AGENDA
GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
GROVER BEACH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
154 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Next Resolution No .26-02
Next Ordinance No. 26-01
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CALL TO ORDER
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
At 8:52 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2025, the Council met in Closed Session concerning the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 1 case At 9:13 the Council reconvened into open session with all Council present and Mayor Dee announced there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
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.
Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, January 26, 2026
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation Honoring Clifford Clark
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.
2. Treasurer’s Reports for the Period of December 1, through December 31, 2025 – Administrative Services Director Szamet
(Recommended Action: Approve the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.)
VOICE VOTE
3. Treasurer’s Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of December 1, through December 31, 2025 – Administrative Services Director Szamet (Recommended Action: Approve the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.)
VOICE VOTE
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026 – City Clerk Sims (Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as submitted or revised.)
VOICE VOTE
5. Resolution Authorizing Display of Specified Commemorative Flags – Assistant City Manager Eriksson
(Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the display of commemorative flags on specified dates in 2026.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
6. Contract for Professional Consultant Services for a Long-Term Water Supply Study – Assistant City Manager Eriksson
(Recommended Action: Award a contract for professional consultant services to conduct a long-term water supply study in the amount of $271,515 to Confluence Engineering Solutions; authorize the City Manager to sign and affirm amendments up to 10% of the contract amount; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, January 26, 2026
7. City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment #4 – City Attorney Thompson (Recommended Action: Approve Amendment #4 to the City Manager Employment Agreement regarding term of employment.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
PUBLIC HEARING
None
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. 2025 Community Survey Results – Assistant City Manager Eriksson (Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the results of the 2025 community survey of Grover Beach voters on topics such as key community issues and satisfaction with City services and provide input to staff.)
9. State Legislation Update and Review of 2026 Legislative Platform – Assistant City Manager Eriksson
(Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on State legislation adopted in 2025 and provide direction for and approve the 2026 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform.)
ROLL CALL VOTE
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) 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 Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, January 26, 2026
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 upcoming 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:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Friends of Oceano Dunes et al. v. California Coastal Commission et al., C.D.Cal. No. 2:17-cv8733
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. * * * * *
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.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
HONORING CLIFFORD CLARK
WHEREAS, Mr. Clifford Clark moved with his wife Mary Lee and young children to the unincorporated community of Grover City in 1957; and
WHEREAS, in 1959 Mr. Clark became the first City Clerk and City Attorney for the newly incorporated Grover City. In fact, he not only crafted many of the original documents necessary for incorporation, but also drove to Sacramento with his young family to ensure the documents could be recorded before the end of calendar year, thus ensuring the City would not be delayed in receiving its first check for sales tax revenue; and WHEREAS, in 1961, Mr. Clark and some local businessmen joined together to start a community bank called "Mid-State Bank" which eventually had branches throughout the Central Coast; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark also volunteered and supported the then all-volunteer Grover City Fire Department.
He was honored in 1992 for his more than 30 years of service to the City as a member of the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark was instrumental in obtaining and donating the properties necessary for the organization and implementation of the Ramona Garden Park as well as the Exploration Station children’s center located in the City’s first fire station, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark and his wife, Mary Lee, started the Grover Beach Community Library in the front area of his law office building; and
WHEREAS, one of his most substantial contributions to the community was the development of the Clark Center located on Lucia Mar Unified School District property in Arroyo Grande. This state-of-the-art performing arts center was the original idea of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, who recognized there was a need to provide a center that could serve the cultural and educational needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the list of accomplishments could indeed go on but, suffice to say, Mr. Clifford Clark was truly a "Civic Pioneer" and worthy of the first Mayor's Commendation in November 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Grover Beach City Council does hereby officially honor CLIFFORD CLARK for his legacy of service to Grover Beach and the surrounding area.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 26th day of January 2026.
Kassi Dee, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
Agenda Item No. 1
Placement: Presentation
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
RESOURCES DESCRIPTION
Balance from November 30, 2025 $ 3,455,578.93
Deposits 3,234,770.49
Total Resources $ 6,690,349.42
EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION PERIOD ENDING CK DATE CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
WR 12/04/25 80045-80105 929,559.18
WR 12/11/25 80106-80166 217,408.24
PR 12/07/25 12/12/25 5365611-5365680 178,521.27
PR Special Check 12/12/25 5365681 433.71
WR 12/18/25 80167-80225 439,640.54
WR 12/23/25 80226-80237 34,530.12
PR 12/21/25 12/26/25 5365682-5365746 181,529.79
Electronic Transfers 414,326.51
Returned Checks,Chargebacks 1,219.80
Credit Card Payments Service Charge 5,076.24
Deposit Correction 5.83
Total Expenditures $ 2,402,251.23
Cash Balance as of December 31, 2025 $ 4,288,098.19
Respectfully,
Nick Szamet
Administrative Services Director
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
Treasurer's Report for January 26, 2025 City Council Meeting December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Agenda Item No. 2
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CHECK DATE 12/04/2025
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Check Report
City of Grover Beach By Check Number
154 S. 8th Street Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025
Grover Beach, CA 93433
12/04/2025 ABALONE COAST ANALYTICAL INC 1766
25-4034A Invoice 11/04/2025 Tri Halo Methanes (THM) Trip Blank Fee 100 25-4243 Invoice 11/04/2025 COLIFORM PA, NITRATE, ELAP FEE, SHIPPING FEE 275 25-4339 Invoice 11/10/2025 GENERAL PHYSICAL, ELAP FEE, SHIPPING FEE 114 25-4340 Invoice 11/10/2025 COLIFORM PA, NITRATE, ELAP FEE, SHIPPING FEE 275 25-4374 Invoice 11/12/2025 Heterotrophic Plate Count, Nitrate, ELAP fee, Ship 263 25-4490 Invoice 11/18/2025 Coliform PA, Nitrate, ELAP fee, Shipping Fee 311 25-4516 Invoice 11/20/2025 COLIFORM PA, HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT, QU 153 25-4568 Invoice 11/24/2025 Coliform PA, Nitrate, ELAP fee, Shipping fee 275 12/04/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 173.09
14VH-T7WN-C1 Invoice 12/03/2025 Office supplied for Admin Services 55.44 1V96-VPCG-7T Invoice 12/03/2025 Office Supplies 117.65
12/04/2025 Angel Armor 96.84
inv16880 Invoice 12/02/2025 handcuff pouch Smiley 96.84 12/04/2025 Anna Lanier 96.7
ReimbAnna11/2 Invoice 12/03/2025 ReimbAnna11/2025 - Tiny Tots Supplies 96.7 12/04/2025 Applied Technology Group, Inc. 23.97
rec0113066 Invoice 12/02/2025 atgchat admin Dec 23.97
12/04/2025 AT&T 2759.96
000024417735 Invoice 12/03/2025 City Hall Telephones 10/25/25-11/24/25 2273.52 11/22/25 Invoice 12/03/2025 City Hall & PD Fax & Modem 10/22/25-11/21/25 486.44 12/04/2025 Axon Enterprise, Inc. 28992.93
inus395676 Invoice 12/02/2025 LPR Fleet 3 Adv 7638.1
inus395698 Invoice 12/02/2025 LPR Axon Fleet 3 21354.83 12/04/2025 Charter Communications 539.4
1705846011121 Invoice 12/03/2025 City Facilities-Internet Charges 11/21/25-12/20/25 539.4 12/04/2025 Chelsea Pudwill 684.23
Refund Invoice 11/26/2025 Refund of permit fees 684.23
12/04/2025 CIO Solutions LP 3084.75
125117-125 Invoice 11/20/2025 Vulnerability Management 3084.75 12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 1 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 12/04/2025 CITY OF GROVER BEACH WATER DEPT. 13496.68
11/1/25 Invoice 12/03/2025 City Water Accounts 9/1/25-11/1/25 13496.68 12/04/2025 COLD CANYON LANDFILL INC. 667.25
02-01376097 Invoice 11/03/2025 LOC# 111 GROVER HEIGHTS TREE REMOVAL HAUL 69.75 02-01376098 Invoice 11/03/2025 LOC# 111 GROVER HEIGHTS TREE REMOVAL HAUL 49.75 02-01376488 Invoice 11/05/2025 FRONT STREET DUMPED TRASH HAUL AWAY 67 02-01376721 Invoice 11/06/2025 HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT CLEANUP HAUL AWAY 237.75 02-01378305 Invoice 11/13/2025 S. 13TH STREET WALL GREEN WASTE HAUL AWAY 78.5 02-01378594 Invoice 11/17/2025 STORM DEBRIS HAUL AWAY 119.5 02-01379045 Invoice 11/19/2025 STORM DEBRIS HAUL AWAY 45 12/04/2025 CSG Consultants, Inc 2365.25
B251309 Invoice 10/01/2025 Building Plan Review Services - 9/1/2025-9/30/2025 1099 B251468 Invoice 11/03/2025 Building Plan Review Services 10/1/25-10/31/25 982.25 F250634-2 Invoice 08/01/2025 Missed amount due - Fire Plan Rev Services July25 8 F251018 Invoice 10/01/2025 Fire Plan Review Services - 9/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 276 12/04/2025 DATAPROSE LLC 2486.03
DP2506143 Invoice 12/03/2025 Utility Billing-Nov 2025 2486.03 12/04/2025 DE LAGE LANDEN 108.74
592286768 Invoice 12/02/2025 Laserfich lease 11/15/25 to 12/14/25 Records 108.74 12/04/2025 DE LAGE LANDEN 108.74
593408204 Invoice 12/02/2025 Laserfiche lease 12/15/25 to 1/14/25 Records 108.74 12/04/2025 Enterprise FM Trust 12431.27
646795-110525 Invoice 12/04/2025 Lease Payment 12431.27 12/04/2025 EXECUTIVE JANITORIAL INC. 900
92599 Invoice 11/20/2025 92599 cleaning Ramona & GBCC 11/2025 900 12/04/2025 Five Cities Chevron 153
Nov2025 Invoice 12/02/2025 car washes Nov 2025 153
12/04/2025 FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY 747117.25
FCFA-2026-005 Invoice 11/26/2025 Oct - Dec 2025 -Agency's cost per approved budget 747117.25 12/04/2025 Genevieve Codorniz 87
2001199.002 Invoice 11/19/2025 2001199.002 R3651 16th 11/9/25 Codorniz SDRfd 87 12/04/2025 Hacienda Gardening 5775
HG94747 Invoice 11/30/2025 STORM DRAIN CLEANING - EL CAMINO REAL 4450 12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 2 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 HG94748 Invoice 11/30/2025 PIKE BASIN WEED ABATEMENT 1325 12/04/2025 J.B. DEWAR INC. 4663.9
435967 Invoice 12/02/2025 gas stmt 11/1/25 to 11/20/25 2560.98 437536 Invoice 12/02/2025 gas stmt 11/20/25 to 11/30/25 1399.07 437537 Invoice 12/03/2025 Gasoline charges for PW vehicles 703.85 12/04/2025 JAS PACIFIC 28874.81
BI 15152 Invoice 10/06/2025 Building Inspector Services - 9/1/25-9/30/25 16178.75 PC7724 Invoice 10/06/2025 As Needed Inspection Services - 9/1/2025-9/30/2025 12696.06 12/04/2025 Jessica Williams 197
2001198.002 Invoice 11/19/2025 2001198.002 16th 11/16/25 Full refund due to rain 87 2001198.002.2 Invoice 11/19/2025 2001198.002.2 110
12/04/2025 Metropolitan Life Isurance Company 6941.13
12/1/25 Invoice 11/26/2025 Dec 2025 - Employee insurance premiums 6941.13 12/04/2025 Mike & Holly Pryor Revocable Trust dated March 13, 2020 9286.85 Dec2025 Invoice 12/02/2025 rent 45 Newport Dec 2025 9286.85 12/04/2025 MINERS HARDWARE 993.7
188546 Invoice 11/21/2025 LOC# 112 MENTONE PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 573944 Invoice 11/03/2025 LOC# 107 CORP YARD SUPPLIES 39.13 574616 Invoice 11/12/2025 IRRIGATION TRUCK SUPPLIES 39.48 574732 Invoice 12/01/2025 swiffer jet 32.61
574798 Invoice 11/14/2025 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 6.51
574898 Invoice 11/17/2025 LOC # 100 - CITY HALL SUPPLIES 22.82 574934 Invoice 11/17/2025 MECHANIC SHOP SUPPLIES 203.34 575018 Invoice 11/18/2025 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 13.03
575084 Invoice 11/19/2025 Loc # 102 - Fire station red curb supplies 6.51 575124 Invoice 12/01/2025 padlock 21.74
575151 Invoice 11/20/2025 GENERAL SEWER SUPPLIES 88.07
575184 Invoice 11/20/2025 WELL 4 GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.5
575382 Invoice 11/24/2025 CORP YARD GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.51 575387 Invoice 11/24/2025 SHOP GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.22
575470 Invoice 11/25/2025 SHOP GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.04
575485 Invoice 11/25/2025 LOC# 110 - HERO PARK GENERAL SUPPLIES 3.25 637947 Invoice 11/17/2025 MECHANIC SHOP SUPPLIES 391.48 12/04/2025 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY SAP #110035 211.88
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 1841724890 Invoice 11/20/2025 1841724890 Mats & Mop service 211.88 12/04/2025 NAPA AUTO PARTS 934.83
030164 Invoice 12/02/2025 Unit 206, rotors 934.83
12/04/2025 Nick's Telecom 373.32
7490 Invoice 12/03/2025 Motorcycle radio 373.32
12/04/2025 Office Depot 76.15
38541657 Invoice 12/03/2025 Office Supplies for Admin Services 76.15 12/04/2025 Peak WiFi.com 7334.9
14202.791517 Invoice 12/02/2025 Cannabis Video Wall Dec 295 15983.792030 Invoice 12/02/2025 internet 45 Newport Dec 69.95 2025-12-15462 Invoice 12/01/2025 WIFI / INTERNET SERVICES FOR NITRATE PLANT D 69.95 9433.790899 Invoice 12/02/2025 Network Services Dec 2025 6900 12/04/2025 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS 777.58
102025203 Invoice 12/02/2025 citation services Oct 2025 777.58 12/04/2025 PITNEY BOWES INC. 424.8
3107518518 Invoice 12/03/2025 Billing period 10/1/25-12/30/25-Mail Meter 424.8 12/04/2025 Poplin Group LLC 5402
013 Invoice 12/02/2025 LAMP training 11/10/25 5402
12/04/2025 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY 872.17
187926 Invoice 11/05/2025 LOC# 107 CORP YARD JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 87.6 188066 Invoice 11/05/2025 LOC# 111 GROVER HEIGHTS PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188067 Invoice 11/05/2025 LOC# 112 MENTONE PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188068 Invoice 11/05/2025 LOC# 109 16TH STREET PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188069 Invoice 11/05/2025 LOC# 110 HERO PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188363 Invoice 11/17/2025 LOC# 110 HERO PARK TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS 82.72 188537 Invoice 11/24/2025 LOC# 100 & 101 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 326.7 188544 Invoice 11/21/2025 LOC# 109 16TH STREET PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188545 Invoice 11/21/2025 LOC# 110 HERO PARK TOILET TISSUE 38.46 188622 Invoice 11/25/2025 LOC# 107 CORP YARD JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 144.39 12/04/2025 Rachel Moles 87
2001200.002 Invoice 11/19/2025 2001200.002 R3590 GH Up.Low 11/8/25 Moles SDRfd 87 12/04/2025 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC. 221.78
98504412 Invoice 11/14/2025 CORP YARD SHOP SERVICE 11/12/2025 221.78 12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 4 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 12/04/2025 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SHERIFF-CORONER / CRIME LAB 101 cs-1025-07 Invoice 12/02/2025 drug screen, 25-0921 71
u-1025-01 Invoice 12/02/2025 drug screen, 25-1034 30
12/04/2025 SANDY MERSHON 62.48
Reimb.ElfCostu Invoice 12/03/2025 Reimb.ElfCostume.Santa 62.48 12/04/2025 Schwind Electric Inc 8435.9
1210 Invoice 12/01/2025 LOC# 101 PD GFCI SWITCH REPLACEMENT 385 1213 Invoice 12/01/2025 CIP 3002 ELECTRICAL WORK FOR NEW MECHANIC 8050.9 12/04/2025 SENTINEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, Inc 500.28
101182 Invoice 11/20/2025 November - January Alarm Management 119.85 S1846023.001 Invoice 11/24/2025 LOC# 109 16TH STREET PARK SUPPLIES 380.43 12/04/2025 SLOCO DATA INC. 1554.06
45466 Invoice 12/03/2025 Print and mail 2026 BTC renewals 1554.06 12/04/2025 SM TIRE INC. 171.51
533900 Invoice 12/02/2025 Unit 211, tires 171.51
12/04/2025 SpeakWrite Billing Department 22.58
658d355 Invoice 12/02/2025 dictation services Nov 22.58 12/04/2025 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION 12809.82 12407 Invoice 11/26/2025 Loan# 010-09-ECE-ARRA 12809.82 12/04/2025 STREATOR PIPE & SUPPLY 32.03
S1846328.001 Invoice 11/25/2025 LOC# 116 SKATE PARK SUPPLIES 32.03 12/04/2025 TCA Tools Inc 424.07
111925144940 Invoice 11/19/2025 GENERAL TOOLS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 424.07 12/04/2025 The Advance Group 2599.78
85230 Invoice 12/02/2025 parking violations notices 2599.78 12/04/2025 The Counseling Team International 756.25
inv107433 Invoice 12/02/2025 Crisis Intervention Training 11/18/25 756.25 12/04/2025 Trick Industries 7220
INV0921 Invoice 11/14/2025 PW FLEET TRUCK DECAL WRAPPING 7220 12/04/2025 Ultrex Management Services LLC 94.55
4517338-cal Invoice 12/02/2025 copier useage 10/20/25 to 11/19/25 Records 94.55 12/04/2025 UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES, LLC 2029.31
12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 5 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 260259 Invoice 11/12/2025 Temp Admin Assistant 11/9/2025 678.69 260769 Invoice 11/26/2025 Temp Admin Assistant - Angela Nusser - 11/26/2025 1350.62 12/04/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS 604.21
6128663322 Invoice 11/16/2025 PW CELLULAR SERVICES 10/17/25 - 11/16/25 604.21 12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 6 of 7
Discount
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Check Report - Summary Date Range: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Payment Count
Regular Checks 111 55 929,005.71
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00
Voided Checks 0 1 0.00
Bank Drafts 0 0 0.00
EFT's 0 0 0.00
111 56 929,005.71
12/5/2025 4:02:32 PM Page 7 of 7
12/4/2025 12:34:40 PM Page 1 of 1
Refund Check Register
City of Grover Beach, CA Refund Check Detail
UBPKT01668 - Refunds 2 UBPKT01667 Disconnect
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 02-3665-03 SARAH HOLDEN & BRENDAN DAUM 12/4/2025 80045 137.37 137.37 Generated From Billing 02-3783-01 BERTILACCHI, CHRIS 12/4/2025 80046 181.64 181.64 Generated From Billing 02-5339-01 WARD, BETHMARIE 12/4/2025 80047 159.70 159.70 Generated From Billing Total Refunds: 3 Total Refunded Amount: 478.71
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 478.71
Revenue Total: 478.71
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 12/04/2025
Fund: 601 - Water Fund
601-000-10001-000 Claim On Cash -478.71 Yes
601-000-11110-000 Accounts Receivable Water 478.71
601 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - Pooled Cash
999-000-10000-000 Cash In Bank -478.71
999-000-25100-000 Due To Other Funds 478.71 Yes
999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00
12/4/2025 12:37:57 PM Page 1 of 1
Refund Check Register
City of Grover Beach, CA Refund Check Detail
UBPKT01669 - Refunds 1 UBPKT01667 Disconnect
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 01-0428-03 ARVIZU, AUGUSTA 12/4/2025 80048 23.40 23.40 Generated From Billing 01-1012-01 Brill, Amanda 12/4/2025 80049 51.36 51.36 Generated From Billing Total Refunds: 2 Total Refunded Amount: 74.76
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 74.76
Revenue Total: 74.76
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 12/04/2025
Fund: 601 - Water Fund
601-000-10001-000 Claim On Cash -74.76 Yes
601-000-11110-000 Accounts Receivable Water 74.76
601 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - Pooled Cash
999-000-10000-000 Cash In Bank -74.76
999-000-25100-000 Due To Other Funds 74.76 Yes
999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CHECK DATE 12/11/2025
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Check Report
City of Grover Beach By Check Number
154 S. 8th Street Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025
Grover Beach, CA 93433
12/11/2025 4Creeks Inc 3106.2
4C108298 Invoice 11/24/2025 1 Tanner Lane Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 74.5 4C108299 Invoice 11/24/2025 402 N 7th Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 180 4C108301 Invoice 11/24/2024 923 Mentone PC#1 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 90 4C108302 Invoice 11/24/2024 202 S 3rd St PC# 4 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 202 611.5 4C108303 Invoice 11/24/2025 450 Manhattan PC#2 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct2025 164.5 4C108304 Invoice 11/24/2025 240 Saratoga PC#2 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 270 4C108306 Invoice 11/24/2025 665 Rockaway PC#1 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 509 4C108307 Invoice 11/24/2025 203 Park View PC#2 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct2025 569.2 4C108308 Invoice 11/24/2025 697 S 6th PC#1 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 308.5 4C108310 Invoice 11/24/2025 Brighton Ave PC#3 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct 2025 164.5 4C108312 Invoice 11/24/2025 661 Park View PC#2 Site/Improv Plan Review Oct2025 164.5 12/11/2025 Alexander's Contract Services 3502.46
202512010016 Invoice 12/01/2025 Meter Reading Services - December 2025 3502.46 12/11/2025 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc 152
3336904 Invoice 12/03/2025 Q3 Insurance Payment 152
12/11/2025 Allweather Landscape Inc 7807.75
11688 Invoice 12/31/2025 City Wide Landscaping - Nov 2025 7027.75 11789 Invoice 12/31/2025 Additional City Wide Landscaping Maitenance Nov 25 780 12/11/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 39.12
1XYD-6PK1-HK Invoice 11/25/2025 LOC# 100 City Hall Janitorial Supplies 39.12 12/11/2025 Applied Technology Group, Inc. 473.95
S-INV106654 Invoice 12/09/2025 retrofit radio equipment Motorcycle 473.95 12/11/2025 APWA (American Public Works Association) 245 000902787 Invoice 12/01/2025 B, HAAS APWA MEMBERSHIP 2026 245 12/11/2025 AQUA-METRIC SALES CO. 1555.12
INV0111179 Invoice 11/19/2025 3" Hydrant Meter - Stock Water Supplies 1555.12 12/11/2025 Ashley Quisenberry-Laputz 101
2001205.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001205.002 Laputz SDRfd 11/22/25 87 2001206.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001206.002 Laputz diff refund 11/22/25 14 12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 1 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 12/11/2025 AUTO ZONE INC 29.98
04021155813 Invoice 11/19/2025 BATTERY FOR CORP YARD SHOP EQUIPMENT 29.98 12/11/2025 Beach Front Automotive & Smog 149.27
7740 Invoice 12/02/2025 PW Truck #226 Smog Inspection 49.76 7741 Invoice 12/09/2025 Unit 207, Smog 49.75
7784 Invoice 12/05/2025 PW Truck #217 Smog Inspection 49.76 12/11/2025 Burdine Printing 19.9
INV0003432 Invoice 12/05/2025 Burdine_Inv 53129_name plate_11-4-2025 19.9 12/11/2025 CANNON CORP 35029
93525 Invoice 10/15/2025 CIP 2287 Professional Services through Sept 2025 13738 93782 Invoice 11/17/2025 PW Staff Augmentation - October 2025 21291 12/11/2025 Catheline Goodman 206
2001204.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001204.002 R3620 Goodman full due to rain 206 12/11/2025 Chula Horvath 87
2001203.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001203.002 R3650 Horvath 11/22/25 16th 87 12/11/2025 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SER 1397 IN161323 Invoice 11/18/2025 Hazmat Disclosure & State Site Surcharge Annual 770 IN161616 Invoice 11/18/2025 Surcharge CUPA Site & Hazmat Handler Annual 627 12/11/2025 Culligan San Paso/Culligan Santa Maria 104.25 128576 Invoice 12/09/2025 bottled water Nov 2025 104.25 12/11/2025 Deltina Coffee Roasters 125
11325 Invoice 09/17/2025 PW Coffee for Offices 125
12/11/2025 DEPT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE/CASHIERING UNIT 32 008398 Invoice 12/09/2025 LiveScan Nov 2025 32
12/11/2025 Digital West 330
132766501-001 Invoice 12/10/2025 Dec 2025 - Internet charges for 1230 Trouville 165 13763401-0011 Invoice 12/10/2025 Dec 2025 -Internet charges 933 Ramona 165 12/11/2025 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR ATTN: ACCTS RECEIVABLE 523.88 INV0003433 Invoice 12/05/2025 Enterprise_Inv 40575430_LCC City Clerk Conf_WS 308.47 INV0003434 Invoice 12/05/2025 Enterprise_Inv 40332016_LCC Annual Conf_CM Bronso 215.41 12/11/2025 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. 5300 900140859 Invoice 11/21/2025 Enterprise Agreement Fee Software Maint. 25-26 5300 12/11/2025 EXECUTIVE JANITORIAL INC. 5887
12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 2 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 92597 Invoice 11/20/2025 LOC# 107 - Janitorial Services Nov 2025 500 92598 Invoice 11/20/2025 LOC# 100 & 101 - Janitorial Services Nov 2025 2527 92600 Invoice 11/20/2025 Loc# 103 - Janitorial Services Nov 2025 2860 12/11/2025 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 36.16
117975 Invoice 12/01/2025 Propane by the Gallon - Forklift Fuel 36.16 12/11/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 50
INV0003472 Invoice 12/12/2025 Franchise Tax Board Garnishment 50 12/11/2025 GRAINGER 139.43
9712745455 Invoice 11/14/2025 Parts for Chainsaw 139.43 12/11/2025 GROVER BEACH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. 1320
INV0003449 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003450 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003451 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003452 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003453 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003454 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003455 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003456 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003457 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003458 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003459 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003460 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003461 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003462 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003463 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003464 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003465 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003466 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003467 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003468 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003469 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003470 Invoice 12/12/2025 POA Dues 60
12/11/2025 ICMA 1200
INV0003435 Invoice 12/05/2025 ICMA_Annual Membership_MBronson_10-14-2025 1200 12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 3 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 12/11/2025 J.R. Barto Heating/AC/SM, Inc 160
S7874 Invoice 12/02/2025 LOC# 100 Council Chambers HVAC Services 160 12/11/2025 Jack Handley Construction Services Inc 2046.32 2025-52 Invoice 11/07/2025 Loc# 101 Police Dept. Rear Door Closing Mech & Rep 2046.32 12/11/2025 JAS PACIFIC 20042.5
BI 15186 Invoice 11/13/2025 Contract Employee Hours from 10/1-10/31 2025 20042.5 12/11/2025 JULIAN MORA Dba 2M WASTE SOLUTIONS 860
10897 Invoice 12/05/2025 Homless Encampment Cleanup & Haul Away 860 12/11/2025 KIMBALL MIDWEST 477.06
103936800 Invoice 11/14/2025 Tie Downs for Public Works Dept. 105.71 103936817 Invoice 11/14/2025 Tie Downs for Public Works Dept. 105.71 103950222 Invoice 11/19/2025 Straps for Public Works Dept 93.5 103980026 Invoice 12/02/2025 PW Truck # 228 Parts & Supplies 172.14 12/11/2025 LexisNexis Risk Data Management, Inc. 982.74 1100230825 Invoice 12/09/2025 AVCC Subscrip Nov 2025 982.74 12/11/2025 Med-Stops Medical Clinic, Inc 327
INV0003436 Invoice 12/05/2025 MedStop_Inv 2645_MCronin_medical_11-13-25 327 12/11/2025 Mid-Coast Fire Protection, Inc. 280.51
12482595 Invoice 11/25/2025 LOC# 104 -Community Center Kitchen Hood System Ins 280.51 12/11/2025 MIER BROS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS 629.12
396122 Invoice 11/21/2025 LOC# 110 Hero Park Playground Sand 290.36 396132 Invoice 11/21/2025 LOC# 110 - Hero Park Playground Sand 193.58 396195 Invoice 11/24/2025 LOC #110 - Hero Park Playground Sand 145.18 12/11/2025 New Times 248
INV0003437 Invoice 12/05/2025 New Times_Inv 386797_Newspaper Ad_11-20-2025 248 12/11/2025 O'REILLY'S AUTOMOTIVE INC 190.8
3025-487987 Invoice 11/20/2025 Wiper Blades for Code Enforcement Tahoe 55.66 3025-488108 Invoice 11/20/2025 Parts for Public Works Sewer Jetter/Equipment 78.06 3025-491687 Invoice 12/09/2025 Unit 215, wiper blade 57.08 12/11/2025 Primo Brands Blue Triton Brands Inc 217.72
05K0900025271 Invoice 12/11/2025 Nov 2025 - Bottled water for City Hall 217.72 12/11/2025 PVP Comunications 2789.64
12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 4 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 26398 Invoice 12/09/2025 radio equip for Motorcycle 2789.64 12/11/2025 Ramona Lopez 87
2001207.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001207.002 Lopez 11/15/25 SDRfd 16th 87 12/11/2025 RICH ROLSON 850
2025 Parade So Invoice 12/10/2025 2025 Parade Sound 850 12/11/2025 Sedyna Tovar 87
2001208.002 Invoice 12/10/2025 2001208.002 Tovar 11/23/25 16th SDRfd 87 12/11/2025 SLOCO DATA INC. 194.66
45508 Invoice 12/10/2025 250 Yellow door hangers 194.66 12/11/2025 SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC. 2769.2
99821 Invoice 11/30/2025 City-Wide street sweeping services - Nov 2025 2769.2 12/11/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 250
INV0003471 Invoice 12/12/2025 Employee Garnishment 250
12/11/2025 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE ATTN: DRINKING WATER PROGR 41738.38 4010004 Invoice 12/03/2025 Water system annual fees - Comm Water 2025-2026 37793.38 WD-0303866 Invoice 11/19/2025 SWRCB Annual Permit - CITY HALL 25-26 3945 12/11/2025 TCA Tools Inc 325.16
120325145241 Invoice 12/03/2025 PW Truck # 233 Parts & Supplies 325.16 12/11/2025 The Counseling Team International 175
INV107624 Invoice 12/09/2025 Counseling Nov 2025 175
12/11/2025 Traffic Management, Inc. 246.14
06-119823 Invoice 11/13/2025 Signage/Flashing Barricade Parts 246.14 12/11/2025 Ultrex Management Services LLC 127.91
4519355-CAL Invoice 12/11/2025 Sharp BP-70C45 10/22/25-11/21/25 127.91 12/11/2025 UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES, LLC 1991.86
260498 Invoice 11/19/2025 Angela Nusser - Admin Ast Pay - November 19 2025 1137.29 261127 Invoice 12/03/2025 Angela Nusser - Admin Pay - 12-3-2025 854.57 12/11/2025 UNIVAR USA INC 2797.84
53528867 Invoice 12/08/2025 SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR MNBULK 2797.84 12/11/2025 US BANK - CM9705 57014
3087006 Invoice 12/08/2025 Debt Service Payment 55000
7873084 Invoice 12/10/2025 Admin fees 8/01/2025 - 07/31/2026 2014 12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 5 of 7
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 12/11/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS 1918.81
6129511428 Invoice 12/09/2025 phone stmt 10/27/25 to 11/26/25 1835.05 6129511429 Invoice 12/11/2025 PD & PW verizon statement 10/27/25-11/26/25 83.76 12/11/2025 WALLACE GROUP 8387.18
