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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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 Anya Jacobsen, 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 Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development, Director Megan Martin, and CIP Manager Erin Wiggin were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8:24 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
One (1) Case (Brown Act Demand to Cure and Correct)
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:39 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced that a Motion was made by Mayor Dee and Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to Reject the Cure and Correct demand submitted by Debbie 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:
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll: Yes
Council Member Weirick: Yes
Council Member Tuggle: Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Robert: Yes
Mayor Dee: Yes
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. South County Chambers of Commerce Update - Presentation by South County Chambers of Commerce CEO Jeff Chambers.
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.
• Charles Varni
• Bruce Carson
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
• John Rohner
• Randall Myrick
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• Marsha Thornton
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
• Marsha Thornton
• David Swift
There being no further public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
At this time Council Member Weirick requested to pull Item 5 from the Consent Agenda for further discussion, Council gave Consensus.
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tern Robert and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
2. Treasurer's Report for the Period of September 1, through September 30, 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 September 1, through September 30, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
6. Resolution to Accept the 2026 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-35 approving the acceptance of the 2026 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $50,000 for FY 2025-26 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
Resolution No. 25-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Acceptance of the 2026 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Step) Grant and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety
7. Request for Approval of Final Subdivision Map for Tract 3230 (1232 Long Branch Avenue)
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 25-36 approving Final Subdivision Map Tract 3230 (1232 Long Branch Avenue), accept on behalf of the public utility easements delineated on the map, authorize the City Clerk to sign and record the map and direct the City Manager to enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the owner (O'Sullivan Family Revocable Trust u/Ud September 28, 2012).
Resolution No. 25-36: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving Final Tract Map No. 3230 and Authorizing the City Clerk To Record the Final Tract Map
8. PG&E Easement for Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-37 for an Easement Deed for PG&E for the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
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Resolution No. 25-37: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Acceptance of the Easement Deed for Pacific, Gas And Electric Company (PG&E) for the Ramona Garden Park Project, CIP 1259
9. Resolution to Establish a City Council Handbook Ad Hoc Committee Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-38 to establish a City Council Handbook Ad Hoc Committee.
Resolution No. 25-38: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing a City Council Handbook AD HOC Committee ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended under the Consent Agenda to Pull Agenda Item No. 5 for further discussion.
5. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Action: Conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-08 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 adopted Resolution No, 25-34 setting forth the pertinent findings and substantial evidence required by the California Health and Safety Code to support local amendments.
Questions were answered by Community Development Director Martin and Ian Livingstone - JAS Pacific Consultant.
Mayor Dee opened public comment.
• Marsha Thornton
• 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 Mccorry-Driscoll to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 5 as recommended . The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Tuggle, Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 25-08: A 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 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
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Second Reading and Adoption 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
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Police Chief Munro gave a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the amendments to the I Camping Ordinance.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter. • Cathryn Sells
• 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 Mccorry-Driscoll to Conduct a public hearing and second reading to adopt an Ordinance No. 25-07 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.
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 25-07: 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
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project 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 and City Manager Bronson gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Ramona Garden Update.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Janice Stone
• Lauren Westphal
• Jeff Lee
• Randal Myrick
• Debbie Peterson
• Mike Ford
• Andrea Ford
• Brenda Auer
• Marsha Thornton
• Dr. Robin Arnoldsen
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received an update on the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phase 1 and Phase 2; and provided input and direction to staff to Doing a memorial and reaching out to the families with the removed plaques with a menu of things we can do to honor their loved ones and also honoring the 5 cities Men's club with a bench or table.
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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 Five Cities Fire Joint Powers Authority meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reminded everyone that next Sunday is the Pancake Breakfast at the Grange from 8:00 am- 11 :00am.
Mayor Dee mentioned she had a wonderful time last Friday at Grover Beach's Trunk or Treat and in addition to the Pancake Breakfast at the Grange she mentioned Sam Fest is November 2, 2025, from 1 :00 - 4:00 at Heritage Square Park in Arroyo Grande.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson highlighted the Annual Halloween event, Trunk or Treat that took place at 16h Street Park on October 24th ,
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Attorney Thompson 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code section 549567
Title: City Attorney
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:20 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:36 p.m. , Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present, and announced that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
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