 whereas in 2024 the City applied for and was awarded Community Development Block Grant funds for both Phases 1 and 2. The resulting broader project funding required redesign of the construction documents to combine those two phases into one bid package. In addition, there were significant changes in electric utility connections from PG&E affecting the park that required redesign work. As a result, change orders for this design agreement will exceed the $46,000 originally allocated.

Staff Report: Contract Amendment for Ramona Garden Park Design Services Page 2 October 14, 2025
Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☒ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement Staff is therefore recommending the Council approve a budget adjustment of $30,000 to increase the appropriation for the project to cover these additional costs and authorize for the City Manager to amend to the contract to allow for change orders not to exceed $76,000 to finalize the design work for these phases of the project.

FISCAL IMPACT
This action will be funded with the Parks Construction Fund.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Approve a budget augmentation in the amount of $30,000 from the Parks Construction Fund to increase appropriation for the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project (CIP 1259); and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Wallace Group to increase the total amount by $76,000; or

2. Provide staff with alternative direction.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 9
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jim Munro, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Grover Beach Municipal Code sections 93.35, 93.52, and 93.54 of Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation) of Title IX (General Regulations) Pertaining to Noticing Requirements for Camping, Recreation; Homelessness and use of Public Rights of Way or City Property for Camping

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a first reading, by title only, and introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 93 of Title IX (General Regulations); amending sections 93.35, 93.52, and 93.54 pertaining to noticing requirements for camping, recreation; homelessness and use of public rights of way or city property for camping; and schedule a public hearing at the next regular meeting to provide a second reading and adopt the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND
Homelessness has been a long-standing issue for the City given the complexity and challenge of this issue not only in Grover Beach but throughout the county and state. To help address this issue, the City Council adopted the City’s camping ordinance in March 2023 that regulated camping on public property. That ordinance required the City to provide 72-hour notice to campers who camped longer than 24 hours on permitted public property before removing the campsite. On August 25, 2025, staff provided an update to the Council on the City’s response to homelessness and during this update recommended that the noticing time period for camp removal be changed from 72 hours to 48 hours to enhance the City’s ability to reduce illegal camping while still providing reasonable notice to campers.

The 72-hour period was consistent with federal case law at the time of ordinance adoption though this case law has since changed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s City of Grants Pass v. Johnson decision which gives public agencies more latitude for removing encampments on public property.

Requiring removal of a tagged campsite with a 48-hour period would enable the Police and Public Works departments to have a faster response to encampments and further the City’s goal of reducing the number and impacts of encampments within the city, while being consistent with current case law. This time period aligns with guidance from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness which recommends a minimum of 48 hours notice before encampments are removed.

Pending the introduction of this Ordinance, a public hearing will be scheduled for the October 27th meeting to provide a second reading and consider adoption of this Ordinance.

Staff Report: Camping Ordinance Amendment Page 2
October 14, 2025
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this agenda item.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Introduce and conduct a first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 93 of Title IX (General Regulations); amending sections 93.35, 93.52, and 93.54 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code Regulating Camping on Public Rights of Way and City Property and schedule a public hearing for the Second Reading at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting; or

1. Do not introduce and conduct a First Reading of the Ordinance; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 25-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 93.35, 93.52, AND 93.54 OF CHAPTER 93 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF TITLE IX (GENERAL

REGULATIONS) OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL

CODE PERTAINING TO NOTICING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPING,
RECREATION; HOMELESSNESS AND USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF

WAY OR CITY PROPERTY FOR CAMPING
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority under its police powers to regulate the time, place, and manner of camping on public property to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City’s current municipal code requires seventy-two (72) hours advance notice before requiring the cleanup or removal of unauthorized camping sites on public property; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has received reports from City staff, law enforcement, and public works indicating that the current seventy-two (72) hour notice period creates operational challenges and delays in addressing health and safety hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that reducing the notice period from seventytwo (72) to forty-eight (48) hours will enhance the City’s ability to respond to public safety and health concerns while still providing reasonable advance notice to affected individuals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Grover Beach as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 93.35, subdivision (J), (“Homelessness on camping grounds”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

When the city removes a camp or closes a location people are sheltering in the public right-of-way or on public property, it will post notices a minimum 48-hours prior to the closure so everyone that would be affected by the move will have adequate notice, except in cases of exceptional emergency or criminal activity, as allowed by state law and set forth in §§ 93.35 through 93.38 , and 93.50 through 93.54.

SECTION 2. Section 93.52, subdivision (B)(1), (“Time, place, manner regulations”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Attachment 1
Unless otherwise specified, any camping or camp, where allowed, may only occur for 24- hours at a time in any one location. After a camp has been in one place for 24-hours or more, the city may post notice at the location that the camp, and all associated camp materials, must be removed no more than 48 hours later and all personal property remaining will be removed, as described in § 93.54 .

SECTION 3. Section 93.54, subdivision (D)(1), (“Violations”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Prior to removing an established campsite on public rights-of-way or city property, at least 48 hours in advance, except in the case of exceptional emergency or criminal activity, the city must post notice at the location that the campsite must move and all personal property remaining will be removed and must inform local agencies that deliver services to homeless individuals where the notice has been posted that such notice has been posted.

SECTION 4. Section 93.54, subdivision (D)(2), (“Violations”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

A campsite may be removed for violation of this subchapter without posting a 48-hour notice:
(a) When there is probable cause for law enforcement officials to believe that illegal activity, other than camping, is occurring on the campsite or in the immediate vicinity of the campsite, or the property that comprises the campsite is being used or is intended to be used to commit or facilitate the commission of otherwise illegal activity; or in the event of an exceptional emergency, such as possible site contamination by hazardous materials or when there is immediate danger to human life or safety; and/or (b) If the danger to human life or safety can be reduced by moving the established campsite to a safer location, such as an adjacent landscape strip, the campsite should be moved rather than removed.

SECTION 5. Section 93.54, subdivision (D)(3), (“Violations”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Once the 48-hour notice has been posted, the city may act on the notice and remove the campsite beginning 48 hours after posting and for up to ten days following the posting.

SECTION 6. Section 93.54, subdivision (D)(4), (“Violations”), of Chapter 93 (“Parks and Recreation”) of Article IX (“General Regulations”) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

After a camp has been removed subject to a 48-hour notice or under circumstances when no advance notice is required, the camp and all associated camp facilities must be moved at least one block or 600 feet, whichever is greater, and the city may order that no camp be set up in that same location or a 100-foot radius for up to 30 days. The city will post signs informing the public that camping is prohibited at the location.

SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.

SECTION 9. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held October 14, 2025.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council at a regular meeting held on October 27, 2025, on the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
APPROVED:

__________________________
Kassi Dee, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Robert Lomeli, City Attorney

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 10
Placement: Public Hearing
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: October 14, 2025 FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Megan Martin, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Introduce and Conduct a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations), to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) with Local Amendments, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments; and Resolution Setting Forth Related Findings.

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance to amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Regulations), to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments; and consider a Resolution setting forth the pertinent findings and substantial evidence required by the California Health and Safety Code to support local amendments; and schedule a second reading, by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) sets forth the California Building Standards Code which provides regulations that govern how buildings and structures are designed, constructed, altered, and maintained throughout California. The code applies to nearly all types of buildings, including but not limited to residential, commercial, schools, hospitals. The State mandates that these codes be updated every three years in all cities and counties, known as the tri-annual update.

The CCR is a package of multiple “parts” that together govern building design, construction, accessibility, energy, and fire and life safety. Each chapter deals with specific aspects of building and safety regulation:

Part 1 – California Administrative Code
Part 2 – California Building Code
Part 7 – California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (new) Part 8 – California Historical Building Code
Part 2.5 – California Residential Code Part 9 – California Fire Code Part 3 – California Electrical Code Part 10 – California Existing Building Code Part 4 – California Mechanical Code Part 11 – California Green Building Standards Code Part 5 – California Plumbing Code Part 12 – California Referenced Standards Code Part 6 – California Energy Code
Staff Report: 2025 Building Code Update Page 2
October 14, 2025
State agencies review the most recent editions of national model codes and standards and make amendments and additions to to the CCR on a triennial basis. The proposed amendments and the full package are finalized mid-cycle and published by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on or around July, then become enforceable statewide the following January

1. For the current cycle, the 2025 edition was published by the CBSC on July 1, 2025, and the effective date will be January 1, 2026. A summary of the code changes is published by the CBSC to assist code users as they familiarize themselves with the new edition.

The City adopts the CCR, by reference, by amending the City’s Municipal Code (Title XV). The State allows cities to make local amendments to the 2025 code if local geographic, topographic, or climatic conditions warrant changes. The California Health and Safety Code requires adoption of a resolution setting forth the pertinent findings and substantial evidence to support local code amendments (Attachment 2). Staff is recommending the CCR be adopted by reference along with local amendments (Attachment 1). In addition to the 2025 code, staff is recommending the Council adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) to replace the currently adopted 2021 version. The IPMC is not part of the mandatory code update but is beneficial in addressing code enforcement issues related to property management.

Summary of the State’s Substantive Changes
As with previous tri-annual code changes, the proposed changes to the CCR are relatively minor in nature, except for the addition of a new wildland-urban interface (WUI) code (Part 7) as these changes relocate WUI provisions from previous California Building Code Chapter 7A, California Residential Code CRC R337, and California Fire Code Chapter 49, into a single unified part.

Area / Topic Description of Change Local Impact
Wildland-Urban
Interface
A new California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code (CWUIC) (Part 7) has been adopted,
consolidating and relocating WUI-related
provisions from CBC Chapter 7A, CRC
R337, and CFC Chapter 49 into a single
unified part.

Minimal/None; City of Grover
Beach does not have any high
or very high hazard zones
requiring additional home
hardening.

Local Fire Code
Administrative
Amendments
Additional clarifying administrative
language added for Fire Code Official
roles, fire lane standards, fire hydrant
types, cost recovery for abatement efforts,
and fire department emergency access.

Minimal/None; Provides
additional language for clarity
and consistency to help Fire
Department with emergency
operation response and
enforcement of regulations.

Triggers for
Installation of
Fire Sprinkler
Systems
Providing clarity and alignment with other
existing amendments regarding area of
1,000 square feet; reduction of applicable
date from January 1, 2012, to within the
last five years.

Minimal/None; Removes
ambiguity and subjectiveness
to interpretation of square
footage; provides a reduction
to a more reasonable
application date for
determining if sprinklers are
required.

Assembly Bill 130 – Limitations on Building Code Updates for Residential Buildings Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 130 in June 2025, which limits local agencies’ ability to modify the California Building Standards Code for residential buildings between October 1, 2025, and June 1, 2031. The law prohibits cities and counties from adopting new or more restrictive Staff Report: 2025 Building Code Update Page 3
October 14, 2025
residential building standards beyond those adopted by the State, except under limited circumstances such as emergency standards or home hardening measures.

The local amendments proposed by the City of Grover Beach have been reviewed for consistency with AB 130 and the California Building Standards Code. These updates are administrative and clarifying in nature and do not impose any new or more restrictive requirements on residential development.

Local Changes
The local amendments proposed shown in the Ordinance in Attachment 1 have been reviewed for consistency with State Housing Law and the California Building Standards Code. These amendments are limited in scope, clarifying existing provisions and administrative practices consistent with the substantive changes (listed above) adopted under the current State Code cycle. The updates are minimal in nature, maintain alignment with State standards, and do not establish new or more restrictive requirements for residential development.

General Updates
• Adopts by reference the California Building Standards Code with local amendments • Adopts by reference the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments
• Establishes authority, duties, and appointment of the Building Official under the Community Development Director.
• Clarifies permit expiration dates for permits issued to correct code violations.

Local Amendments to Building and Residential Code
• Expands Fire Sprinkler requirements for consistency with existing City amendments and State standards.
• Clarifies thresholds and timelines for determining when fire sprinklers are required for consistent application.
• Incorporates updated definitions and administrative provisions for clarity and alignment with State codes.

Fire Code Local Amendments
• Designates the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) as the Fire Code enforcement agency. • Provides additional clarifying language for fire lane standards, hydrant types, cost recovery, and emergency access.
• Enhances consistency to support FCFA with emergency operations and response, and enforcement of regulations.

Property Maintenance Amendments
• Clarifies maintenance standards and enforcement provisions for improved code compliance.
• Includes minor administrative revisions with no substantive change to requirements.

In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, a Resolution has been prepared to substantiate the City’s local amendments to the Fire Code and Property Maintenance Code. The supporting findings are based upon the City’s topographic, climatic, and geographic conditions and are necessary to ensure the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

Staff Report: 2025 Building Code Update Page 4
October 14, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) Section 15378(b)(5) and is therefore exempt from CEQA because adoption of the building code is an organizational and administrative activity that will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution will not have a fiscal impact. The cost to administer the code is recovered through permit fees.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Conduct the first reading and introduce an Ordinance to amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code TItle XV, Chapter 150 – Building Regulations to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments; and consider a Resolution setting forth the pertinent findings and substantial evidence required by the California Health and Safety Code to support local amendments; and schedule a second reading, by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
A public hearing notice was published in the New Times on October 2, 2025. The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment 1 - Ordinance Adoption for 2025 California Building Standards Code

2. Attachment 2 - Resolution for 2025 Local Amendments
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☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement ORDINANCE NO. 25-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,

CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE XV OF THE GROVER BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE; THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH LOCAL

AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, every three years the State of California adopts updated building codes referred to as the California Building Standards Code for the protection of the public; and WHEREAS, the State-adopted 2025 California Building Standards Codes become effective on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend its Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council to adopt local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code that affect the installation of fire sprinklers and common driveway access based on local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council is permitted to make amendments to the California Building and Fire Codes which are necessitated by local climatic, geological or topographic conditions present in the City of Grover Beach;
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 requires the City Council make findings that the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the California Building and Fire Codes, as amended herein, regulates and governs (i) the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City and (ii) issuance of permits and collection of fees related, thereto; WHEREAS, the Fire Code, as amended herein, also provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees.