65778 Invoice 08/21/2025 Sr Land Surveyor II - George Marchenko - Aug 2025 1877.75 66403 Invoice 11/26/2025 SSMP Audit 2024-2025, Profess. Services - Oct 25 138.75 66404 Invoice 11/26/2025 FOG Program FY 25-26 Profess. Services Oct 2025 4594.43 66485 Invoice 12/01/2025 Senior Land Surveyor II - George Manchenko 1776.25 12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 6 of 7
Discount
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Check Report - Summary Date Range: 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Payment
Regular Checks 112 57 217,160.02
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00
Voided Checks 0 1 0.00
Bank Drafts 0 0 0.00
EFT's 0 0 0.00
112 58 217,160.02
12/15/2025 11:35:48 AM Page 7 of 7
12/11/2025 10:28:22 AM Page 1 of 1
Refund Check Register
City of Grover Beach, CA Refund Check Detail
UBPKT01686 - 12/9/25 Closed Acct Refunds SS
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 01-5005-01 KRUSE, KEVIN 12/11/2025 80106 10.00 10.00 Deposit 01-5017-00 KOEPF (BEACH PLACE ENTERPRISES LLC), JOHN12/11/2025 80107 3.00 3.00 Deposit 02-3975-00 PITTMAN, RUSSELL A 12/11/2025 80108 235.22 235.22 Deposit Total Refunds: 3 Total Refunded Amount: 248.22
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 248.22
Revenue Total: 248.22
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 12/11/2025
Fund: 601 - Water Fund
601-000-10001-000 Claim On Cash -248.22 Yes
601-000-11110-000 Accounts Receivable Water 248.22
601 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - Pooled Cash
999-000-10000-000 Cash In Bank -248.22
999-000-25100-000 Due To Other Funds 248.22 Yes
999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CHECK DATE 12/18/2025
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CFS.Charlotte.1 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Charlotte.122025 75.6 12/19/2025 11:50:56 AM Page 1 of 9
12/18/2025 Central Coast Balboa 1260
CFS.Balboa.122 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Balboa.122025 1260 12/18/2025 Charlotte L Ritter 75.6
6257 Invoice 12/12/2025 STREET REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE CITY 15020 12/18/2025 AT&T 126.16
12/7/25 Invoice 12/16/2025 Alarm Circuits 12/7/25-1/6/26 126.16 12/18/2025 Anna Lanier 798
CFS.Anna.TT12 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Anna.TT122025 798
12/18/2025 APODACA PAVING INC. 15020
1139-RKVC-HJ Invoice 12/16/2025 Office chair 133.31
1J1G-4JV7-DYJ Invoice 12/16/2025 Office Supplies 144.62 INV0003481 Invoice 12/17/2025 Amazon_Inv 1WTW7CLDJ47D_12-8-2025 27.18 INV0003482 Invoice 12/17/2025 Amazon_Inv 1P3RKLD7KP4D_12-8-2025 131.22 12/18/2025 AKA Engineering Company 36916
250423-6 Invoice 12/09/2025 CIP 2295-19 DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH NOV 2025 36916 12/18/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 436.33
274428 Invoice 12/16/2025 Jan 2026-AFLAC premiums 691.68 12/18/2025 AGP Video 1650
INV0003483 Invoice 12/17/2025 AGP Video_Inv 9851_ CC Mtgs 10-14 &10-27_11-18-25 1650 7397 Invoice 10/31/2025 Ramona Park improvement project 5000 7467 Invoice 11/30/2025 General Admin - Ramona Park Project - Nov 2025 5000 7468 Invoice 11/30/2025 General Admin - 24-CDBG-10010 - Nov 2025 3812.5 12/18/2025 AFLAC 691.68
5Cities Homeless Coalition 110192.29
110,192.29 Invoice 09/30/2025 Block Grant Program Recipient - 8/13-9/39/2025 110192.29 12/18/2025 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP LLC 13812.5
Check Report
City of Grover Beach By Check Number
154 S. 8th Street Date Range: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025
Grover Beach, CA 93433
12/18/2025 3rd Gen Pump & Well 275
1975 Invoice 12/11/2025 WELL 1 REPAIRS 275
12/18/2025
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12/19/2025 11:50:56 AM Page 2 of 9
12/18/2025 Kristopher Doe 84.7
CFS.Kris.12202 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Kris.122025 84.7
12/18/2025 Lozano Smith, LLP 22346.71
12/18/2025 KIMBALL MIDWEST 452.48
103993196 Invoice 12/05/2025 SUPPLIES FOR SPILLS 66.98
103993627 Invoice 12/05/2025 UTILITY MARK OUT PAINT SUPPLIES 385.5 12/18/2025 J.B. DEWAR INC. 2510.19
439660 Invoice 12/16/2025 gas stmt 12/1/25 to 12/10/25 1741.73 439661 Invoice 12/16/2025 Gasoline charges for PW vehicles 768.46 56990 Invoice 12/09/2025 LOC# 105 RAMONA CENTER DOOR REPAIRS CALL O 155 12/18/2025 GSI Water Solutions, Inc 3564.48
0672.012-2 Invoice 12/10/2025 NCMA 2025 ANNUAL REPORT PROF. SERVICES NOV 3564.48 12/18/2025 DRIVE CUSTOMS 5784.38
8357 Invoice 12/16/2025 install equipment Electric Cart, Unit 223 5784.38 12/18/2025 FRANK'S LOCK & KEY 155
992400 Invoice 12/16/2025 equipment install for CSO truck 7089.89 12/18/2025 DENNIS RICHARDSON 1120
CFS.Tennis.122 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Tennis.122025 1120 12/18/2025 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SART PROGRAM 801
34770-1225-11 Invoice 12/16/2025 SART exam 251147 801
12/18/2025 Dana Safety Supply 7089.89
INV0003484 Invoice 12/17/2025 CM CWeirck_Cal Cities Policy Conf_fuel_12-3-2025 28.9 INV0003485 Invoice 12/17/2025 CM CWeirick_Cal Cities Policy Conf_food_12-3-25 6.03 INV0003486 Invoice 12/17/2025 CM CWeirick_Cal Cities Policy Conf_food_12-4-25 6.03 24062.18-09 Invoice 11/30/2025 PG&E UTILITY LEDGER AS NEEDED INSPECTIONS N 1433.75 24062-10 Invoice 10/31/2025 PW INSPECTIONS STAFF EXTENSION OCT 25 8626.25 24062-11 Invoice 11/30/2025 PW INSPECTION STAFF EXTENSION NOV 25 9330 12/18/2025 Clint Steele Weirick 40.96
23036-11 Invoice 11/30/2025 950 EL CAMINO REAL AS NEED INSPECTIONS NOV 1698.75 24062.04-10 Invoice 11/30/2025 1206 W GRAND AVENUE AS NEEDED INSPECTIONS 1552.5 24062.05-10 Invoice 11/30/2025 197 W GRAND AVENUE AS NEEDED INSPECTIONS N 1317.5 24062.08-10 Invoice 11/30/2025 928 HUSTON STREET AS NEEDED INSPECTIONS NO 503.75 Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 12/18/2025 CLAD Consulting, Inc 24462.5
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80202
12/18/2025 Primo Brands Blue Triton Brands Inc 254.69 80203 05K0900006669 Invoice 12/02/2025 PW DRINKING WATER 11/11/25 THROUGH 12/08/202 254.69 12/19/2025 11:50:56 AM Page 3 of 9
40342 Invoice 09/04/2025 CIP 2287 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES THROUGH AU 79444.34 12/18/2025 PHELAN KATHRYN 446.95
CFS.Kathryn.12 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Kathryn.122025 446.95 12/18/2025 Papich Construction Company Inc 20240716-8086 4181.86 40506 Invoice 09/09/2025 CIP 2287 RETENTION FOR CONST. SERVICES THRU 4181.86 12/18/2025 Papich Construction Company, Inc. 79444.34
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12/9/25 Invoice 12/16/2025 Public Works Electric Charges 11/8/25-12/6/25 5030.01 444287118-001 Invoice 12/01/2025 2026 calendars 36.95
444291881-001 Invoice 12/01/2025 2026 calendars, air freshner 89.09 446689025-001 Invoice 12/11/2025 toner 225.47
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7499 Invoice 12/16/2025 Unit 226, audio problem 150
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2276 Invoice 12/04/2025 AS NEEDED HYDRAULIC MODELING PROF. SERVIC 1451 12/18/2025 Mid-Coast Fire Protection, Inc. 378.95
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261445 Invoice 12/10/2025 Administrative Assistant - Angela Nusser - Dec 7 1127.71 12/18/2025 US BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS 29916.93
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4533019-cal Invoice 12/16/2025 copier usage 11/13/25 to 12/12/25 Cannabis 31.61 4537525-cal Invoice 12/18/2025 copier usage 11/20/25 to 12/19/25 Records 77.49 12/12/25 Invoice 12/16/2025 Gas charges for City facilities 1118.12 12/18/2025 STREATOR PIPE & SUPPLY 380.43
S1846023.001 Invoice 11/24/2025 LOC# 109 16TH STREET PARK SUPPLIES 380.43 12/18/2025 South County Chambers of Commerce 3500
INV0003488 Invoice 12/17/2025 SCCC_Inv 18151_Regional Leader Renewal_12-1-2025 3500 12/18/2025 SOUTHERN CALIF GAS CO 1118.12
82079 Invoice 12/03/2025 12-3-2025 invoice payment 82079 2332.11 12/18/2025 SLO Auto Parts Inc 90
034651 Invoice 12/10/2025 PARTS FOR PW TRUCK # 216 90
12/18/2025 SANDY MERSHON 1872.5
CFS.Sandy.TT1 Invoice 12/17/2025 CFS.Sandy.TT122025 1872.5 12/18/2025 SIJ Holdings, LLC Dba MCCLATCHY SHARED SVCS LLC 2332.11 Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 American Swing Invoice 11/12/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 32.8 12/19/2025 11:50:56 AM Page 5 of 9
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SamsClubRene Invoice 11/14/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 120.18 USPS 10.40 10 Invoice 10/28/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 10.4 Walmart 38.76 Invoice 11/14/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 38.76 x8-1969471212 Invoice 12/10/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 4.99 Polar Engraving Invoice 11/05/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 70 Remarkable Co Invoice 11/12/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 2.99 Remarkable Co Invoice 11/01/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 2.99 Safety Gear On Invoice 11/17/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 125.8 Panda Express Invoice 11/07/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 121.8 PAPA 50.00 Invoice 11/14/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 50 PeerSupport Invoice 12/09/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 897 Polar Engraving Invoice 10/29/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 84.5 Line X HSNK 18 Invoice 10/31/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 1850 Meta.29.98 Invoice 10/31/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 29.98 Midwest Boots 2 Invoice 10/27/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 212.05 Net World Spor Invoice 11/06/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 420.36 E0100XTKWL Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 10 E0100XTKXO Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 30 KJB Sportswea Invoice 11/07/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 162.3 Line X DIL3 185 Invoice 10/31/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 1850 E0100XTEBA Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 192 E0100XTEI9 Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 30 E0100XTKWJ Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 528 E0100XTKWK Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 962.67 CWS31OCT202 Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 392.19 District 8 Award Invoice 11/03/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 35 E0100XTCZT Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 1450 E0100XTEB9 Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 40 CIS11102025 Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 35 Costco.267.72.C Invoice 10/24/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 267.72 CPRS Dist.8Fa Invoice 11/04/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 85 CPRS.Oden11/ Invoice 11/10/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 515 Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Chef table.500 Invoice 10/28/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 500 CIS10272025 Invoice 12/16/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 35 80219
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11858-GB Invoice 11/30/2025 NCMA STAFF EXTENSION SERVICES THROUGH NO 2710.8 12/18/2025 Willdan Financial Services 47591.98
00423059 Invoice 11/28/2025 CIP 1259 CONSTRUCTION MGMT SERVICES THROU 47591.98 5020915274 Invoice 11/03/2025 UNIFORM SERVICES 211.69
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12/18/2025 Water Systems Consulting Inc. 2710.8
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Payable
Count
Payment
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Check Report - Detail Date Range: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 INV0003518 Invoice 12/18/2025 Employee Credit Card Charges 12.39 VOID
12/18/2025 VOID
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CHECK DATE 12/23/2025
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Check Report
City of Grover Beach By Check Number
154 S. 8th Street Date Range: 12/23/2025 - 12/23/2025
Grover Beach, CA 93433
12/23/2025 A & A Holdings 3227.2
Refund Invoice 12/19/2025 Refund of Permit Fees-INV-00000118 & 0000079 3227.2 12/23/2025 BLUE SHIELD OF CA LIFE & HEALTH MEDICAL EYE SERVIC 307.05 CM0000157 Credit Memo 11/26/2025 Vision Health Insurance Premium -7.4 INV0003524 Invoice 12/26/2025 Vision Health Insurance Premium 269.05 INV0003525 Invoice 12/26/2025 Vision Health Insurance Premium 45.4 12/23/2025 CITY OF PISMO BEACH 300
01/01/26 Invoice 12/19/2025 Jan 2026-Rent for 177 8th st 300 12/23/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 50
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INV0003559 Invoice 12/26/2025 Franchise Tax Board Garnishment 280 12/23/2025 GROVER BEACH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC. 1320
INV0003535 Invoice 12/26/2025 POA Dues 60
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INV0003555 Invoice 12/26/2025 POA Dues 60
INV0003556 Invoice 12/26/2025 POA Dues 60
12/23/2025 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 26283.49
1074697152-6-2 Invoice 12/23/2025 Public Works & Parks Electric 11/19/25-12/16/25 26283.49 12/23/2025 Principal Life Insurance Company 1900.45
CM0000158 Credit Memo 11/26/2025 Health Insurance Premium -40.37 CM0000159 Credit Memo 11/26/2025 Health Insurance Premium -40.37 INV0003526 Invoice 12/26/2025 Health Insurance Premium 1726.75 INV0003527 Invoice 12/26/2025 Health Insurance Premium 254.44 12/23/2025 SLOCO DATA INC. 541.2
45538 Invoice 12/22/2025 UB and BTC fold, insert, and mail 541.2 12/23/2025 SOUTHERN CALIF GAS CO 70.73
12/16/25 Invoice 12/22/2025 Gas charges for 711 Rockaway 11/13/25-12/13/25 70.73 12/23/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 250
INV0003557 Invoice 12/26/2025 Employee Garnishment 250
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Discount
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Check Report - Summary Date Range: 12/23/2025 - 12/23/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Payment Count
Regular Checks 37 11 34,530.12
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00
Voided Checks 0 1 0.00
12/23/2025 3:41:30 PM Page 3 of 3
Bank Drafts 0 0 0.00
EFT's 0 0 0.00
37 12 34,530.12
DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCES AMOUNT
Balance from November 29, 2025 $ 4,842,023.84
Deposit from Interest 12/31/2025 16,109.22
$ 4,858,133.06
AMOUNT
280.93
$280.93
$ 4,857,852.13
Total Resources
DESCRIPTION OF EXPENDITURES
Transfers for Non-Construction and Other:
Fund 201 Remainder of Interest
Total Expenditures
Cash Balance as of December 31, 2025
Respectfully,
Nick Szamet
Administrative Services Director
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
2025 SEWER BOND ACCOUNT ($5,000,000)
Treasurer's Report for January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Agenda Item No. 3
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
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.
Mayor Dee requested a moment of silence due to the passing of Clifford M. Clark.
FLAG SALUTE By all .
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 Eriksson, 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 Services Supervisor Larry Kim and Five Cities Fire Chief Scott Hallett were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National Mentorship Month read by Council Member McCorryDriscoll and accepted by Stacy Salame, Executive Director and Amity Faes, Board Member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Holiday of Lights Awards presentation given by Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim.
3. CPRS District 8 Award: 2025 Award of Excellence in Design -Park Planning presentation given by Community Services Supervisor Larry Kim.
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.
• Terry Wingate
• Joy Brehm
Agenda Item No. 4
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, January 12, 2026
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Christopher Macaroon
• Joanna Rubba
• Linda Walter
• Randy Fiser
• Loren Westphal
• Roscoe Doss
• Brenda Auer
• Andrea Seastrand
• Christopher Payne
• Steven Brehm
• John Wysong
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Brenda Auer
There being no additional public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 4, 5, 6, and 7 as recommended. 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
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Resolution to Approve Appointments to the Citizen Oversight Committee for Transaction and Use Tax Revenues and Revenue Measure K-14 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-01 approving the appointment of Jerry Ferguson, Jeff Lee, Scott Steele, Gabrielle Weeks, and Loren Westphal to the Citizen Oversight Committee for Transaction and Use Tax Revenues and Karen Bright, Dennis Nulman, and Michael Teeling to the Citizen Oversight Committee for Revenue Measure K-14, with each appointment for a four-year term of office scheduled to expire on May 31, 2030.
Resolution No. 26-01: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Appointment of Jerry Ferguson, Jeff Lee, Scott Steele, Gabrielle Weeks, and Loren Westphal to the Citizen Oversight Committee for Transaction and Use Tax Revenues and Karen Bright, Dennis Nulman, and Michael Teeling to the Citizen Oversight Committee for Revenue Measure K-14
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, January 12, 2026
6. Authorization to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding with Grover Beach Police Officers Association to Clarify Eligible Holidays Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-02 amending the Memorandum of Understanding with Grover Beach Police Officers Association to clarify eligible holidays pursuant to CalPERS guidance pursuant to Side Letter Agreement.
Resolution No. 26-02: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending a Memorandum of Understanding with the Grover Beach Police Officers Association
7. City Purpose and Principles Update
Action: Ratified the City Purpose and Principles developed by staff to define the citywide vision for the City of Grover Beach organization.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Council Member Weirick recused himself due to conflict of interest of his employment with the Senator at 7:08pm.
8. Request from County of San Luis Obispo for Support of Legislation Supporting Extended Operations of Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Restoration of Unitary Tax Treatment
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a presentation and introduced County of San Luis Obispo Supervisor Ortiz-Legg and Kate Ballentyne.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Steven Brehm
• Eric Daniels
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council considered authorizing the County of San Luis Obispo to include the City as a supporter of the County’s request for legislation to authorize operations of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) for an additional 20 years, restore predecommissioning unitary tax treatment for the DCPP, and supported the California Coastal Commission’s land conservation and public access plan for lands surrounding the DCPP.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, January 12, 2026
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:19 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 7:30 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present including Council Member Weirick.
9. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced James Worthley with San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and Kendall Flynt with DKS Associates who presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the draft plan.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Brenda Auer
• Paul Holden
• Kelvin Coveduck
There being no further public comments received, the Mayor Closed the public comment.
Action: City Council received the report from the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on its draft Transportation Expenditure Plan and provided input and comments about the plan.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick mentioned attending the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) and South SLO County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) meetings.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Robert reported attending the SLO Council of Governments/SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG / SLORTA) meetings.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee requested responses from City Staff to public communications questions, with City Manager Bronson and City Attorney Thompson responding.
Council Member McCorry-Driscoll thanked all City Staff involved with the Holiday Parade and all the new Committee Members on the Oversight Committees.
Council Member Tuggle mentioned attending the Chamber of Commerce Business training, the State of the County meeting is taking place on Wednesday (1/14/2026) and that she was able to tour the Affordable Housing Development Cleaver and Clark.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5
Monday, January 12, 2026
Council Member Weirick mentioned he attended the Grover Beach Holiday Parade, League of California Cities’ Channel Counties Division reception and other events for the newly appointed California State Senate member Monique Limón and he also mentioned a few other events he attended in the 5 Cities area.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert mentioned attending the Grange’s Pancake Breakfast, he requested consensus from the Council on waving the fees for the AARP to use Ramona Garden and consensus was given from Council. And lastly, he mentioned meeting with Patrick Sneed, with the Coalition of Against Bigger Trucks (CABT). Mayor Pro Tem requested consensus from the Council to add this to the Legislation Platform. He received consensus and the item will be discussed at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Dee mentioned the Grover Beach Parade and discussed the struggles happening in the train world. An excavator fell on the train tracks and is requiring travelers to take the bus instead.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson stated the Citizen’s Oversight Committee Meetings are scheduled on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 pm. He also discussed the rainstorm that occurred a couple of weeks ago and that the City did not report any major incidents.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
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. 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): 1 case Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:52 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the items above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 9:13 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced the no reportable actions were taken during Closed Session.
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6
Monday, January 12, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
_____________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 5
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Display of Specified Commemorative Flags
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the display of commemorative flags on specified dates in 2026.
BACKGROUND
Historically, the City has displayed the United States Flag, the State of California Flag, and the City of Grover Beach Flag at City Hall and other City facilities in accordance with Federal and State law. On May 8, 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution to establish a formal policy for the approval and display of commemorative flags which clarified that City flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression or speech by the public. The policy established a process by which commemorative flags may be flown on City flagpoles, upon Council approval, to express the official sentiments of the City.
At the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution to authorize flying the Pride Flag as a symbol of support for the LGBTQ community during the month of June as the City had done in prior years. The Council also provided direction to staff to return with a resolution to authorize the display of other commemorative flags on specified dates in 2024, including:
• Pride Flag – month of June
• United States Army on June 14
• United States Coast Guard on August 4
• National League of Families’ Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag on September 15 • United States Air Force on September 18
• United States Navy on October 13
• United States Marine Corps on November 10
• United States Space Force on December 20
The Council previously adopted resolutions for these flags above to be displayed in 2024 and 2025 and the resolution shown in Attachment 1 will continue the display of these flags in 2026.
The Council may also provide direction to include additional flags or to change the flags displayed, if desired.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
Staff Report: Resolution Authorizing Display of Specified Commemorative Flags Page 2 January 26, 2026
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
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Adopt a resolution to authorize the display commemorative flags on specified dates in 2026; or
2) Do not adopt a resolution to authorize the display of these flags; or 3) Provide staff with alternative direction.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. City’s Flag Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 26-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF SPECIFIED COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach currently displays the United States Flag and the State of California Flag at the Grover Beach City Hall; and WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach has adopted a flag policy that allows the display of commemorative flags upon resolution of the City Council as an express form of government speech; and
WHEREAS, in adopting this Policy, the City Council desires to reflect the dignity of the flags flown at City-owned or City-maintained facilities, as well as the role the Grover Beach City Hall as an inclusive gathering location and local symbol of government and democracy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Grover Beach authorizes the display of the following commemorative flags on the 2026 dates specified below:
1. Pride Flag – month of June
2. United States Army on June 14
3. United States Coast Guard on August 4
4. National League of Families’ Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag on September 15
5. United States Air Force on September 18
6. United States Navy on October 13
7. United States Marine Corps on November 10
8. United States Space Force on December 20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations are true and correct and are included herein by reference as findings.
On motion by ______ seconded by _______, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members -
NOES: Council Members -
ABSENT: Council Members -
ABSTAIN: 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 26th day of January 2026. __________________________________
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
Attachment 1
1 CITY OF GROVER BEACH POLICY ON
DISPLAY OF FLAGS
Attachment 2
I. Purpose
A. The Grover Beach City Council desires to establish clear guidelines regarding:
1. The outdoor display of the United States Flag, the California State Flag, and the City of Grover Beach Flag at City facilities or City-owned or City-maintained flagpoles; and
B. In adopting this Policy, the City Council desires to reflect the dignity of the flags flown on flagpoles or displayed at City-owned or City-maintained facilities, as well as the role of the Grover Beach City Hall as an inclusive gathering location and local symbol of government and democracy.
C. In adopting this Policy, the City Council declares that flagpoles owned or maintained by the City of Grover Beach are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public, but rather as a non-public forum for the display of the United States, State of California, City of Grover Beach, and any commemorative flag authorized by the City Council as an expression of the City Council's official sentiments (government speech).
II. Policy
A. Conformance with Federal and State Regulations. Flags shall be displayed in accordance with Federal and State statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1 and California Government Code section 430 et seq., and this Policy.
1. Per California Government Code section 431(a), the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of California shall be prominently displayed upon or in front of public buildings of the City.
2. Per California Government Code section 434.7, any Flag of the United States or Flag of California that the City purchases must be made in the United States.
3. The United States Flag may only be flown at half-staff in accordance with the guidelines set forth at https://www.usa.gov/flag. The State of California Flag shall be flown at half-staff if the United States Flag is flown at half-staff or on order of the Governor.
B. City Facilities other than the Grover Beach City Hall. At facilities that the City owns or maintains (other than facilities maintained by other governmental entities), there may be one flagpole where the United States Flag shall be flown, and the State of California flag may be flown as described in this Section II, entitled Policy. 2 C. Grover Beach City Hall.
1. There shall be flagpoles at the Grover Beach City Hall to fly the following flags in the manner described below: Flag of the United States, Flag of the State of California, Flag of the City of Grover Beach, and any approved commemorative flag.
2. The City of Grover Beach Flag shall fly at half-staff if either the United States or California Flag is at half-staff. The Mayor may order the City of Grover BeachFlag to fly at half-staff at the death of a current or former City Council Member or current City staff member or a historically significant member of the community.
3. Commemorative Flag.
a. As expression of the City’s official government speech, the City Council may authorize the display of a commemorative flag to fly only at the Grover Beach City Hall flagpole.
b. The City Council shall only consider a request to display a commemorative flag if the request is made by a member of the Grover Beach City Council and another City Council member agrees to place the discussion to authorize such display on the agenda for a regular or special City Council meeting. Requests to fly a commemorative flag by members of the public will not be considered.
c. At a noticed and agendized City Council meeting, a majority of Council Members must agree to display the commemorative flag.
d. Commemorative flags shall be displayed for a period of time that is reasonable or customary for the subject that is to be commemorated, but no longer than thirty (30) consecutive days.
e. Commemorative flags must be either purchased by the City or temporarily donated for the City’s use and must be clean, without holes and tears, and be made of an all-weather fabric. Commemorative flags must be the same size or smaller than the United States and California flags that are flown.
The City will not be responsible for the condition of the commemorative flag once flown.
f. If any other flag is flown at half-staff, the commemorative flag will also be flown at half-staff.
g. A “commemorative flag” as defined in this Policy shall mean a flag that identifies with a specific historical event, cause, nation or group of people that the City Council chooses to honor or commemorate consistent with the City’s mission and priorities. The following are not allowed as Commemorative Flags and will not be considered by the City Council:
3 i. Flags of a particular religious movement or creed to avoid the appearance of City government endorsing religion or a particular religious movement or creed;
ii. Flags of a political party to avoid the appearance of City government endorsing a political party; and
iii. Flags advocating a certain outcome in an election.
III. Procedures
A. No other flag shall be placed above the United States Flag and no other flag shall be larger than the United States Flag. Other flags may be flown at the same heightand in the same size, in accordance with this Policy. Where both the United State Flag and the California State Flags are flown, they shall be of the same size.
B. Flags should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. The United States Flagshould be hoisted first and lowered last.
C. Flags shall be displayed during operating hours on all days on which the City is open for business, and on national and State holidays. Flags may be displayed twenty-four (24) hours a day as long as they are illuminated during darkness.
D. Flags shall not be displayed during inclement weather unless all-weather flags areused and are illuminated during darkness.
E. When flags are displayed on a single pole, the order from top to bottom shall be: the United States Flag, the California State Flag, and, if displayed, the City of Grover Beach Flag.
F. When the flags are flown from adjacent flag poles, the United States Flag shall beflown at the highest point of honor, which is the furthest point to the left from the standpoint of the observer ("the flag's right").
G. When a flag is displayed at half-staff, it shall first be hoisted to the peak for a moment and then lowered to half-staff position. Before being lowered at the end ofthe day or when taken down, the flags shall again be hoisted to the peak for a moment and then fully lowered.
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 6
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Contract for Professional Consultant Services for a Long-Term Water Supply Study
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract for professional consultant services to conduct a long-term water supply study in the amount of $271,515 to Confluence Engineering Solutions; authorize the City Manager to sign and affirm amendments up to 10% of the contract amount; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
The Council approved conducting a long-term water supply study as part of the FY 2025-26 budget to provide information about the City’s long-term water supply needs and options for obtaining additional water supply as part of the Council Priority of Water and Sewer Infrastructure.
Staff shared a draft scope of work for this study with the Council as part of a water system update on September 8, 2025 and on October 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals seeking professional consultant services to conduct this study. The City requested services to conduct a complete assessment of the City’s existing water supply and water demand forecast, provide a comprehensive analysis of additional water supply alternatives and a long-term sustainable water supply strategy, and provide an analysis of water supply project funding opportunities. The requested services also included communications, public engagement and outreach, and stakeholder coordination in development of the study.
The City received two proposals by the proposal deadline of December 19, 2025 from Confluence Engineering Solutions and Exodus Water Services. A selection committee scored the proposals and selected Confluence Engineering Solutions, based on their experience with regional water issues and project approach. Pending award of the contract (see Attachment 1), work on the study will begin in February with public engagement and outreach work anticipated to being this spring.
Preliminary results of the study are anticipated to be presented to the Council in mid-2026 with a final report at the end of 2026. This study will inform future work to improve the City’s water system including an updated water rate study planned for 2027 following the expiration of the existing rate structure in 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this contract is included in the FY 2025-26 Water Fund budget.
Staff Report: Contract for Long-Term Water Supply Study Page 2 January 26, 2026
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
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Award a contract for professional consultant services to conduct a long-term water supply study in the amount of $271,515 to Confluence Engineering Solutions; authorize the City Manager to sign and affirm amendments up to 10% of the contract amount; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; or 2) Do not award a contract for professional consultant services; or 3) Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Contract
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PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR LONG-TERM WATER SUPPLY STUDY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
AND CONFLUENCE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective _______________ (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF GROVER BEACH, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and CONFLUENCE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT").
CITY and CONSULTANT are referred to herein singularly as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY desires to obtain professional services for the development of a long-term water supply study (hereinafter referred to as the “PROJECT”), more specifically identified in the Proposal, Scope of Work and Fee Schedule, jointly attached as “Exhibit A” to this Agreement, and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is engaged in the business of water supply and solutions analysis and hereby represents that it desires to and is professionally and legally capable of performing the services called for by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which CONSULTANT shall provide professional services, to be paid by the City; and WHEREAS, this Agreement will be administered for CITY by the Director of Public Works, (hereinafter referred to as “DIRECTOR”) or his/her designee.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the covenants, conditions, promises and agreements herein contained to be kept and performed by the respective Parties, it is mutually agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall complete said PROJECT described herein, and more fully described in Exhibit A, diligently; to the best of their talents, skills, and expertise; and in accordance with local, State and Federal laws. This shall include all work incidental to, or necessary to perform, such services even though not specifically described in Exhibit A.
ARTICLE II. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
A. CONSULTANT’S sole compensation for satisfactory performance of all services required or rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be in an amount not to exceed $271,515.00 Any annual modification to the fee structure as defined in Exhibit A, shall be subject to this not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand, Five Hundred Fifteen dollars ($271,515.00) unless mutually agreed upon and amended by both Parties in a written amendment to this Agreement. CONSULTANT is not entitled to, nor will CONSULTANT receive any additional consideration, compensation, or other remuneration.
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B. CONSULTANT shall invoice CITY on a monthly basis, via detailed statement, which will be processed and payable in the normal course of CITY business, typically within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice unless otherwise identified in this Agreement. The CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the payment rates and terms and the schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based upon actual time spent on the tasks above. CONSULTANT shall support its costs by properly executed payrolls, time records, attendance records, billing statements, contracts, detailed ledgers, vouchers, orders, or any other documents pertaining in whole or in part to this Agreement.
C. The Parties may modify this Agreement to increase or decrease the scope of services or provide for the rendition of services not required by this Agreement, which modification shall include an adjustment to CONSULTANT’S compensation. Any change in the scope of services must be made by written Contract Amendment to the Agreement signed by an authorized representative for each Party. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any additional compensation if services are performed prior to a signed written Contract Amendment.
D. At any time prior to issuance of final payment, the CITY may conduct a cost audit of CONSULTANT’S invoices/statements. Any payment may be reduced by amounts found by CITY not to constitute allowable costs and/or adjusted for prior overpayments or underpayments. Upon CONSULTANT’S compliance with all terms of this Agreement, CITY shall promptly pay any balance of allowable costs.
ARTICLE III. TERMINATION, REMEDIES, FORCE MAJEURE AND CONSOLIDATION OF DISPUTES A. This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and shall remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed, (“Term”), unless otherwise terminated sooner in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
B. This Agreement shall terminate without any liability of CITY to CONSULTANT upon the earlier of:
(i) CONSULTANT’S filing for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws, or any bankruptcy petition or petition for receiver commenced by a third party against CONSULTANT; (ii) Seven (7) calendar days written notice, with or without cause, by either the CITY or CONSULTANT; or
(iii) Expiration of this Agreement.
C. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall (i) Immediately stop all work hereunder;
(ii) Immediately cause any and all of its subcontractors to cease work; and (iii) Return to CITY any and all unearned payments and all properties and materials in the possession of CONSULTANT that are owned by CITY. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be paid compensation for services satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of termination. CONSULTANT shall not be paid for any work or services performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
D. In the event of termination due to failure of CONSULTANT to satisfactorily perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, CITY may withhold an amount that would otherwise be payable as an offset to, but not in excess of, CITY’S damages caused by such failure. In no event shall any payment Docusign Envelope ID: 913C2E13-E8D1-41FB-BBB5-60CB47AA7A32
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by CITY pursuant to this Agreement constitute a waiver by CITY of any breach of this Agreement which may then exist on the part of CONSULTANT, nor shall such payment impair or prejudice any remedy available to CITY with respect to the breach.
E. Upon any breach of this Agreement by CONSULTANT, CITY may:
(i) Exercise any right, remedy (in contract, law or equity), or privilege which may be available to it under applicable laws of the State of California or any other applicable law; (ii) Proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement; and/or (iii) Recover all direct, indirect, consequential, economic and incidental damages for the breach of the Agreement. If it is determined that CITY improperly terminated this Agreement for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
F. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with adequate written assurances of future performance, upon the request of the Director or his/her designee, in the event CONSULTANT fails to comply with any terms or conditions of this Agreement.
G. CONSULTANT shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of CONSULTANT and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of CITY in its contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. CONSULTANT shall notify the Director or his/her designee in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, and shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Director or his/her designee of the cessation of such occurrence.
H. CONSULTANT agrees that, notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement, any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement (including, without limitation, disputes based on contract, tort, equity or statute) may, at CITY’S option, be joined and consolidated with any other dispute or disputes arising from or relating to the PROJECT so that all disputes arising from or relating to the PROJECT may be resolved in a single proceeding. CONSULTANT hereby specifically waives any objection it may otherwise have to such joinder and consolidation and specifically consents to mediation, arbitration or any other dispute resolution mechanism, forum or proceeding necessary to effectuate the joinder and consolidation contemplated by this provision.
ARTICLE IV. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE A. All CITY information disclosed to CONSULTANT during the course of performance of services under this Agreement shall be treated as confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other persons or parties except as authorized by CITY, or required by law. Upon termination of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall turn over to CITY all records related to the Services provided to this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT agrees to keep confidential the Services performed under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees not to post on social media, the internet, or otherwise publish the Services performed under this Agreement without express written consent by the CITY.
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C. Any reports, information, or other data prepared or assembled by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall not be made available to any individual or organization by CONSULTANT without the prior written approval of CITY. During the Term of this Agreement, and thereafter, CONSULTANT shall not, without the prior written consent of CITY, disclose to anyone any Confidential Information. The term Confidential Information for the purposes of this Agreement shall include all proprietary and confidential information of CITY, including but not limited to business plans, marketing plans, financial information, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, compilations, documents, instruments, models, source or object codes and other information developed pursuant to this Agreement, disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other medium or media, (otherwise referred to as “work”). All Confidential Information shall be and remain confidential and proprietary in CITY.
D. CONSULTANT shall not reproduce (such as photographs and prints), duplicate, distribute reproductions, or incorporate into any trademark or service mark, the work without the prior written consent of CITY.
Any rights of the CONSULTANT in the work terminate upon the death of such CONSULTANT and do not extend to such CONSULTANT’S heirs, successors or assigns.
E. Title to the work shall pass to CITY upon final acceptance by CITY. CITY reserves the right to donate, transfer or sell the work or any portion thereof. CITY shall have the exclusive right to publicly display the work and shall have a license to reproduce (such as photographs and prints) or create three-dimensional reproductions of the work for any noncommercial purpose (including, but not limited to, books, slides, postcards, film, Internet sites, reproductions for advertising, and other media). Prior to public display, the CITY shall consider the sensitive nature and potential security risk of releasing the information to the general public. Such reproductions shall contain if legally necessary a copyright notice. Reproductions for commercial purposes are only to be made with the mutual written consent of CONSULTANT and CITY.
All references and reproductions or adaptations of the work will credit the work to the CONSULTANT unless CONSULTANT requests to the contrary. CITY reserves the right to modify,remove and/or relocate the work at any time, and after consultation with CONSULTANT, shall have the right to determine when and if modifications, repairs and/or restorations are needed. If City makes modifications, repairs or restoration not approved by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall have the right to sever its association with the work. CONSULTANT agrees to give CITY written notice prior to asserting any claim pertaining to the work, and CITY shall have not less than 90 days from the date of receipt of claim to cure any such claim. CITY may incorporate the work into any trademark or service mark to be utilized by CITY to register the same in accordance with Federal, state or local law.
F. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall cause each subcontractor to also comply with the requirements of this Article (IV).
This Article (IV) shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V. PROFESSIONAL SKILL
It is further mutually understood and agreed by and between the Parties hereto that inasmuch as CONSULTANT represents to CITY that CONSULTANT and its subcontractors, if any, are skilled in the profession and shall perform in accordance with the standards of said profession necessary to perform the services agreed to be done by it under this Agreement, CITY relies upon the skill of CONSULTANT and any subcontractors to do and perform such services in a skillful manner and CONSULTANT agrees to thus Docusign Envelope ID: 913C2E13-E8D1-41FB-BBB5-60CB47AA7A32
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perform the services and require the same of any subcontractors. Therefore, any acceptance of such services by CITY shall not operate as a release of CONSULTANT or any subcontractors from said professional standards.
ARTICLE VI. INDEMNIFICATION AND DEFENSE
A. Indemnification and Defense for Professional Services: To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including legal counsel’s fees and costs, to the extent they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT’S duty to defend shall consist of reimbursement of defense costs incurred by CITY in direct proportion to the CONSULTANT’S proportionate percentage of fault.
CONSULTANT’S percentage of fault shall be determined, as applicable, by a court of law, jury or arbitrator. In the event any loss, liability or damage is incurred by way of settlement or resolution without a court, jury or arbitrator having made a determination of the CONSULTANT’S percentage of fault, the Parties agree to mediation with a third party neutral to determine the CONSULTANT’S proportionate percentage of fault for purposes of determining the amount of indemnity and defense cost reimbursement owed to the CITY.
B. For All Other Liabilities: Notwithstanding the foregoing and without diminishing any rights of CITY under this Article (VI), for any liability, claim, demand, allegation against CITY arising out of, related to, or pertaining to any act or omission of CONSULTANT, but which is not a design professional service, CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CITY, its officials, employees, and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees), judgments, settlements, and/or arbitration awards, whether for personal or bodily injury, property damage, or economic injury, and arising out of, related to, any concurrent or contributory negligence on the part of the CITY, except for the sole or active negligence of, or willful misconduct of the CITY.
C. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.
This Article (VI) shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE
A. Throughout the life of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all insurance as required in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated into and part of this Agreement by reference, with an insurance company(ies) either:
(i) Admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated no less than “A-VII” in the Best’s Insurance Rating Guide; or (ii) As may be authorized in writing by CITY'S Administrative Services Director, or his/her successor, or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The required policies of insurance as stated in Exhibit B shall maintain limits of liability of not less than those amounts stated therein.
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B. If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension, CONSULTANT or any of its subcontractors/sub-consultants fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all services and work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to CONSULTANT shall be withheld until notice is received by CITY that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to CITY. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for CITY to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by CITY pursuant to this Article (VII) shall in any way relieve CONSULTANT of its responsibilities under this Agreement. The phrase “fail to maintain any required insurance” shall include, without limitation, notification received by CITY that an insurer has commenced proceedings, or has had proceedings commenced against it, indicating that the insurer is insolvent.
C. The fact that insurance is obtained by CONSULTANT shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of CONSULTANT, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify CITY shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of CONSULTANT, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the supervision of CONSULTANT, vendors, suppliers, invitees, consultants, sub-consultants, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
D. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall require each subcontractor/sub-consultant to provide insurance protection, as an additional insured, to the CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of this section, except that any required certificates and applicable endorsements shall be on file with CONSULTANT and CITY prior to the commencement of any services by the subcontractor. CONSULTANT and any subcontractor/sub-consultant shall establish additional insured status for CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
E. Certificates of Insurance and properly executed endorsements in a form acceptable to the CITY evidencing the coverage required by the clauses set forth above shall be filed with the CITY at the time of execution of this Agreement. Each such policy shall be endorsed with the following language, except as otherwise provided:
(i) The City is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, and this policy protects the additional insured, its officers, agents, and employees against liability for personal and bodily injuries, deaths or property damage or destruction arising in any respect, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the contract. (For Public Liability Only)
(ii) The insurance provided is primary and no other insurance held or owned by the CITY shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.
(iii) The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverage afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.
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(iv) The coverage provided by this policy shall not be canceled, non-renewed, or substantially reduced in amount or scope, without thirty (30) days prior written notice given to CITY by certified mail. (v) All rights of subrogation are hereby waived against the CITY, its officers, and employees when acting within the scope of their appointment or employment.
ARTICLE VIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND NON-SOLICITATION A. Prior to CITY’S execution of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall complete a City of Grover Beach Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement in the form attached as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference. During the Term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall have the obligation and duty to immediately notify CITY in writing of any change to the information provided by CONSULTANT in such statement.
B. CONSULTANT shall comply, and require its subcontractors to comply, with all applicable (i) Professional canons and requirements governing avoidance of impermissible client conflicts; and
(ii) Federal, state and local conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, California Government Code Section 1090 et. seq., the California Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 87100 et. seq.), and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission concerning disclosure and disqualification (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18700 et. seq.).
At any time, upon written request of CITY, CONSULTANT shall provide a written opinion of its legal counsel and that of any subcontractor that, after a due diligent inquiry, CONSULTANT and the respective subcontractor(s) are in full compliance with all laws and regulations. CONSULTANT shall take, and require its subcontractors to take, reasonable steps to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. Upon discovery of any facts giving rise to the appearance of a conflict of interest, CONSULTANT shall immediately notify CITY of these facts in writing.
C. In performing the work or services to be provided hereunder, CONSULTANT shall not employ or retain the services of any person while such person either is employed by CITY or is a member of any CITY council, commission, board, committee, or similar CITY body. This requirement may be waived in writing by the City Manager, if no actual or potential conflict is involved.
D. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it has not paid or agreed to pay any compensation, contingent or otherwise, direct or indirect, to solicit or procure this Agreement or any rights/benefits hereunder.
E. Neither CONSULTANT, nor any of CONSULTANT’S subcontractors performing any services on this Project, shall bid for, assist anyone in the preparation of a bid for, or perform any services pursuant to, any other contract in connection with this Project. CONSULTANT and any of its subcontractors shall have no interest, direct or indirect, in any other contract with a third-party in connection with this PROJECT unless such interest is in accordance with all applicable law and fully disclosed to and approved by the City Manager, in advance and in writing.
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F. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed or services to be provided under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of this Article in each subcontract and require its subcontractors to comply therewith.
This Article (VIII) shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL TERMS
A. Except as otherwise provided by law, all notices expressly required of CITY within the body of this Agreement, and not otherwise specifically provided for, shall be effective only if signed by the Director or his/her designee.
B. Records of CONSULTANT’S expenses pertaining to the Project shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to CITY or its authorized representatives upon request during regular business hours throughout the life of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years after final payment or, if longer, for any period required by law. In addition, all books, documents, papers, and records of CONSULTANT pertaining to the Project shall be available for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions for the same period of time. If any litigation, claim, negotiations, audit or other action is commenced before the expiration of said time period, all records shall be retained and made available to CITY until such action is resolved, or until the end of said time period whichever shall occur later. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall cause each subcontractor to also comply with the requirements of this paragraph. This Article IX section (B) shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
C. Prior to execution of this Agreement by CITY, CONSULTANT shall have provided evidence to CITY that CONSULTANT is licensed to perform the services called for by this Agreement (or that no license is required). CONSULTANT and any subcontractors shall agree to obtain any local licensing or certifications necessary to perform services within the City, including but not limited to City Business Tax Certificates. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the work or services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall require each subcontractor to provide evidence to CITY that subcontractor is licensed to perform the services called for by this Agreement (or that no license is required) before beginning work.
ARTICLE X. NONDISCRIMINATION
To the extent required by controlling federal, state and local law, CONSULTANT shall not employ discriminatory practices in the provision of services, employment of personnel, or in any other respect on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Subject to the foregoing and during the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees as follows:
A. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable laws and regulations providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or Docusign Envelope ID: 913C2E13-E8D1-41FB-BBB5-60CB47AA7A32
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be subject to discrimination under any program or activity made possible by or resulting from this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identification, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. CONSULTANT shall ensure that applicants are employed, and the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identification, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Such requirement shall apply to CONSULTANT’S employment practices including, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
C. CONSULTANT will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in pursuit hereof, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
D. CONSULTANT will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice advising such labor union or workers' representatives of CONSULTANT’S commitment under this section and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
E. If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall cause each subcontractor to also comply with the requirements of this Article (X).
ARTICLE XI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. In the furnishing of the services provided for herein, CONSULTANT is acting solely as an independent contractor. Neither CONSULTANT, nor any of its officers, agents or employees shall be deemed an officer, agent, employee, joint venture, partner or associate of CITY for any purpose. CITY shall have no right to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which CONSULTANT shall perform its work and functions. However, CITY shall retain the right to administer this Agreement so as to verify that CONSULTANT is performing its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof.
B. This Agreement is not evidence of a partnership or joint venture between CONSULTANT and CITY.
CONSULTANT shall have no authority to bind CITY absent CITY’S express written consent. Except to the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall bear its own costs and expenses in pursuit thereof.
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C. Because of its status as an independent contractor, CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees shall have absolutely no right to employment rights and benefits available to CITY employees. CONSULTANT shall be solely liable and responsible for all payroll and tax withholding and for providing to, or on behalf of, its employees all employee benefits including, without limitation, health, welfare and retirement benefits. In addition, together with its other obligations under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible, indemnify, defend and save CITY harmless from all matters relating to employment and tax withholding for and payment of CONSULTANT'S employees, including, without limitation:
(i) Compliance with Social Security and unemployment insurance withholding, payment of workers’ compensation benefits, and all other laws and regulations governing matters of employee withholding, taxes and payment; and
(ii) Any claim of right or interest in CITY employment benefits, entitlements, programs and/or funds offered employees of CITY whether arising by reason of any common law, de facto, leased, or co-employee rights or other theory. It is acknowledged that during the Term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may be providing services to others unrelated to CITY or to this Agreement.
ARTICLE XII. NOTICES
All notices, including notices of address changes, required to be sent hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when mailed to the addresses listed below:
A. CITY: City of Grover Beach, Greg Ray, Director of Public Works, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433
B. CONSULTANT: Daniel Heimel, President/Principal Engineer, Confluence Engineering Solutions, PO Box 7098, Los Osos, CA 93412
ARTICLE XIII. BINDING
Subject to Article XIV, below, once this Agreement is signed by all Parties, it shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, all Parties, and each Party's respective heirs, successors, assigns, transferees, agents, servants, employees and representatives.
ARTICLE XIV. ASSIGNMENT
A. This Agreement is personal to CONSULTANT and there shall be no assignment by CONSULTANT of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written approval of the Grover Beach City Council. Any attempted assignment by CONSULTANT, its successors or assigns, shall be null and void unless approved by the Grover Beach City Council.
B. CONSULTANT hereby agrees not to assign the payment of any monies due to CONSULTANT from CITY under the terms of this Agreement to any other individual(s), corporation(s) or entity(ies). CITY retains the right to pay any and all monies due to CONSULTANT directly to CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE XV. COMPLIANCE THE LAW
In providing the services required under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with all applicable laws of the United States, the State of California and CITY, and with all applicable regulations promulgated by federal, state, regional, or local administrative and regulatory agencies, now in force and as they may be enacted, issued, or amended during the Term of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XVI. WAIVER
The waiver by either Party of a breach by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of either the same or a different provision of this Agreement. No provisions of this Agreement may be waived unless in writing and signed by all Parties to this Agreement. Waiver of any one provision herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision herein.
ARTICLE XVII. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, excluding, however, any conflict of laws rule which would apply the law of another jurisdiction. Venue for purposes of the filing of any action regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement and any rights and duties hereunder shall be San Luis Obispo County, California.
ARTICLE XVIII. HEADINGS
The section headings in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall not be construed or held in any way to explain, modify or add to the interpretation or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XIX. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable. The invalidity, or unenforceability of any one provision in this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions.
ARTICLE XX. INTERPRETATION
The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement in its final form is the result of the combined efforts of the Parties and that, should any provision of this Agreement be found to be ambiguous in any way, such ambiguity shall not be resolved by construing this Agreement in favor of or against either Party, but rather by construing the terms in accordance with their generally accepted meaning. Accordingly, any rule of law, including, but not limited to, Section 1654 of the Civil Code of California, or any other statutes, legal decisions, or common-law principles of similar effect, that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the party that drafted this Agreement is of no application and is hereby expressly waived.
ARTICLE XXI. ATTORNEY’S FEES
If either Party is required to commence any proceeding or legal action to enforce or interpret any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such proceeding or action shall be entitled to recover from the other Party its reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses.
ARTICLE XXII. EXHIBITS
Each exhibit and attachment referenced in this Agreement is, by reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement
ARTICLE XXIII. PRECEDENCE OF DOCUMENTS
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contained within any Exhibit or Attachment attached hereto, which purport to modify the allocation of risk between the Parties, provided for within the body of this Agreement, shall be null and void.
ARTICLE XXIV. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.
ARTICLE XXV. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
The rights, interests, duties and obligations defined within this Agreement are intended for the specific Parties as identified in the preamble of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary in this Agreement, it is not intended that any rights or interests in this Agreement benefit or flow to the interest of any third parties.
ARTICLE XXVI. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT
Each Party acknowledges that they have read and fully understand the contents of this Agreement and any documents issued that resulted in selection of CONSULTANT for entry into this Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly authorized and executed by both CITY and CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE XXVII. INTEGRATION
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes all previous and/or contemporaneous understanding or agreement between the Parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof.
ARTICLE XVIII. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrants and represents that he/she/they has/have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of their entity and has/have the authority to bind their Party to the performance of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement may be executed electronically.
ARTICLE XXIX. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts with each counterpart being deemed an original. No counterpart shall be deemed to be an original or presumed delivered unless and until the counterparts executed by the other Parties hereto are in the physical possession of the Party or Parties seeking enforcement thereof. Digital signatures meeting the requirements of Government Code section 16.5 shall also be considered original signatures.
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AGREEMENT SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have entered into this Agreement effective as of the day and year first written above.
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
Kassi Dee, Mayor Date
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk Date
Approved as to Form:
Jennifer P. Thompson, City Attorney Date
CONFLUENCE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC.
Daniel Heimel, President/Principal Engineer Date
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A - Scope of Services and Fee Schedule
2. Exhibit B - Insurance Requirements
3. Exhibit C - Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
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EXHIBIT A
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
CONSULTANT SCOPE OF WORK AND FEE SCHEDULE
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The following scope of work was prepared by the ConfluenceES Team to provide the City the services requested in the RFP. This scope is largely based on the scope of work provided in the RFP, however, the ConfluenceES Team did include modificaƟons based on our experience and understanding of the City’s needs for this project.
Task 0 Project Management
0.1 Monthly Invoicing
Prepare and provide monthly invoices and progress reports describing activities completed.
0.2 Project CoordinaƟon MeeƟngs
Prepare for and facilitate Project CoordinaƟon MeeƟngs. AcƟviƟes for this task are anƟcipated to include schedule coordinaƟon, agenda preparaƟon, meeƟng facilitaƟon, and acƟon item documentaƟon and follow-up.
It is assumed that Project CoordinaƟon MeeƟngs would occur monthly throughout the duraƟon of the project.
Task 1 Water Demand Assessment and Water Supply AlternaƟves Analysis
1.1. Data CollecƟon and Analysis
Review exisƟng water supply and demand data for the City, including the Water System Master Plan and Urban Water Management Plan.
Review exisƟng studies and concurrent studies performed by qualified consultants regarding potenƟal water supply sources in the region that could provide addiƟonal supply to the City. Review environmental, legal, physical or technological changes that could impact assumpƟons, costs, feasibility of soluƟons and resiliency of supply
1.2. Demand ForecasƟng
Develop water demand projecƟon for the next 30 years based on anƟcipated growth, development projecƟons and probability of changes in demand paƩerns. Provide a recommendaƟon for the quanƟty of addiƟonal or supplemental water supply the City will need to support projected future demand.
Provide a recommendaƟon on a water supply buffer policy to maintain a sustainable water supply.
1.3. Water Supply EvaluaƟon
Assess the City’s current water supply sources and their reliability and resiliency, including groundwater basin and Lopez Lake reservoir water sources. o Review and quanƟfy potenƟal impacts resulƟng from the Lopez Lake liƟgaƟon including modified downstream releases from Lopez Dam and impacts associated with the County’s draŌ Habitat ConservaƟon Plan for Arroyo Grande Creek. o Review groundwater supply informaƟon, including the Northern CiƟes Management Area (NCMA) reports; groundwater level reports; groundwater level response to other supply loss events; and other demands on the groundwater basin including development paƩerns and projecƟons in the Nipomo Mesa area and expansion of farming.
o Review groundwater modeling results and provide recommendaƟons on the most likely long-term reliable basin yield.
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Develop a tailored water supply evaluaƟon model for the City to provide an analysis of the probability, frequency and extent of potenƟal water supply reducƟons.
1.4. Supplemental/AddiƟonal Water Supply AlternaƟves
Assess available and potenƟally available alternaƟve water supply sources, including but not limited to:
o ConservaƟon efforts
o DesalinaƟon
o Purchase of State Water
o Reclaimed/recycled water through either direct or indirect potable reuse o Stormwater retenƟon
o Local/Regional Transfers/Exchanges
o Other emerging water supply soluƟons
The assessment shall include a review of exisƟng and concurrent water supply studies of supply sources that might be available to the City.
Evaluate the potenƟal alternaƟves water supply sources based on reliability, resiliency, life cycle costs, and other criƟcal criteria to the City. It is assumed that up to 10 water supply alternaƟves will be evaluated.
Model the water supply reliability, resiliency and cost implicaƟons of each of the highly ranked water supply alternaƟves. It is assumed that 3 top ranked water supply alternaƟves will be modeled.
Provide a ranking of viability of potenƟal addiƟonal water supply sources to meet the needs of the City.
Provide a recommendaƟon of the supply sources the City should conƟnue to pursue. Provide a preliminary analysis of the potenƟal cost and Ɵming of the recommended sources.
1.5. Water Supply Project Funding OpportuniƟes
Provide an assessment of available grant and loan funding related to the most viable supply projects.
Assessment shall include a list of currently and potenƟally available funding sources and the feasibility of obtaining funding for each of the most viable supply projects.
Task 2 Public Engagement and Stakeholder CoordinaƟon
2.1. Strategic CommunicaƟons and Public Engagement Plan Working with City staff, our team will develop and implement a strategic communicaƟons and public engagement plan, including community meeƟngs to obtain input. The final plan will idenƟfy the total number of early partner interviews, other meeƟngs, and communicaƟons to provide ample transparency of the process, public engagement opportuniƟes, and reporƟng to the City Council and community.
Coordinate stakeholder outreach and noƟficaƟons using a maintained list of interested parƟes developed in collaboraƟon with City staff. The City will manage the interested persons contact database and be responsible for distribuƟng emails and other electronic forms of communicaƟons on City-managed channels (web, email, social).
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2.2. Early Partner Interviews
Conduct up to four (4) early individual or small group partner interviews to inform development of the public engagement plan. Interview parƟcipants, as idenƟfied as high priority stakeholders by the City, may include representaƟves from regional agencies, community organizaƟons, environmental interests, and technical partners. Early interview parƟcipants will be idenƟfied in partnership with the City during the Public Engagement Planning process.
2.3. Webpage and CommunicaƟons Content AdministraƟon
Develop a webpage and communicaƟons content for external audiences about the study and public informaƟon events. Content development includes outreach emails and other materials as idenƟfied in the Public Engagement Plan. The City’s communicaƟon channels – web, email and social – will be uƟlized to support the public outreach efforts and the City will manage and administer communicaƟons, including social media content and email communicaƟons.
2.4. MeeƟng FacilitaƟon
Conduct/present at up to four (4) public meeƟngs, including up to two hybrid community workshops to solicit input for the plan, and up to two (2) City Council presentaƟons at key project milestones. In coordinaƟon with the project team, City will manage logisƟcs and cover the associated costs for events, including room rentals, virtual meeƟngs, etc.
Task 3 City Council RecommendaƟons/Final Report
Prepare a final report that presents informaƟon, findings and recommendaƟons in a manner that is defensible and easily understood by the public. Provide an analysis of the probability, frequency and extent of potenƟal water supply reducƟons. Provide a recommendaƟon for the quanƟty of addiƟonal or supplemental water supply the City will need to support projected future demand.
Provide a recommendaƟon for a water supply buffer policy to maintain a sustainable water supply.
Provide a short list of feasible water supply soluƟons (both short and long-term) recommended for in-depth research and consideraƟon.
Provide high-level cost esƟmates for implemenƟng potenƟal water supply soluƟons and idenƟfy the most cost-effecƟve and feasible alternaƟve water supply. Provide a conceptual design and esƟmated schedule for permiƫng, design, approval and construcƟon of the recommended alternaƟve water supply soluƟon. Provide an assessment of available grant and loan funding related to the most viable supply projects.
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Principal
Engineer
Senior
Hydrogeologist
Associate
Engineer
Total
Hours Total Labor Expenses
ConfluenceES
Total
Santiago WS
Total Total Labor Expenses
CEA Strategies
Total
Koble
Collaborative
Total Total Subs Total ODCs
$ 265 $ 245 $ 165 1%
0.1 Monthly Invoicing 14 0 7 21 $ 4,865 $ 49 $ 4,914 $ 928 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 928 $ 93 $ 5,934
0.2 Project Coordination Meetings 17.5 0 24.5 42 $ 8,680 $ 87 $ 8,767 $ - $ 7,000 $ - $ 7,000 $ 2,400 $ 9,400 $ 940 $ 19,107 Task Total 31.5 0 31.5 63 $ 13,545 $ 135 $ 13,680 $ 928 $ 7,000 $ - $ 7,000 $ 2,400 $ 10,328 $ 1,033 $ 25,041
1.1 Data Collection and Analysis 10 15 30 55 $ 11,275 $ 113 $ 11,388 $ 2,650 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,650 $ 265 $ 14,303
1.2 Demand Forecasting 5 5 30 40 $ 7,500 $ 75 $ 7,575 $ 1,325 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,325 $ 133 $ 9,033
1.3 Water Supply Evaluation 20 60 120 200 $ 39,800 $ 398 $ 40,198 $ 3,975 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,975 $ 398 $ 44,571
1.4 Supplemental/Additional Water Supply Alternatives 40 40 120 200 $ 40,200 $ 402 $ 40,602 $ 11,185 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11,185 $ 1,118 $ 52,905
1.5 Water Supply Project Funding Opportunities 5 5 20 30 $ 5,850 $ 59 $ 5,909 $ 2,650 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,650 $ 265 $ 8,824 Task Total 80 125 320 525 $ 104,625 $ 1,046 $ 105,671 $ 21,785 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 21,785 $ 2,178 $ 129,635
2.1 Strategic Communications and Public Engagement Plan 2 0 2 4 $ 860 $ 9 $ 869 $ - $ 5,250 $ - $ 5,250 $ 3,000 $ 8,250 $ 825 $ 9,944
2.2 Early Partner Interviews 12 0 4 16 $ 3,840 $ 38 $ 3,878 $ - $ 6,125 $ 1,000 $ 7,125 $ 2,000 $ 9,125 $ 913 $ 13,916
2.3 Webpage and Content Dev./Mmgt. 5 4 10 19 $ 3,955 $ 40 $ 3,995 $ - $ 5,250 $ 1,500 $ 6,750 $ 2,000 $ 8,750 $ 875 $ 13,620
2.4 Meeting Facilitation 32 0 32 64 $ 13,760 $ 138 $ 13,898 $ - $ 15,750 $ 1,000 $ 16,750 $ 5,000 $ 21,750 $ 2,175 $ 37,823 Task Total 51 4 48 103 $ 22,415 $ 224 $ 22,639 $ - $ 32,375 $ 3,500 $ 35,875 $ 12,000 $ 47,875 $ 4,788 $ 75,302 City Council Recommendations/Final Report 70 10 80 160 $ 34,200 $ 342 $ 34,542 $ 6,360 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,360 $ 636 $ 41,538 Task Total 70 10 80 160 $ 34,200 $ 342 $ 34,542 $ 6,360 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,360 $ 636 $ 41,538 Total 233 139 480 851 $ 174,785 $ 1,748 $ 176,533 $ 29,072 $ 39,375 $ 3,500 $ 42,875 $ 14,400 $ 86,347 $ 8,635 $ 271,515 Task 3 - City Council Recommendations/Final Report
Task 2 - Public Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination CEA Strategies
Koble
Collaborative
Task/Subtask
Task 1 - Water Demand Assessment and Water Supply Alternatives Analysis Fee Estimate
Consultant Services to Conduct Long-Term Water Supply Study City of Grover Beach
ConfluenceES Santiago WS
Task 0 - Project Management
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EXHIBIT B
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting CONSULTANT’S indemnification of CITY, and prior to commencement of Work, CONSULTANT shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the Term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to CITY.
General liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.
Automobile liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.
Workers’ compensation insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000).
Consultant shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
Umbrella or excess liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason; • Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; • Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary policies; and • Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
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Other provisions or requirements
Proof of insurance. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by CITY’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with CITY at all times during the Term of this Agreement. CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
Duration of coverage. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by CONSULTANT, his agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary and any insurance or selfinsurance procured or maintained by CITY shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance.
Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of CITY before the CITY’S own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
CITY’S rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments.
In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement.
Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the CITY’S Risk Manager.
Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONSULTANT or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
Enforcement of contract provisions (non estoppel). CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the CITY to inform CONSULTANT of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the CITY nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the Docusign Envelope ID: 913C2E13-E8D1-41FB-BBB5-60CB47AA7A32
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higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
Notice of cancellation. CONSULTANT agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to CITY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing.
Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply to all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any crossliability exclusions.
Pass through clause. CONSULTANT agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the PROJECT who is brought onto or involved in the PROJECT by CONSULTANT, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. CONSULTANT agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the PROJECT will be submitted to CITY for review.
CITY’s right to revise specifications. The CITY reserves the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONSULTANT ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONSULTANT, the CITY and CONSULTANT may renegotiate CONSULTANT’S compensation.
Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by CITY.
Timely notice of claims. CONSULTANT shall give CITY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONSULTANT’S performance under this AGREEMENT, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.
Additional insurance. CONSULTANT shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
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EXHIBIT C
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICE
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Explanation:
Signature
Date
Name
Company
Address
Additional page(s) attached.
City, State, Zip
YES* NO
1 Are you currently in litigation with the City of Grover Beach or any of its agents?
2 Do you represent any firm, organization or person who is in litigation with the City of Grover Beach?
3 Do you currently represent or perform work for any clients who do business with the City of Grover Beach?
4 Are you or any of your principals, managers or professionals, owners or investors in a business which does business with the City of Grover Beach, or in a business which is in litigation with the City of Grover Beach? 5 Are you or any of your principals, managers or professionals, related by blood or marriage to any City of Grover Beach employee who has any significant role in the subject matter of this service? 6 Do you or any of your subcontractors have, or expect to have, any interest, direct or indirect, in any other contract in connection with this Project? * If the answer to any question is yes, please explain in full below.
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CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney
SUBJECT: City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment #4
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment #4 to the City Manager Employment Agreement regarding term of employment.
BACKGROUND
The City Council hired Matthew Bronson as City Manager for a four-year term beginning on June 15, 2016. Following a comprehensive evaluation process in 2019 led by an outside firm, the Council on September 3, 2019 approved Amendment #1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement to extend the term of employment an additional four years to 2024 and approve adjustments to compensation consistent with comparable agencies. The Council on September 13, 2021 met in closed session to conduct an annual performance review of Mr. Bronson and thereafter in open session approved Amendment #2 to further extend the term of employment to 2028 and make adjustments to his compensation along with other benefits consistent with comparable agencies. On August 28, 2023 the Council conducted a closed session for an annual performance review of Mr. Bronson and subsequently approved additional compensation adjustments addressed in Amendment #3 on September 11, 2023. The City Manager Employment Agreement and Amendments #1, 2, and 3 are shown in Attachment 2.
On September 22, 2025, the Council conducted a closed session for an annual performance review of Mr. Bronson. This closed session included a favorable discussion of his performance of duties and responsibilities by the Council. The Council subsequently directed staff in open session to bring back an amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement consistent with the results of this performance review to extend the term of employment.
Consistent with this direction, staff hereby recommends that the Council, as part of this agenda item, consider and approve Amendment #4 to the current City Manager Employment Agreement to adjust the City Manager’s term of employment to expire on December 31, 2030 from the current expiration of June 15, 2028. No other changes to employment terms or conditions in the Employment Agreement are proposed in this amendment which is shown in Attachment 1.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
Staff Report: City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment #4 Page 2 January 26, 2026
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
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Approve Amendment #4 to the City Manager Employment Agreement; or 2) Do not approve Amendment #4 to the City Manager Employment Agreement; or 3) Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amendment #4 to City Manager Employment Agreement
2. City Manager Employment Agreement and Amendments #1-3
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment (“Fourth Amendment”) to the City Manager Employment Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Grover Beach, a California municipal corporation (referred to as “City” and “Employer”) and Matthew Bronson (“Employee”) (collectively referred to as “Parties”) effective January 26, 2026 (“Effective Date”).
RECITALS
The City Manager’s employment relationship with the City is governed by the City Manager Employment Agreement entered into by the Parties on May 16, 2016, as amended on September 4, 2019 (First Amendment), September 14, 2021 (Second Amendment), and September 11, 2023 (Third Amendment) (together referred to as “Agreement”).
The City and Employee desire to modify said Agreement to adjust the City Manager’s term of employment (“Term”) to expire on December 31, 2030 unless otherwise terminated.
AGREEMENT
Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 1, entitled Term, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
This agreement shall remain in full force and effect through December 31, 2030 or until terminated by the Employer or Employee as provided in Section 9, 10, or 11 of this agreement.
2. No Other Modification. Except as set forth in this Fourth Amendment, all other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
3. Conflict. In the event a conflict exists between the Agreement and this Fourth Amendment, the terms of this Fourth Amendment will control.
4. Signature in Counterparts. The Fourth Amendment may be executed in counterparts and on separate signature pages. Copies of signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
5. Effective Date. The Fourth Amendment shall be effective upon approval by the Council at its regular meeting in open session.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing is executed on the date and year first above-written.
Attachment 1
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
By: ______________________________
Kassi Dee, Mayor
Date: ________________
By: ______________________________
Matthew Bronson
Date: ________________
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR CITY MANAGER SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH AND
MATTHEW BRONSON
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Contents
Introduction 3
Section 1: Term 3
Section 2: Duties and Authority 3
Section 3: Compensation 4
Section 4: Health, Disability and Life Insurance Benefits 4 Section 5: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Administrative andMilitary Leave 5 Section 6: Automobile 5
Section 7: Retirement 6
Section 8: General Business Expenses 6
Section 9: Termination 7
Section 10: Severance 8
Section 11: Resignation 8
Section 12: Performance Evaluation 8
Section 13: Hours of Work 9
Section 14: Ethical Commitments 9
Section 15: Outside Activities 9
Section 16: Moving and Relocation Expenses 10
Section 17: Indemnification 10
Section 18: Bonding 10
Section 19: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment 11 Section 20-21: Notices and General Provisions 11
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Introduction
This Agreement, made and entered into this 16th day of May, 2016, by and between the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter called "Employer") and Matthew Bronson, (hereinafter called "Employee") an individual who has the education, training and experience in local government management and who, as a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is subject to the ICMA Code of Ethics, both of whom agree as follows:
Section 1: Term
A. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect from June 15, 2016 for a period of four (4) years or until terminated by the Employer or Employee as provided in Section 9, JO or 11 of this agreement.
Section 2: Duties and Authority
A. Employer agrees to employ Employee as City Manager to perform the functions and duties specified in City Municipal Code and State Jaw, and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions without interference.
B. Employee is the chief executive officer of the Employer and shall faithfully perform the duties as prescribed in the job description as set forth in the Employer's Municipal Code and/or ordinances and as may be lawfully assigned by the Employer and shall comply with all lawful governing body directives, state and federal law, Employer policies, rules and ordinances as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
C. Specifically, it shall be the duty of the Employee to employ on behalf of the Employer all other employees of the organization consistent with the St ate 1aw s, policies of the governing body and the ordinances of the Employer.
D. It shall also be the duty of the Employee to direct, assign, reassign and evaluate all of the employees of the Employer consistent with policies, ordinances, charter, state and federal law.
E. It shall also be the duty of the Employee to organize, reorganize and arrange the staff of the Employer and to develop and establish internal regulations, rules and procedures which the Employee deems necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the Employer consistent with the lawful directives, policies, ordinances, state and federal law.
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F. It shall also be the duty of the Employee to accept all resignations of employees of the Employer consistent with the policies, ordinances, state and federal law, except the Employee's resignation, which must be accepted by the governing body.
G. The Employee shall perform the duties of Grover Beach City Manager with reasonable care, diligence, skill and expertise.
H. All duties assigned to the Employee by the governing body shall be appropriate to and consistent with the professional role and responsibility of the Employee.
I. The Employee cannot be reassigned from the position of City Manager to another position without the Employee's express written consent.
J. The Employee or designee shall attend, and shall be permitted to attend, all meetings of the governing body, both closed and open, with the exception of those closed meetings devoted to the subject of this Agreement or any amendment thereto or the Employee's evaluation or otherwise consistent with state law.
K. The City Council, individually and collectively, shall refer in a timely manner all substantive criticisms, complaints and suggestions called to their attention to the Employee for study and/or appropriate action.
Section 3: Compensation
A. Base Salary: Employer agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of $176,000.00, payable in installments at the same time that the other management employees of the Employer are paid.
B. The Employer agrees to consider adjustments to the compensation of the Employee dependent upon the results of the performance evaluation conducted under the provisions of Section 12 of this Agreement. Increased compensation can be in the form of a salary increase and/or performance incentive and/or an increase in benefits.
Section 4: Health, Disability and Life Insurance
Benefits
A. The Employer agrees to provide and to pay the premiums for health, hospitalization, surgical, vision, dental and comprehensive medical insurance for the Employee and his/her dependents, at a minimum, equal to that which is provided to all executive 41Page
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management employees of the City of Grover Beach. In the event no such plan exists, Employer agrees to provide coverage for the Employee and dependents in a manner mutually agreed upon by Employer and Employee.
B. The Employer agrees to put into force and to make required premium payments for short term and long term disability coverage for the Employee.
C. The Employer shall pay the amount of premium due for term life insurance in the amount of $125,000.00. The Employee shall name the beneficiary of the life insurance policy.
Section 5: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Administrative
and Military Leave
A. Upon commencing employment, the Employee shall be credited with 40 accrued sick leave hours and 80 accrued vacation leave hours. In addition, beginning the first day of employment, Employee shall accrue sick leave vacation leave and holidays consistent with the policies in effect for executive employees, except that employee shall be credited with seven (7) years of service for vacation accrual purposes only.
Employee will also be entitled to eighty-eight (88) hours of Administrative Leave annually earned accrued at 7.33 hours per month.
B. In the event the Employee's employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily, the Employee shall be compensated for all accrued vacation time, administrative leave, and other benefits to date. Unused sick leave may be compensated subject to the provisions in place for executive management employees.
C. The Employee shall be entitled to military reserve leave time pursuant to state law and City personnel policy.
Section 6: Automobile
A. The Employee's duties require exclusive and unrestricted use of an automobile.
Employee shall receive $4,000 annual allowance for automobile related expenses.
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Section 7: Retirement
A. The Employer agrees to enroll the Employee into the applicable state or local retirement system for a PERS classic employee (2.5 @ 55 with 12 months final compensation) and to make all the appropriate contributions on the City.
Employee's contribution is 8%.
B. In addition to the Employer's payment to the state or local retirement system (as applicable) referenced above, Employer agrees to execute and keep in force a Section 457 deferred compensation plan for Employee's participation in said supplementary retirement plan. Employer shall contribute $150.00 per month on behalf of employee.
Section 8: General Business Expenses
A. Employer agrees to budget and pay for professional dues, including, but not limited to the International City/ County Management Association, and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for continuation and full participation in national, regional, state, and local associations, and organizations necessary and desirable or the Employee's continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of the Employer.
B. Employer agrees to budget and pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions to adequately continue the professional development of Employee and to pursue necessary official functions for Employer, including but not limited to the ICMA Annual Conference, the state league of municipalities, and such other national, regional, state and local governmental groups and committees in which Employee serves as a member.
C. Employer also agrees to budget and pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the Employer.
D. Employer recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal but job related nature are incurred by Employee and agrees to reimburse or to pay said general expenses.
Such expenses may include meals where Employer business is being discussed or conducted and participation in social events of various organizations when representing the Employer. Such expenditures are subject to annual budget constraints as well as state and Employer ethics and purchasing policies. The 6(Page
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finance director is authorized to disburse such moneys upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits.
E. The Employer acknowledges the value of having Employee participate and be directly involved in local civic clubs or organizations. Accordingly, Employer shall pay for the reasonable membership fees and/or dues to enable the Employee to become an active member in local civic clubs or organizations.
Section 9: Termination
A. For the purpose of this agreement, termination shall occur when:
a. The majority of the City Council votes to terminate the Employee in accordance with all applicable laws at a properly posted and duly authorized public meeting. b. If the Employer, citizens or legislature acts to amend any provisions of the charter, code, or other enabling legislation pertaining to the role, powers, duties, authority, responsibilities of the Employee's position that substantially changes the form of government, the Employee shall have the right to declare that such amendments constitute termination.
c. If the Employer reduces the base salary, compensation or any other financial benefit of the Employee, unless it is applied in no greater percentage than the average reduction of all department heads, such action shall constitute a breach of this agreement and will be regarded as a termination.
d. If the Employee resigns following an offer to accept resignation, whether formal or informal, by the Employer as representative of the majority of the governing body that the Employee resign, then the Employee may declare a termination as of the date ofthe suggestion.
e. Breach of contract declared by either party with a 30-day cure period for either Employee or Employer. Written notice of a breach of contract shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.
B. In the event the Employee is terminated by the Employer during the three (3) months immediately following the seating and swearing-in of one or more new governing body members, and during such time that Employee is willing and able to perform his duties under this Agreement, then, Employer agrees to pay Severance 7) Page
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in accordance with Section 10 plus salary and benefits in accordance with Section IO for any portion of the three months not worked.
Section 10: Severance
Severance shall be paid to the Employee when employment is terminated as defined in Section
9. A. If the Employee is terminated, the Employer shall provide a severance payment equal to six (6) months salary at the then current rate of pay. This severance shall be paid in a lump sum or in a continuation of salary on the existing basis, as agreed upon by the parties.
B. Employee shall also receive six months of health benefits under the City's program as part of the severance.
If the Employee is terminated because of a felony conviction or for "cause", then the Employer is not obligated to pay severance under this section. As used in this Agreement, "cause" shall mean malfeasance, commitment of an illegal act or currentsubstance abuse.
Section 11: Resignation
In the event that the Employee voluntarily resigns his position with the Employer, the Employee shall provide a minimum of 30 days' notice unless Employer and Employee agree otherwise.
Section 12: Performance Evaluation
A. After the initial Evaluation as set forth below, Employer shall annually review the performance of the Employee in subject to a process, form, criteria, and format for the evaluation, which shall be mutually agreed upon by the Employer and Employee. Employer shall conduct the initial Evaluation period six months after the effective date of this Agreement.
B. The annual evaluation process, at a minimum, should include the opportunity for both parties to: (1) conduct a formulary session where the governing body and the Employee meet first to discuss goals and objectives of both the past twelve (12) month performance period as well as the upcoming twelve (12) month-performance period, (2) following that formulary discussion, prepare a written evaluation of goals and objectives for the past and upcoming year, (3) next meet and discuss the written evaluation of these goals and objectives, and (4) present a written summary of the evaluation results to the Employee.
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C. Unless the Employee expressly requests otherwise in writing, the evaluation of the Employee shall at all times be conducted in executive session of the governing body and shall be considered confidential to the extent permitted by law. Nothing herein shall prohibit the Employer or Employee from sharing the content of the Employee's evaluation with their respective legal counsel.
D. In the event the Employer deems the evaluation instrument, format and/or procedure is to be modified by the Employer and such modifications would require new or different performance expectations, then the Employee shall be provided a reasonable period of time to demonstrate such expected performance before being evaluated.
Section 13: Hours of Work
It is recognized that the Employee must devote a great deal of time outside the normal office hours on business for the Employer, and to that end Employee shall be allowed to establish an appropriate work schedule subject to the general approval of City Council. The schedule shall be appropriate to the needs of the Employer and shall allow Employee to faithfully perform his or her assigned duties and responsibilities.
Section 14: Ethical Commitments
Employee will at all times uphold the tenets of the ICMA Code of Ethics. Specifically, Employee shall not endorse candidates, make financial contributions, sign or circulate petitions, or participate in fundraising activities for individuals seeking or holding elected office, nor seek or accept any personal enrichment or profit derived from confidential information or misuse of public time.
Employer shall support Employee in keeping these commitments by refraining from any order, direction or request that would require Employee to violate the ICMA Code of Ethics.
Specifically, neither the governing body nor any individual member thereof shall request Employee to endorse any candidate, make any financial contribution, sign or circulate any petition, or participate in any fund-raising activity for individuals seeking or holding elected office, nor to handle any matter of personnel on a basis other than fairness, impartiality and merit.
Section 15: Outside Activities
The employment provided for by this Agreement shall be the Employee's primary employment. Recognizing that certain outside consulting or teaching opportunities provide indirect benefits to the Employer and the community, the Employee may elect to accept limited teaching, consulting or other business opportunities with the understanding that such arrangements must neither constitute interference with nor a conflict of interest with his or her responsibilities under this Agreement.
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Section 16: Moving and Relocation Expenses
Employee agrees to establish residence in accordance with the Grover Beach Municipal Code.
A. Employer shall pay up to $8,000.00 in reimbursement of incurred expenses for the relocation and moving,subject to a paymentschedule agreed upon by the parties.
Section 17: Indemnification
Beyond that required under Federal, State or Local Law, Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Employee against any obligation to pay money or perform or no perform action, including without limitation, any and all losses, damages, judgments, interests, settlements, penalties, fines, court costs and other reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings including attorney's fees, and any other liabilities arising from, related to, or connected with any tort, professional liability claim or demand or any other threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigation, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as City Manager or resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the performance of program duties or responsibilities, unless the act or omission involved willful or wanton conduct.
Employee recognizes that Employer shall have the right to compromise and unless the Employee is a party to the suit which Employee shall have a veto authority over the settlement, settle any claim or suit; unless, said compromise or settlement is of a personal nature to Employee. Further, Employer agrees to pay all reasonable litigation expenses of Employee throughout the pendency of any litigation to which the Employee is a party, witness or advisor to the Employer. Such expense payments shall continue beyond Employee's service to the Employer as long as litigation is pending. Further, Employer agrees to pay Employee reasonable consulting fees and travel expenses when Employee serves as a witness, advisor or consultant to Employer regarding pending litigation.
Section 18: Bonding
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Section 19: Other Terms and Conditions of
Employment
A. The Employer, only upon agreement with Employee, shall fix any such other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of the Employee, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the City Of Grover Beach Municipal Code, local ordinances or any other law.
Section 20: Notices
Notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by depositing in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
(a) EMPLOYER: City of Grover Beach, 154 S. 8th Street Grover Beach, CA 93433 (b) EMPLOYEE: Mathew Bronson, 21 Otay Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as the date of deposit of such written notice in the course of transmission in the United States Postal Service.
Section 21: General Provisions
A. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire understanding between the Employer and the Employee relating to the employment of the Employee by the Employer. Any prior discussions or representations by or between the Employer and Employee are merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The Employer and Employee by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this agreement during the life of the agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a part of this agreement.
B. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the Employer and the Employee as well as their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives and successors in interest.
C. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on June 15, 2016.
D. Severability. The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they have been executed by both ll(Page
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Agreement shall take precedence over contrary provisions of Council's policies, or Employer's ordinances, or Employer's rules and regulations or any such permissive law during the term of this Agreement.
CITY OF GROVER BEACH MATTHEW BRONSON
12 IP age
Executed this the 11!:t day of May, 2016.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND
MATTHEW BRONSON, CITY MANAGER
This first amendment to the Matthew Bronson, City Manager, Employment Agreement, by and between the City of Grover Beach, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called “Employer”) and Matthew Bronson, (hereinafter called “Employee”) is effective upon September 4, 2019, (“Effective Date”)
Employer and Employee entered into an employment agreement on May 16, 2016, otherwise referred to herein as (“the Agreement”) for a term of four years to provide numerous services and duties related to the position of City Manager.
Employee’s Agreement will expire on June 15, 2020 and Employer and Employee request and desire to renew said Agreement for an additional four-year term consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by this Amendment No. 1.
THE PARTIES THEREFORE AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section 1, entitled Term, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language:
A. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect through June 15, 2024 or until terminated by the Employer or Employee as provided in Section 9, 10, or 11 of this agreement.
2. Section 3, entitled Compensation, subsection “A” is hereby amended with the following language:
A. Base Salary: Employer agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of $204,000.00, payable in installments at the same time that the other management employees of the Employer are paid.
3. Section 7, entitled Retirement, subsection “B” is hereby amended as follows:
A. Employer shall contribute $300.00 per month on behalf of employee.
In the event of any conflict between the body of this Amendment No. 1 and any exhibits or attachments to the Agreement, or with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of the body of this Amendment No. 1 shall control and take precedence.
All terms used in this Amendment No. 1, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Except as expressly modified and amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Commencing on the effective date of this Amendment No. 1, references in the Agreement to “Agreement” shall mean the Agreement as hereby amended.
IN WITHNESS WHEREOF, the authorized agents of the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1, at Grover Beach, California, on of September, 2019.
City of Grover Beach
A California Municipal Corporation
By:
Jeff Lee, Mayor
Date:
Matthew Bronson
Date:
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND
MATTHEW BRONSON, CITY MANAGER
This second amendment to the Matthew Bronson, City Manager, Employment Agreement, by and between the City of Grover Beach, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called “Employer”) and Matthew Bronson, (hereinafter called “Employee”) is effective upon September 14, 2021, (“Effective Date”)
Employer and Employee entered into an employment agreement on May 16, 2016, otherwise referred to herein as (“the Agreement”) for a term of four years to provide numerous services and duties related to the position of City Manager.
Employer subsequently approved Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement on September 3, 2019 for an additional four-year term expiring June 15, 2024 consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by Amendment No. 1.
Employer and Employee request and desire to modify said Agreement for an additional four-year term expiring June 15, 2028 consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by this Amendment No. 2.
THE PARTIES THEREFORE AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section 1, entitled Term, is hereby amended with the following language:
A. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect through June 15, 2028 or until terminated by the Employer or Employee as provided in Section 9, 10, or 11 of this agreement.
2. Section 3, entitled Compensation, subsection “A” is hereby amended with the following language:
A. Base Salary: Employer agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of $215,362, payable in installments at the same time that the other management employees of the Employer are paid. The Employer agrees to make cost of living adjustments to the salary and benefits of the Employee commensurate with other
management employees of the Employer. To ensure that
Employee compensation remains competitive in the market, effective June 15, 2024 the Employer agrees to reclassify the salary range of the Employee to equal the average salary level of San Luis Obispo County city managers if the Employee’s salary is below the average level at that time. To the extent the Employee’s salary on that date exceeds the average salary level of the San Luis Obispo County city managers, there shall be no reclassification of Employee’s salary.
3. Section 7, entitled Retirement, subsection “B” is hereby amended as follows:
A. Employer shall contribute $600.00 per month on behalf of employee.
In the event of any conflict between the body of this Amendment No. 2 and any exhibits or attachments to the Agreement, or with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of the body of this Amendment No. 2 shall control and take precedence.
All terms used in this Amendment No. 2, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Except as expressly modified and amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Commencing on the effective date of this Amendment No. 2, references in the Agreement to “Agreement” shall mean the Agreement as hereby amended.
IN WITHNESS WHEREOF, the authorized agents of the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 2, at Grover Beach, California, on of September, 2021.
City of Grover Beach
A California Municipal Corporation
By:
Jeff Lee, Mayor
Date:
Matthew Bronson
Date:
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND
MATTHEW BRONSON, CITY MANAGER
This third amendment to the Matthew Bronson, City Manager, Employment Agreement, by and between the City of Grover Beach, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called “Employer”) and Matthew Bronson, (hereinafter called “Employee”) is effective upon September 11, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).
Employer and Employee entered into an employment agreement on May 16, 2016, otherwise referred to herein as (“the Agreement”) for a term of four years to provide numerous services and duties related to the position of City Manager.
Employer subsequently approved Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement on September 3, 2019 for an additional four-year term expiring June 15, 2024 consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by Amendment No. 1.
Employer subsequently approved Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager Employment Agreement on September 13, 2021 consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by Amendment No. 2 including an additional four-year term expiring June 15, 2028.
Employer and Employee request and desire to modify said Agreement to adjust the City Manager’s compensation consistent with the terms and conditions of the Agreement modified and amended by this Amendment No. 3.
THE PARTIES THEREFORE AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section 3, entitled Compensation, subsection “A” is hereby amended with the following language:
A. Base Salary: Employer agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of $248,133.00 payable in installments at the same time that the other management employees of the Employer are paid. The Employer agrees to make cost of living adjustments to the salary and benefits of the Employee commensurate with other management employees of the Employer. To ensure that Employee compensation remains competitive in the market, the Employer agrees to annually review and reclassify the salary range of the Employee to equal the median salary level of San Luis Obispo County city managers if the Employee’s salary is below the median level at that time. To the extent the Employee’s salary on that date exceeds the median salary level of the San Luis Obispo County city managers, there shall be no reclassification of Employee’s salary.
In the event of any conflict between the body of this Amendment No. 3 and any exhibits or attachments to the Agreement, or with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of the body of this Amendment No. 3 shall control and take precedence.
All terms used in this Amendment No. 3, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Except as expressly modified and amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Commencing on the effective date of this Amendment No. 3, references in the Agreement to “Agreement” shall mean the Agreement as hereby amended.
IN WITHNESS WHEREOF, the authorized agents of the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 3, at Grover Beach, California, on the 11th of September, 2023.
City of Grover Beach
A California Municipal Corporation
By:
Karen Bright, Mayor
Date:
Matthew Bronson
Date:
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: 2025 Community Survey Results
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on the results of the 2025 community survey of Grover Beach voters on topics such as key community issues and satisfaction with City services and provide input to staff.
BACKGROUND
In fall 2017, the City conducted its first community survey to gauge resident perceptions on a variety of topics including key issues facing Grover Beach, importance and satisfaction with City services, customer service by City departments, accessing information about City services and events, and potential revenue measures. The survey was carried out by an outside survey research firm (Godbe Research) with both phone and online responses from a representative sample of 395 community members reflecting the population characteristics of residents. The survey results were used to inform policy, budgetary, and operational decisions such as updating Council Goals, prioritizing City services for funding, and assessing service quality and customer service. Similar surveys were conducted in fall 2019, 2021 and 2023 to again gauge resident perceptions on a variety of topics and determine changes from the results of prior surveys.
Conducting such surveys every 2-3 years is useful to assess changes in resident perceptions over time and identify pressing community issues.
In fall 2025, staff contracted with Probolsky Research to conduct this survey again with phone, text, and email responses from a representative sample of 400 community members who are registered to vote. The survey was conducted from October 15 through October 29 with a margin of error of +/- 5% and a confidence level of 95%. The survey was translated in Spanish for residents for whom Spanish was their preferred language. The survey results are again intended to be used to inform policy, budgetary, and operational decisions such as updating Council Goals, prioritizing City services for funding, assessing service quality and customer service, expanding City communication on frequently used platforms, and assessing the sentiments surrounding potential future tax measures.
The survey results will be presented by Probolsky Research along with comparisons with previous results and other communities. Below is a summary of key results:
• 70% of respondents think the quality of life in Grover Beach is better or the same than it was five years ago
• 87% of respondents say they are proud to be a resident of Grover Beach • 74% of respondents are satisfied with services provided by the City Staff Report: 2025 Community Survey Results Page 2
January 26, 2026
• The top issues identified facing Grover Beach were “Transportation/Traffic/ Roads/ Infrastructure” (20.5%) followed by “Overpopulation/Controlling growth/Development” (20.0%) and “Housing Affordability” (14.0%)
• 50% of respondents were favorable of the City’s management of public funds compared with 41% who were unfavorable
• 73% of respondents who received services from the City were satisfied with the customer service they received and 75% of respondents were satisfied with the courtesy of City staff • The most important City services indicated by respondents related to repairing and maintaining city streets and repairing potholes, rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls, maintaining fire and emergency medical services, and maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services
• Respondents indicated they were most satisfied by the City’s performance in rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls, maintaining fire and emergency medical services, providing festivals and community events, and maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services
• Regarding City Goals and Priorities, respondents indicated varying but generally positive rates of satisfaction with the City’s efforts:
o Public Safety: 90% good or fair rating
o Economic Development and Housing: 68% good or fair rating o Community Infrastructure: 78% good or fair rating
o Financial and Organizational Sustainability: 62% good or fair rating o Water and Sewer Infrastructure: 76% good or fair rating o Community Trust and Engagement: 73% good or fair rating • 50% of respondents believed there is too much development in Grover Beach compared with 46% who believed it is just right or too little.
• Respondents were not in favor of a sales or parcel tax to enhance public safety facilities at this time.
Attachment 1 shows a report of the results including demographic comparisons. The Council is encouraged to ask questions of Probolsky Research about the results as well as provide comments and input. Staff will review these results in further detail and integrate them into future Council goal-setting processes and future budget development processes. Staff will also work with City departments to determine how these results can continue to improve service delivery and operations. Staff plans to conduct a similar survey in 2027 to determine continued changes in perceptions and results from previous surveys.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this item as the survey cost was included in the City’s operating budget.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Receive a presentation on the results of the 2025 community survey of Grover Beach voters and provide input to staff; or
2) Provide alternative direction to staff.
Staff Report: 2025 Community Survey Results Page 3
January 26, 2026
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Survey Results 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 8 0 0 - 4 9 2 - 9 5 5 6
CITY OF GROVER
BEACH
December 2025
Probolsky Research
2 0 2 5 C O M M U N I T Y
S U R V E Y
Attachment 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Survey Methodology ....................................................................................... 1 II. Survey Questionnaire...................................................................................... 2 III. Graphic Analysis / Presentation .................................................................... 16 IV. Cross-tabulations ........................................................................................ 163 V. Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions
Question 1....................................................................................................811 Question 2 (Other) ...................................................................................... 879 Question 6................................................................................................... 884 Question 9 (Other) ...................................................................................... 901 Question 14 (Other) .................................................................................... 904 Question 15 (Other) .................................................................................... 912 Question 16................................................................................................. 915 Question 28................................................................................................. 998 Question 29............................................................................................... 1024 Question 31............................................................................................... 1058 Question 32............................................................................................... 1081 Question 39................................................................................................1117 1 City of Grover Beach
Community survey
Survey Methodology1
From Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Probolsky Research conducted a live-interviewer telephone and online survey among Grover Beach voters.
A total of 400 voters were surveyed (153 by telephone, 247 online). A survey of this size yields a margin of error of +/-4%, with a confidence interval of 95%. For the online phase, we invited participants via email (44%) and text messages (56%) to access the survey by computer tablet or smart phone. Phone participants were invited through landline (21%) and mobile (79%).
Respondents chose their preferred language: English (92%) and Spanish (8%). Security measures precluded individuals from completing the survey more than once and allowed only the designated resident to complete the survey.
The sample was secured and developed from the voter data. Probolsky Research applied a stratified random sampling methodology to ensure that the demographic proportions of survey respondents match the demographic composition of Grover Beach.
Probolsky Research is a Latina and woman owned market and opinion research firm with corporate, election, government, non-profit and special interest clients. 1 Due to rounding, totals shown may not add up to 100%. 2 Project: City of Grover Beach – Community Survey
Field Dates: October 15 - 29, 2025
Universe: City of Grover Beach voters
Language: English and Spanish
N: 400
Margin of Error: +/-5%
We are Probolsky Research a national opinion research organization. The City of Grover Beach has asked us to conduct a community survey. Your opinion is important, and your responses are anonymous.
1. In your own words, what do you feel is the most important issue facing Grover Beach today? Transportation/Traffic/Roads/Infrastructure 20.5%
Overpopulation/Controlling Growth/Development 20.0%
Housing Affordability 14.0%
Water/Drought 8.5%
Inflation/High Cost of Living 7.3%
Government 6.5%
Jobs/Economy 5.3%
Public Safety/Drugs/Crime 4.5%
Homelessness 3.8%
Taxes 2.3%
Moral Issues 1.5%
Environmental Issues 0.8%
Education/Schools/Higher Education 0.8%
Immigration/Illegal Immigration 0.8%
Other 2.5%
Nothing/No issues 0.5%
Unsure 0.8%
2. What are your top sources for news and information about Grover Beach? Local News Channels 64.8%
Friends/Family/Neighbors - word of mouth 50.3%
City's social media pages 41.8%
City's website, groverbeach.org 29.0%
Nextdoor 24.8%
San Luis Obispo Tribune 18.8%
New Times San Luis Obispo 15.5%
Local Radio Station 15.0%
Cal Coast News 11.3%
Grover Gazette 10.0%
Something else 4.5%
3 None of these 2.0%
Unsure 0.8%
3. How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years? Better [NET] 37.8%
Much better 15.9%
Somewhat better 84.1%
Staying about the same 31.8%
Worse [NET] 26.8%
Somewhat worse 71.0%
Much worse 29.0%
Unsure 3.8%
4. Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
Agree [NET] 86.5%
Strongly agree 37.6%
Somewhat agree 62.4%
Disagree [NET] 9.0%
Somewhat disagree 77.8%
Strongly disagree 22.2%
Unsure 4.5%
5. In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
Satisfied [NET] 74.3%
Very satisfied 18.2%
Somewhat satisfied 81.8%
Unsatisfied [NET] 21.3%
Somewhat unsatisfied 68.2%
Very unsatisfied 31.8%
Unsure 4.5%
[IF ANSWERED ‘UNSATISFIED’ TO Q5]
6. Why are you unsatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach? Neglect of Existing Infrastructure/Services (Streets/Houses etc.) 21.2% Overdevelopment of New Infrastructure 14.1%
Lack of Affordability (Utilities/Rates) 11.8%
Public Safety/Social Oversight 11.8%
Failure to Represent/Ignores Citizens 10.6%
4 Billing/Customer Service Issues 8.2%
Mismanagement of Funds 4.7%
City Services Prioritize Developers/Wealthier Groups 3.5% General Dissatisfaction/Everything 3.5%
Other 9.4%
Unsure 1.2%
7. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds? Favorable [NET] 49.5%
Very favorable 13.6%
Somewhat favorable 86.4%
Unfavorable [NET] 40.8%
Somewhat unfavorable 62.0%
Very unfavorable 38.0%
Unsure 9.8%
8. In the past 12 months, have you been in contact with any City of Grover Beach employees for reasons other than an emergency?
Yes 34.5%
No 64.5%
Unsure 1.0%
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
9. What department or program did you contact? Select all that apply.
Public Works 44.2%
Police Department 28.3%
Community Development 26.1%
Administrative Services 23.9%
Community Services 19.6%
City Council 18.1%
City Manager's Office 17.4%
Fire Services 5.8%
Other 6.5%
Unsure 3.6%
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
10. Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following: Getting your problem resolved or question answered.
Satisfaction [NET] 68.1%
5 Very satisfied 53.2%
Somewhat satisfied 46.8%
Dissatisfied [NET] 29.0%
Somewhat dissatisfied 55.0%
Very dissatisfied 45.0%
Don't know 2.9%
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
11. Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following: The customer service you received.
Satisfaction [NET] 73.2%
Very satisfied 59.4%
Somewhat satisfied 40.6%
Dissatisfied [NET] 23.9%
Somewhat dissatisfied 60.6%
Very dissatisfied 39.4%
Don't know 2.9%
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
12. Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following: Courtesy of the City staff.
Satisfaction [NET] 74.6%
Very satisfied 73.8%
Somewhat satisfied 26.2%
Dissatisfied [NET] 21.0%
Somewhat dissatisfied 65.5%
Very dissatisfied 34.5%
Don't know 4.3%
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
13. Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following: Timeliness of the response.
Satisfaction [NET] 71.0%
Very satisfied 63.3%
Somewhat satisfied 36.7%
Dissatisfied [NET] 26.1%
Somewhat dissatisfied 58.3%
Very dissatisfied 41.7%
Don't know 2.9%
6 14. Now we have a list of services provided by the City of Grover Beach, please indicate which services are very important to you personally. Select all that apply.
Repairing and maintaining city streets and repairing potholes 65.0% Rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls 61.5%
Maintaining fire and emergency medical services 59.0%
Maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services 55.8% Maintaining city parks 42.5%
Repairing and maintaining sidewalks 41.5%
Maintaining economic development programs to encourage
businesses to locate/stay in Grover Beach 39.0%
Providing affordable and work force housing 37.0%
Maintaining recreation programs and facilities for seniors, adults, teens, and youth 31.5%
Enforcing city codes to ensure that private property is being properly used and maintained 31.0%
Adding controlled intersections and crosswalks 27.5%
Reducing traffic speed on city streets 26.0%
Providing community events 25.5%
Maintaining trails and bike lanes 24.8%
Creating new park and recreation facilities 22.0%
Adding bike lanes 13.0%
Other 7.8%
Unsure 0.8%
15. Thinking of the same list of services provided by the City of Grover Beach, please indicate which services are you are personally satisfied with. Select all that apply.
Rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls 50.5%
Maintaining fire and emergency medical services 41.0%
Provides festivals and community events 40.0%
Maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services 36.0% Maintaining city parks 34.5%
Maintaining recreation programs and facilities 25.3%
Repairing and maintaining city streets and repairing potholes 24.3% Creating new park and recreation facilities 19.3%
Enforcing city codes to ensure that private property is being properly used and maintained 15.5%
Maintaining trails and bike lanes 14.5%
Reducing traffic speed on city streets 14.3%
Adding controlled intersections and crosswalks 13.5%
Repairing and maintaining sidewalks 13.3%
Maintaining economic development programs to encourage
businesses to locate/stay in Grover Beach 12.8%
7 Providing affordable and work force housing 12.8%
Adding bike lanes 12.5%
Other 2.0%
None of these 5.8%
Unsure 1.0%
16. Thinking about the City services you were unsatisfied with, do you have any suggestions on how the City can improve those services?
Better Governance 13.3%
Road/Street Repairs 12.8%
Better Budgeting 7.5%
Traffic Control (Adding Lights/Signage) 7.3%
Re-evaluate Priorities/Focus on Specific Priorities 7.0% Better Enforcement/Regulation of City Violations 6.3%
Limiting Growth and Development 6.0%
Improving/Maintaining City Infrastructure/Buildings 5.5% More Housing/Homeless Services 3.8%
Reduce Costs of Goods and Services 2.8%
Protect and Incentivize Businesses 2.0%
Address/Manage Tourism 1.5%
Improve/Increase Public Transit 1.3%
Prevent Illegal Fireworks 0.8%
City Manager Needs Improvement 0.8%
Other 3.8%
Nothing/No 15.3%
Unsure 2.8%
17. How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service? Good [NET] 60.3%
Excellent 21.2%
Good 78.8%
Fair 29.8%
Poor [NET] 7.0%
Poor 64.3%
Very poor 35.7%
Unsure 3.0%
18. How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing? Good [NET] 28.5%
8 Excellent 14.9%
Good 85.1%
Fair 39.5%
Poor [NET] 27.0%
Poor 61.1%
Very poor 38.9%
Unsure 5.0%
19. How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure? Good [NET] 37.3%
Excellent 9.4%
Good 90.6%
Fair 40.5%
Poor [NET] 18.5%
Poor 55.4%
Very poor 44.6%
Unsure 3.8%
20. How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability? Good [NET] 22.3%
Excellent 10.1%
Good 89.9%
Fair 39.8%
Poor [NET] 23.0%
Poor 66.3%
Very poor 33.7%
Unsure 15.0%
21. How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
Good [NET] 36.5%
Excellent 13.0%
Good 87.0%
Fair 39.8%
Poor [NET] 19.5%
Poor 52.6%
Very poor 47.4%
Unsure 4.3%
9 22. How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
Good [NET] 34.8%
Excellent 13.7%
Good 86.3%
Fair 38.0%
Poor [NET] 20.5%
Poor 57.3%
Very poor 42.7%
Unsure 6.8%
23. Thinking about new development occurring in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of development in Grover Beach just about right? Too much 49.8%
Just about right 33.3%
Too little 13.3%
Unsure 3.8%
24. Thinking specifically about the development of single-family homes in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of single-family home development in Grover Beach just about right?
Too much 18.3%
Just about right 38.8%
Too little 38.3%
Unsure 4.8%
25. Thinking specifically about the development of apartments and condos in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of apartment and condo development in Grover Beach just about right?
Too much 57.8%
Just about right 26.8%
Too little 13.5%
Unsure 2.0%
26. Thinking specifically about the development of commercial buildings in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of commercial development in Grover Beach just about right?
Too much 30.8%
Just about right 42.0%
Too little 19.8%
10 Unsure 7.5%
In the future, voters in Grover Beach could vote on local ballot measures.
27. Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including:
rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted?
If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? Vote yes [NET] 37.3%
Definitely vote yes 24.2%
Probably vote yes 75.8%
Vote no [NET] 48.5%
Probably vote no 41.8%
Definitely vote no 58.2%
Unsure 14.3%
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE YES’ TO Q27]
28. Why would you vote yes, for the measure?
Keeps Community Safe/Reduces Crime 28.9%
General Support/Everything 20.1%
Approves Tax Method used to Gain Funds 16.1%
Need The Funds/Revenue 10.7%
Funds/Improves Emergency Services/Facilities 10.1%
Supports/Funds Local Programs/Resources 6.7%
Includes Audits 2.0%
Other 3.4%
Unsure 2.0%
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE NO’ TO Q27]
29. Why would you vote no, against the measure?
Against Tax Increase/Already Taxed Enough 35.6%
Don’t Trust City With Managing Finances/Unfair Deals 19.1% Affordability Issues 13.9%
Measure Not Needed/Won't Work (Services Adequate) 13.4% Prioritize Spending on Other Issues 5.2%
Against Funding Police Services/Dislikes Cops 2.6%
Need More Research/Information 2.1%
11 Other 7.2%
Unsure 1.0%
Here is a description of a potential measure:
30. Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including:
rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? Vote yes [NET] 32.0%
Definitely vote yes 26.6%
Probably vote yes 73.4%
Vote no [NET] 51.8%
Probably vote no 34.8%
Definitely vote no 65.2%
Unsure 16.3%
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE YES’ TO Q30]
31. Why would you vote yes, for the measure?
Safety/Crime Prevention 32.0%
Important/Emergency Services 17.2%
Beneficial/General Support 13.3%
Affordable Tax for City Services 11.7%
Improvements to City Services 10.2%
Necessary Measure 7.0%
Citizen Oversight/Transparency 4.7%
Other 3.1%
Unsure 0.8%
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE NO’ TO Q30]
32. Why would you vote no, against the measure?
Prevent Tax Hikes 31.4%
Financial Burden 19.8%
Mismanagement of Funding/Taxpayer Money 16.9%
Unnecessary/Adequate Measures Already in Place 13.5%
Lack of Results 8.7%
Issue with Ballot Measure/Unclear 3.4%
12 Leads to Increase in Rent 1.0%
Other 4.8%
Unsure 0.5%
33. Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing.
For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement? Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have.
Agree [NET] 84.0%
Strongly agree 68.8%
Somewhat agree 31.3%
Disagree [NET] 12.5%
Somewhat disagree 76.0%
Strongly disagree 24.0%
Don’t know 3.5%
34. Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing.
For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement? Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money.
Agree [NET] 80.8%
Strongly agree 61.0%
Somewhat agree 39.0%
Disagree [NET] 15.3%
Somewhat disagree 77.0%
Strongly disagree 23.0%
Don’t know 4.0%
35. Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing.
For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement? Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden.
Agree [NET] 73.3%
Strongly agree 61.1%
Somewhat agree 38.9%
Disagree [NET] 22.0%
Somewhat disagree 51.1%
Strongly disagree 48.9%
Don’t know 4.8%
13 36. Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing.
For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement? Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes.
Agree [NET] 78.0%
Strongly agree 69.9%
Somewhat agree 30.1%
Disagree [NET] 19.0%
Somewhat disagree 88.2%
Strongly disagree 11.8%
Don’t know 3.0%
Now here is the description of the potential measure again:
37. Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted?
If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? Vote yes [NET] 36.5%
Definitely vote yes 24.7%
Probably vote yes 75.3%
Vote no [NET] 48.5%
Probably vote no 29.4%
Definitely vote no 70.6%
Unsure 15.0%
Now here is the description of the potential measure again:
38. Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted?
If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? Vote yes [NET] 30.0%
Definitely vote yes 23.3%
Probably vote yes 76.7%
14 Vote no [NET] 53.5%
Probably vote no 37.9%
Definitely vote no 62.1%
Unsure 16.5%
39. Is there anything that didn’t come up in this survey that you would like to share about your priorities, your family’s priorities, or how the City of Grover Beach might be able to support you? Housing/Rent Affordability/Availability Concerns 6.8%
Transportation/Roads/Traffic Concerns 6.0%
Public Safety/Enforcement 5.3%
Cities Governance/Oversight 5.3%
Cities Spending/Budget/Revenue 4.5%
Homelessness Concerns 4.0%
Manage Growth/Development/Resources 3.8%
Community Services/Social Support (Recreation) 3.8%
Affordability/Cost of Living Concerns 3.5%
Tax Policy/Concerns 2.3%
General Support/Positive 2.0%
General Criticism about the survey 1.8%
Water Infrastructure/Quality/Scarcity Concerns 1.8%
Cleanliness/Environment/Open Spaces Concerns 1.3%
For Development/Increased Density 1.0%
Other 3.8%
Nothing/No 37.8%
Unsure 5.8%
40. Which of the following best describes your ethnic background? Latino/Hispanic 21.8%
White/Caucasian 66.0%
Black/African American 2.0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.8%
Other 5.3%
Prefer not to answer 2.3%
41. Which category best describes your total annual household income over the past 12 months? Under $35,000 9.0%
$35,000 - $79,999 30.5%
$80,000 - $149,999 32.5%
$150,000+ 18.3%
15 Prefer not to answer 9.8%
42. How long have you lived in Grover Beach?
0-4 years 9.5%
5-9 years 18.3%
10-14 years 12.8%
15-19 years 11.0%
20-24 years 15.3%
25-29 years 10.5%
30+ years 20.8%
Prefer not to answer 2.0%
43. What is the highest level of education you have completed? High school 5.5%
Some college 21.8%
Associate degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 33.5%
Master's degree 23.3%
Doctoral degree 3.3%
Prefer not to answer 3.0%
44. Do you own a home or rent your home?
Own home 63.8%
Rent home 29.8%
Other 4.0%
Prefer not to answer 2.5%
45. Do you have children under the age of 18 living in your home? Yes 23.0%
No 74.3%
Prefer not to answer 2.8%
Graphic Analysis/Presentation
16 17
Traffic/Roads/Infrastructure + Development are
the top-of-mind issues in Grover Beach
Question 1: In your own words, what do you feel is the most important issue facing Grover Beach today? [OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
20.5%
20.0%
14.0%
8.5%
7.3%
6.5%
5.3%
4.5%
3.8%
2.3%
1.5%
0.8%
0.8%
0.8%
2.5%
0.5%
0.8%
Transportation/Traffic/Roads/Infrastructure
Overpopulation/Controlling growth/Development
Housing affordability
Water/Drought
Inflation/High cost of living
Government
Jobs/Economy
Public safety/Drugs/Crime
Homelessness
Taxes
Moral issues
Environmental issues
Education/Schools/Higher education
Immigration/Illegal immigration
Other
Nothing/No issues
Unsure
18 Local news channels are the top source for news
and information about Grover Beach
Question 2: What are your top sources for news and information about Grover Beach?
64.8%
50.3%
41.8%
29.0%
24.8%
18.8%
15.5%
15.0%
11.3%
10.0%
4.5%
2.0%
0.8%
52.3%
48.3%
43.5%
34.5%
14.0%
13.3%
22.3%
12.0%
4.8%
2.5%
1.8%
Local news channels (KEYT, KSBY, KKFX)
Friends/Family/Neighbors - word of mouth
City's social media pages (for example, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube) City's website, groverbeach.org
Nextdoor
San Luis Obispo Tribune
New Times San Luis Obispo
Local radio station
Cal Coast News
Grover Gazette
Something else
None of these
Unsure
2025
2023
19 70% say the overall quality of life in Grover Beach
has gotten better or stayed the same
Question 3: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years?
37.8%
31.8%
26.8%
3.8%
Better Staying about the same Worse Unsure
69.6%
34.3%
40.8%
34.8%
37.8%
18.3%
25.0%
18.0% 26.8%
44.5%
31.8%
2019 2021 2023 2025
Better
Worse
Stayed the same
22.2%
35.6%
20 Among those who say better, 84% said somewhat
better
Question 3: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years?
37.8%
31.8%
26.8%
3.8%
Total
Much
15.9%
Somewhat
84.1%
Among those who said better
Much
29.0%
Somewhat
71.0%
Among those who said worse
21 Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference, and household income
Question 3: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years?
39.5%
36.3%
47.7%
37.7%
41.7%
35.8%
34.1%
44.8%
37.9%
37.5%
36.4%
16.7%
36.9%
37.3%
41.3%
33.3%
32.8%
43.1%
47.9%
34.1%
29.8%
36.4%
41.0%
36.7%
23.6%
30.2%
28.7%
32.6%
27.3%
43.3%
33.8%
29.1%
29.3%
33.3%
34.4%
31.5%
30.1%
4.3%
3.3%
2.3%
4.9%
5.0%
4.7%
2.3%
4.6%
3.0%
9.1%
6.7%
4.4%
3.0%
4.0%
2.8%
2.5%
2.3%
4.1%
22.2%
30.7%
13.6%
16.4%
16.7%
35.8%
33.3%
21.8%
26.5%
62.5%
27.3%
33.3%
25.0%
30.6%
25.3%
30.6%
30.3%
23.1%
17.8%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Better
Staying about the same
Unsure
Worse
22 Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 3: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years?
27.3%
32.2%
38.5%
31.3%
55.9%
30.8%
34.2%
47.9%
31.4%
25.0%
37.7%
38.1%
43.4%
36.5%
45.4%
25.0%
42.4%
37.4%
40.9%
36.8%
23.1%
38.8%
19.4%
23.1%
23.7%
31.5%
41.2%
47.7%
31.1%
26.2%
27.7%
33.3%
29.4%
37.5%
34.8%
31.6%
9.1%
6.9%
2.6%
3.0%
2.2%
15.8%
4.1%
2.3%
4.8%
2.4%
3.9%
3.4%
5.4%
3.4%
22.7%
24.1%
35.9%
26.9%
22.6%
46.2%
26.3%
16.4%
27.5%
25.0%
31.1%
31.0%
26.5%
26.3%
21.8%
37.5%
17.4%
27.6%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Better
Staying about the same
Unsure
Worse
23 Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 3: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Grover Beach within the past 5 years?
31.7%
40.9%
35.3%
42.6%
30.7%
31.3%
30.6%
42.1%
39.6%
45.4%
37.0%
46.9%
32.7%
30.9%
35.3%
28.7%
33.3%
43.8%
30.6%
30.8%
34.5%
25.9%
32.1%
28.1%
3.8%
4.5%
3.5%
3.0%
5.2%
3.1%
5.8%
2.8%
2.9%
2.8%
3.5%
6.3%
31.7%
23.6%
25.9%
25.7%
30.7%
21.9%
33.1%
24.3%
23.0%
25.9%
27.4%
18.8%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Better
Staying about the same
Unsure
Worse
24 87% say they are proud to be a resident of Grover
Beach
Question 4: Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
86.5%
9.0%
4.5%
Agree Disagree Unsure
25 Among those who say agree, 62% said somewhat
agree
Question 4: Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
86.5%
9.0%
4.5%
Total
Strongly
37.6%
Somewhat
62.4%
Among those who said agree
Strongly
22.2%
Somewhat
77.8%
Among those who said disagree
26 Question 4: Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
87.6%
85.6%
86.4%
86.9%
88.3%
88.7%
83.7%
92.0%
87.9%
62.5%
72.7%
70.0%
87.5%
83.6%
88.0%
80.6%
90.2%
92.3%
89.0%
3.8%
5.1%
6.8%
6.6%
3.3%
1.9%
5.4%
4.5%
12.5%
18.2%
10.0%
6.3%
2.2%
4.0%
8.3%
1.6%
3.8%
2.7%
8.6%
9.3%
6.8%
6.6%
8.3%
9.4%
10.9%
8.0%
7.6%
25.0%
9.1%
20.0%
6.3%
14.2%
8.0%
11.1%
8.2%
3.8%
8.2%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
27 Question 4: Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
86.4%
87.4%
79.5%
85.1%
94.6%
69.2%
86.8%
89.0%
84.3%
86.4%
82.0%
92.9%
90.4%
85.1%
95.0%
81.3%
92.4%
86.9%
9.1%
5.7%
2.6%
5.2%
2.2%
2.6%
6.8%
3.9%
6.8%
6.6%
2.4%
4.3%
1.7%
12.5%
2.2%
5.4%
4.5%
6.9%
17.9%
9.7%
3.2%
30.8%
10.5%
4.1%
11.8%
6.8%
11.5%
7.1%
7.2%
10.6%
3.4%
6.3%
5.4%
7.7%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
28 Question 4: Agree or disagree: I am proud to be a resident of Grover Beach.
84.6%
88.2%
83.5%
89.1%
83.7%
84.4%
83.5%
88.3%
87.8%
88.9%
85.6%
96.9%
3.8%
4.5%
8.2%
2.0%
7.2%
9.4%
6.6%
2.8%
2.9%
2.8%
4.9%
11.5%
7.3%
8.2%
8.9%
9.2%
6.3%
9.9%
8.9%
9.4%
8.3%
9.5%
3.1%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
29 74% are satisfied with the services provided by the
City of Grover Beach
Question 5: In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
74.3%
21.3%
4.5%
Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsure
60.7% 64.5%
72.0% 75.0% 74.3%
32.5%
26.8% 23.0% 21.8% 21.3%
3.3% 4.5%
2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Unsure 6.7% 8.7%
5.0%
30 Among those who say satisfied, 82% said
somewhat satisfied
Question 5: In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
74.3%
21.3%
4.5%
Total
Very
18.2%
Somewhat
81.8%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
31.8%
Somewhat
68.2%
Among those who said unsatisfied
31 Question 5: In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
76.2%
72.6%
84.1%
80.3%
63.3%
74.5%
72.9%
80.5%
74.2%
75.0%
54.5%
63.3%
78.1%
70.1%
73.3%
77.8%
79.5%
73.1%
78.1%
4.3%
4.7%
4.5%
8.2%
11.7%
1.9%
1.6%
3.4%
4.9%
9.1%
3.3%
6.9%
1.5%
4.0%
5.6%
4.9%
4.6%
5.5%
19.5%
22.8%
11.4%
11.5%
25.0%
23.6%
25.6%
16.1%
20.8%
25.0%
36.4%
33.3%
15.0%
28.4%
22.7%
16.7%
15.6%
22.3%
16.4%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
32 Question 5: In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
68.2%
82.8%
66.7%
76.1%
76.3%
46.2%
71.1%
78.1%
74.5%
77.3%
68.9%
83.3%
74.7%
75.3%
74.8%
87.5%
80.4%
73.4%
18.2%
3.4%
2.6%
2.2%
5.4%
15.4%
10.5%
4.1%
5.9%
4.9%
2.4%
3.6%
3.1%
5.9%
6.5%
4.0%
13.6%
13.8%
30.8%
21.6%
18.3%
38.5%
18.4%
17.8%
19.6%
22.7%
26.2%
14.3%
21.7%
21.6%
19.3%
12.5%
13.0%
22.6%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
33 Question 5: In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach?
65.4%
75.5%
74.1%
82.2%
73.9%
90.6%
69.4%
74.5%
69.8%
80.6%
73.1%
87.5%
3.8%
3.6%
5.9%
5.0%
4.6%
3.1%
5.0%
4.5%
6.5%
1.9%
4.6%
3.1%
30.8%
20.9%
20.0%
12.9%
21.6%
6.3%
25.6%
21.1%
23.7%
17.6%
22.3%
9.4%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
34 Among those dissatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach, many cited
infrastructure/roads
Question 6: Why are you unsatisfied with the services provided by the City of Grover Beach? [IF ANSWERED ‘UNSATISFIED’ TO Q5]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
21.2%
14.1%
11.8%
11.8%
10.6%
8.2%
4.7%
3.5%
3.5%
9.4%
1.2%
Neglect of existing infrastructure/Services (streets etc.) Overdevelopment of new infrastructure
Lack of affordability (utilities/rates)
Public safety/Social oversight
Failure to represent/Ignores citizens
Billing/Customer service issues
Mismanagement of funds
City services prioritize developers/Wealthier groups
General dissatisfaction/Everything
Other
Unsure
74.3%
21.3%
4.5%
Q5
35 50% have a favorable opinion of Grover Beach’s
management of tax dollars and public funds
Question 7: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds?
49.5%
40.8%
9.8%
Favorable Unfavorable Unsure
53.6%
54.3%
49.5%
25.2% 32.5%
40.8%
21.1% 13.3%
2021 2023 2025
Favorable
Unfavorable
Unsure 9.8%
36 Among those who say favorable, 86% said
somewhat favorable
Question 7: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds?
49.5%
40.8%
9.8%
Total
Very
13.6%
Somewhat
86.4%
Among those who said favorable
Very
38.0%
Somewhat
62.0%
Among those who said unfavorable
37 Question 7: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds?
56.2%
43.7%
68.2%
59.0%
51.7%
40.6%
45.0%
65.5%
44.7%
25.0%
72.7%
43.3%
51.9%
44.8%
56.0%
50.0%
48.4%
52.3%
53.4%
10.8%
8.8%
6.8%
11.5%
16.7%
8.5%
7.8%
10.3%
10.6%
6.7%
11.9%
8.2%
6.7%
13.9%
11.5%
10.8%
6.8%
33.0%
47.4%
25.0%
29.5%
31.7%
50.9%
47.3%
24.1%
44.7%
75.0%
27.3%
50.0%
36.3%
47.0%
37.3%
36.1%
40.2%
36.9%
39.7%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Favorable
Unsure
Unfavorable
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
38 Question 7: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds?
40.9%
58.6%
56.4%
43.3%
58.1%
23.1%
71.1%
60.3%
41.2%
50.0%
42.6%
42.9%
48.2%
45.5%
58.8%
75.0%
56.5%
48.8%
18.2%
6.9%
10.3%
7.5%
10.8%
23.1%
7.9%
16.4%
17.6%
9.1%
8.2%
2.4%
4.8%
9.0%
10.9%
17.4%
7.7%
40.9%
34.5%
33.3%
49.3%
31.2%
53.8%
21.1%
23.3%
41.2%
40.9%
49.2%
54.8%
47.0%
45.5%
30.3%
25.0%
26.1%
43.4%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Favorable
Unsure
Unfavorable
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
39 Question 7: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the job the City of Grover Beach is doing to effectively manage and spend taxpayer dollars and public funds?
44.2%
47.3%
51.8%
55.4%
47.1%
40.6%
48.8%
51.0%
48.2%
54.6%
47.3%
75.0%
8.7%
10.9%
12.9%
6.9%
7.8%
6.3%
8.3%
10.9%
12.9%
8.3%
9.8%
9.4%
47.1%
41.8%
35.3%
37.6%
45.1%
53.1%
43.0%
38.1%
38.8%
37.0%
42.9%
15.6%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Favorable
Unsure
Unfavorable
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
40 35% have been in contact with the City in the past
year
Question 8: In the past 12 months, have you been in contact with any City of Grover Beach employees for reasons other than an emergency?
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Yes No Unsure
33.4% 33.9% 37.0%
23.8%
34.5%
62.3%
63.1% 61.1%
75.0% 64.5%
4.3% 3.0% 1.9% 1.3%
2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Yes
No
Unsure
1.0%
41 Question 8: In the past 12 months, have you been in contact with any City of Grover Beach employees for reasons other than an emergency?
34.1%
34.9%
6.8%
26.2%
41.7%
42.5%
38.0%
32.2%
33.7%
62.5%
36.4%
40.0%
33.8%
35.1%
34.7%
33.3%
24.6%
37.7%
38.4%
0.5%
1.4%
4.5%
1.6%
0.8%
2.3%
0.8%
0.6%
0.7%
1.3%
1.5%
1.4%
65.4%
63.7%
88.6%
72.1%
58.3%
57.5%
61.2%
65.5%
65.5%
37.5%
63.6%
60.0%
65.6%
64.2%
64.0%
66.7%
75.4%
60.8%
60.3%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Yes
Unsure
No
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
42 Question 8: In the past 12 months, have you been in contact with any City of Grover Beach employees for reasons other than an emergency?
13.6%
31.0%
43.6%
35.1%
35.5%
30.8%
23.7%
32.9%
29.4%
29.5%
36.1%
35.7%
43.4%
38.8%
29.4%
29.3%
36.0%
5.1%
1.1%
2.3%
2.4%
0.4%
0.8%
1.0%
86.4%
69.0%
51.3%
64.9%
63.4%
69.2%
76.3%
67.1%
70.6%
68.2%
63.9%
61.9%
56.6%
60.8%
69.7%
100.0%
70.7%
63.0%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Yes
Unsure
No
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
43 Question 8: In the past 12 months, have you been in contact with any City of Grover Beach employees for reasons other than an emergency?
32.7%
33.6%
34.1%
37.6%
33.3%
40.6%
31.4%
35.2%
33.8%
37.0%
34.8%
31.3%
1.0%
1.8%
1.2%
0.7%
0.8%
1.2%
1.4%
0.9%
1.1%
66.3%
64.5%
64.7%
62.4%
66.0%
59.4%
67.8%
63.6%
64.7%
62.0%
64.1%
68.8%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Yes
Unsure
No
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
44 Public Works was the most contacted department
Question 9: What department or program did you contact? Select all that apply. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
44.2%
28.3%
26.1%
23.9%
19.6%
18.1%
17.4%
5.8%
6.5%
3.6%
41.1%
30.5%
20.0%
12.6%
17.9%
13.7%
11.6%
9.5%
7.4%
5.3%
30.9%
37.3%
9.6%
7.1%
15.4%
7.3%
8.7%
4.8%
11.7%
1.4%
Public Works
Police Department
Community Development
Administrative Services
*Community Services
City Council
City Manager's Office
Fire Services
Other
Unsure
2025
2023
2021
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Q8
*Listed as ‘Parks and Recreation’ in past surveys
45 68% are satisfied with getting their problem
resolved or question answered
Question 10: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
68.1%
29.0%
2.9%
Satisfaction Dissatisfied Don't know
Getting your problem resolved or question answered
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Q8
68.4% 68.1%
31.6% 29.0%
2023 2025
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
46 Among those who say satisfied, 53% said very
satisfied
68.1%
29.0%
2.9%
Very Total
53.2%
Somewhat
46.8%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
45.0% Somewhat
55.0%
Among those who said dissatisfied
Question 10: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Getting your problem resolved or question answered
47 79.4%
58.7%
66.7%
93.8%
68.0%
68.9%
59.2%
78.6%
68.5%
40.0%
50.0%
58.3%
72.2%
63.8%
65.4%
91.7%
66.7%
75.5%
75.0%
3.2%
2.7%
4.0%
2.2%
4.1%
3.6%
2.2%
20.0%
3.7%
6.7%
17.5%
38.7%
33.3%
6.3%
28.0%
28.9%
36.7%
17.9%
29.2%
40.0%
50.0%
41.7%
24.1%
36.2%
34.6%
8.3%
26.7%
24.5%
25.0%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 10: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Getting your problem resolved or question answered
48 66.7%
66.7%
70.6%
61.7%
81.8%
50.0%
66.7%
70.8%
66.7%
69.2%
68.2%
66.7%
66.7%
64.6%
82.9%
74.1%
69.2%
4.3%
3.0%
8.3%
4.5%
2.8%
1.0%
2.9%
3.7%
33.3%
33.3%
29.4%
34.0%
15.2%
50.0%
33.3%
20.8%
33.3%
30.8%
27.3%
33.3%
30.6%
34.3%
14.3%
25.9%
27.1%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Children in home
No children in home
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 10: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Getting your problem resolved or question answered
49 55.9%
73.0%
72.4%
71.1%
64.7%
76.9%
60.5%
70.1%
55.3%
87.5%
67.2%
80.0%
5.9%
3.4%
2.6%
2.0%
2.6%
3.4%
6.4%
2.3%
10.0%
38.2%
27.0%
24.1%
26.3%
33.3%
23.1%
36.8%
26.4%
38.3%
12.5%
30.5%
10.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 10: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Getting your problem resolved or question answered
50 73% are satisfied with the customer service they
received
Question 11: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
73.2%
23.9%
2.9%
Satisfaction Dissatisfied Don't know
The customer service you received
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Q8
69.5% 73.2%
30.5%
23.9%
2023 2025
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
51 Among those who say satisfied, 59% said very
satisfied
Question 11: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
73.2%
23.9%
2.9%
Total
Very
59.4%
Somewhat
40.6%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
39.4%
Somewhat
60.6%
Among those who said dissatisfied
The customer service you received
52 77.8%
69.3%
66.7%
93.8%
68.0%
77.8%
65.3%
82.1%
75.3%
40.0%
50.0%
58.3%
85.2%
61.7%
65.4%
83.3%
76.7%
81.6%
71.4%
3.2%
2.7%
33.3%
4.0%
2.2%
2.0%
3.6%
2.2%
20.0%
1.9%
3.8%
6.7%
3.6%
19.0%
28.0%
6.3%
28.0%
20.0%
32.7%
14.3%
22.5%
40.0%
50.0%
41.7%
13.0%
38.3%
30.8%
16.7%
16.7%
18.4%
25.0%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 11: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
The customer service you received
53 100.0%
66.7%
70.6%
74.5%
78.8%
50.0%
77.8%
66.7%
86.7%
76.9%
77.3%
53.3%
75.0%
70.7%
85.7%
77.8%
73.8%
4.3%
3.0%
12.5%
2.8%
2.0%
2.9%
3.7%
2.8%
33.3%
29.4%
21.3%
18.2%
50.0%
22.2%
20.8%
13.3%
23.1%
22.7%
46.7%
22.2%
27.3%
11.4%
18.5%
23.4%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Children in home
No children in home
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 11: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
The customer service you received
54 61.8%
81.1%
75.9%
73.7%
70.6%
84.6%
65.8%
74.7%
63.8%
87.5%
72.7%
80.0%
5.9%
2.7%
2.6%
3.9%
5.3%
2.3%
4.3%
2.3%
10.0%
32.4%
16.2%
24.1%
23.7%
25.5%
15.4%
28.9%
23.0%
31.9%
12.5%
25.0%
10.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 11: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
The customer service you received
55 75% are satisfied with the courtesy of the City staff Question 12: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
74.6%
21.0%
4.3%
Satisfaction Dissatisfied Don't know
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Q8
Courtesy of the City staff
85.3%
74.6%
13.7%
21.0%
2023 2025
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
56 Among those who say satisfied, 74% said very
satisfied
74.6%
21.0%
4.3%
Total
Very
73.8%
Somewhat
26.2%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
34.5%
Somewhat
65.5%
Among those who said dissatisfied
Question 12: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Courtesy of the City staff
57 81.0%
69.3%
66.7%
87.5%
72.0%
77.8%
69.4%
85.7%
75.3%
40.0%
50.0%
66.7%
77.8%
68.1%
73.1%
83.3%
83.3%
79.6%
75.0%
3.2%
5.3%
33.3%
6.3%
4.4%
4.1%
4.5%
20.0%
8.3%
5.6%
2.1%
3.8%
6.7%
7.1%
15.9%
25.3%
6.3%
28.0%
17.8%
26.5%
14.3%
20.2%
40.0%
50.0%
25.0%
16.7%
29.8%
23.1%
16.7%
10.0%
20.4%
17.9%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 12: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Courtesy of the City staff
58 100.0%
66.7%
82.4%
72.3%
78.8%
50.0%
77.8%
66.7%
86.7%
84.6%
72.7%
46.7%
83.3%
72.7%
85.7%
77.8%
75.7%
10.6%
3.0%
11.1%
8.3%
13.3%
2.8%
4.0%
2.9%
7.4%
3.7%
33.3%
17.6%
17.0%
18.2%
50.0%
11.1%
25.0%
15.4%
27.3%
53.3%
13.9%
23.2%
11.4%
14.8%
20.6%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Children in home
No children in home
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 12: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Courtesy of the City staff
59 76.5%
70.3%
69.0%
81.6%
72.5%
69.2%
73.7%
75.9%
68.1%
85.0%
73.4%
90.0%
2.9%
5.4%
6.9%
2.6%
5.9%
7.7%
5.3%
3.4%
6.4%
4.7%
20.6%
24.3%
24.1%
15.8%
21.6%
23.1%
21.1%
20.7%
25.5%
15.0%
21.9%
10.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 12: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Courtesy of the City staff
60 71% are satisfied with the timeliness of the
response from their contact
71.0%
26.1%
2.9%
Satisfaction Dissatisfied Don't know
34.5%
64.5%
1.0%
Q8
77.9%
71.0%
21.1% 26.1%
2023 2025
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Timeliness of the response
Question 13: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
61 Among those who say satisfied, 63% said very
satisfied
71.0%
26.1%
2.9%
Total
Very
63.3%
Somewhat
36.7%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
41.7%
Somewhat
58.3%
Among those who said dissatisfied
Question 13: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Timeliness of the response
62 Question 13: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
77.8%
65.3%
66.7%
81.3%
68.0%
77.8%
63.3%
78.6%
73.0%
60.0%
50.0%
50.0%
81.5%
57.4%
69.2%
83.3%
73.3%
79.6%
71.4%
3.2%
2.7%
8.0%
4.1%
3.6%
2.2%
25.0%
3.7%
2.1%
3.3%
4.1%
19.0%
32.0%
33.3%
18.8%
24.0%
22.2%
32.7%
17.9%
24.7%
40.0%
25.0%
50.0%
14.8%
40.4%
30.8%
16.7%
23.3%
16.3%
28.6%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Timeliness of the response
63 66.7%
59.3%
76.5%
72.3%
81.8%
50.0%
66.7%
70.8%
73.3%
69.2%
72.7%
66.7%
75.0%
69.7%
77.1%
74.1%
72.9%
7.4%
2.1%
8.3%
15.4%
3.0%
2.9%
2.8%
33.3%
33.3%
23.5%
25.5%
18.2%
50.0%
33.3%
20.8%
26.7%
15.4%
27.3%
33.3%
25.0%
27.3%
20.0%
25.9%
24.3%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Children in home
No children in home
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 13: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Timeliness of the response
64 55.9%
78.4%
75.9%
73.7%
66.7%
84.6%
60.5%
73.6%
57.4%
92.5%
69.5%
90.0%
2.9%
2.7%
5.3%
3.9%
7.7%
2.6%
2.3%
2.1%
2.5%
2.3%
10.0%
41.2%
18.9%
24.1%
21.1%
29.4%
7.7%
36.8%
24.1%
40.4%
5.0%
28.1%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Don't know
Dissatisfied
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 13: Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your contact with the City of Grover Beach on each of the following:
[IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q8]
Timeliness of the response
65 65% say repairing and maintain city streets and
repairing potholes is personally important to them
Question 14: Now we have a list of services provided by the City of Grover Beach, please indicate which services are very important to you personally. Select all that apply.
65.0%
61.5%
59.0%
55.8%
42.5%
41.5%
39.0%
37.0%
31.5%
31.0%
27.5%
26.0%
25.5%
24.8%
22.0%
13.0%
7.8%
0.8%
65.8%
45.5%
53.5%
50.3%
41.0%
55.0%
51.8%
48.0%
35.0%
32.5%
36.0%
34.5%
27.5%
32.3%
24.0%
23.0%
4.8%
0.8%
Repairing and maintaining city streets and repairing potholes Rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls
Maintaining fire and emergency medical services
Maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services Maintaining city parks
Repairing and maintaining sidewalks
Maintaining economic development programs to encourage businesses to locate/Stay in grover beach Providing affordable and work force housing
Maintaining recreation programs and facilities for seniors, adults, teens, and youth Enforcing city codes to ensure that private property is being properly used and maintained Adding controlled intersections and crosswalks
Reducing traffic speed on city streets
Providing community events
Maintaining trails and bike lanes
Creating new park and recreation facilities
Adding bike lanes
Other
Unsure
2025
2023
66 51% say they are personally satisfied with the rapid response to 911 emergency calls
Question 15: Thinking of the same list of services provided by the City of Grover Beach, please indicate which services are you are personally satisfied with. Select all that apply.
50.5%
41.0%
40.0%
36.0%
34.5%
25.3%
24.3%
19.3%
15.5%
14.5%
14.3%
13.5%
13.3%
12.8%
12.8%
12.5%
2.0%
5.8%
1.0%
42.8%
39.8%
38.0%
36.3%
44.8%
25.3%
28.0%
23.0%
24.0%
24.3%
24.3%
19.3%
22.5%
25.3%
21.0%
18.5%
3.8%
5.3%
3.3%
Rapidly responding to 911 emergency calls
Maintaining fire and emergency medical services
Provides festivals and community events
Maintaining police patrols and crime prevention services Maintaining city parks
Maintaining recreation programs and facilities
Repairing and maintaining city streets and repairing potholes Creating new park and recreation facilities
Enforcing city codes to ensure that private property is being properly used and maintained Maintaining trails and bike lanes
Reducing traffic speed on city streets
Adding controlled intersections and crosswalks
Repairing and maintaining sidewalks
Maintaining economic development programs to encourage businesses to locate/Stay in grover… Providing affordable and work force housing
Adding bike lanes
Other
None of these
Unsure
2025
2023
67 Repairing and maintaining City streets is high in
importance but low in satisfaction
Repairing and maintaining city
streets and repairing potholes
Rapidly responding to 911
emergency calls
Maintaining fire and emergency
medical services
Maintaining police patrols and
crime prevention services
Maintaining city parks Repairing and maintaining sidewalks Maintaining economic development programs to
encourage businesses to locate/Stay in grover beach
Providing affordable and work force housing
Maintaining recreation programs and facilities
for seniors, adults, teens, and youth
Enforcing city codes to
ensure that private property
is being properly used and
maintained
Adding controlled intersections and crosswalks
Reducing traffic speed on city streets
Providing community events
Maintaining trails and bike lanes
Creating new park and
recreation facilities
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Important to me personally
Satisfaction level
68 Better governance and road/street repairs are the top suggestions on how the City can improve services
Question 16: Thinking about the City services you were unsatisfied with, do you have any suggestions on how the City can improve those services? [OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
13.3%
12.8%
7.5%
7.3%
7.0%
6.3%
6.0%
5.5%
3.8%
2.8%
2.0%
1.5%
1.3%
0.8%
0.8%
3.8%
15.3%
2.8%
Better governance
Road/Street repairs
Better budgeting
Traffic control (adding lights/signage)
Re-evaluate priorities/Focus on specific priorities
Better enforcement/Regulation of city violations
Limiting growth and development
Improving/Maintaining city infrastructure/Buildings
More housing/Homeless services
Reduce costs of goods and services
Protect and incentivize businesses
Address/Manage tourism
Improve/Increase public transit
Prevent illegal fireworks
City manager needs improvement
Other
Nothing/No
Unsure
69 90% rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety
as good or fair
Question 17: How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service?
60.3%
29.8%
7.0%
3.0%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
90.1%
70 Among those who say good, 21% said excellent
Question 17: How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service?
60.3%
29.8%
7.0%
3.0%
Total
Excellent
21.2%
Good
78.8%
Among those who said good
Very
35.7%
Poor
64.3%
Among those who said poor
71 Question 17: How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service?
59.5%
60.9%
65.9%
62.3%
53.3%
58.5%
62.0%
57.5%
61.4%
62.5%
45.5%
63.3%
64.4%
49.3%
68.0%
63.9%
60.7%
60.0%
58.9%
31.4%
28.4%
27.3%
26.2%
26.7%
32.1%
31.8%
32.2%
28.8%
25.0%
45.5%
26.7%
24.4%
41.8%
24.0%
30.6%
32.8%
33.1%
17.8%
2.2%
3.7%
2.3%
3.3%
6.7%
2.8%
1.6%
2.3%
3.0%
12.5%
3.3%
5.0%
1.5%
1.3%
2.8%
3.3%
1.5%
4.1%
7.0%
7.0%
4.5%
8.2%
13.3%
6.6%
4.7%
8.0%
6.8%
9.1%
6.7%
6.3%
7.5%
6.7%
2.8%
3.3%
5.4%
19.2%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
72 Question 17: How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service?
59.1%
69.0%
48.7%
59.0%
62.4%
53.8%
78.9%
58.9%
74.5%
52.3%
47.5%
50.0%
66.3%
64.7%
58.0%
37.5%
60.9%
60.9%
40.9%
27.6%
43.6%
31.3%
23.7%
15.8%
26.0%
25.5%
40.9%
34.4%
40.5%
25.3%
24.3%
37.0%
56.3%
27.2%
30.3%
1.1%
2.6%
3.0%
2.2%
23.1%
5.3%
4.1%
2.3%
6.6%
2.4%
2.7%
2.5%
3.3%
2.4%
2.3%
5.1%
6.7%
11.8%
23.1%
11.0%
4.5%
11.5%
9.5%
6.0%
8.2%
2.5%
6.3%
8.7%
6.4%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
73 Question 17: How would you rate the City’s efforts to ensure public safety and community service?
59.6%
60.9%
58.8%
61.4%
53.6%
65.6%
50.4%
64.4%
63.3%
65.7%
60.1%
62.5%
26.0%
31.8%
31.8%
29.7%
34.6%
28.1%
36.4%
26.7%
25.2%
28.7%
30.2%
25.0%
5.8%
1.8%
2.4%
2.0%
5.2%
6.6%
1.6%
2.2%
0.9%
3.0%
3.1%
8.7%
5.5%
7.1%
6.9%
6.5%
6.3%
6.6%
7.3%
9.4%
4.6%
6.8%
9.4%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
74 68% rate the City’s efforts to foster economic
development and housing as good or fair
Question 18: How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing?
28.5%
39.5%
27.0%
5.0%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
68%
75 Among those who say good, 15% said excellent
Question 18: How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing?
28.5%
39.5%
27.0%
5.0%
Total
Excellent
14.9%
Good
85.1%
Among those who said good
Very
38.9%
Poor
61.1%
Among those who said poor
76 Question 18: How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing?
30.8%
26.5%
45.5%
37.7%
15.0%
19.8%
31.8%
33.3%
26.9%
37.5%
36.4%
23.3%
30.6%
23.1%
34.7%
19.4%
32.0%
28.5%
28.8%
38.9%
40.0%
43.2%
39.3%
33.3%
39.6%
41.1%
41.4%
40.2%
25.0%
54.5%
26.7%
36.9%
40.3%
44.0%
41.7%
40.2%
45.4%
35.6%
4.9%
5.1%
4.9%
6.7%
4.7%
6.2%
4.6%
4.5%
13.3%
5.6%
6.0%
2.7%
5.6%
3.3%
0.8%
6.8%
25.4%
28.4%
11.4%
18.0%
45.0%
35.8%
20.9%
20.7%
28.4%
37.5%
9.1%
36.7%
26.9%
30.6%
18.7%
33.3%
24.6%
25.4%
28.8%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
77 Question 18: How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing?
40.9%
29.9%
23.1%
32.1%
24.7%
30.8%
28.9%
30.1%
31.4%
34.1%
26.2%
23.8%
28.9%
30.6%
26.1%
31.3%
37.0%
26.9%
31.8%
31.0%
51.3%
44.8%
38.7%
30.8%
34.2%
41.1%
25.5%
45.5%
41.0%
45.2%
43.4%
36.5%
46.2%
43.8%
31.5%
42.1%
5.7%
2.6%
3.0%
4.3%
15.4%
7.9%
5.5%
13.7%
2.3%
1.6%
2.4%
2.4%
7.1%
0.8%
7.6%
4.0%
27.3%
33.3%
23.1%
20.1%
32.3%
23.1%
28.9%
23.3%
29.4%
18.2%
31.1%
28.6%
25.3%
25.9%
26.9%
25.0%
23.9%
26.9%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
78 Question 18: How would you rate the City’s efforts on economic development and housing?
28.8%
34.5%
21.2%
27.7%
23.5%
37.5%
19.8%
31.6%
32.4%
30.6%
28.5%
28.1%
35.6%
33.6%
50.6%
40.6%
42.5%
34.4%
44.6%
37.7%
36.0%
39.8%
39.4%
40.6%
7.7%
5.5%
3.5%
3.0%
5.2%
9.4%
4.1%
4.9%
6.5%
2.8%
5.2%
3.1%
27.9%
26.4%
24.7%
28.7%
28.8%
18.8%
31.4%
25.9%
25.2%
26.9%
26.9%
28.1%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
79 78% rate the City’s efforts in maintaining
community infrastructure as good or fair
Question 19: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure?
37.3% 40.5%
18.5%
3.8%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
77.8%
80 Among those who say good, 9% said excellent
Question 19: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure?
37.3%
40.5%
18.5%
3.8%
Total
Excellent
9.4%
Good
90.6%
Among those who said good
Very
44.6% Poor
55.4%
Among those who said poor
81 Question 19: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure?
37.3%
37.2%
43.2%
37.7%
33.3%
36.8%
37.2%
44.8%
36.7%
37.5%
36.4%
20.0%
39.4%
37.3%
36.0%
47.2%
41.0%
32.3%
42.5%
43.2%
38.1%
47.7%
42.6%
40.0%
41.5%
36.4%
47.1%
40.9%
36.4%
30.0%
38.8%
38.8%
41.3%
33.3%
42.6%
49.2%
37.0%
4.3%
3.3%
4.9%
8.3%
0.9%
4.7%
1.1%
3.8%
13.3%
5.0%
3.0%
2.7%
8.3%
5.7%
3.1%
1.4%
15.1%
21.4%
9.1%
14.8%
18.3%
20.8%
21.7%
6.9%
18.6%
62.5%
27.3%
36.7%
16.9%
20.9%
20.0%
11.1%
10.7%
15.4%
19.2%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
82 Question 19: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure?
36.4%
39.1%
48.7%
38.1%
34.4%
23.1%
47.4%
37.0%
43.1%
40.9%
29.5%
28.6%
41.0%
38.4%
36.1%
50.0%
44.6%
35.7%
50.0%
49.4%
25.6%
35.8%
47.3%
23.1%
28.9%
41.1%
31.4%
54.5%
52.5%
42.9%
37.3%
37.6%
51.3%
25.0%
41.3%
41.4%
13.6%
1.1%
4.5%
5.4%
10.5%
1.4%
2.3%
3.3%
9.5%
3.6%
2.4%
5.0%
6.3%
2.2%
4.4%
10.3%
25.6%
21.6%
12.9%
53.8%
13.2%
20.5%
25.5%
2.3%
14.8%
19.0%
18.1%
21.6%
7.6%
18.8%
12.0%
18.5%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
83 Question 19: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining community infrastructure?
36.5%
39.1%
40.0%
33.7%
35.9%
40.6%
34.7%
38.1%
40.3%
35.2%
36.1%
50.0%
36.5%
38.2%
40.0%
47.5%
36.6%
34.4%
37.2%
42.9%
38.1%
49.1%
39.7%
50.0%
1.0%
6.4%
4.7%
3.0%
4.6%
6.3%
4.1%
3.2%
2.9%
3.7%
4.1%
26.0%
16.4%
15.3%
15.8%
22.9%
18.8%
24.0%
15.8%
18.7%
12.0%
20.1%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
84 62% rate the City’s efforts in financial and
organizational sustainability
Question 20: How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability?
22.3%
39.8%
23.0%
15.0%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
62.1%
85 Among those who say good, 90% said good
Question 20: How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability?
22.3%
39.8%
23.0%
15.0%
Total
Excellent
10.1%
Good
89.9%
Among those who said good
Very
33.7%
Poor
66.3%
Among those who said poor
86 Question 20: How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability?
21.1%
23.3%
38.6%
19.7%
15.0%
20.8%
22.5%
31.0%
19.3%
37.5%
27.3%
16.7%
26.3%
17.2%
25.3%
25.0%
23.8%
20.8%
24.7%
45.4%
34.9%
40.9%
50.8%
36.7%
36.8%
38.0%
36.8%
44.3%
27.3%
23.3%
35.6%
42.5%
41.3%
33.3%
47.5%
41.5%
38.4%
11.4%
18.1%
6.8%
16.4%
26.7%
15.1%
11.6%
13.8%
14.4%
25.0%
26.7%
15.0%
13.4%
18.7%
19.4%
13.9%
10.8%
16.4%
22.2%
23.7%
13.6%
13.1%
21.7%
27.4%
27.9%
18.4%
22.0%
37.5%
45.5%
33.3%
23.1%
26.9%
14.7%
22.2%
14.8%
26.9%
20.5%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
87 Question 20: How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability?
22.7%
23.0%
17.9%
25.4%
22.6%
7.7%
21.1%
19.2%
19.6%
20.5%
24.6%
28.6%
25.3%
22.4%
24.4%
18.8%
27.2%
21.2%
50.0%
41.4%
48.7%
42.5%
34.4%
15.4%
44.7%
46.6%
39.2%
38.6%
41.0%
28.6%
41.0%
34.5%
52.1%
56.3%
37.0%
42.1%
9.1%
13.8%
12.8%
10.4%
18.3%
46.2%
28.9%
17.8%
19.6%
6.8%
6.6%
16.7%
10.8%
16.9%
10.9%
6.3%
22.8%
12.1%
18.2%
21.8%
20.5%
21.6%
24.7%
30.8%
5.3%
16.4%
21.6%
34.1%
27.9%
26.2%
22.9%
26.3%
12.6%
18.8%
13.0%
24.6%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
88 Question 20: How would you rate the City’s efforts in financial and organizational sustainability?
20.2%
27.3%
21.2%
19.8%
17.6%
31.3%
14.0%
25.1%
25.2%
25.0%
21.5%
31.3%
34.6%
40.0%
43.5%
41.6%
40.5%
28.1%
43.8%
39.3%
41.0%
37.0%
39.7%
40.6%
16.3%
13.6%
14.1%
15.8%
18.3%
12.5%
19.8%
13.0%
11.5%
14.8%
15.2%
12.5%
28.8%
19.1%
21.2%
22.8%
23.5%
28.1%
22.3%
22.7%
22.3%
23.1%
23.6%
15.6%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
89 76% rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources as good or fair
Question 21: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
36.5% 39.8%
19.5%
4.3%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
76.3%
90 Among those who say good, 87% said good
Question 21: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
36.5%
39.8%
19.5%
4.3%
Total
Excellent
13.0%
Good
87.0%
Among those who said good
Very
Poor 47.4%
52.6%
Among those who said poor
91 Question 21: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
37.8%
35.3%
40.9%
41.0%
31.7%
33.0%
38.0%
39.1%
37.9%
37.5%
9.1%
26.7%
42.5%
29.9%
33.3%
25.0%
41.0%
35.4%
46.6%
40.5%
39.1%
47.7%
36.1%
33.3%
42.5%
39.5%
40.2%
39.8%
25.0%
54.5%
36.7%
39.4%
40.3%
41.3%
52.8%
41.0%
39.2%
35.6%
3.8%
4.7%
4.5%
3.3%
10.0%
1.9%
3.9%
3.4%
4.5%
6.7%
6.3%
3.0%
1.3%
2.8%
4.9%
4.6%
2.7%
17.8%
20.9%
6.8%
19.7%
25.0%
22.6%
18.6%
17.2%
17.8%
37.5%
36.4%
30.0%
11.9%
26.9%
24.0%
19.4%
13.1%
20.8%
15.1%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
92 Question 21: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
36.4%
33.3%
38.5%
35.1%
43.0%
38.5%
44.7%
32.9%
21.6%
50.0%
32.8%
33.3%
44.6%
34.5%
41.2%
56.3%
44.6%
35.0%
36.4%
50.6%
41.0%
38.1%
33.3%
23.1%
36.8%
39.7%
35.3%
38.6%
45.9%
42.9%
37.3%
37.3%
47.9%
25.0%
37.0%
40.4%
9.1%
7.7%
3.0%
5.4%
15.4%
2.6%
2.7%
5.9%
2.3%
3.3%
4.8%
4.8%
3.5%
3.4%
4.3%
4.4%
18.2%
16.1%
12.8%
23.9%
18.3%
23.1%
15.8%
24.7%
37.3%
9.1%
18.0%
19.0%
13.3%
24.7%
7.6%
18.8%
14.1%
20.2%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
93 Question 21: How would you rate the City’s efforts in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and needed resources?
35.6%
40.9%
32.9%
35.6%
37.3%
50.0%
33.9%
36.0%
36.7%
35.2%
35.9%
43.8%
36.5%
35.5%
44.7%
43.6%
39.2%
31.3%
41.3%
40.1%
41.0%
38.9%
39.1%
46.9%
1.9%
6.4%
5.9%
3.0%
3.3%
6.3%
2.5%
4.9%
4.3%
5.6%
4.3%
3.1%
26.0%
17.3%
16.5%
17.8%
20.3%
12.5%
22.3%
19.0%
18.0%
20.4%
20.7%
6.3%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
94 73% rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community
trust, community engagement, and civility in
public discourse as good or fair
Question 22: How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
34.8% 38.0%
20.5%
6.8%
Good Fair Poor Unsure
72.8%
95 Among those who say good, 88% said good
Question 22: How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
34.8%
38.0%
20.5%
6.8%
Total
Excellent
13.7%
Good
86.3%
Among those who said good
Very
42.7%
Poor
57.3%
Among those who said poor
96 Question 22: How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
34.6%
34.9%
43.2%
37.7%
36.7%
34.0%
30.2%
40.2%
33.7%
50.0%
36.4%
23.3%
35.6%
30.6%
37.3%
25.0%
38.5%
34.6%
38.4%
43.8%
33.0%
43.2%
39.3%
30.0%
34.9%
41.9%
46.0%
37.1%
12.5%
36.4%
30.0%
38.1%
43.3%
32.0%
44.4%
45.1%
39.2%
28.8%
4.9%
8.4%
6.8%
8.2%
11.7%
5.7%
4.7%
3.4%
7.2%
9.1%
13.3%
10.0%
3.7%
5.3%
13.9%
4.9%
4.6%
9.6%
16.8%
23.7%
6.8%
14.8%
21.7%
25.5%
23.3%
10.3%
22.0%
37.5%
18.2%
33.3%
16.3%
22.4%
25.3%
16.7%
11.5%
21.5%
23.3%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
97 Question 22: How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
40.9%
28.7%
38.5%
35.8%
40.9%
30.8%
39.5%
35.6%
47.1%
40.9%
29.5%
38.1%
26.5%
33.7%
38.7%
43.8%
48.9%
30.6%
50.0%
51.7%
35.9%
35.8%
32.3%
7.7%
42.1%
32.9%
23.5%
36.4%
42.6%
38.1%
49.4%
34.9%
46.2%
31.3%
32.6%
40.7%
4.5%
3.4%
10.3%
6.0%
5.4%
30.8%
13.2%
5.5%
3.9%
6.8%
3.3%
2.4%
8.4%
6.3%
5.0%
6.3%
6.5%
7.1%
4.5%
16.1%
15.4%
22.4%
21.5%
30.8%
5.3%
26.0%
25.5%
15.9%
24.6%
21.4%
15.7%
25.1%
10.1%
18.8%
12.0%
21.5%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
98 Question 22: How would you rate the City’s efforts in rebuilding community trust, community engagement, and civility in public discourse?
29.8%
37.3%
38.8%
33.7%
28.8%
43.8%
24.8%
38.5%
37.4%
39.8%
34.0%
43.8%
37.5%
34.5%
38.8%
41.6%
39.2%
43.8%
38.0%
37.2%
38.8%
35.2%
37.5%
43.8%
6.7%
8.2%
4.7%
6.9%
9.8%
12.4%
4.9%
5.0%
4.6%
6.8%
6.3%
26.0%
20.0%
17.6%
17.8%
22.2%
12.5%
24.8%
19.4%
18.7%
20.4%
21.7%
6.3%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Good
Fair
Unsure
Poor
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
99 50% say there is too much development in Grover
Beach
Question 23: Thinking about new development occurring in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of development in Grover Beach just about right?
49.8%
33.3%
13.3%
3.8%
Too much Just about right Too little Unsure
100
Question 23: Thinking about new development occurring in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of development in Grover Beach just about right?
53.0%
47.0%
31.8%
39.3%
41.7%
60.4%
55.8%
36.8%
53.0%
50.0%
36.4%
63.3%
48.1%
50.0%
52.0%
58.3%
45.9%
49.2%
43.8%
31.4%
34.9%
47.7%
39.3%
31.7%
29.2%
29.5%
44.8%
30.7%
37.5%
18.2%
26.7%
34.4%
33.6%
29.3%
30.6%
41.0%
36.9%
30.1%
2.2%
5.1%
2.3%
3.3%
6.7%
6.2%
2.3%
4.2%
9.1%
3.3%
5.6%
3.0%
2.7%
2.8%
4.1%
2.3%
4.1%
13.5%
13.0%
18.2%
18.0%
20.0%
10.4%
8.5%
16.1%
12.1%
12.5%
36.4%
6.7%
11.9%
13.4%
16.0%
8.3%
9.0%
11.5%
21.9%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
101
Question 23: Thinking about new development occurring in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of development in Grover Beach just about right?
45.5%
48.3%
43.6%
50.7%
52.7%
38.5%
42.1%
42.5%
47.1%
38.6%
42.6%
59.5%
62.7%
53.7%
41.2%
37.5%
33.7%
53.9%
40.9%
32.2%
41.0%
32.1%
34.4%
38.5%
44.7%
35.6%
41.2%
40.9%
34.4%
28.6%
21.7%
29.0%
43.7%
43.8%
46.7%
30.0%
5.7%
7.7%
1.5%
4.3%
2.6%
4.1%
2.0%
8.2%
4.8%
3.6%
3.9%
0.8%
6.3%
2.2%
4.4%
13.6%
13.8%
7.7%
15.7%
8.6%
23.1%
10.5%
17.8%
9.8%
20.5%
14.8%
7.1%
12.0%
13.3%
14.3%
12.5%
17.4%
11.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
102
Question 23: Thinking about new development occurring in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of development in Grover Beach just about right?
54.8%
47.3%
41.2%
54.5%
49.7%
43.8%
51.2%
49.8%
51.8%
47.2%
51.4%
31.3%
34.6%
32.7%
34.1%
31.7%
35.3%
46.9%
32.2%
32.0%
29.5%
35.2%
32.6%
40.6%
3.8%
4.5%
3.5%
3.0%
3.3%
3.1%
3.3%
4.0%
2.9%
5.6%
3.5%
6.3%
6.7%
15.5%
21.2%
10.9%
11.8%
6.3%
13.2%
14.2%
15.8%
12.0%
12.5%
21.9%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
18.3%
38.8% 38.3%
4.8%
Too much Just about right Too little Unsure
103
77% say the amount of single-family homes is
either just about right or too little in Grover Beach
Question 24: Thinking specifically about the development of single-family homes in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of single-family home development in Grover Beach just about right?
77.1%
104
Question 24: Thinking specifically about the development of single-family homes in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of single-family home development in Grover Beach just about right?
15.7%
20.5%
25.0%
16.4%
11.7%
20.8%
17.8%
21.8%
17.4%
37.5%
18.2%
10.0%
17.5%
15.7%
21.3%
22.2%
19.7%
13.1%
19.2%
42.2%
35.8%
45.5%
37.7%
35.0%
38.7%
38.8%
43.7%
37.1%
62.5%
27.3%
36.7%
35.0%
41.0%
38.7%
33.3%
36.9%
40.0%
42.5%
4.3%
5.1%
6.6%
1.7%
1.9%
9.3%
3.4%
5.3%
9.1%
3.3%
5.6%
4.5%
2.7%
8.3%
4.1%
3.8%
6.8%
37.8%
38.6%
29.5%
39.3%
51.7%
38.7%
34.1%
31.0%
40.2%
45.5%
50.0%
41.9%
38.8%
37.3%
36.1%
39.3%
43.1%
31.5%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
105
Question 24: Thinking specifically about the development of single-family homes in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of single-family home development in Grover Beach just about right?
18.2%
23.0%
17.9%
15.7%
16.1%
15.4%
13.2%
13.7%
19.6%
15.9%
23.0%
19.0%
20.5%
19.2%
17.6%
6.3%
13.0%
19.5%
22.7%
35.6%
46.2%
39.6%
43.0%
38.5%
36.8%
34.2%
51.0%
43.2%
41.0%
40.5%
31.3%
42.0%
36.1%
18.8%
39.1%
38.4%
4.6%
7.7%
4.5%
5.4%
7.9%
5.5%
4.5%
3.3%
9.5%
4.8%
5.1%
4.2%
6.3%
2.2%
5.4%
59.1%
36.8%
28.2%
40.3%
35.5%
46.2%
42.1%
46.6%
29.4%
36.4%
32.8%
31.0%
43.4%
33.7%
42.0%
68.8%
45.7%
36.7%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
106
Question 24: Thinking specifically about the development of single-family homes in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of single-family home development in Grover Beach just about right?
15.4%
21.8%
11.8%
22.8%
14.4%
15.6%
14.0%
20.6%
18.0%
24.1%
17.9%
21.9%
39.4%
37.3%
40.0%
38.6%
41.2%
43.8%
40.5%
37.2%
39.6%
34.3%
39.7%
28.1%
4.8%
5.5%
3.5%
5.0%
3.3%
3.1%
3.3%
5.7%
2.9%
9.3%
4.6%
6.3%
40.4%
35.5%
44.7%
33.7%
41.2%
37.5%
42.1%
36.4%
39.6%
32.4%
37.8%
43.8%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
107
58% say there is too much development of
apartments and condos in Grover Beach
Question 25: Thinking specifically about the development of apartments and condos in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of apartment and condo development in Grover Beach just about right?
57.8%
26.8%
13.5%
2.0%
Too much Just about right Too little Unsure
108
Question 25: Thinking specifically about the development of apartments and condos in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of apartment and condo development in Grover Beach just about right?
61.6%
54.4%
36.4%
52.5%
51.7%
68.9%
61.2%
42.5%
60.2%
50.0%
72.7%
76.7%
51.9%
61.2%
64.0%
61.1%
52.5%
54.6%
60.3%
25.9%
27.4%
31.8%
37.7%
26.7%
17.9%
27.1%
36.8%
24.2%
37.5%
27.3%
16.7%
25.0%
29.9%
24.0%
16.7%
28.7%
30.8%
28.8%
1.6%
2.3%
3.3%
0.9%
3.9%
3.4%
1.9%
2.5%
1.5%
1.3%
5.6%
3.1%
1.4%
10.8%
15.8%
31.8%
9.8%
18.3%
12.3%
7.8%
17.2%
13.6%
12.5%
6.7%
20.6%
7.5%
10.7%
16.7%
18.9%
11.5%
9.6%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
109
Question 25: Thinking specifically about the development of apartments and condos in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of apartment and condo development in Grover Beach just about right?
40.9%
59.8%
48.7%
56.0%
65.6%
46.2%
52.6%
61.6%
54.9%
45.5%
55.7%
54.8%
63.9%
61.6%
49.6%
43.8%
47.8%
60.6%
31.8%
13.8%
41.0%
31.3%
23.7%
53.8%
23.7%
26.0%
31.4%
40.9%
21.3%
33.3%
21.7%
24.7%
32.8%
31.3%
35.9%
23.6%
3.4%
2.6%
0.7%
2.2%
2.7%
2.3%
1.6%
2.4%
3.6%
2.7%
0.8%
2.2%
2.0%
27.3%
23.0%
7.7%
11.9%
8.6%
23.7%
9.6%
13.7%
11.4%
21.3%
9.5%
10.8%
11.0%
16.8%
25.0%
14.1%
13.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
110
Question 25: Thinking specifically about the development of apartments and condos in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of apartment and condo development in Grover Beach just about right?
60.6%
59.1%
50.6%
59.4%
58.2%
62.5%
57.0%
57.5%
56.1%
59.3%
59.5%
37.5%
27.9%
24.5%
27.1%
27.7%
27.5%
21.9%
28.9%
26.3%
27.3%
25.0%
26.6%
28.1%
1.0%
1.8%
3.5%
2.0%
2.6%
6.3%
1.7%
1.6%
2.2%
0.9%
1.4%
9.4%
10.6%
14.5%
18.8%
10.9%
11.8%
9.4%
12.4%
14.6%
14.4%
14.8%
12.5%
25.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
111
62% say the development of commercial buildings is
either just about right or too little in Grover Beach
Question 26: Thinking specifically about the development of commercial buildings in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of commercial development in Grover Beach just about right?
30.8%
42.0%
19.8%
7.5%
Too much Just about right Too little Unsure
61.8%
112
Question 26: Thinking specifically about the development of commercial buildings in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of commercial development in Grover Beach just about right?
30.3%
31.2%
31.8%
23.0%
16.7%
38.7%
34.1%
24.1%
34.5%
12.5%
18.2%
26.7%
29.4%
28.4%
29.3%
36.1%
31.1%
30.8%
27.4%
41.1%
42.8%
34.1%
47.5%
55.0%
38.7%
38.8%
48.3%
39.4%
50.0%
36.4%
46.7%
46.3%
40.3%
41.3%
38.9%
47.5%
40.0%
41.1%
7.0%
7.9%
4.5%
4.9%
8.3%
7.5%
9.3%
5.7%
8.0%
12.5%
9.1%
6.7%
6.3%
9.7%
6.7%
11.1%
4.1%
6.9%
8.2%
21.6%
18.1%
29.5%
24.6%
20.0%
15.1%
17.8%
21.8%
18.2%
25.0%
36.4%
20.0%
18.1%
21.6%
22.7%
13.9%
17.2%
22.3%
23.3%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
113
Question 26: Thinking specifically about the development of commercial buildings in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of commercial development in Grover Beach just about right?
36.4%
24.1%
33.3%
29.1%
39.8%
23.1%
23.7%
28.8%
23.5%
20.5%
34.4%
45.2%
38.6%
31.4%
31.9%
6.3%
15.2%
35.0%
50.0%
50.6%
43.6%
39.6%
36.6%
30.8%
44.7%
34.2%
47.1%
47.7%
36.1%
40.5%
48.2%
38.0%
48.7%
68.8%
46.7%
41.4%
4.6%
7.7%
6.7%
9.7%
7.7%
5.3%
4.1%
3.9%
6.8%
6.6%
11.9%
6.0%
8.2%
4.2%
5.4%
7.7%
13.6%
20.7%
15.4%
24.6%
14.0%
38.5%
26.3%
32.9%
25.5%
25.0%
23.0%
2.4%
7.2%
22.4%
15.1%
25.0%
32.6%
15.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
114
Question 26: Thinking specifically about the development of commercial buildings in Grover Beach, would you say that there is too much, too little, or is the amount of commercial development in Grover Beach just about right?
33.7%
34.5%
25.9%
27.7%
28.8%
25.0%
29.8%
32.0%
33.8%
29.6%
31.5%
21.9%
33.7%
39.1%
48.2%
48.5%
43.1%
50.0%
41.3%
41.3%
38.1%
45.4%
41.6%
46.9%
12.5%
6.4%
4.7%
5.9%
5.9%
9.4%
5.0%
8.5%
8.6%
8.3%
7.6%
6.3%
20.2%
20.0%
21.2%
17.8%
22.2%
15.6%
24.0%
18.2%
19.4%
16.7%
19.3%
25.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Too much
Just about right
Unsure
Too little
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
115
Initial sales tax: 49% would vote no
Question 27: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls ; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
37.3%
48.5%
14.3%
Vote yes Vote no Unsure
116
Among those who say vote no, 58% said definitely
vote no
37.3%
48.5%
14.3%
Total
Definitely
24.2%
Probably
75.8%
Among those who said vote yes
Definitely
58.2%
Probably
41.8%
Among those who said vote no
Question 27: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls ; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? 117
35.7%
38.6%
40.9%
39.3%
36.7%
34.0%
38.0%
31.0%
40.9%
50.0%
27.3%
23.3%
48.8%
29.1%
30.7%
13.9%
38.5%
40.0%
50.7%
11.9%
16.3%
22.7%
16.4%
15.0%
13.2%
10.9%
21.8%
13.3%
9.1%
6.7%
14.4%
14.9%
14.7%
19.4%
14.8%
19.2%
8.2%
52.4%
45.1%
36.4%
44.3%
48.3%
52.8%
51.2%
47.1%
45.8%
50.0%
63.6%
70.0%
36.9%
56.0%
54.7%
66.7%
46.7%
40.8%
41.1%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 27: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls ; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? 118
36.4%
42.5%
46.2%
32.1%
38.7%
46.2%
57.9%
38.4%
31.4%
40.9%
24.6%
45.2%
37.3%
36.5%
44.5%
18.8%
30.4%
39.4%
13.6%
16.1%
10.3%
14.9%
14.0%
15.4%
10.5%
11.0%
17.6%
13.6%
31.1%
2.4%
12.0%
13.3%
16.8%
6.3%
23.9%
11.8%
50.0%
41.4%
43.6%
53.0%
47.3%
38.5%
31.6%
50.7%
51.0%
45.5%
44.3%
52.4%
50.6%
50.2%
38.7%
75.0%
45.7%
48.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 27: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls ; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? 119
33.7%
38.2%
41.2%
36.6%
36.6%
43.8%
34.7%
37.7%
37.4%
38.0%
38.3%
25.0%
19.2%
7.3%
9.4%
20.8%
11.8%
6.3%
13.2%
15.8%
18.0%
13.0%
13.9%
18.8%
47.1%
54.5%
49.4%
42.6%
51.6%
50.0%
52.1%
46.6%
44.6%
49.1%
47.8%
56.3%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 27: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls ; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? 120
Among those who would voted yes on the sales tax
measure, many cite crime/safety concerns
Question 28: Why would you vote yes, for the measure?
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE YES’ TO Q27]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
28.9%
20.1%
16.1%
10.7%
10.1%
6.7%
2.0%
3.4%
2.0%
Keeps community safe/Reduces crime
General support/Everything
Approves tax method used to gain funds
Need the funds/Revenue
Funds/Improves emergency services/Facilities
Supports/Funds local programs/Resources
Includes audits
Other
Unsure
37.3%
48.5%
14.3%
Q27
121
Among those who voted no on the sales tax
measure, many cite too many taxes
Question 29: Why would you vote no, against the measure? [IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE NO’ TO Q27]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
35.6%
19.1%
13.9%
13.4%
5.2%
2.6%
2.1%
7.2%
1.0%
Against tax increase/Already taxed enough
Don’t trust city with managing finances/Unfair deals
Affordability issues
Measure not needed/Won't work (services adequate)
Prioritize spending on other issues
Against funding police services/Dislikes cops
Need more research/Information
Other
Unsure
37.3%
48.5%
14.3%
Q27
122
Initial parcel tax vote: 52% vote no
Question 30: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted?
32.0%
51.8%
16.3%
Vote yes Vote no Unsure
123
Among those who say vote no, 65% said definitely
vote no
32.0%
51.8%
16.3%
Total
Definitely
26.6%
Probably
73.4%
Among those who said vote yes
Definitely
65.2%
Probably
34.8%
Among those who said vote no
Question 30: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? 124
30.3%
33.5%
38.6%
39.3%
30.0%
29.2%
29.5%
34.5%
33.3%
37.5%
18.2%
16.7%
40.6%
29.1%
21.3%
8.3%
39.3%
31.5%
41.1%
11.9%
20.0%
25.0%
8.2%
20.0%
18.9%
13.2%
19.5%
15.9%
12.5%
18.2%
10.0%
16.3%
12.7%
21.3%
27.8%
16.4%
18.5%
11.0%
57.8%
46.5%
36.4%
52.5%
50.0%
51.9%
57.4%
46.0%
50.8%
50.0%
63.6%
73.3%
43.1%
58.2%
57.3%
63.9%
44.3%
50.0%
47.9%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 30: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended byvoters be adopted? 125
36.4%
36.8%
46.2%
27.6%
28.0%
38.5%
47.4%
32.9%
31.4%
38.6%
19.7%
33.3%
32.5%
28.6%
42.9%
25.0%
32.6%
32.3%
22.7%
23.0%
10.3%
13.4%
17.2%
15.4%
18.4%
13.7%
9.8%
18.2%
36.1%
14.3%
8.4%
16.5%
16.0%
12.5%
21.7%
14.8%
40.9%
40.2%
43.6%
59.0%
54.8%
46.2%
34.2%
53.4%
58.8%
43.2%
44.3%
52.4%
59.0%
54.9%
41.2%
62.5%
45.7%
52.9%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 30: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended byvoters be adopted? 126
30.8%
31.8%
40.0%
26.7%
31.4%
28.1%
32.2%
32.4%
38.1%
25.0%
32.6%
25.0%
19.2%
11.8%
16.5%
17.8%
17.0%
21.9%
15.7%
15.8%
12.9%
19.4%
15.5%
25.0%
50.0%
56.4%
43.5%
55.4%
51.6%
50.0%
52.1%
51.8%
48.9%
55.6%
51.9%
50.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 30: Shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended byvoters be adopted? 127
Among those who would vote yes on the parcel tax measure, some cite increased safety/emergency services and
improvements/upgrades
Question 31: Why would you vote yes, for the measure?
[IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE YES’ TO Q30]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
32.0%
17.2%
13.3%
11.7%
10.2%
7.0%
4.7%
3.1%
0.8%
Safety/Crime prevention
Important/Emergency services
Beneficial/General support
Affordable tax for city services
Improvements to city services
Necessary measure
Citizen oversight/Transparency
Other
Unsure
32.0%
51.8%
16.3%
Q30
31.4%
19.8%
16.9%
13.5%
8.7%
3.4%
1.0%
4.8%
0.5%
Prevent tax hikes
Financial burden
Mismanagement of funding/Taxpayer money
Unnecessary/Adequate measures already in place
Lack of results
Issue with ballot measure/Unclear
Leads to increase in rent
Other
Unsure
128
Among those who would vote no on the parcel tax
measure, many cite preventing a tax hike
Question 32: Why would you vote no, against the measure? [IF ANSWERED ‘VOTE NO’ TO Q30]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
32.0%
51.8%
16.3%
Q30
129
84% agree that the City should learn to do more
with the tax dollars they already have
Question 33: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have.
84.0%
12.5%
3.5%
Agree Disagree Don’t know
75.6% 73.0%
84.0%
16.0% 22.8%
12.5%
8.4% 4.3%
2017 2023 2025
Agree
Disagree
Unsure
3.5%
130
Among those who say agree, 69% say strongly
agree
Strongly
68.7%
Somewhat
31.3%
Among those who said agree
Strongly
24.0%
Somewhat
76.0%
Among those who said disagree
84.0%
12.5%
3.5%
Total
Question 33: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have. 131
82.2%
85.6%
75.0%
85.2%
83.3%
86.8%
84.5%
81.6%
83.7%
75.0%
81.8%
96.7%
78.8%
89.6%
84.0%
88.9%
84.4%
86.2%
74.0%
1.6%
5.1%
2.3%
6.6%
4.7%
3.1%
2.3%
4.2%
9.1%
3.8%
2.2%
4.0%
8.3%
2.5%
2.3%
6.8%
16.2%
9.3%
22.7%
8.2%
16.7%
8.5%
12.4%
16.1%
12.1%
25.0%
9.1%
3.3%
17.5%
8.2%
12.0%
2.8%
13.1%
11.5%
19.2%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 33: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have. 132
95.5%
77.0%
84.6%
85.8%
86.0%
69.2%
73.7%
79.5%
88.2%
84.1%
85.2%
85.7%
86.7%
83.5%
82.4%
93.8%
79.3%
85.2%
3.4%
2.6%
3.7%
2.2%
15.4%
7.9%
5.5%
2.0%
2.3%
1.6%
4.8%
4.3%
2.5%
4.3%
3.0%
4.5%
19.5%
12.8%
10.4%
11.8%
15.4%
18.4%
15.1%
9.8%
13.6%
13.1%
14.3%
8.4%
12.2%
15.1%
6.3%
16.3%
11.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 33: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have. 133
86.5%
80.9%
87.1%
82.2%
86.3%
90.6%
85.1%
82.6%
84.2%
80.6%
84.5%
78.1%
5.8%
1.8%
1.2%
5.0%
3.9%
5.0%
3.2%
2.9%
3.7%
3.5%
3.1%
7.7%
17.3%
11.8%
12.9%
9.8%
9.4%
9.9%
14.2%
12.9%
15.7%
12.0%
18.8%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 33: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Instead of raising taxes, the City should learn to do more with the taxpayer dollars they already have. 134
81% agree that delaying necessary infrastructure
upgrades only increases long-term cost
Question 34: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money.
80.8%
15.3%
4.0%
Agree Disagree Don’t know
71.5%
80.8%
22.3%
15.3%
6.3%
2023 2025
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know
4.8%
135
Among those who say agree, 61% say strongly
agree
80.8%
15.3%
4.0%
Total
Strongly
61.0%
Somewhat
39.0%
Among those who said agree
Strongly
23.0%
Somewhat
77.0%
Among those who said disagree
Question 34: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money. 136
79.5%
81.9%
77.3%
85.2%
78.3%
78.3%
82.9%
71.3%
85.2%
75.0%
72.7%
73.3%
86.3%
77.6%
78.7%
75.0%
80.3%
81.5%
87.7%
2.2%
5.6%
6.8%
3.3%
1.7%
7.5%
1.6%
5.7%
2.3%
12.5%
27.3%
3.3%
3.8%
3.0%
4.0%
5.6%
5.7%
0.8%
4.1%
18.4%
12.6%
15.9%
11.5%
20.0%
14.2%
15.5%
23.0%
12.5%
12.5%
23.3%
10.0%
19.4%
17.3%
19.4%
13.9%
17.7%
8.2%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 34: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money. 137
81.8%
82.8%
79.5%
78.4%
82.8%
76.9%
76.3%
84.9%
86.3%
88.6%
72.1%
81.0%
75.9%
80.4%
82.4%
81.3%
84.8%
80.1%
5.7%
2.6%
3.0%
4.3%
7.7%
2.6%
5.5%
3.9%
4.5%
8.2%
2.4%
3.9%
5.0%
1.1%
4.4%
18.2%
11.5%
17.9%
18.7%
12.9%
15.4%
21.1%
9.6%
9.8%
6.8%
19.7%
19.0%
21.7%
15.7%
12.6%
18.8%
14.1%
15.5%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 34: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money. 138
76.9%
77.3%
89.4%
81.2%
83.0%
93.8%
80.2%
79.4%
80.6%
77.8%
81.8%
68.8%
6.7%
2.7%
2.4%
4.0%
3.9%
5.0%
4.0%
2.2%
6.5%
3.8%
6.3%
16.3%
20.0%
8.2%
14.9%
13.1%
6.3%
14.9%
16.6%
17.3%
15.7%
14.4%
25.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 34: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Delaying necessary infrastructure upgrades and repairs only increases their cost in the long-term, which is not a good way to manage taxpayer money. 139
73% agree visitors will pay the tax too so
homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden
Question 35: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden.
73.3%
22.0%
4.8%
Agree Disagree Don’t know
65.8%
73.3%
26.8%
22.0%
7.5%
2023 2025
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know
4.8%
140
Among those who say agree, 61% say strongly
agree
73.3%
22.0%
4.8%
Total
Strongly
61.1%
Somewhat
38.9%
Among those who said agree
Strongly
48.9%
Somewhat
51.1%
Among those who said disagree
Question 35: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden. 141
75.7%
71.2%
81.8%
86.9%
75.0%
66.0%
69.0%
66.7%
77.3%
75.0%
72.7%
56.7%
81.9%
66.4%
72.0%
66.7%
72.1%
76.2%
82.2%
3.8%
5.6%
2.3%
1.7%
9.4%
5.4%
4.6%
4.2%
12.5%
18.2%
3.3%
3.1%
6.0%
5.3%
5.6%
5.7%
4.6%
4.1%
20.5%
23.3%
15.9%
13.1%
23.3%
24.5%
25.6%
28.7%
18.6%
12.5%
9.1%
40.0%
15.0%
27.6%
22.7%
27.8%
22.1%
19.2%
13.7%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 35: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden. 142
86.4%
78.2%
64.1%
72.4%
74.2%
76.9%
89.5%
76.7%
62.7%
77.3%
57.4%
85.7%
74.7%
71.4%
78.2%
87.5%
77.2%
73.7%
6.9%
5.1%
5.2%
2.2%
7.7%
5.3%
4.1%
5.9%
4.5%
8.2%
4.8%
5.1%
4.2%
6.3%
3.3%
4.7%
13.6%
14.9%
30.8%
22.4%
23.7%
15.4%
5.3%
19.2%
31.4%
18.2%
34.4%
14.3%
20.5%
23.5%
17.6%
6.3%
19.6%
21.5%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 35: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden. 143
77.9%
76.4%
69.4%
68.3%
68.6%
81.3%
65.3%
76.1%
82.7%
67.6%
73.6%
68.8%
3.8%
5.5%
4.7%
5.0%
6.5%
3.1%
7.4%
3.6%
2.2%
5.6%
4.6%
6.3%
18.3%
18.2%
25.9%
26.7%
24.8%
15.6%
27.3%
20.2%
15.1%
26.9%
21.7%
25.0%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 35: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Visitors to Grover Beach will pay the tax too so homeowners will not shoulder the entire burden. 144
78% agree taxes are already too high and they
cannot afford additional taxes
Question 36: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes.
78.0%
19.0%
3.0%
Agree Disagree Don’t know
57.9%
71.3%
78.0%
32.6% 26.3%
19.0%
9.5% 2.5%
2017 2023 2025
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know
3.0%
145
Among those who say agree, 70% say strongly
agree
78.0%
19.0%
3.0%
Total
Strongly
69.9%
Somewhat
30.1%
Among those who said agree
Strongly
11.8%
Somewhat disagree
88.2%
Among those who said disagree
Question 36: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes. 146
78.9%
77.2%
65.9%
77.0%
76.7%
82.1%
79.8%
77.0%
78.0%
62.5%
90.9%
80.0%
70.6%
84.3%
78.7%
86.1%
74.6%
80.8%
67.1%
2.2%
3.7%
2.3%
1.6%
5.0%
4.7%
1.6%
2.3%
3.8%
3.8%
3.0%
8.3%
3.3%
0.8%
5.5%
18.9%
19.1%
31.8%
21.3%
18.3%
13.2%
18.6%
20.7%
18.2%
37.5%
9.1%
20.0%
25.6%
12.7%
21.3%
5.6%
22.1%
18.5%
27.4%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
Question 36: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes. 147
81.8%
72.4%
82.1%
76.9%
83.9%
61.5%
65.8%
79.5%
78.4%
79.5%
80.3%
81.0%
75.9%
78.8%
72.3%
93.8%
73.9%
79.5%
4.5%
2.3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.2%
2.6%
2.7%
2.0%
6.8%
4.9%
2.4%
2.7%
4.2%
3.3%
2.7%
13.6%
25.3%
15.4%
20.1%
12.9%
38.5%
31.6%
17.8%
19.6%
13.6%
14.8%
19.0%
21.7%
18.4%
23.5%
6.3%
22.8%
17.8%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
Question 36: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes. 148
75.0%
77.3%
78.8%
81.2%
81.0%
87.5%
79.3%
76.1%
76.3%
75.9%
78.0%
78.1%
3.8%
0.9%
2.4%
5.0%
3.3%
4.1%
2.8%
2.9%
2.8%
2.7%
6.3%
21.2%
21.8%
18.8%
13.9%
15.7%
12.5%
16.5%
21.1%
20.9%
21.3%
19.3%
15.6%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
Question 36: Next are some statements about the City of Grover Beach tax proposal we have been discussing. For each, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement?
Taxes are already too high and we cannot afford additional taxes. 149
Informed sales tax ballot: 49% would vote no
Question 37: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
37.3%
48.5%
14.3%
36.5%
48.5%
15.0%
Vote yes Vote no Unsure
initial Informed initial Informed initial Informed
150
Among those who say vote no, 71% say definitely
vote no
Question 37: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
36.5%
48.5%
15.0%
Total
Definitely
24.7%
Probably
75.3%
Among those who said vote yes
Definitely
70.6%
Probably
29.4%
Among those who said vote no
151
Question 37: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
36.2%
36.7%
38.6%
41.0%
35.0%
34.0%
36.4%
29.9%
40.5%
50.0%
27.3%
20.0%
45.6%
29.9%
29.3%
13.9%
38.5%
40.0%
47.9%
11.4%
18.1%
22.7%
14.8%
16.7%
14.2%
12.4%
23.0%
13.3%
12.5%
9.1%
10.0%
18.8%
11.9%
12.0%
22.2%
17.2%
15.4%
12.3%
52.4%
45.1%
38.6%
44.3%
48.3%
51.9%
51.2%
47.1%
46.2%
37.5%
63.6%
70.0%
35.6%
58.2%
58.7%
63.9%
44.3%
44.6%
39.7%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
152
Question 37: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
45.5%
39.1%
43.6%
31.3%
38.7%
46.2%
55.3%
37.0%
29.4%
36.4%
26.2%
45.2%
38.6%
35.3%
43.7%
25.0%
29.3%
39.4%
18.2%
23.0%
12.8%
11.2%
14.0%
15.4%
13.2%
15.1%
17.6%
18.2%
24.6%
2.4%
13.3%
14.1%
16.0%
12.5%
26.1%
11.4%
36.4%
37.9%
43.6%
57.5%
47.3%
38.5%
31.6%
47.9%
52.9%
45.5%
49.2%
52.4%
48.2%
50.6%
40.3%
62.5%
44.6%
49.2%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
153
Question 37: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; by enacting a .5% sales tax increase, providing an estimated $1,400,000 annually, until repealed by voters, with independent citizens' oversight, regular audits, that cannot be taken by the State, and all funds spent locally, until ended by voters be adopted? If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
31.7%
42.7%
37.6%
33.7%
35.9%
43.8%
33.9%
36.8%
37.4%
36.1%
37.5%
25.0%
17.3%
7.3%
14.1%
21.8%
13.1%
6.3%
14.9%
16.2%
17.3%
14.8%
14.4%
21.9%
51.0%
50.0%
48.2%
44.6%
51.0%
50.0%
51.2%
47.0%
45.3%
49.1%
48.1%
53.1%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
154
Informed parcel tax ballot: 54% would vote no
Question 38: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State (cont.) If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
32.0%
51.8%
16.3%
30.0%
53.5%
16.5%
Vote yes Vote no Unsure
initial Informed initial Informed initial Informed
155
Among those who say vote no, 62% say definitely
vote no
Question 38: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State (cont.) If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
30.0%
53.5%
16.5%
Total
Definitely
23.3%
Probably
76.7%
Among those who said vote yes
Definitely
62.1%
Probably
37.9%
Among those who said vote no
156
Question 38: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State (cont.) If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
29.2%
30.7%
36.4%
37.7%
23.3%
27.4%
29.5%
26.4%
31.8%
37.5%
36.4%
20.0%
36.9%
28.4%
18.7%
13.9%
38.5%
28.5%
34.2%
11.9%
20.5%
25.0%
16.4%
16.7%
17.9%
12.4%
23.0%
14.4%
25.0%
18.2%
13.3%
20.6%
10.4%
17.3%
22.2%
18.0%
16.2%
15.1%
58.9%
48.8%
38.6%
45.9%
60.0%
54.7%
58.1%
50.6%
53.8%
37.5%
45.5%
66.7%
42.5%
61.2%
64.0%
63.9%
43.4%
55.4%
50.7%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by gender, age, ethnicity, party preference,
and household income
157
Question 38: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State (cont.) If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
50.0%
36.8%
43.6%
23.9%
24.7%
30.8%
50.0%
34.2%
29.4%
40.9%
13.1%
31.0%
26.5%
27.1%
40.3%
18.8%
23.9%
32.3%
9.1%
24.1%
7.7%
15.7%
18.3%
15.4%
15.8%
13.7%
17.6%
13.6%
31.1%
9.5%
14.5%
16.5%
16.0%
12.5%
27.2%
13.5%
40.9%
39.1%
48.7%
60.4%
57.0%
53.8%
34.2%
52.1%
52.9%
45.5%
55.7%
59.5%
59.0%
56.5%
43.7%
68.8%
48.9%
54.2%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Own home
Rent home
Other
Children in home
No children in home
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by education, years of residency, home
type, and children in home
158
Question 38: Knowing what you know now, shall the City of Grover Beach measure to enhance essential public safety facilities including: rapid response to 911 emergency calls; fire and emergency medical services; neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention services; maintain and upgrade City facilities; youth violence prevention and gang intervention programs; be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $192.31 per year for residential parcels, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $1,000,000 in annual funding that cannot be taken by the State (cont.) If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure?
26.0%
37.3%
34.1%
22.8%
32.0%
28.1%
33.1%
28.7%
33.8%
22.2%
30.7%
21.9%
21.2%
8.2%
15.3%
21.8%
15.0%
12.5%
15.7%
17.4%
16.5%
18.5%
16.0%
21.9%
52.9%
54.5%
50.6%
55.4%
52.9%
59.4%
51.2%
53.8%
49.6%
59.3%
53.3%
56.3%
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Vote yes
Unsure
Vote no
Results by City Council District, survey language,
and survey mode
159
Housing and roads/traffic concerns are top priorities
for the City to further support residents
Question 39: Is there anything that didn’t come up in this survey that you would like to share about your priorities, your family’s priorities, or how the City of Grover Beach might be able to support you?
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
6.8%
6.0%
5.3%
5.3%
4.5%
4.0%
3.8%
3.8%
3.5%
2.3%
2.0%
1.8%
1.8%
1.3%
1.0%
3.8%
37.8%
5.8%
Housing/Rent affordability/Availability concerns
Transportation/Roads/Traffic concerns
Public safety/Enforcement
Cities governance/Oversight
Cities spending/Budget/Revenue
Homelessness concerns
Manage growth/Development/Resources
Community services/Social support (recreation)
Affordability/Cost of living concerns
Tax policy/Concerns
General support/Positive
General criticism about the survey
Water infrastructure/Quality/Scarcity concerns
Cleanliness/Environment/Open spaces concerns
For development/Increased density
Other
Nothing/No
Unsure
160
Demographics
161
Gender Age Group Ethnicity
Party Preference Household Income Education
Respondent demographics by gender, age group, ethnicity, years of residency, council district, household income, and education level
46.3%
53.8%
Male
Female
11.0%
15.3%
15.0%
26.5%
32.3%
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
21.8%
66.0%
2.0%
2.8%
5.3%
2.3%
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific islander
Other
Prefer not to answer
9.0%
30.5%
32.5%
18.3%
9.8%
Under $35,000
$35,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $149,999
$150,000+
Prefer not to answer
43.4%
36.3%
20.3%
Democratic
Republican
No Party Preference
5.5%
21.8%
9.8%
33.5%
23.3%
3.3%
3.0%
High school
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
Prefer not to answer
26.00%
27.50%
21.25%
25.25%
City Council
District 1
City Council
District 2
City Council
District 3
City Council
District 4
9.5%
18.3%
12.8%
11.0%
15.3%
10.5%
20.8%
2.0%
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30+ years
Prefer not to answer
162
Years of Residency Children in Home Home Type
Council District Survey Mode Survey Language
Respondent demographics by gender, age group, ethnicity, years of residency, voting ward, household income, and education level
23.0%
74.3%
2.8%
Children in home
No children in home
Prefer not to answer
63.8%
29.8%
4.0%
Own home
Rent home
Other
92.0%
8.0%
English
Spanish
38.25%
8.00%
30.25%
61.75%
34.75%
27.00%
Phone
[NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online
[NET]
Text
Email
CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 9
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: State Legislative Update and Review of 2026 Legislative Platform
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on State legislation adopted in 2025 and provide direction for and approve the 2026 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform.
BACKGROUND
Legislation at the State and Federal level often affects cities’ revenue sources, mandated services and local control of governance. The purpose of a City Council-approved Legislative Platform is to clearly set forth the City’s positions on priority issues that impact City operations. Often, the timeframe to respond to proposed legislation does not allow for full Council approval at the next City Council meeting. Therefore, the Legislative Platform will authorize the City Manager and/or Mayor to take positions on legislation that are consistent with the platform to allow for quick response communications, through opposition or support letters, to legislators when time is of the essence. The priorities expressed in the platform are also intended to assist the Council and staff to appropriately address legislation to promote the City’s interests. 2025 Legislative Update
The City works with Cal Cities to track legislation that impacts local government. In line with the established platform, the City issued one letter of support in 2025 for AB 650 – Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The City also issued two letters of opposition to the following bills in 2025:
1) SB 79 – Transit-oriented Development
2) SB 634 – Local Government: Homelessness
The letters of support or opposition are shown in Attachment 2. In addition, staff reviewed several bills and made note of some which will impact City operations and provided planned actions, as summarized in Attachment 3.
2026 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform
Similar to previous platforms, the proposed 2026 Legislative Platform is designed to express highlevel priorities for the City to allow the City to effectively respond to proposed legislation throughout the year. The platform is organized in the following topic-based categories and informed by the advocacy priorities established by Cal Cities shown in Attachment 4:
Staff Report: Legislation Update and 2026 Legislative Platform Page 2 January 26, 2026
1) General Government - Generally supports local control to address local needs and opposes State preemption of local authority and unfunded or underfunded mandates; 2) Local Government Finance – Generally supports legislation protecting or enhancing City revenues and opposes unfunded mandates, restrictions on revenues and restrictions on contracting for cities;
3) Public Safety – Generally supports funding and support for emergency response and crime reduction programs;
4) Transportation and Public Works - Generally supports funding and expedited processes capital and infrastructure projects, supports funding for key water supply projects, and funding for implementation of organic waste disposal requirements; 5) Community Development – Generally supports funding and programs to address homelessness, supports legislation to reform cannabis regulations and supports protection of transient occupancy tax revenue.
Staff recommends one change from the 2025 Legislative Platform to include support for legislation to extend operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) or to reinstate a unitary tax on DCPP or provide other financial mitigation, in keeping with the Council’s approval of support for the County’s request for such legislation at the January 12, 2026 meeting. This proposed change is shown in tracked changes in Attachment 1.
The second possible change for the Council’s consideration is whether to include opposition to legislation that increases the maximum allowable truck weights and/or longer twin-trailer trucks, which the Council asked staff to consider at the January 12, 2026 meeting. While such trucks are not likely to directly impact City operations, opponents of such proposed federal legislation contend that allowing larger and two-trailer trucks on state highways would increase the frequency and severity of collisions with large trucks resulting in increased injury or death. Local agencies who have indicated opposition to such legislation include the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Luis Obispo and national organizations include the National League of Cities and International Association of Chiefs of Police. This change is also shown in tracked changes in Attachment 1 and will be included in the platform should the Council direct staff to do so.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1) Receive a presentation on State legislation adopted in 2025 and provide direction for and approve the 2026 City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform; or 2) Provide alternative direction to staff.
Staff Report: Legislation Update and 2026 Legislative Platform Page 3 January 26, 2026
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
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026 Proposed City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform (tracked changes)
2. 2025 Legislation Impacts Summary
3. 2025-26 Cal Cities Advocacy Priorities
City of Grover Beach
2024 2025 Legislative Platform
Approved by City Council February 13January 27, 20242025 Attachment 1
Contents
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General Purpose.......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Authority ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Adoption. .............................................................................................................. 1
1.2.2 City Manager Authority. ........................................................................................ 1
1.2.3 Limit to City Manager Authority. ............................................................................ 1
1.3 Distribution................................................................................................................... 1 SECTION 2 – GENERAL GOVERNMENT................................................................................. 1
2.1 Local Control................................................................................................................ 1 SECTION 3 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE...................................................................... 2 SECTION 4 – PUBLIC Safety .................................................................................................... 2
4.1 Emergency Response.................................................................................................. 2
4.2 Crime Reduction .......................................................................................................... 2
4.3 Victim’s Rights ..........................................................................................................332 SECTION 5 – TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS....................................................... 3
5.1 General Infrastructure.................................................................................................. 3
5.2 Transportation................................................................................................................ 3 SECTION 6 – RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 3
6.1 Water Resiliency.......................................................................................................... 3
6.2 Organic Waste Disposal............................................................................................... 3 SECTION 7 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT........................................................................... 3
7.1 Housing and Homelessness ........................................................................................ 3
7.2 Commercial Cannabis.................................................................................................. 4
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1 SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Purpose
The City of Grover Beach Legislative Platform (Platform) is adopted to formalize Council priorities and allow for expedient promotion of the City’s interests in legislative matters.
The Platform is designed to guide the Council and staff in taking appropriate action on legislative proposals and actions in the State and Federal governments.
1.2 Authority
1.2.1 Adoption - The Platform is developed with input from all City departments and is adopted by the City Council annually.
1.2.2 City Manager Authority – The City Manager or designee may take actions to support or oppose proposed legislation without prior approval of the City Council when consistent with the platform, provided that the City Council may set or change the City’s established position on any specific legislation even it inconsistent with this Platform’s general position.
1.2.3 Limit to City Manager Authority – The City Council will maintain sole authority to establish an initial position for any proposed legislation that would result in the matter coming before voters as a statewide ballot measure, such as California constitutional amendments, a statewide bond measure, or a measure amending a previously-approved statewide ballot measure.
1.3 Distribution
Upon the Council’s annual approval, the Legislative Platform shall be distributed to California’s U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmembers, as well as all California State Constitutional offices representing the City, all California State Senator(s) and Assemblymember(s) representing the City, the National League of Cities and the League of California Cities.
SECTION 2 – GENERAL GOVERNMENT
2.1 Local Control
• Support legislation that enhances local control for various permitting, land use, contracting and discretionary actions and allows cities to address the needs of local communities within a framework of regional cooperation
• Oppose legislation that preempts local authority and impedes the City’s ability to address community needs.
• Oppose legislation that imposes unfunded or insufficiently funded mandates by the State.
2 SECTION 3 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
• Support legislation that protects, increases and/or modernizes revenue streams for local priorities.
• Support legislation to provide full and prompt reimbursement to all local agencies for all state-mandated programs and/or infractions and losses associated with local revenue shifts.
• Support legislation that creates streamlined and less competitive funding opportunities for cities with smaller budgets, geographical size and population, such as the City. • Support legislation that fully funds positions in State and Federal agencies that can accelerate the prompt administration of funding and reimbursements from those agencies to the City.
• Support legislation that sustains funding for grants awarded by the State or Federal government.
• Support legislation that extends operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and reinstates the unitary tax previously applied to the DCPP or provides for alternative financial mitigation for the region
• Oppose legislation that mandates new duties, responsibilities or obligations to a City under state realignment.
• Oppose legislation that increases the threshold for voters to pass new or increased state or local taxes needed to fund local services and infrastructure. • Oppose legislation that eliminates or restricts control of or creates barriers to the City’s revenue sources.
• Oppose legislation that restricts the City’s ability to contract for goods or services or otherwise increases costs of contracting for goods or services.
SECTION 4 – PUBLIC SAFETY
4.1 Emergency Response
• Support legislation to provide funding for disaster prevention efforts, emergency response planning, and training and equipment for response and recovery efforts. • Support legislation to develop and implement statewide-integrated public safety communication systems.
4.2 Crime Reduction
• Support legislation to allow for greater crime reduction in the community.
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3 • Support legislation to add fentanyl to the list of illegal substances subject to the existing weight enhancements for criminal sentencing.
4.3 Victim’s Rights
• Support legislation increasing the rights of victims of crimes.
SECTION 5 – TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
5.1 General Infrastructure
• Support legislation providing funding for revolving loan fund programs to assist with financing capital costs of infrastructure improvements, including facility replacements. • Support legislation to expedite project delivery processes and expand project delivery methods for use by all cities for facilities and infrastructure. • Support legislation that secures state and federal fees and taxes originally programmed for roadway repairs, highway congestion management and transportation improvement projects.
• Oppose legislation that slows, impairs or eliminates funding for public infrastructure.
5.2 Transportation
• Oppose legislation that increases the maximum allowable truck weights and/or allowing longer, twin-trailer trucks.
SECTION 6 – RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
6.1 Water Resiliency
• Support legislation and administrative actions that provide funding or grant programs for energy and water efficiency improvements.
• Support legislation that provides funding for key water supply and infrastructure grant and loan programs.
6.2 Organic Waste Disposal
• Support legislation that provides additional funding or other assistance to implement organic waste disposal requirements.
• Support legislation providing funding for smaller cities to pursue carbon neutral solutions.
SECTION 7 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7.1 Housing and Homelessness
• Support legislation to streamline all types of housing development while protecting the City’s permitting, fees and regulatory processes.
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4 • Support legislation to providing funding mechanisms for infrastructure needed for housing development.
• Support legislation providing funding for homeless services and shelter projects and operations.
• Support legislation to allow the City more flexibility in creating shelters and temporary and permanent housing.
• Support legislation to provide funding for cleanup efforts as a result of homeless encampments.
7.2 Commercial Cannabis
• Support legislation that provides for reforms of regulatory barriers to the legal cannabis industry
• Support legislation that allows for the sale of food and non-alcoholic drinks at cannabis retailers that permit onsite consumption of cannabis products.
7.3 Travel and Tourism
• Oppose legislation that would reduce or eliminate online travel agencies or platforms from collecting and remitting Transient Occupancy Tax to local jurisdictions. 2025 Legislation Impacts
General Government
Human Resources
• AB 339 – Local Public Employee Organizations: Notice Requirements. Requires public agencies to provide no less than 45 days’ written notice before issuing an RFP/RFQ or renewing or extending an existing contract to perform services within the scope of work in a job classification represented by a recognized employee organization. o Impact: Staff will implement this requirement in any applicable solicitations or contract renewals. This could cause delays in related projects or services. • SB 827 – