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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 Jack Quint, an 11 year-old, 6th grade student at Grover Beach Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Ericksson, Acting City Attorney Betzy Bras-Gonzalez, City Clerk Wendi Sims, , Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Police Chief Jim Munro and CIP Manager Erin Wiggin were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:48 p.m. the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items :
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9
Two (2) Cases
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
Action: Upon unanimous consensus , the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Filipino American History Month read by Council Member Weirick and he will deliver it to the Filipino Cultural Center.
2. Proclamation for San Luis Obispo County Apprenticeship Week read by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and accepted by Diana Marin with the San Luis Obispo County Workforce Development Board.
3. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month read by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and accepted by Lumina All iance Barad Member Krista Stafford Elmore.
4. Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week read by Council Member Tuggle and accepted by Police Chief Munro.
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.
• Dr. Jill Sterns
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
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• Charles Varni
• Ron Arnoldson
• James Prange
• Donna De La Rosa
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 Tuggle and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
5. 6.
7. AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review
Action: Received a report on the FY 2024-25 Year-End Financial Review.
Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Public Works Building Plan Review Fees Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-33 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 adjusted the pricing as provided in the attached schedule.
Resolution No. 25-33: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Public Works Building Plan Review.
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Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project Design Services Contract Amendment Action: Approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Wallace Group to increase the total amount by $76,000.
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
Action: Conducted a first reading , by title only, and introduced 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 scheduled a public hearing at the next regular meeting to provide a second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 I
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Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the amendments to the Municipal Code and Maintenance Code with Building Inspector Mark Sardowski available for questions.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter. • Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert conducted a public hearing that introduced and conducted 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 scheduled a second reading , by title only, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Also, including Council Member Weirick's direction to request staff to research the voluntary on the REACH Codes.
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 25-34: 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
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:20 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:26 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all the members of Council present.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. City Facilities Needs Update
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
CIP Manager Wiggin and Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City Facilities Needs.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Lauren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
There being no further public comments received , the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received a report about the condition of current City facilities and the Facilities Condition Needs Assessment; and provided input and direction to staff.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick reported attending the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting.
B. Mayor Dee reported on attending the SLO Council of Governments/ SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLOTRA) and South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Minutes: City Council Meeting
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meetings. She also questioned City Manager Bronson on when a Central Coast Blue (CCB) item will be agenized with Mr. Bronson responding.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she was moved by the Proclamations and reminded everyone the Council Members are residents of Grover Beach as well and their votes impact themselves as wel l.
Council Member Tuggle discussed attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference I and thanked the Public Works department for their swift action in the repairing of the water break.
Council Member Weirick also reported on attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference, Grange Breakfast, Grover Beach Community Library Book Sale and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on attending the Annual Lumina Alliance Fashion Show.
Mayor Dee stated she attended and was a model in the Lumina Alliance Fashion Show with South County Chambers of Commerce CEO Jeff Chambers and Park, Recreation and Beautification Commission Chair Anita Shower, and lastly reported on attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed that we are in a pilot program with the City of Arroyo Grande that is being sponsored by Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA), Trash to Treasure visit the IWMA website for more information. He also mentioned our Annual Halloween event, Trunk or Treat, taking place at 16h Street Park on October 24th at 5:00pm till dark.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Attorney Bras-Gonzalez 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
One (1) Case (Brown Act Demand to Cure and Correct)
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:24 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:39 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced the reportable action taken during Closed Session. Motion was made by Mayor Dee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to Reject the Cure and Correct demand submitted by Ms. Peterson regarding the September 2, 2025, Planning Commission meeting and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to draft and provide the rejection notice to Ms. Peterson. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll , Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 10/27/2025)
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