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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions in the City of Grover Beach as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 25-XX at its (Date)meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced the ordinance and conducted the first reading of the ordinance at its October 14, 2025 meeting.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AS FOLLOWS:

PART 1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

ARTICLE XV – BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1 – CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sec. 150.001. Building Official. Appointment and Duties. The Building Official shall be appointed by the City Manager of the City of Grover Beach and shall hold office at the pleasure of said City Manager. The Building Official or his/her authorized representative shall work under the direction of the Community Development Director. The Building Official is authorized and directed to administer and enforce all provisions and codes adopted by this Chapter and for such purpose shall have the powers of a police officer.

Sec. 150.002. Adoption of the California Building Standards Administrative Code. The 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Administrative Code, is hereby adopted as the Building Standards Administrative Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.003. Permits Issued to Correct Code Violation. Permits issued to correct code violations pursuant to an active code enforcement case shall be valid for a period of 90 days.

Extensions to the permit may be granted at the discretion of the building official. Performance or approval of a required inspection will not automatically extend the permit.

Sec. 150.015. Adoption of the California Building Code. The 2025 edition of the California Building Code, including Appendix B, G, I, J, and Q is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Grover Beach except for the following revisions.

Section 903.2 through 903.2.11.3 of the 2025 California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Section 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in the following locations:

1. In all new buildings and structures that exceed 1,000 square feet.

2. In additions or alterations for all buildings or structures as follows:
a. Throughout structures where additions add more than 50% to the existing square footage, and results in a total square footage equal or greater than 1,000 square Ordinance No. 25-XX Page 3
feet. Modifications that require addition of an automatic sprinkler system shall include removal, combining or rearrangement of demising or tenant space walls to create a single occupancy or tenant space of 1000 square feet or greater or changes in occupancy or use when the change of occupancy or use results in a requirement for an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Section 903, including, but not limited to, increased occupant load, multiple fire areas, use of hazardous materials and other increased hazards.
b. Throughout structures where alterations remove more than 50% of the exterior walls and/or remove more than 50% of the roof framing, and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.
c. Throughout structures where additions and alterations combined encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.
d. Where there is a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief based on Table 903.2.1.

Table 903.2.1
Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard) H
2 I-2, I-2.1, I-3, I-4, L
3 A, E, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-4
4 B, F-1, R-3, R-3.1, S-1
5 (Lowest Hazard) F-2, S-2, U
e. These requirements will be applicable to the combined square footage of all building permits issued for the address or site within the last five years. 903.2.8.1 Group R-3.

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3, including Section 903.3.1.3 for Group R-3, shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area including all Manufactured, Modular or Mobile single family or Multifamily Homes or sleeping units.
903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages

2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.

Sec. 150.016. Adoption of the California Residential Code. The 2025 edition of the California Residential Code, including Appendix AH, AK, and AQ, AX, and AZ is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Grover Beach except for the following revisions.

A. Sections R309.1 Exception and R309.2, Exception 1 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

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Section R309.1 Exception and R309.2, Exception 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in additions or alterations for all one- and two-family dwelling buildings or structures as follows:

1. Throughout structures where additions add more than 50% to the existing square footage and results in a total square footage in excess of 1,000 square feet.

2. Throughout structures where alterations remove more than 50% of the exterior walls and/or remove more than 50% of the roof framing, and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.

3. Throughout structures where additions and alterations combined encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.

4. Where there is a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief based on Table 903.2.1.

5. These requirements will be applicable to the combined square footage of all building permits issued for the address or site within the last five years. Buildings or structures separated by less than ten feet shall be considered as a single building or structure.

B. Section R309.2.2. shall be added as follows:

1. Where an Accessory Dwelling Unit cannot comply with minimum access requirements, a horizontal dry pipe may be installed in lieu of fire sprinklers as approved by the Fire Chief.

Sec. 150.017. Adoption of the California Electrical Code. The 2025 edition of the California Electrical Code, including Annex A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.018. Adoption of the California Mechanical Code. The 2025 edition of the California Mechanical Code, including Appendix B, C and D, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.019. Adoption of the California Plumbing Code. The 2025 edition of the California Plumbing Code, including Appendix A, B, D, H, I and J, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.020. Adoption of California Energy Code. The 2025 edition of the California Energy Code, including Appendix 1-A, is hereby adopted as the Energy Code of the City of Grover Beach.

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Sec. 150.021. Adoption of the California Historical Building Code. The 2025 edition of the California Historical Building Code, including Appendix A, is hereby adopted as the Historical Building Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.022. Adoption of the California Existing Building Code. The 2025 edition of the California Existing Building Code, including Appendix A1, is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.023. Adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code. The 2025 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code without appendices is hereby adopted as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.024. Adoption of the California Reference Standards Code. The 2025 edition of the California Reference Standards Code is hereby adopted as the Reference Standards Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.025. Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code. The 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Grover Beach, except for the following revisions.

A. The following Sections of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be revised to delete and insert the following:

Section 101.1 Title. Delete “Name of Jurisdiction” and insert “The City of Grover Beach”.

Section 103.1 Creation of agency. Delete “[Insert Name of Department]” and insert “The City of Grover Beach Community Development Department”.

Section 108.4 Failure to Comply shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 108.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fines of not less than triple the amount charged for the original permit fee(s), or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Section 302.4 Weeds. Delete “jurisdiction to insert height in inches” and insert “four inches (4 inches)”.

Section 304.14 Insect screens. Delete “during the period from [Date] to [Date]” and insert “Year-round”.

Section 602.3 Heat supply. Delete “during the period from [Date] to [Date]” and insert “year-round”.

Section 602.4 Occupiable workspaces. Delete “during the period from [Date] to [Date]” and insert “year-round”.

Sec. 150.026. California Wildland Urban Interface Code. The 2025 edition of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted as the Wildland Urban Interface Code of the City of Grover Beach.

Sec. 150.040. Adoption of California Fire Code. The 2025 edition of the California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, BB, C, CC, F, H, and I and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Grover Beach except for the following revisions.

Chapter 1 Administration
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Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Grover Beach Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Section 103 – Code Compliance Agency
103.1 Creation of agency. The Five Cities Fire Authority is hereby created and the official in charge therefore shall be known as the Fire Code Official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

Section 104 – Duties and powers of the Fire Code Official. 104.10.2 Fire Department personnel and police. The chief of the fire department and other members of the Five Cities Fire Authority designated by the Chief of the fire department have the authority of peace officers or public officers pursuant to California Penal Code sections 830.2(g), 830.7(d) and 836.5(a) in performing their duties under the California Fire Code.
104.10.3 Fire investigation unit. A fire investigation unit is established within the Five Cities Fire Authority under the direction of the Fire Chief. All members of the fire investigation unit shall, upon completion of requirements as set forth in California Penal Code section 832, or any successor legislation, have the full power, authority, and immunity of a California peace officer to issue citations for violations of this Code. 104.10.4 Arrests. In addition to Five Cities Fire Authority personnel, who are assigned as arson investigators pursuant to California Penal Code section 830.37, any other member of the Five Cities Fire Authority shall have the power to arrest, without a warrant, whenever that member has reasonable cause to believe the person to be arrested has committed the crime of misdemeanor or felony arson, as defined in California Penal Code sections 450 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Titles 19, 24, and 25, in his/her presence, pursuant to the authority granted by California Penal Code section 836.5. 104.10.5 Citations. The Fire Code Official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this code.

Section 105 – Permits
105.3.3 Occupancy and use prohibited before approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the fire code official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating that applicable provisions of this code have been met. No appliance, device, equipment, or system shall be operated or used until the installation has been approved and permitted by the Fire Code Official and all applicable provisions of this code have been met. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant or contractor or both to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.

Section 113 – Violations
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of Ordinance No. 25-XX Page 7
a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars $1,000.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding three hundred sixty five (365) calendar days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation continues, after due notice has been served, shall be deemed a separate offense.
113.3.5. Citations. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and Battalion Chiefs are each authorized to issue a citation to any person operating or maintaining an occupancy or a premises or vehicle subject to this code, and who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so by any of those officials.

Chapter 4 Emergency Planning
Section 405 – Emergency Evacuation Drills
405.8 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system. Prior to initiating an alarm, the person initiating the alarm shall contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise the company’s dispatcher of the fire drill. In cases where the fire alarm system is not monitored by a central station, notification shall be provided to the fire department dispatch center.

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features
Section 503 – Fire Apparatus Access Roads
503.3 Marking. Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by curbs painted red on both the top and face along the entire length of the fire lane or fire apparatus access road, as applicable. Where no curb exists or a rolled curb is installed, an eight-inch wide red (OSHA safety red) strip or approved posted signs applied the full length of the fire lane or fire apparatus access road, as applicable, shall be installed. “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” shall be painted on top of curb in 3” white lettering at a spacing of 25 feet on center or portion thereof.

Exception: On school grounds, the markings to be implemented shall be as approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
503.4.2 Removal of Obstructions. The Fire Code Official shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be removed, without notice, any vehicle, vessel, or thing parked or placed in violation of any or all sections of this code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for all charges connected therewith. 503.6.1 Electrically operated gates. Any electrically operated gate which is installed across any required fire access road or fire lane shall have a Knox brand access switch installed which will open the gate. The switch (with dust cover) shall be installed so it will open the gate, and the gate will remain in the open position until re-set by fire department personnel.

The key switch shall be placed between 42” and 48” above the roadway surface at the left side of the access gate unless otherwise allowed by the fire code official. The key switch Ordinance No. 25-XX Page 8
shall be clearly labeled “FIRE DEPT”. The gate shall have a manual means of opening in the event of a power failure and shall be accessible from the exterior of the property. 503.6.2 Click to Enter Remotely Operated Gates. For electrically operated gates, a radiocontrolled system “Click to Enter” may be required in addition to the Knox key switch. A gate serving an individual single-family residence or duplex is exempt from this requirement.
503.6.3 Exiting. If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, then a Knox brand electrical override switch (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) shall be placed on each side of the gate in approved locations. 503.6.4 Manually operated gates. Each manually operated gate which is installed across any required fire access road or fire lane and which is locked shall have a Knox brand (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) padlock installed. The Knox padlock (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) shall be integrated with any other lock in such a manner as to allow the gate to be opened only by unlocking the Knox padlock (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief).

Section 505 – Premises Identification
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high for single family residential buildings and 8 inches (203.2 mm) for R1, R-2 and non-residential buildings, with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm), unless otherwise required to be greater in height or of reflective material as determined by the fire code official during the jurisdiction’s development review process for a specific project.

Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
505.1.1 Directories. When required by the Fire Code Official, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of directory signs shall be approved by the Fire Code Official and may be required to be illuminated.

Section 506 – Key Boxes
506.1 Knox Box. All new commercial occupancies shall have a Knox brand key box (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) installed as directed by the fire code official. Existing commercial occupancies shall install a Knox brand key box (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief), as directed by the fire code official when a building permit is obtained for any work. The key box shall contain keys which will allow the fire department access to all portions of the building. The keys shall have a tag affixed identifying their purpose. The nominal height of key box installations shall be five (5) feet above grade.

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506.4 Electronic Controlled Gates. A final field inspection, by the Fire Code Official or an authorized representative, is required before electronic Knox (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked open position.

Section 507 – Fire Protection Water Supplies
507.5.7 Fire Department Connection. All newly installed fire department connections will be required to install Knox brand FDC caps (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief). This also includes existing businesses that perform work to the structure that requires a building permit or any tenant improvement.

Chapter 6 – Building Services and Systems
Section 605 – Fuel Fired Appliances
605.8 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner. Gas meters shall be permanently marked identifying the building or system served.

Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Section 903.2 through 903.2.11.3 of the 2025 California Fire Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Section 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in the following locations:

1. In all new buildings and structures that exceed 1,000 square feet.

2. In additions or alterations for all buildings or structures as follows:
a. Throughout structures where additions add more than 50% to the existing square footage, and results in a total square footage equal or greater than 1,000 square feet. Modifications that require addition of an automatic sprinkler system shall include removal, combining or rearrangement of demising or tenant space walls to create a single occupancy or tenant space of 1000 square feet or greater or changes in occupancy or use when the change of occupancy or use results in a requirement for an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Section 903, including, but not limited to, increased occupant load, multiple fire areas, use of hazardous materials and other increased hazards.
b. Throughout structures where alterations remove more than 50% of the exterior walls and/or remove more than 50% of the roof framing, and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.
c. Throughout structures where additions and alterations combined encompass more than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure and are in excess of 1,000 square feet.
d. Where there is a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief based on Table 903.2.1.

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Table 903.2.1
Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard) H
2 I-2, I-2.1, I-3, I-4, L
3 A, E, I-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-4
4 B, F-1, R-3, R-3.1, S-1
5 (Lowest Hazard) F-2, S-2, U
e. These requirements will be applicable to the combined square footage of all building permits issued for the address or site within the last five years. 903.2.8.1 Group R-3.

2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.

Section 907 – Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.
907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed.

Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. The reset switch for the duct detectors shall be in an accessible location acceptable to the fire code official. A copy of the alarm system plan shall be accessible at the alarm panel indicating the location of the duct smoke detectors that correspond with the alarm fault activation name or number.

Exception:

1. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location.

Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble.

Section 912 – Fire Department Connections.
912.2.1 Visible locations. Fire department connections shall be located on the front access side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street, or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee Ordinance No. 25-XX Page 11
fire code official. The location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as follows:

1. Within 40 feet from an approved roadway or driveway and arranged so that hose lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby objects including buildings, fences, posts, plantings, or other fire department connections or otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

2. Within 50 feet from an approved hydrant.

3. Inlet height shall not be less than 18 inches or more than 48 inches above grade.

4. Guard posts or other approved means shall be required to protect fire department inlet connections from vehicular damage.

Appendix D – Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

Appendix D Section D107.1 – Exception 1 shall be deleted in its entirety.

D109 - Fire access residential driveways.

D109.1 Driveways less than 150 feet in length. A driveway that serves one- or two-family residential (occupancy type R-3) up to 5 dwellings shall comply with all of the following:

1. Minimum 12 feet wide driveway.

2. Driveways with a grade of 12% or less shall be paved or approved all weather road base.

3. Driveways with a grade greater than 12% shall be approved paved non-skid surface.

4. Driveways cannot exceed 20% grade.

D109.2 Driveways that exceed 150 feet in length. A driveway that serves one or two family residential (occupancy type R-3) up to 5 dwellings shall comply with all of the following:

1. Minimum 16 feet wide driveway.

Exception: The driveway can be reduced to 12 feet wide with the installation of a Dry Standpipe as per Five Cities Fire Authority standards.

2. Driveways with a grade of 12% or less shall be an approved paved surface.

3. Driveways with a grade greater than 12% shall be approved paved non-skid surface.

4. Driveways cannot exceed 20% grade.

5. Driveway requires a Fire Department turnaround as per Five Cities Fire Authority standards.

6. Driveways in excess of 200 feet shall be provided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds. Turnouts shall be an all-weather road surface not less than 30 feet long and 10 feet wide.

Sec. 150.043. Issuance of Citations. Officers and employees within the City of Grover Beach authorized to issue citations are designated within Article I, Chapter 2 of the Grover Beach Municipal Code.

Sec. 150.055. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Review Process.

A. Definitions.

1. A "solar energy system" means either of the following:
(a) Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

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(b) Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

2. A "small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:
a. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal.
b. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and all state and city health and safety standards.
c. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling. d. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.

3. "Reasonable restrictions" on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.

B. Purpose. The purpose of the section is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 to achieve timely and costeffective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The section encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. The section allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

C. Applicability.

1. This ordinance applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the city.

2. Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

D Solar Energy System Requirements.

1. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and city.

2. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

3. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

E. Duties of Building Division.

1. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.

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2. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

3. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. However, the final permit must be signed at the counter until the city develops an electronic permit issuance registration.

4. The building division shall adopt standard plan(s) and checklist(s) of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

5. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

6. All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951.

F. Permit Review and Inspection Requirements.

1. The city shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The building division should issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within the recommended timeframes contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

2. Review of the application shall be limited to the building official's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

3. The city shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code.

4. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

5. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections.

6. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized.

Sec. 150.056. Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process.

A. Definitions.

1. "Electric vehicle charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built-in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electric Code, as it reads on the effective date of this section and delivers electricity from outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

2. A "feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" includes but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition or mitigation imposed on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.

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3. "Specific adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

B. Purpose. The purpose of the section is to adopt an expedited, streamlined electrical vehicle charging station permitting process that complies with the Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Open Access Law and AB 1236 to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations. The section encourages the use of electrical vehicle charging stations by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electrical vehicle charging stations. The section allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

C. Applicability.

1. This ordinance applies to the issuance of building permits for electric vehicle charging stations in the city. All requirements of building permit applications in Title 24 for electric vehicle charging stations that are not addressed in this section shall remain in effect.

2. Electric vehicle charging stations legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of the ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of an electronic vehicle charging station in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

D. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements.

1. All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city.

2. Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

E. Duties of Building Division.

1. All documents required for the submission of an expedited electric vehicle charging station building permit application shall be made available on the city website.

2. Electronic submittal of the required building permit application and documents by email, the internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all electric vehicle charging station permit applicants.

4. The building division shall adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

5. The electric vehicle charging stations permit process and checklist shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist contained in the most current version of the Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

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F. Permit Review and Inspection Requirements.

1. The city shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of electrical vehicle charging stations. The building division should issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit as expeditiously as possibly upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

2. Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

3. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

4. The Building Official may require an applicant to apply for a Use Permit if the Official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to Article IX Chapter 7.

5. If a Use Permit is required, the Planning Commission may deny such application if it makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact.

6. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

PART 3. That each of the changes or modifications to measures referred to herein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions in the area encompassed by the boundaries of the City of Grover Beach and the findings set forth in a separate Resolution are hereby adopted and support the local necessity for the changes or modifications.

PART 4. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Rule (14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that the project will have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment.

PART 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be in violation of the law, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared in violation of the law.

PART 6. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2026. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, it shall be published in full, together with the names of the Council Members voting in favor, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.

Ordinance No. 25-XX Page 16
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on October 14, 2025, and PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council on [DATE] on the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
RECUSED: Council Members –

KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
_________________________________
WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK
Approved as to Form:
_________________________________

ROBERT LOMELI, CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS SUPPORTING

AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS CODES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 AND 18941.5
WHEREAS, the Grover Beach City Council intends to pass an ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and making modifications; and WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 require the governing body of a city, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building Standards Code to make expressed findings that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Grover Beach City Council finds that a departure from the California Building Standards Codes is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, does hereby :

The City Council has determined that local amendments to the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions in the City of Grover Beach and the following legislative findings support the local necessity for the amendments:

1. Climate – The City of Grover Beach is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate.

It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation.

Hot, dry winds, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. In addition, the high winds generated often cause road obstructions such as fallen trees, similar to that experienced during the Category 1 event from February 7, 2024. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to destructive fires. There are approximately 2980 properties in the Grover Beach area that are subject to some exposure from wildfires. This represents approximately 61% of the properties in Grover Beach. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area. Nearby areas in the county have a history of such fires, including the Avila Fire, Camp Indonico Fire, and the Las Pilitas Fire.

2. Climate – Water demand in this area challenges the quantity supplied by natural precipitation and, although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. The estimated population of California in 2006 was more than 36 million people. The state is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million by the year 2030, with 50 percent of that growth centered in Central and Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation may not be fully dependable in many areas of the state. Additional alternatives would further reduce the amount of water required for housing units created within an infill Attachment 2
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community such as Grover Beach. The City's core area continues to become more concentrated, with new mixed-use structures whose occupants, along with the structures themselves, could be vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to lack of available water. This necessitates the need for additional on-site fire protection features, and alternatives that do not consume as much water.

3. Climate - These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems also reduce the use of water for firefighting by extinguishing fires at an early stage. A typical on-site fire sprinkler system will use less than 10% of the water used by a fire department by the time a fire engine unit is dispatched and has the ability to extinguish the fire.

According to the Scottsdale Report, which was a 15-year study of fire sprinkler effectiveness, a fire sprinkler uses an average of 341 gallons of water to control a fire.

Firefighters utilize an average of 2,935 gallons of water when compared to the use of sprinklers.

4. Topographical - Geographic, land use and recent state legislation, such as but not limited to SB 35, SB 330, State ADU Law, SB 684, SB 9 have imposed greater impacts on the City’s limited available land and have resulted in greater density along with a large number of mixed-use projects, combining residential with commercial occupancies, therefore causing a need for on-site suppression systems that utilize both water and other materials to reduce fire hazards.

5. Topographical - Traffic and circulation congestion is an ongoing problem throughout the region. Traffic flow in and through Grover Beach is limited by the transverse by the Grover Heights Hills, which provide limited passage to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The narrow corridor that Highway 101 occupies is subject to traffic delays under normal conditions and emergency events can render the highway impassable. This has the double effect of preventing traffic from leaving the City and potentially preventing emergency workers, who often live out of town, from entering. At various times, Highway 101 has also been closed north or south of the City due to significant traffic congestion, accidents, and vegetation fires. In addition, roads in the foothills are narrow, and vulnerable to emergency conditions. Some of the older roadways are below current access standards and pose challenges to responding emergency vehicles, especially fire engines. These challenges are exacerbated in the event of an evacuation.

6. Topographical – These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

7. Geological – These topographical conditions as stated in findings 4 through 6 combine to create a situation which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely Resolution No. 25- Page 3
to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. In addition to gas mains, individual gas and electric service connections to residences may provide both fuel and ignition sources during a seismic event. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants.

8. Geographical – The climatic, topographical, and geological conditions described above make it prudent to rely upon automatic fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection measures to mitigate extended fire department response times. Automatic sprinklers and other measures specified in this Ordinance are intended to lessen life safety hazards and keep fires manageable with potentially reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. How long does it take for a single fire sprinkler to extinguish a fire? According to the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, sprinklers can extinguish small fires in as little as 90 seconds using less than one tenth as much water as a fire hose, greatly limiting water damage. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Five Cities Fire Authority which is the fire department for the City of Grover Beach. As California is subjected to the ongoing effects of climate change, local changes to climatic, topographic and geological conditions will likely pose a greater threat to disruption of services and loss of life and property in the event of a disaster.

On motion by Council Member _____, seconded by Council Member ____, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:

KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:

WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 11
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: City Facilities Needs Update

RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report about the condition of current City facilities and the Facilities Condition Needs Assessment; and provide input and direction to staff

BACKGROUND
The City owns and operates numerous public facilities including City Hall, Police Station, Community Center, Ramona Garden Park Center, and Corporation Yard. The City also owns Fire Station 2 which is operated by the Five Cities Fire Authority. Several of these facilities are over 60 years old and the newest facility is the Council Chamber/Emergency Operations Center wing of City Hall which is 25 years old. As the City’s facilities age, facility maintenance needs and associated costs have significantly increased and the facilities have not been systematically maintained but instead have been repaired on an as-needed basis.

The City continues to address maintenance and repairs as issues arise, however, the magnitude of deferred maintenance, as well as unanticipated maintenance needs have taxed the City’s staff and budgetary resources. For example, in FY 2024-25, the cost for unplanned repairs for City facilities exceeded $100,000. While these repairs are costly, the associated disruptions also hinder the City’s ability to effectively serve the public. Other repairs, such as replacing the HVAC system in the Council Chambers (estimates are $100,000) have been delayed to the current fiscal year in order to ensure the City did not exceed its overall maintenance budget.

The purpose of this agenda item is to brief the Council on the City’s facilities condition, convey the findings and results of a previous Facilities Conditions Needs Assessment, and seek input and direction from the Council on next steps in assessing and ultimately improving City facilities for service delivery and employee needs. This multi-year effort is related to the FY 2025-27 work program initiative of “Work on potential locations and funding plans for new or renovated City facilities with initial priorities for the Corporation Yard and Police Station” under the City’s Community Infrastructure Multi-Year Council Goal.

Operational Needs and Recent Work
While several City buildings are in poor shape due to their age and a backlog of deferred maintenance needs, most City facilities are also significantly undersized to meet the current and future needs of the public. A particular example is the Police Station which was constructed over Staff Report: City Facilities Needs Update Page 2
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40 years ago. Since then, the Police Department has grown, technology has improved, and the facility no longer meets the needs of a progressive 21st century law enforcement agency. In 2024, the department’s sewer line failed resulting in a costly and inconvenient repair. Most recently, the HVAC system failed leaving a large part of the building without air conditioning for an extended period of time. With the exception of a few minor interior remodels, maintenance of the police station has been limited to repairing items when they fail. The building itself has reached an age where significant upgrades and improvements are needed including structural, plumbing HVAC, electrical, and technology upgrades. In addition to the failing infrastructure, the facility lacks the amount of space needed by the City’s largest single department. Staff members are currently working in former storage closets, and the facility lacks a proper victim interview room, training room, storage, wellness/fitness space, secure parking and more. An offsite storage facility is required to properly store tools, police vehicles and evidence and was secured at 45 Newport Avenue with an FY 2025-26 cost of $111,442.

Similarly, the Public Works Corporation Yard has been assessed to be too small for efficient operations and has required numerous repairs. The City has taken some steps to address these needs including placement of a temporary office building, development of a parking and drive area behind the main building, repaving of the front lot, and reorganization of several shop bays.

All of the offices and equipment at the Corporation Yard are located in three existing metal buildings. The mechanics shop and office are located in an 80-year-old gas station building that was moved to the Corporation Yard in 1983 and will be demolished before the end of the year.

The mechanic shop will be relocated to the street’s bay in the existing 40-year-old metal building, and as a result, the street equipment will be relocated into the 70-year-old metal building that was moved from the original Corporation Yard in 1983. All of the vehicles and mobile equipment are stored outdoors and exposed to the weather and salt air and there is not sufficient room on site for storage of materials or movement and parking of vehicles. The need for significantly more yard space, new covered parking and storage along with permanent office space remains and is currently not budgeted. All of the existing buildings are in poor shape due to years of deferred maintenance and excessive age.

Lastly, City Hall is over 60 years old similar to the Police Station. In addition to a backlog of deferred maintenance, expensive and unexpected stopgap repairs, and a need for significant upgrades and improvements, the City’s current facility no longer meets its space needs. Staff are dispersed among several buildings, which diminishes collaboration and affects the City’s ability to effectively serve the community.

Facilities Condition Needs Assessment Condition Analysis In June 2022 the City Council authorized the development of a Facilities Condition Needs Assessment (FCNA) given the steady escalation of maintenance needs and costs for the City’s aging facilities and growth in City staffing and equipment. The scope of the FCNA included City Hall, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Police Department, Ramona Garden Park Center and the Community Center. Fire Station 2 and the Public Works Corporation Yard were not included in this study as the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) has conducted their own study for Station 2 and the Public Works Corporation Yard has exceeded its useful life and already had substantial improvements planned in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and adopted budget.

In December 2022, the Council awarded an agreement to develop the FCNA to Roesling Nakamura Terada (RNT) Architects. The project included in-depth site inspections and gathering input from departments, analyzing the data, and providing recommendations to the City. The FCNA provided a detailed analysis of City facilities and provided the City with an understanding of how well the facilities can meet current and future needs of the organization while continuing Staff Report: City Facilities Needs Update Page 3
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to provide responsive services to the public. The intent is for these findings and recommendations to be utilized in developing and prioritizing capital improvements and maintenance projects and allocating budgets for rehabilitation, reconstruction, or construction of new facilities.

The FCNA report is attached as Attachment 1 and identified a total of over $6M of deferred maintenance needs for City facilities and made several findings. The report indicated that while the EOC and Ramona Garden Park Center are in fairly good condition, the expansion potential for each is limited. With regard to the Police Department facility, the report found that while the department has outgrown the existing facility and the facility is in need of various repairs of building components, the structural integrity of the facility is in good condition and the facility could be repurposed. The report also found that City Hall requires a number of repairs and that staff have outgrown the existing facility which has no expansion potential and limited reuse potential.

Finally, the report found the Grover Beach Community Center on Trouville requires about $1.9M worth of repairs and the facility is at the end of its design life. As previously mentioned, the Public Works Corporation Yard was not included in the FCNA and due to current funding limitations, only essential repairs have been completed or are in progress in place of the originally and largerscale project in the City’s Capital Improvement Program.

FCNA Assessment of Future Needs
The latter part of the consultant’s analysis included the needs assessment specifically addressed the City’s future facility needs. This analysis is important to adequately size the buildings to meet projected future needs without drastically oversizing facilities. This is critical as larger buildings incur higher operations and maintenance costs. Part of this research included an evaluation of other community centers and police facilities within the county. The analysis also considered that the existing City Hall does not currently have the capacity to house all City staff and various departments within City Hall have outgrown their space. Similarly, the Police Department has outgrown their space and has a significant issue with a lack of storage. This analysis also included potential options which focused solely on repurposing City-owned facilities and properties versus acquisition of additional property.

A summary of the options for City Hall and Police Department (PD) facilities is listed on the following page. Staff would note that costs shown from the report are now two years old:

Option Cost Notes
Option 1 Partial Reuse $15.3M • Renovate the existing Police Department facility to be used as City Hall
• Demolish the current City Hall facility and construct new Police Department facility at City Hall site
• Consider an easement or property acquisition for
parking
• Maintain the Grover Beach Community Center (not
included in the cost estimate listed)
• Renovate the Ramona Garden Park Community
Center to be used as the EOC
Option 2 Reconstruct
Facilities at Same Sites
with Offsite EOC
$16.7M • Renovate the Ramona Garden Park Community
Center to be used as the EOC
• Renovate the existing Police Department and City
Hall facilities for their current uses
• Procure offsite storage for Police Department vehicles Staff Report: City Facilities Needs Update Page 4
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Option Cost Notes
• Maintain the Grover Beach Community Center (not
included in the cost estimate listed)
Option 3 Reconstruct
Facilities at Same Site
including EOC
$23.8M • EOC, City Hall and Police Department are renovated at the same location
• Includes a parking garage
• Maintain the Grover Beach Community Center (not
included in the cost estimate listed)Sizing of the
facilities is limited
Option 4 Reconstruct
Facilities and Relocate
PD to the Community
Center Site
$27.5M • Demolish the Grover Beach Community Center and construct a new Police Department facility
• Consider property acquisition adjacent to the
Community Center for Police Department vehicle
storage and a larger facility
• Renovate the existing Police Department and City
Hall facilities to be used as the new City Hall and EOC Staff would note that there are various challenges with limiting the options to only those utilizing the City’s currently owned properties and facilities. For instance, Options 1 and 2 include the use of the Ramona Garden Park Center for the EOC, which the Police Department has concluded would pose numerous operational challenges in an emergency. Those options also do not provide solutions for parking, including general staff or necessary secure Police Department parking, or storage. Further, Option 3 does not resolve the identified sizing constraints and would continue to provide operational challenges for all departments in providing adequate space for staff, storage and other uses. Finally, while Option 4 does provide additional space, it requires elimination of the Grover Beach Community Center as a community space and does not allow for Police Department vehicle storage or secure parking for police vehicles.

Additionally, staff has concerns regarding the proposed size of the facilities along with the cost estimates when compared to similar facilities at other cities. The Police Department indicates that options 1-4 do not provide the necessary square footage to address current and future needs for both the facility and the required parking. Staff estimates the required square footage to be between 10,000-13,000 square feet. This would allow adequate space for employee work stations, training, storage, an EOC, and wellness/fitness space. On a typical workday, the Police Department has a need for 25-30 secure parking spaces for both City and personal vehicles of staff and only option 4 provides the required number of secured parking spaces but does not include parking for the larger Police vehicles. All options would require off-site parking of large command vehicles, and armored vehicles. Ideally, a site for a new Police facility would accommodate all department parking and storage needs at one location and not require a separate storage facility as the City currently has.

Council Input and Direction
When the FCNA was presented to the Council on September 25, 2023, the Council at that time indicated a preference for Option 3 out of the options presented but still expressed concerns with this particular option. The Council also expressed opposition to eliminating the Grover Beach Community Center as a community space. Due to the lack of available funding for design and construction of new or renovation of City facilities as well as other policy priorities such as water and sewer issues, the City has not been able to pursue any of the proposed options over the twoyear period.

Staff Report: City Facilities Needs Update Page 5
October 14, 2025
As part of this briefing for the current Council on City facility needs, staff is seeking input and direction from the Council about continuing to express a preference for Option 3 of the proposed Options and whether Council continue to not support repurposing the Grover Beach Community Center site for another purpose. In addition, staff would seek input and direction from the Council on continuing to pursue potential property acquisition related to new facilities. The Council previously in September 2023 had directed staff to research options for property acquisition for a new Police Department facility site and/or for relocation or expansion of the City’s Corporation Yard. Acquisition of additional property would allow for construction of right-sized facilities with adequate parking and storage.

Staff subsequently approached the Council in closed session in September 2024 about acquisition of specific vacant properties for this purpose. While property acquisition would involve use of one-time funding likely from reserves, the City would then be eligible to pursue advantageous loan programs and other financial assistance to construct a new facility. Staff is seeking direction as to whether the Council would like staff to continue efforts to identify potential additional property as part of the next steps in continuing this multi-year effort towards improving City facilities.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report. Currently, there is no funding identified for major facility improvements or new facilities. General facility maintenance work is budgeted at $450,000 in FY 2025-26.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Receive a report about the condition of current City facilities and the Facilities Condition Needs Assessment; and provide input and direction to staff; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Facilities Conditions Needs Assessment report
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☒ Community Infrastructure ☒ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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Facility Assessment
Date & Time: January 05, 2023, 10:00AM to 3:30PM PST
Project: Facility Condition and Needs Assessment, Grover Beach, CA Subject: Field Review – Site Walk
Project Number: CIP3004 (RNT Project 22.978)
Location: Grover Beach, CA 93433
Those Present: RAY, GREGORY (partially) | Grover Beach, Public Works WIGGIN, ERIN | Grover Beach, Public Works
MUNOZ-MORRIS | Grover Beach, Public Works
SHOEBRIDGE, IAN | Ashley Vance
STIER, RYAN | Ashley Vance
ALLWINE, KATHLEEN | Ashley Vance
STARRETT, BRIAN | 3C Engineering
STANGER, DENVER | 3C Engineering
O’CONNELL-MACKAY, NATASCHA | 3C Engineering
MALAN, COBUS | Jacobus & Yuang
THOMA, JEFF | Thoma Electric
PREHEIM, ROGER | Thoma Electric
VANABLE, SAMUEL | Earth Systems
DOWN, ROBERT | Earth Systems
DJABBARI, NEEKA | RNT Architects
ODBERG, ETHAN | RNT Architects
KILLING, ANSGAR | RNT Architects
Attachment 1
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Table of Content
Table of Content.......................................................................................................................2

1. Introduction........................................................................................................................4

1.1. Project Scope ........................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Project Schedule...................................................................................................... 5

2. Architecture.......................................................................................................................6

2.1. Applicable Codes.................................................................................................... 6

2.2. Existing Conditions.................................................................................................... 6

2.3. Observed Deficiencies ............................................................................................ 6

2.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age........................................ 7

2.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................. 7

2.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................. 9

3. Civil Engineering ..............................................................................................................10

3.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................10

3.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................10

3.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................10

3.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................11

3.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................11

3.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................12

4. Structural Engineering .....................................................................................................13

4.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................13

4.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................13

4.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................16

4.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................16

4.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................17

4.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................18

5. Mechanical Engineering.................................................................................................20

5.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................20

5.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................20

5.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................23

5.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................25

5.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................25 R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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5.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................26

6. Electrical Engineering......................................................................................................27

6.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................27

6.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................27

6.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................31

6.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................32

6.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................32

6.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information............................................................33

7. Plumbing Engineering .....................................................................................................34

7.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................34

7.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................34

7.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................35

7.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................35

7.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................35

7.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................35

8. Fire Protection Engineering (in progress) .......................................................................37

8.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................37

8.2. Existing Conditions...................................................................................................37

8.3. Observed Deficiencies ...........................................................................................37

8.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age.......................................37

8.5. Expansion Potential.................................................................................................38

8.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information ............................................................38

9. Geotechnical Engineering (in progress)........................................................................39

9.1. Applicable Codes...................................................................................................39

9.2. Existing Soil Conditions ............................................................................................39

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1. Introduction

1.1. Project Scope

1.1.1. Facilities – This report covers four City of Grover Beach buildings. The initial version of this report will serve as a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA). Later iterations will include the calculation of the Facility Condition Index (FCI) for the existing buildings, and ultimately a programmatic needs assessment for these facilities. In detail:

1.1.1.1. City Hall – located at 154 S. 8th Street, the 3,600 SF building was originally built in the 1960ies as a water company building. In 1980, the building was extended to the West by 1,140 SF, and in 2000 finally connected to the adjacent Police Department building. Per CBC Chapter 3, the building’s predominant occupancy type is B - Civic Administration.

1.1.1.2. Police Station – located at 711 Rockaway, the 5,200 SF building was originally built in 1980, and in 2000 connected to the adjacent City Hall building. Per CBC Chapter 3, the building’s predominant occupancy type is B - Civic Administration.

1.1.1.3. Ramona Garden Park Center – located at 993 Ramona Ave, the 2,856 SF building was built in 1992. Per CBC Chapter 3, the building’s predominant occupancy type is A-3 – Community Hall.

1.1.1.4. Trouville Community Center – located at 1230 Trouville Ave, the 5,870 SF appears to consist of two modular units including an undated North-facing extension, and 1998 built West-facing 470 SF extension. Per CBC Chapter 3, the building’s predominant occupancy type is A-3 – Community Hall and E – Day Care Facility.

1.1.2. Facility Condition Assessment

1.1.2.1. Methodology – For the initial FCA, the city provided a set of as-built drawings on 12/13/2022. A detailed list of provided drawings is included under section 1.1.2.2. on 01/05/2023, City Representatives and the assessment team conducted site visits at each facility for visual inspection of building components. The City provided access to rooms, mechanical and electrical closets, roof mounted units, as well as crawl and attic spaces to the extent possible. No destructive / demolition exploration was used at this initial site walk.

1.1.2.2. List of as-built Drawings – On 12/13/2022, the city provided the following as built drawings for the buildings listed under 1.1.1:

1.1.2.2.1. “Water Company Building.pdf”, dated 1960, 6 sheets

1.1.2.2.2. “Grover City PD.pdf”, dated 02/19/1980, 40 sheets

1.1.2.2.3. “Grover City EOC Add.pdf” dated 02/17/2000, 30 sheets

1.1.2.2.4. “As Builts Ramona.pdf”, dated 08/20/1992, 30 sheets

1.1.2.2.5. “As Builts Trouville C. Center, dated 04/15/1998, 6 sheets.

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1.1.3. Facility Condition Index – (not part of FCA Draft submitted 1/2023)

1.1.3.1. Methodology

1.1.3.2. Reference

1.1.4. Facility Needs Assessment – (not part of FCA Draft submitted 1/2023)

1.1.4.1. Methodology

1.1.4.2. References

1.1.5. Recommendations – (not part of FCA Draft submitted 1/2023)

1.2. Project Schedule
Figure 1.2 – Project Schedule
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2. Architecture

2.1. Applicable Codes

2.1.1. International Building Code (IBC)

2.1.2. California Building Code (CBC)

2.2. Existing Conditions

2.2.1. City Hall – The building interior and exterior finishes are in condition that appears consistent with its age. Program and layout of selected areas were altered by building expansions, layout and circulation changes. Based on architectural assessment, the building appears to not meet all current code and/or functional requirements for its intended occupancy type B.

2.2.2. Police Station - The building interior and exterior finishes are in condition that appears consistent with its age. Program and layout of selected areas were altered by building expansions (EOC) layout and circulation changes. Based on architectural assessment, the building appears to not meet all current code and/or functional requirements for its intended occupancy type B.

2.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center – The building interior and exterior finishes are in good condition based on its age. Based on architectural assessment, the building appears to meet overall current code and functional requirements for its intended occupancy typeA-3

2.2.4. Trouville Community Center - The building interior and exterior finishes are in fair condition based on its age. Selected areas were recently remodeled due to kitchen fire. Based on architectural assessment, the building appears to meet overall current code and/or functional requirements for its intended occupancy type A-3, with some deficiencies pertaining to occupancy type E – Day Care.

2.3. Observed Deficiencies

2.3.1. City Hall

2.3.1.1. Exterior Envelope - Waterproofing and insulative deficiencies in Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) walls and ceiling/roof (see appendix)

2.3.1.2. Interior Dividers – Sound insulation deficiencies in connections to envelope and suspended ceiling,

2.3.1.3. Circulation – inefficient layout, redundant and/or narrow hallways, staff and public entrance separated

2.3.1.4. Program – individual workplace inequality (size, lighting), apparent lack of document storage.

2.3.1.5. ADA Compliance – selected workplaces don’t meet required clearances.

2.3.2. Police Station and EOC

2.3.2.1. Exterior Envelope - Waterproofing and insulative deficiencies in Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) walls and ceiling/roof (see appendix)
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2.3.2.2. Interior Partitions – Sound insulation deficiencies in connections to envelope and suspended ceiling,

2.3.2.3. Circulation – inefficient layout, narrow hallways, safety concerns (minimal landing space for roof access in proximity to staircase, clearance on staircase to basement),

2.3.2.4. Program – individual workplace inequality, apparent lack of interior/secure storage for equipment and personal gear, resulting in outdoor storage with reduced security.

2.3.2.5. Energy Efficiency – increased energy consumption for artificial lighting and thermal conditioning,

2.3.2.6. ADA Compliance – selected workplaces don’t meet required clearances.

2.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

2.3.3.1. Ceiling insulation rests on acoustic ceiling.

2.3.3.2. Minimal observed architecture-specific deficient conditions.

2.3.4. Trouville Community Center

2.3.4.1. Ceiling insulation rests on acoustic ceiling tiles. (See appendix)

2.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

2.4.1. City Hall

2.4.1.1. Energy Efficiency – increased energy consumption for artificial lighting and thermal conditioning,

2.4.2. Police Station

2.4.2.1. Envelope - exterior walls assumed to have no insulation behind drywall on exterior walls, ceiling insulation assumed to rest on suspended ceiling / acoustic ceiling tiles.

2.4.2.2. Energy Efficiency – increased energy consumption for artificial lighting and thermal conditioning,

2.4.2.3. Lack of sufficient parking space for public, staff and police vehicles,

2.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

2.4.3.1. Roofing material is reaching the end of its lifespan

2.4.4. Trouville Community Center

2.4.4.1. Insufficient insulation of exterior envelope and crawls space.

2.4.4.2. If not remodeled recently,

2.5. Expansion Potential

2.5.1. City Hall

2.5.1.1. Horizontal Expansion - Pending geotechnical review of the perimeter area, a horizontal expansion is possible but would trigger:

2.5.1.1.1. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building, in particular CBC title 24 upgrades to the envelope

2.5.1.1.2. Partial building envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.1.1.3. Interior layout and circulation revisions.

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2.5.1.2. Vertical Expansion - Pending structural and geotechnical review, a vertical expansion is possible but would trigger:

2.5.1.2.1. Structural retrofit measurement in the existing building,

2.5.1.2.2. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building,

2.5.1.2.3. Substantial building envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.1.2.4. Interior layout and circulation revisions.

2.5.1.3. Optimization within Existing Footprint – The interior layout appears to offer potential to reduce redundant circulation and sort/align interior partitions for better interior efficiency.

2.5.2. Police Station

2.5.2.1. Horizontal Expansion - Pending geotechnical review of the perimeter area, a horizontal expansion is possible but would trigger:

2.5.2.1.1. Repurposing adjacent site areas, in particular public and PD parking that is already considered insufficient,

2.5.2.1.2. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building, in particular CBC title 24 upgrades to the envelope.

2.5.2.1.3. Partial building envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.2.1.4. Interior layout and circulation revisions.

2.5.2.2. Vertical Expansion - Pending structural and geotechnical review, a vertical expansion is possible but would trigger:

2.5.2.2.1. Structural retrofit measurement in the existing building,

2.5.2.2.2. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building,

2.5.2.2.3. Substantial building envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.2.2.4. Interior layout and circulation revisions.

2.5.2.3. Optimization within Existing Footprint – The existing layout and circulation does not appear to offer optimization potential.

2.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

2.5.3.1. Horizontal Expansion - Pending geotechnical review of the perimeter area, a horizontal expansion is possible but would trigger:

2.5.3.1.1. Repurposing adjacent site areas (parking, land- and hardscaping of Ramona Garden Park),

2.5.3.1.2. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building,

2.5.3.1.3. Partial envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.3.1.4. interior layout and circulation revisions.

2.5.3.2. Vertical Expansion - Pending structural and geotechnical review, a vertical expansion is possible but is not recommended due to significant changes in the overall architectural appearance and extensive cost of altering the existing roof.

2.5.3.3. Optimization within Existing Footprint – The existing layout appears to have a reasonable ratio of circulation to functional floor area.

2.5.4. Trouville Community Center

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extensive changes and upgrades that don’t appear to be cost effective, in particular:

2.5.4.1.1. Repurposing adjacent site areas (particularly hardscape and parking),

2.5.4.1.2. Code compliance upgrades to the existing building,

2.5.4.1.3. Partial envelope demolition and expansion,

2.5.4.1.4. interior layout and circulation revisions.

2.5.4.2. Vertical Expansion - Pending structural and geotechnical review, a vertical expansion is theoretically possible but does not appear practical due to extensive cost for upgrades and temporary measurements.

2.5.4.3. Optimization within Existing Footprint – The existing layout appears to have a reasonable ratio of circulation to functional floor area.

2.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

2.6.1. City Hall

2.6.1.1. Could the City please provide a short summary of recent repair / remodel activities at this facility?

2.6.1.2. Did the City conduct a hazardous materials analysis?

2.6.2. Police Station

2.6.2.1. Could the City please provide a short summary of recent repair / remodel activities at this facility?

2.6.2.2. Did the City conduct a hazardous materials analysis?

2.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

2.6.3.1. Could the City please provide a short summary of recent repair / remodel activities at this facility?

2.6.3.2. Did the City conduct a hazardous materials analysis?

2.6.4. Trouville Community Center

2.6.4.1. Could the City please provide a short summary of recent repair / remodel activities at this facility?

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3. Civil Engineering

3.1. Applicable Codes

3.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

3.1.2. Americans with Disabilities Act

3.1.3. Post Construction Stormwater Requirements for Projects on the Central Coast

3.2. Existing Conditions

3.2.1. City Hall

3.2.1.1. City Hall is located at the northwest corner of Rockaway Avenue and South 8th Street. The building has parking lots on the north and south side. The site contains walkways and landscaping. The site drains to the public right of way via sheet flow.

3.2.2. Police Station

3.2.2.1. The Police Station is located right next to City Hall and shares flatwork and a parking lot. There is another parking lot west of the station that is closed to the public but services the station.

3.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

3.2.3.1. Ramona Garden Park is located along Ramona Avenue and North 10th street on approximately a one-acre lot. The Ramona frontage consists of a bus stop with parking stalls for 5 city buses. The North 10th Street frontage consists of perpendicular parking stalls that service the park and community center. The park includes walkways, patio areas, picnic benches, a barbeque area, a water fountain, and a play field. The site drains to the public right of way or to landscaped areas.

3.2.4. Trouville Community Center

3.2.4.1. The Trouville Community Center is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Trouville Avenue and 12th Street. The building is surrounded by a parking lot and there is limited landscaping. There are ADA ramps that lead to the main entrance to the building. The roof drains all have splash blocks beneath them and the site slopes away from the building.

3.3. Observed Deficiencies

3.3.1. City Hall

3.3.1.1. The frontage improvements along Rockaway and South 8th appear to be in like-new condition. The pavement in the parking areas is in good condition and there are no apparent drainage issues.

3.3.2. Police Station

3.3.2.1. The driveway entrance to the western parking lot is older than the adjacent sidewalk. The western parking lot asphalt is cracked and has several low spots that appear to be due to failures in the pavement subbase. There appears to be cracking in the concrete on the walkway to the main front door.

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3.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

3.3.3.1. The concrete flatwork throughout the site appears to be in decent condition, with minor cracking consistent with wear and tear. ADA needs for the site have not been assessed at this time. A site survey would be required to determine the extent of repair required for ADA upgrades. Curb ramps do not appear to meet the current ADA code.

3.3.4. Trouville Community Center

3.3.4.1. The asphalt in the parking lot appears in good shape although there appears to be minor puddling in the ADA stalls, and at the base of the stairs and ADA ramp. There is no curb ramp located at the corner of Trouville and 12th Street. The driveway pans are cracked and there is lifting of the concrete curb and gutter around the site.

3.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

3.4.1. City Hall

3.4.1.1. Any site expansion or repair should take into consideration current ADA regulations.

3.4.2. Police Station

3.4.2.1. Any site expansion or repair should take into consideration current ADA regulations.

3.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

3.4.3.1. Any site expansion or repair should take into consideration current ADA regulations.

3.4.4. Trouville Community Center

3.4.4.1. Any site expansion or repair should take into consideration current ADA regulations.

3.5. Expansion Potential

3.5.1. City Hall: Any expansion of the building footprint would reduce onsite parking. The additional impervious area may trigger Post Construction Stormwater Requirements.

3.5.2. Police Station: Any expansion of the building footprint would reduce onsite parking. The additional impervious area may trigger Post Construction Stormwater Requirements.

3.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center: The site has space to expand. New impervious surface added to the site may trigger Post Construction Stormwater requirements. BMP locations should be considered when starting the site layout/design. The site is big enough that if a large development plan was implemented, a SWPPP could be required.

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credit could be applied to reduce retention volumes, if required. BMP locations should be considered in the site design.

3.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

3.6.1. City Hall

3.6.1.1. The condition of the sanitary lateral, onsite storm drains, and water services are unknow. If there are utility issues onsite further investigation would be required.

3.6.2. Police Station

3.6.2.1. The condition of the sanitary lateral, onsite storm drains, and water services are unknow. If there are utility issues onsite further investigation would be required.

3.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

3.6.3.1. The condition of the sanitary lateral, onsite storm drains, and water services are unknow. If there are utility issues onsite further investigation would be required.

3.6.4. Trouville Community Center

3.6.4.1. N /A
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4. Structural Engineering

4.1. Applicable Codes

4.1.1. 2022 California Building Code (CBC)

4.1.2. ASCE 7-16: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

4.1.3. ASCE 41-17: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

4.2. Existing Conditions

4.2.1. City Hall

4.2.1.1. Building History & Description
Assumed to be originally constructed in the 1950’s-1960’s, the approximately 3,600 sq.ft. Grover Beach City Hall is a single-story building with exterior masonry walls, a wood-framed roof, and slab on grade foundation. In 1980, an 1,140 sq.ft. addition to and remodel of the existing structure consisted of a new lobby, additional office space and lounge. New walls and framing matched original construction with exterior masonry walls, a stickframed roof, and slab-on-grade floor

4.2.1.2. Vertical Load-Resisting Elements
The existing low-slope roof structure consists primarily of 2x12 roof rafters spaced at 12” o.c. throughout the structure. Roof joists are supported by a combination of interior wood-framed walls exterior, 8” masonry walls.

4.2.1.3. Lateral Load-Resisting Elements
The existing lateral system for the original structure as well as the addition & remodel performed in 1980 is consists of exterior 8” reinforced masonry shear walls with #5 @ 24” o.c. vertical reinforcement and #3 @ 16” o.c. horizontal reinforcement. All interior wood-framed walls are assumed to be provided for vertical bearing support only.

4.2.1.4. Foundation System
All foundations for both the original are conventional, shallow strip footings with a 5” thick, reinforced with wire mesh, slab-on-grade floor.

4.2.2. Police Station

4.2.2.1. Building History & Description
Originally constructed in 1980, the Grover Beach Police Department is an approximately 3,600 sq.ft. single-story building with a 1,400 sq.ft. basement. The structure consists of concrete retaining walls at the basement level, an elevated structural concrete slab above the basement, exterior masonry walls and a wood-framed roof (low concrete roof above the holding cells). All foundations are conventional continuous footings with a slab-ongrade floor. In 2000, the police station and City Hall were R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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connected with an expansion which included an approximately 1,500 sq.ft. Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 530 sq.ft. dedicated to storage & equipment, and a 210 sq.ft. conference room. The expansion completed in 2000 consisted of wood-framed studs walls, open-web wood Trusjoists at the Emergency Operations Center, and a stick-framed roof for the remainder of the addition.

While the EOC addition appears to be designed as structurally independent, there are no seismic gaps at the interfaces between the existing City Hall and/or the Police Station and therefore, appear to not be seismically separated to accommodate
differential movement.

4.2.2.2. Vertical Load-Resisting Elements
The existing low-slope roof consists of 2x12 rafters at 24” o.c. supported by two interior bearing lines and 8” exterior masonry walls. The interior bearing lines consist of W10x19 steel beams and 3” diameter pipe columns. The low concrete roof slab above the holding cells is supported by 8” interior masonry walls. A 10” thick structural slab with #7 @ 12” o.c. clear spans between 8” exterior concrete retaining walls to support the floor above the basement.

The EOC expansion roof framing consists of 18” deep open-web wood Trusjoists @ 24” o.c. located above the Emergency
Operations Center. Roof joists are supported by exterior woodframed bearing wall).

4.2.2.3. Lateral Load-Resisting Elements
The existing lateral system for the Grover Beach Police Department is assumed to consist solely of 8” exterior masonry shearwalls. All interior walls are assumed to be non-structural per as-built drawings prepared by John D Oeltman Structural Engineers, dated February 19, 1980. The existing lateral system for the Emergency Operations Center expansion in 2000 consists of conventional wood-framed plywood shear walls.

4.2.2.4. Foundation System
The foundation system consists primarily of conventional, shallow strip footings with a slab-on-grade floor and isolated pad footings.

The basement consists of 8” thick concrete retaining walls with shallow foundations and a slab-on-grade floor. All foundations for the EOC expansion completed in 2000 are conventional, shallow strip footings with a slab-on-grade floor.

4.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

4.2.3.1. Building History & Description
Constructed in 1982, the Ramona Garden Park Center is a 2,856 sq.ft. single-story building consisting of conventional Type V wood- R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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framed construction. The existing structure consists of prefabricated wood roof trusses (vaulted, scissor trusses over the Community Room), conventional plywood shearwalls and a slab-on-grade foundation.

4.2.3.2. Vertical Load-Resisting Elements
The roof framing consists of primarily of prefabricated wood roof trusses @ 24” o.c. with 2x12 roof rafters at 16” o.c. where the flat roof area occurs over the Kitchen. Trusses span between exterior wood-framed 2x4 bearing walls with a single interior bearing wall located between the Kitchen & Storage. All other interior woodframed walls are assumed to be non-structural.

4.2.3.3. Lateral Load-Resisting Elements
The existing lateral system consists of conventional plywood shearwalls with 9’-0” top plates. Per as-built drawings, a single interior shearwall is located between the Kitchen & Storage.

4.2.3.4. Foundation System
Conventional shallow foundations with a slab-on-grade floor is utilized.

4.2.4. Trouville Community Center

4.2.4.1. Building History & Description
Original construction date unknown; however, it is believed that the building consisted of two modular units structurally tied together with a small addition and remodel completed at a later date to include two offices, a stage area, and a third meeting room. As-built drawings prepared by RMO Architects, dated 1998, indicate a small storage room addition was completed. While structural as-built drawings are unavailable at this time, a visual observation was completed on January 5, 2023. The existing structure consisted of conventional Type V wood-framed
construction with a combination of site-built trusses and 2x stick framing at the roof, wood-framed exterior and interior bearing walls and a raised floor foundation (assumed).

4.2.4.2. Vertical Load-Resisting Elements
The vertical load-resisting elements include 2x4 purlins, site-built wood roof trusses, and a combination of exterior and interior woodframed bearing walls.

4.2.4.3. Lateral Load-Resisting Elements
The lateral load-resisting system is assumed to consist of 1x diagonal sheathing at the roof with diagonally sheathed exterior wood stud walls.

4.2.4.4. Foundation System
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The foundation consists of a raised wood floor with 2x cross blocking and interior bearing lines with conventional, shallow foundations is assumed based on site observations.

4.3. Observed Deficiencies

4.3.1. City Hall
There was some structural damage and deterioration observed at the lowest block course of the existing masonry walls where planters lacked adequate waterproofing. Significant deficiencies were not observed within the remaining structural components of the Grover Beach City Hall and/or the adjacent Emergency Operations Center where accessible. There was limited cracking and/or spalling observed in the existing masonry walls and/or foundations. Visible structural wood framing appeared to be free of any rot and/or water damage upon observation. Refer to App.01 for reference photos.

4.3.2. Police Station
There were no significant structural deficiencies observed within the structural components of the Grover Beach Police Department where accessible. There was limited cracking and/or spalling observed in the existing masonry walls and/or foundations. Visible structural wood framing appeared to be free of any rot and/or water damage upon observation. Refer to App.01 for reference photos.

4.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center
There were no significant structural deficiencies observed within the structural components of the Ramona Garden Park Center where accessible. There was limited minimal drywall cracking in some areas; however, these appear to be related to non-structural issues.

Visible structural wood framing appeared to be free of any rot and/or water damage upon observation. Refer to App.01 for reference photos.

4.3.4. Trouville Community Center
There were no significant structural deficiencies observed within the structural components of the Trouville Community Center where accessible. Visible structural wood framing appeared to be free of any rot and/or water damage upon observation. Refer to App.01 for reference photos.

4.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

4.4.1. City Hall
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block walls, added reinforcement is likely; however, if modiciations to the existing structure are anticipated, a rebar scan shall be preformed to confirm the size & spacing of existing reinforcement.

4.4.2. Police Station
As-built structural drawings prepared by John D Oeltman, dated February 19, 1980, indicate adequate structural sheathing/framing, lateral resistance in existing masonry shearwalls and connections for load transfer are present in the existing building design (where no structural modifications occur).

4.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center
As-built drawings prepared by RMO Architects, dated January 5, 1994, indicate adequate structural sheathing, lateral resistance and connections for load transfer are present in the existing building design.

4.4.4. Trouville Community Center
Due to the age of the structure and observations, it is likely that the structure lacks adequate connections and load transfer from the roof diaphragm to supporting walls below as well as from the supporting walls and raised floor framing to the foundation below.

Per correspondence with the City of Grover Beach, it is known that there was a fire in the Kitchen area; however, there were no significant signs of remaining deterioration or destruction.

4.5. Expansion Potential

4.5.1. City Hall
It is recommended that a non-invasive rebar scan be utilized should any significant upgrades or modifications be anticipated to verify as-built conditions. All new work is recommended to be limited to interior, nonstructural elements, and all exterior finishes, including roofing materials, shall be replaced like-in-kind with materials of the same or lighter weight. A change in occupancy or risk category is not currently anticipated and per Section 4.3, there were no significant signs of deterioration in the existing structural system. If an expansion is desired, due to site constraints, a secondfloor addition could be considered. The existing structure would need to be evaluated for the new floor and revised roof loads. A full lateral analysis and upgrade of the existing structure would be required for the proposed addition. New beams, posts and foundations are anticipated to support the addition of a 2nd level. Please refer to Section 4.5.5 for additional information and recommendations regarding essential services buildings.

4.5.2. Police Station
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second floor addition is being considered. The existing structure would need to be evaluated for the new floor and revised roof loads. A full lateral analysis and upgrade of the existing structure would be required for the proposed addition. New beams, posts and foundations are anticipated to support the addition of a 2nd level. Please refer to Section 4.5.5 for additional information and recommendations regarding essential services buildings.

4.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center
It is our understanding that there are no significant structural changes anticipated at the Ramona Garden Park Center; however, due to the age/condition of the structure and available as-built information, there is more flexibility in remodeling potential.

4.5.4. Trouville Community Center
The existing structure appears to lack adequate structural elements to ensure proper load path and any structural modifications would likely lead to significant required upgrades.

4.5.5. Essential Services Buildings
California Legislature determined in 1986 that buildings providing essential services should be capable of providing those services to the public after a disaster. This resulted in the Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act (ESBSSA) of 1986 and requires in part that buildings be designed to resist forces generated by earthquake, gravity, and wind (see California Health and Safety Code section 16001 for more information). Due to these buildings housing police and/or emergency operations services, it is our opinion that these buildings provide “essential services” and are subject to the requirements of the ESBSSA. Final determination and enforcement will be made by the local building jurisdiction in conjunction with the Division of the State Architect (DSA). If the building is determined to be subject to the requirements of the ESBSSA, additional seismic strengthening upgrades may be required. The extent of these additional seismic strengthening upgrades is unknown at this time, but at a minimum would likely include improvements such as: new roof sheathing, analysis and potential strengthening of existing masonry shear walls, new seismic clips at the roof. A complete seismic analysis has not been performed at this time but may be performed upon request.

4.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

4.6.1. City Hall
Request additional information regarding extent of structural modifications (proposed 2nd floor addition.

4.6.2. Police Station
Request additional information regarding extent of structural modifications (proposed 2nd floor addition).

4.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center
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Request additional information regarding extent of structural modifications.

4.6.4. Trouville Community Center
Request additional information regarding extent of structural modifications.

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5. Mechanical Engineering

5.1. Applicable Codes

5.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

5.1.2. California Mechanical Code (CMC)

5.1.3. California Energy Code (CEnC)

5.1.4. California Green Code (Cal Green)

5.2. Existing Conditions

5.2.1. City Hall

5.2.1.1. Heating and cooling are provided by three combination gas heating / electric cooling package units. Two of the units are located in the mechanical well on the roof above City Hall and the third is located on the roof East of the mechanical well and is not screened. As-built information was not available for this building or the associated mechanical systems.

5.2.1.2. The first package unit, CHAC-1, has a capacity of 3-tons and is located outside the mechanical well. The location of the thermostat is unknown, and it is not clear what space(s) this unit serves. This unit was not part of the original building design and appears to have been added around 2010. CHAC-1 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.1.3. Median life expectancy of equipment is defined as the time in which half the equipment of the same type will have a longer useful life span and half the equipment of the same type will have a shorter useful life span. When equipment is at, near or past its median life expectancy it is in the building owner’s best interest to replace the equipment with modern, higher efficiency equipment.

5.2.1.4. The second package unit, CHAC-2, has a capacity of 4-tons. The thermostat is located in an open office and the unit appears to serve the open office and the individual offices North of the central corridor. This zone configuration combined with the lack of insulation on the exterior walls typically leads to temperature complaints from the occupants. The spaces next to the exterior of the building will lose and gain heat more rapidly than the room the thermostat is located in, which has no exterior walls. This unit appears to have been replaced around 2004. CHAC-2 is past the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace this system if they are going to renovate the building.

5.2.1.5. The final package unit, CHAC-3, has a capacity of 4-tons. The thermostat is located in the Southern hallway and the unit appears to serve the spaces South of the central corridor. This zone R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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configuration suffers from the same issues as CHAC-2. CHAC-3 appears to have been replaced around 2002 and it is past the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years. The city should plan to replace this system if they are going to renovate the building.

5.2.2. Police Station

5.2.2.1. Heating and cooling for the police station are provided by three 4- ton combination gas heating / electric cooling package units. The units are located in the mechanical well on the roof above the Police Station. Two of the units serve the ground floor of the building and the third package unit serves the basement.

5.2.2.2. The first package unit, PSAC-2, serves the offices, locker rooms and support areas West of the central corridor. The thermostat is located in the corridor. This unit appears to have been replaced around 2010. PSAC-2 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.2.3. The second package unit, PSAC-3, serves the offices, conference room, lobby and support areas East of the central corridor. The thermostat is located in the records room. This zone configuration typically leads to temperature issues in the conference room and the lobby. When the conference room and lobby have more than a few occupants the heat load generated by the occupants will not be met by the system due to the location of the thermostat.

This unit appears to have been replaced around 2010. PSAC-3 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.2.4. The final package unit, PSAC-4, serves the basement. The thermostat is located in the open office adjacent to the evidence storage room. Return air is ducted from both the office and the evidence storage room. No air is being exhausted from the evidence storage room. This unit appears to have been added or replaced around 2010. PSAC-4 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.2.5. Heating and cooling for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is provided by two combination gas heating / electric cooling package units. The units are located in the mechanical well on the roof above the EOC. Cooling for the IT server room is provided by two 1:1 mini-split systems.

5.2.2.6. The first package unit, CHAC-4, serves the EOC assembly space and the adjacent storage room. The thermostat is located inside the assembly space. IT equipment supporting the assembly space has been added to the storage room. The current zoning does not R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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allow for independent cooling of this space, which may result in issues cooling the IT equipment. This unit appears to have been added or replaced around 2010. CHAC-4 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.2.7. The second package unit, CHAC-5, serves the two conference rooms and the adjacent IT office. The thermostat is located in the large conference room. Due to the abundance of equipment in the IT office this room was noticeable warm, which is a result of the zone configuration. This unit appears to have been added or replaced around 2010. CHAC-5 is nearing the end of its median life expectancy of 15 years and the city should plan to replace the system within the next 3-5 years.

5.2.2.8. The two 5-ton 1:1 mini split systems consist of two condensers located in the mechanical roof well above the EOC and two suspended low profile ducted fan coils, FC-1A and FC-2A. The mini split systems appear to have been added around 2018 and is a third of the way through its median life expectancy of 15 years. The city should plan to replace these systems in approximately 10 years.

5.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

5.2.3.1. Heating and cooling are provided by two furnaces located in the attic above the restrooms and corridor. Both furnaces are equipped with condensate drain pains and condensate safety switches. One of the furnaces has a cooling coiling and a condenser in the mechanical roof well, the other furnace is heating only.

5.2.3.2. The first furnace, RPF-1, has an approximate BTU input of 69,000 BTUs. This unit is heating only and serves the corridor and the conference room. The thermostat is located inside the conference room. RFP-1 appears to have been replaced around 2010 and is three-quarters of the way through its median life expectancy. The city should plan to replace this system within the next 5-6 years.

5.2.3.3. The second furnace, RPAC-1, has an approximate BTU input of 115,000. Since the original design a cooling coil and a 5-ton condenser have been added to allow this unit to both heat and cool the spaces it serves. RPAC-1 is equipped with a built-up economizer to allow the unit to pull in outside air when the outdoor conditions are favorable, which can reduce the energy
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quarters of the way through its median life expectancy and the city should plan to replace this system within the next 5-6 years.

5.2.3.4. Exhaust in the kitchen is provided by a type I wall canopy kitchen exhaust hood with an exhaust fan in the mechanical roof well.

Make-up air is provided by an evaporative cooler in the mechanical well.

5.2.3.5. The exhaust fan and the evaporative cooler appear to be original to the building. The evaporative cooler is showing significant signs of wear as shown in [insert reference]. The kitchen exhaust fan and evaporative cooler are most likely past their median life expectancies of 25 and 15 years. The city should consider replacing them if any significant work is being done on this building.

5.2.4. Trouville Community Center

5.2.4.1. Heating is provided by two furnaces located in the attic. No cooling is provided for this building. We could not find any nameplate or sizing information for these units, but we estimate that they each have a BTU input of 115,000 BTU. The furnaces appear to have been installed around 2001, which means they are past their median life expectancy of 18 years and the city should plan to replace them.

5.2.4.2. The first furnace, TCF-1, is located in the attic above the assembly space adjacent to the stage, close to the East side of the building.

The thermostat is located to the right of the stage and the unit appears to serve the North side of the building and the extension.

5.2.4.3. The second furnace, TCF-2, is located in the attic above the kitchen, close to the East side of the building. The thermostat is located in the assembly space adjacent to the stage, which is not an ideal location since this unit appears to serve the South side of the building.

5.2.4.4. Exhaust in the kitchen is provided by a type I wall canopy kitchen exhaust hood. We were unable to get on the roof, but from the ground it appeared that exhaust was provided from a roof mounted exhaust fan. We were also unable to verify where makeup air for the kitchen exhaust hood was being supplied from.

5.3. Observed Deficiencies

5.3.1. City Hall

5.3.1.1. CHAC-1 outside air intake is within 10 feet of a vent and an exhaust air fan discharge in violation of CMC 502.2 and CPC 906.2. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.1.2. The client has expressed there is a lack of ventilation and airflow in the building. Temperatures are not consistent, which is contributing to the discomfort of the occupants.

5.3.1.3. The exhaust fan serving Staff Toilet 140 has become disconnected from the exhaust duct and is exhausting into the attic.

5.3.1.4. There are an insufficient number of return air intakes in individual spaces throughout the building, which is contributing to the lack of ventilation. Several return air intakes are located inside Janitor’s closets. Janitor’s closets are considered Class 3 Air, which is not permitted to be recirculated or transferred to other spaces per CMC 403.9.3.

5.3.1.5. There is a large amount of flex duct being used in this building. Flex duct has a higher resistance to airflow than rigid duct and is a factor in the reported lack of airflow.

5.3.1.6. The rooms on the South side of the building have very limited space above the ceiling to run ductwork, which had led to air distribution that is not ideal for these rooms.

5.3.1.7. The exterior walls are uninsulated CMU, which has a low resistance to heat transfer. This makes it very difficult to maintain a constant temperature in spaces with exterior walls and is increasing the energy consumption of the building.

5.3.1.8. Several offices have supply air diffusers that are missing the core.

Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.1.9. The CHAC units on the roof are not attached to the roof curb.

5.3.1.10. CHAC-2 and CHAC-3 are showing considerable deterioration due to exposure to salt air. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.2. Police Station

5.3.2.1. Several rooms smelled musty, which is an indication of insufficient airflow.

5.3.2.2. The existing duct insulation is rigid, bare fiberglass insulation. Due to its age, it has begun to degrade and has fallen apart in some sections. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.2.3. The exterior walls are uninsulated CMU, which has a low resistance to heat transfer. This makes it very difficult to maintain a constant temperature in spaces with exterior walls and is increasing the energy consumption of the building.

5.3.2.4. The CHAC units are not attached to structure. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.2.5. The Evidence Storage room is tied into the main HVAC system, which is not recommended due to the potential of circulating hazardous materials through the building. The HVAC duct for this area runs, exposed, through the hallway and obstructs the usage of part of the building. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.2.6. The client has expressed the need for better air circulation in the Evidence Room due to the increase of hazardous materials being stored.

5.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

5.3.3.1. The kitchen exhaust hood is hung against a combustible wall. CMC 507.4 requires a clearance of 18 inches to combustible material and 3 inches to limited-combustible material.

5.3.3.2. The kitchen cabinets, counters and surface mounted light fixture are closer than 18 inches to the kitchen exhaust hood. CMC 507.4 requires a clearance of 18 inches to combustible material. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.3.3. The kitchen exhaust hood does not extend 6 inches past the end of the kitchen equipment as required by CMC 508.5.1. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.3.4. The kitchen exhaust hood does not have a grease collection device (usually a grease cup) as required per CMC 509.2.4.1.

5.3.3.5. The kitchen exhaust fan does not have a grease collection device (usually a grease cup) as required per CMC 510.9.1. The kitchen exhaust fan is also not mounted on a hinged curb, as required for cleaning the grease duct.

5.3.3.6. The kitchen exhaust fan discharge is within 10 feet of the evaporative cooler intake in violation of CMC 510.9.1.

5.3.3.7. The furnace located in the attic are not attached to structure per CMC 303.4. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.3.8. The flue vent and combustion air intake for Furnace 2 were not glued or otherwise permanently attached at the joints. Two of these connection points had come apart and flue gases were venting into the attic. The loose connections have been temporarily repaired but need to be permanently repaired as soon as possible. Refer to [insert reference].

5.3.4. Trouville Community Center

5.3.4.1. The roof insulation is located on top of the removeable ceiling tiles, which cannot be used to meet the roof/ceiling requirements of CEnC per CEnC 120.7(a)3C.

5.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

5.4.1. City Hall

5.4.1.1. Work in progress.

5.4.2. Police Station

5.4.2.1. Work in progress.

5.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

5.4.3.1. Work in progress.

5.4.4. Trouville Community Center

5.4.4.1. Work in progress.

5.5. Expansion Potential
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5.5.1. City Hall: The mechanical system is at the end of its lifespan and is not providing adequate airflow for the current building. A new mechanical system would be recommended for any expansion.

5.5.2. Police Station: The current mechanical design does not take into account the need for isolating areas of this building to avoid the spread of hazardous contaminates and the insulation on the duct system is starting to degrade. A new mechanical system would be recommended for any expansion.

5.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center: According to city staff the existing furnaces and cooling coils provide adequate heating and cooling. Any expansion should be served by additional mechanical equipment.

5.5.4. Trouville Community Center: A new mechanical system would be recommended for any expansion.

5.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

5.6.1. City Hall

5.6.1.1. The 3-ton package unit, CHAC-1, does not appear on any of the as-built plans. If possible, please provide information regarding when this unit was installed and which spaces it is intended to serve.

5.6.2. Police Station

5.6.2.1. Work in progress.

5.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

5.6.3.1. Work in progress.

5.6.4. Trouville Community Center

5.6.4.1. There was no as-built information for the mechanical system at this location. If there is any additional information for the mechanical system please provide it.

6. Electrical Engineering

6.1. Applicable Codes

6.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

6.1.2. California Electrical Code (CEC)

6.1.3. California Energy Code, Title 24

6.1.4. California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen)

6.1.5. Illumination Engineering Society (IES)

6.1.6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

6.1.7. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

6.1.8. Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA).

6.2. Existing Conditions

6.2.1. City Hall

6.2.1.1. Power Distribution System – Panels A, ACH, and EOC serve the city hall portion of the building, panels are fed from the main electrical service located in the police department portion of the building, refer to police station power distribution system for additional information.

6.2.1.2. Interior Lighting System - Interior lighting systems mainly utilize fluorescent lamp sources and electronic ballasts, lighting systems appear to be 10 to 12 year old technologies, as observed lighting controls are manual types for individual enclosed spaces.

6.2.1.3. Exterior Lighting System - Exterior lighting systems consist of a combination of pole and building mounted fixtures, site lighting fixtures are LED types, most of the building mounted recessed downlight fixtures appear to have been retrofitted with newer LED lamps with integral drivers. The eight parking stalls in the north parking lot are solely rely on building mounted LED fixtures for illumination, exterior lighting fixtures on north side are full cut-off types. A bullet type flood lighting fixture with surface mounted conduit is located on roof to illuminate entry flag. Exterior lighting is controlled via a photocell, timeclocks, and contactors located in timeclock compartment above panel LPD in basement of the police department of the building.

6.2.1.4. Communication Systems - Building Communications consist of a secondary wall mounted Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) located in a room in the northeast portion of the building, IDF is served with Fiber Optic Cabling from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) located in the police department portion of the building.

IDF serves voice/data outlets with Category 5 and 5e cabling.

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closet at the south side of the building, conduits serving MTTB are running underground from a large pullbox located in flatwork near building main entry. MTTB is serving miscellaneous equipment via copper communication cabling.

6.2.1.5. Fire Alarm System – Facility is not equipped with a fire alarm system.

6.2.2. Police Station

6.2.2.1. Power Distribution System – Building is fed with utility power from a pad mounted PG&E transformer (#T-1198) located in the north parking lot. Adjacent to the pad mounted transformer is a standby generator that provides backup power to the entire facility.

Standby generator is rated at 60KW / 75KVA, and is connected to an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) located in main electrical room, there is an additional generator tap box and generator control panel tied to the system for use with a temporary generator. The building main metered electrical service is located in an electric room on the north side of the building, existing main electrical service PG&E meter # is 1009516474. Existing main electrical service is rated at 800Amps, serving voltage is 120/208V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire.

Main electrical service feeds panels EPD, LPD, PPD, ACH, A and EOC. Main electrical service also feeds panels F and FS located in the adjacent Fire Authority Station Building.

6.2.2.2. Interior Lighting System - Interior lighting systems mainly utilize fluorescent lamp sources and electronic ballasts, lighting systems appear to be 10 to 12 year old technologies, as observed lighting controls are manual types for individual enclosed spaces.

6.2.2.3. Exterior Lighting System - Exterior lighting systems consist of a combination of pole and building mounted fixtures, site lighting fixtures are LED types, most of the building mounted recessed downlight fixtures appear to have been retrofitted with newer LED lamps with integral drivers. North parking lot is not equipped with pole mounted lighting fixtures, area is being illuminated with a forward throw type wall mounted fixture, a canopy is being constructed over parking stalls in north parking lot, it is unknown if lighting will be a part of new canopy. Exterior lighting is controlled via a photocell, timeclocks, and contactors located in timeclock compartment above panel LPD in basement.

6.2.2.4. Communication Systems – Building Communications consist of a Main Distribution Frame (MDF) located in a Main Telecom Room.

Multiple utility company Main Point of Entry (MPOE’s) are running into the MDF Room overhead through conduits stubbed through roof. Facility has a secondary Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) located in basement in a dedicated room, MDF and IDF’s serve voice/data outlets with Category 5 and 5e cabling. IDF is fed from R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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MDF with Fiber Optic Cabling. Racks in MDF room have UPS units in bottom of racks, UPS’ are being used for ride through power until generator restores full power at times when utility company power is lost. Low voltage communications cabling is installed throughout the building to serve various types of systems serving multiple city agencies. Several antennas used for communications are existing on roof. Various communication cabling is running loose on roof.

6.2.2.5. Fire Alarm System – Facility is not equipped with a fire alarm system.

6.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

6.2.3.1. Power Distribution System - Utility power originates from a utility pole located to the west side of the restroom building. The building main metered electrical service is located in a utility room in restroom building, existing main electrical service PG&E meter # is 1008718063. Existing main electrical service is rated at 200Amps, serving voltage is 120/240V, 1 Phase, 3 Wire. Main electrical service feeds a small load center panel adjacent to main electrical service, and panel A located in storage room in park main building.

6.2.3.2. Interior Lighting System - Interior lighting systems utilize fluorescent lamp sources and magnetic ballasts, lighting systems appear original to the construction of the buildings, lighting controls in various rooms in main building have been upgraded with
automatic shut-off type controls and manual overrides for individual enclosed spaces. Lighting controls for fixtures in restroom building are timeclock controlled through lighting controls installed in restroom building as part of the original construction.

6.2.3.3. Exterior Lighting System - Exterior lighting systems consist of a combination of pole and building mounted fixtures, several ‘acorn style’ pole mounted fixtures appear original to the construction of the park, it could not be determined if original pole mounted fixtures contain their original lamps / ballasts. Four pole mounted fixtures have been added to site with new LED twin head bell type fixtures with integral photocells. The parking lot to the far west side of the park is not lit.

Building mounted fixtures on main building are lantern style fixtures and appear original to the construction of the building, it could not be determined if original fixtures have been retrofitted with newer lamps. Exterior lighting is controlled via photocell, timeclock, and contactors located in a timeclock compartment above panel A in main building. No building mounted exterior fixtures exist on the restroom building.

6.2.3.4. Communication System - A Main Telephone Terminal Backboard (MTTB) is located in the storage room in park main building, at MTTB is the serving utility company Main Point of Entry (MPOE), a R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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dedicated communication line runs from serving utility company through MPOE to a single wireless access point serving the main building. No other communication systems are present in park.

6.2.3.5. Fire Alarm System – Facility is not equipped with a fire alarm system.

6.2.4. Trouville Community Center

6.2.4.1. Power Distribution System – The building main metered electrical service is located in a cove on the east building exterior, existing main electrical service pg&e meter # is 1008718311. Existing main electrical service is rated at 200Amps, serving voltage is 120/240V, 1 Phase, 3 Wire. Main electrical service feeds two small loadcenter panels, one panel is in kitchen, and one panel is in meeting / day care room.

6.2.4.2. Interior Lighting System – Interior lighting systems utilize fluorescent lamp sources with magnetic ballasts, a few fixtures have been retrofitted with LED lamps, systems appear original to the construction of the building, with exception of retrofitted fixtures as indicated, lighting controls are mostly manual types for individual enclosed spaces. Ceiling mounted occupancy sensors have been installed in a few rooms for automatic shut-off.

6.2.4.3. Exterior Lighting System - Exterior lighting systems consist of a combination of pole and building mounted fixtures, there is a total of 5 pole mounted lighting fixtures serving the parking areas adjacent to the building, pole mounted lighting fixtures appear to be High Intensity Discharge (HID) types, HID technology is consistent with date/period record drawings were produced. The parking stalls at the north and west side perimeters of the building solely rely on building mounted fixtures for illumination. Building mounted fixtures are a combination of wall packs and flood type fixtures, vapor proof jelly jar type fixtures are installed on the metal roof covering barbeque pit behind building. Exterior lighting is controlled thought multiple photocells on building roof.

6.2.4.4. Building Communication Systems - Utility company serving infrastructure is running overhead from a utility pole across 12th street to the southwest corner of the building, utilities terminate into several surface mounted residential grade utility cabinets, at this location are the utility company Main Point of Entries (MPOE’s). Low voltage cabling runs surface mounted on exterior wall from utility company cabinets into building through crawl space vent. Interior building Communication Systems consist of a single wall mounted Main Data Frame (MDF) located in office 2, MDF serves a small amount of voice and data outlets in facility with Category 5 cabling.

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6.2.4.5. Fire Alarm System – Facility is equipped with a manual fire alarm system, fire alarm control panel is located in Office 2.

6.3. Observed Deficiencies

6.3.1. City Hall

6.3.1.1. Lighting installed on building that serves the eight parking stalls in the north parking lot may not provide adequate illumination in parking stalls.

6.3.1.2. Per CEC 725.25 and 800.25, existing cabling not in use shall be removed, recommend tracing of all existing low voltage cabling and complete removal of all abandoned cabling.

6.3.2. Police Station

6.3.2.1. Existing electrical panel A located in main telecom room does not have the code required clear space in front of it, corrective measures need to be taken to provide 36” of clear space in front of panel to meet the requirements of CEC 110.26.

6.3.2.2. Per CEC 725.25 and 800.25, existing cabling not in use shall be removed, recommend tracing of all existing low voltage cabling and complete removal of all abandoned cabling.

6.3.2.3. The public parking lot is served by three LED site lighting fixtures, lighting may be inadequate for some areas of the public parking lot.

6.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

6.3.3.1. Assembly room in main building does not have emergency egress lighting, recommend emergency egress lighting with 90 minute battery backup be provided in assembly room to light paths of egress per CBC requirements.

6.3.3.2. Duplex receptacles located on the exterior of the main building and remotely in the park near the plaza have been vandalized. For safety, recommendation is to ‘safe-off’ vandalized receptacles.

6.3.4. Trouville Community Center

6.3.4.1. Existing circuit breaker in panel in meeting / day care room serving fire alarm control panel does not have a locking device, circuit breaker to be provided with locking device to meet NFPA 72, section 10.6.5.2 and CBC section 907 requirements.

6.3.4.2. Physical connection of power supplying fire alarm control panel is through a duplex receptacle, recommend removing duplex
receptacle and providing a hardwired connection to fire alarm control panel so as to minimize the opportunity for system to be simply unplugged.

6.3.4.3. Lighting installed on building that serves the perimeter parking stalls at the north and west side parking areas may not provide adequate illumination in parking stalls.

6.3.4.4. Fire sprinkler bell has not been provided with a dedicated branch circuit, recommend providing dedicated branch circuit, serving circuit breaker to be provided with red handle and locking device to meet NFPA 72, section 10.6.5.2 and CBC section 907
requirements.

6.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

6.4.1. City Hall

6.4.1.1. Electrical record drawings were available at the time of assessment, electrical systems appear to be in good condition and the facility well maintained, electrical systems range from 5 to 22 years old.

6.4.2. Police Station

6.4.2.1. Electrical record drawings were available at the time of assessment, electrical systems appear to be in good condition and the facility well maintained, electrical systems range from 5 to 22 years old.

6.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

6.4.3.1. Electrical record drawings were available at the time of assessment, electrical systems are approximately 30 years old and appear to be in satisfactory condition.

6.4.4. Trouville Community Center

6.4.4.1. To date electrical record drawings are not available, electrical systems are estimated to be 35 years old, electrical systems on the interior of the building are in good condition, existing main electrical service on the exterior of the building is in need of servicing.

6.5. Expansion Potential

6.5.1. City Hall - services are combined and are mostly secondary services fed from infrastructure in the police department portion of the building, refer to the police station expansion potential section of this report.

6.5.2. Police Station - Main telecom room could be expanded to accommodate future building expansion if adjacent spaces were made available. Amount of capacity in existing power distribution system available for future building expansion is unknown, see Post-Field Review Request for Information 6.6.2.1.

6.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center - A limited amount of capacity may exist in the existing power distribution and communication systems for facility expansion.

6.5.4. Trouville Community Center - As observed existing power distribution and communication systems have no capacity for facility expansion.

6.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

6.6.1. City Hall

6.6.1.1. Recommend a lighting audit be performed in the north parking lot to determine if existing lighting levels comply with IES recommendations for security lighting.

6.6.1.2. See police station Post-Field Review Request for Information 6.6.2.2 .

6.6.2. Police Station

6.6.2.1. Recommend Owner obtain a 12-month demand history from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) off the existing metered service to determine facility existing load, information can be used to determine capacity available for facility expansion. If meter demand history is not available from PG&E, a 30 day load recording can be performed on existing main electrical service.

6.6.2.2. Recommend a lighting audit be performed in the public parking lot to determine if existing lighting levels comply with IES recommendations for security lighting.

6.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

6.6.3.1. Recommend Owner obtain a 12-month demand history from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) off the existing metered service to determine facility existing load, information can be used to determine capacity available for facility expansion.

6.6.4. Trouville Community Center

6.6.4.1. Recommend a lighting audit be performed at the perimeter parking areas to determine if existing lighting levels comply with IES recommendations for security lighting.

7. Plumbing Engineering

7.1. Applicable Codes

7.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

7.1.2. California Plumbing Code (CPC)

7.2. Existing Conditions

7.2.1. City Hall

7.2.1.1. We did not find the water heater serving this building. The domestic water meter is located on the East side of the building. It was not obvious where the domestic water supply entered the building.

7.2.1.2. The building gas service for this building enters on the North side of the building.

7.2.2. Police Station

7.2.2.1. Hot water is provided by a tank type gas-fire water heater located in the janitor’s closet next to the locker rooms. The water heater venting is natural draft. Combustion air is provided thru two exterior wall louvers.

7.2.2.2. The domestic water supply enters the building on the South side of the building. Most of the building domestic piping is concealed withing walls. Piping that is visible is all copper. Unless there are areas of the building where the water is flowing at excessive velocities, copper piping should last 50+ years.

7.2.2.3. The building gas service enters the building on the South side of the building. The gas service is not equipped with a seismic shut off valve. The gas piping in the building appeared to be galvanized piping.

7.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

7.2.3.1. Hot water is provided by a tank type gas-fire water heater located in a dedicated mechanical room that opens to the exterior of the building. The mechanical closet is located next to the entrance to the Recreation Hall on the North side of the building. Water heater venting is natural draft. Combustion air is provided by[xx]

7.2.3.2. The domestic water meter is on the South side of the building. It was not obvious where the domestic water supply enters the building.

7.2.3.3. The gas service enters the building on the South side of the building.

7.2.4. Trouville Community Center

7.2.4.1. Hot water is provided by a tank type gas-fire water heater located in the kitchen. Water heater venting is natural draft. Combustion air is provided by [xx].

7.2.4.2. The domestic water supply enters the building on the North side of the building between the main building and the addition.

7.2.4.3. The gas service enters the building on the North side of the building between the main building and the addition.

7.3. Observed Deficiencies

7.3.1. City Hall

7.3.1.1. The client has expressed that they are having issues with the waste line.

7.3.1.2. The flatwork is sloped so water pools at the exterior wall of the building.

7.3.2. Police Station

7.3.2.1. The combustion air intake for the gas water heater is not within 12” of the top of the space, in violation of CPC 506.4.

7.3.2.2. The water heater was not easily accessible.

7.3.2.3. The pipe for the temperature and pressure relief for the water heater is CPVC rated up to 180⁰F. We do not recommend CPVC for this application and recommend replacing with copper piping.

7.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

7.3.3.1. This site does not have a grease trap. If the use of the kitchen equipment increases this may become an issue.

7.3.4. Trouville Community Center

7.3.4.1. This site does not have a grease trap. If the use of the kitchen equipment increases this may become an issue.

7.3.4.2. The gas water heater for this building is in the kitchen, which could result in flue gases leaking into this space.

7.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

7.4.1. City Hall

7.4.1.1. Work in progress.

7.4.2. Police Station

7.4.2.1. Work in progress.

7.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

7.4.3.1. Work in progress.

7.4.4. Trouville Community Center

7.4.4.1. Work in progress.

7.5. Expansion Potential

7.5.1. City Hall: Work in progress.

7.5.2. Police Station: Work in progress.

7.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center: Work in progress.

7.5.4. Trouville Community Center: Work in progress.

7.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

7.6.1. City Hall

7.6.1.1. Work in progress.

7.6.2. Police Station
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7.6.2.1. Work in progress.

7.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

7.6.3.1. Work in progress.

7.6.4. Trouville Community Center

7.6.4.1. Work in progress.

8. Fire Protection Engineering (in progress)

8.1. Applicable Codes

8.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

8.1.2. <<list relevant codes for engineering discipline>>

8.1.3. <<list relevant codes for engineering discipline>>

8.2. Existing Conditions

8.2.1. City Hall

8.2.1.1. <<description building component>>

8.2.1.2. <<description building component>>

8.2.2. Police Station

8.2.2.1. <<description building component>>

8.2.2.2. <<description building component>>

8.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

8.2.3.1. <<description building component>>

8.2.3.2. <<description building component>>

8.2.4. Trouville Community Center

8.2.4.1. <<description building component>>

8.2.4.2. <<description building component>>

8.3. Observed Deficiencies

8.3.1. City Hall

8.3.1.1. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.1.2. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.2. Police Station

8.3.2.1. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.2.2. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

8.3.3.1. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.3.2. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.4. Trouville Community Center

8.3.4.1. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.3.4.2. <<description of observed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4. Assumed Conditions Based on Known / Assumed Age

8.4.1. City Hall

8.4.1.1. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4.1.2. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4.2. Police Station

8.4.2.1. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4.2.2. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

8.4.3.1. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

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8.4.4. Trouville Community Center

8.4.4.1. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.4.4.2. <<description of assumed deficient condition, refer to App.01>>

8.5. Expansion Potential

8.5.1. City Hall: <<enter short narrative describing expansion potential>>

8.5.2. Police Station: <<enter short narrative describing expansion potential>>

8.5.3. Ramona Garden Park Center: <<enter short narrative describing expansion potential>>

8.5.4. Trouville Community Center: <<enter short narrative describing expansion potential>>

8.6. Post-Field Review Request for Information

8.6.1. City Hall

8.6.1.1. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.1.2. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.2. Police Station

8.6.2.1. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.2.2. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

8.6.3.1. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.3.2. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.4. Trouville Community Center

8.6.4.1. <<list additional information request>>

8.6.4.2. <<list additional information request>>
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9. Geotechnical Engineering (in progress)

9.1. Applicable Codes

9.1.1. California Building Code (CBC)

9.1.2. <<list relevant codes for engineering discipline>>

9.1.3. <<list relevant codes for engineering discipline>>

9.2. Existing Soil Conditions

9.2.1. City Hall

9.2.1.1. <<description>>

9.2.2. Police Station

9.2.2.1. <<description>>

9.2.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

9.2.3.1. <<description >>

9.2.4. Trouville Community Center

9.2.4.1. <<description >>

9.3. Post-Field Review Request for Information

9.3.1. City Hall

9.3.1.1. <<list additional information request>>

9.3.2. Police Station

9.3.2.1. <<list additional information request>>

9.3.3. Ramona Garden Park Center

9.3.3.1. <<list additional information request>>

9.3.4. Trouville Community Center

9.3.4.1. <<list additional information request>>
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Appendix 01 – Photo Documentation of Observed Deficiencies Photo Reference 2.3.1.1 Photo Reference 2.3.1.1
Photo Reference 2.3.1.1 Photo Reference 2.3.1.1
Photo Reference 2.3.2.1 Photo Reference 2.3.2.1
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Photo Reference 2.3.2.1 Photo Reference 2.3.4.1
Photo Reference 5.2.1.2 - CHAC-1 Photo Reference 5.2.1.4 – CHAC-2 Photo Reference 5.2.1.5 CHAC-3 Photo Reference 5.2.2.2 – PSAC-2 R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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Photo Reference 5.2.2.3 – PSAC-3 Photo Reference 5.2.2.4 – PSAC-4 Photo Reference 5.2.2.6 – CHAC-4 Photo Reference 5.2.2.7 – CHAC-5 Photo Reference 5.2.2.8 - 1:1 MiniSplit CondensersPhoto Reference 5.2.2.8 - FC-1A and FC-2A
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RPF-1 – 5.2.3.2, 5.3.3.7 & 5.3.3.8 RPAC-1 – 5.2.3.3
Ramona Kitchen Exhaust Fan –

5.2.3.5 Ramona Evaporative Cooler – 5.2.3.5
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CHAC-1 OAI Clearance - 5.3.1.1 Kitchen Exhaust Hood – 5.3.3.2 &

5.3.3.3 Diffuser Without Cover – 5.3.1.8 CHAC Unit – 5.3.1.7 & 5.3.2.4 R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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CHAC Deterioration – 5.3.1.10 Exposed Duct – 5.3.2.5
City Hall Gas Service – 7.2.1.2 Police Station Water Heater – 7.2.2.1 R o e s l i n g N a k a m u r a T e r a d a A r c h i t e c t s w w w . r n t a r c h i t e c t s . c o m
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Police Station Domestic Water
Supply and Gas Service Entrance –

7.2.2.2 & 7.2.2.3
Ramona Garden Park Water Heater –

7.2.3.1 Ramona Garden Park Gas Service
Entrance – 7.2.3.3
Trouville Community Center Water
Heater – 7.2.4.1
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Trouville Community Center
Domestic Water Supply and Gas
Service Entrance – 7.2.4.2 & 7.2.4.3
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Appendix 02 – Assessment Team Roster
Client City of Grover Beach
Public Works Department 154 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 Gregory Ray Director (805)473-4530
Erin Wiggin CIP Project Manager (805)456-4832 [email protected] Gabriel Muñoz-Morris Senior Engineer (805)473-4536 [email protected] Assessment Team
RNT Architects (Prime) 872 Higuera St., Ste.318, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tyson Cline Principal Architect (805)766-3611 [email protected] Ansgar Killing Project Manager (619)233-1023 x344 [email protected] Neeka Djabbari Project staff [email protected] Ethan Odberg Project staff [email protected]
Leslie Nordman Contracting [email protected]
Asley Vance Engineering 1229 Carmel St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Ian Shoebridge Lead Structural Engineer (805)545-0010 x116 [email protected] Kathleen Allwine Lead Civil Engineer (805)545-0010 x165 [email protected] 3C Engineering, Inc. 1500 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Brian Starrett (805)540-5358 [email protected]
Natasha O'Connell-MacKay Project Engineer [email protected] Denver Stange Project Engineer (805)540-5388 [email protected] Thoma Electric 3562 Empleo St. Ste. C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Jeff Thoma Principal Engineer (805)543-3850 [email protected] Roger Preheim Project Engineer (805)548-2117 [email protected] Earth Systems 4378 Old Santa Fe Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Samuel Venable Staff Engineer (805) 544-3276 x201 [email protected] Robert Down Geotechnical Engineer [email protected] Jacobus & Yuang 355 North Lantana St., Ste. 220, Camarillo, CA 93010 Cobus Malan Principal Estimator (805) 339-9434 x1 [email protected]

Grover Beach City CouncilOctober 14, 2025

Grover Beach City Council
October 14, 2025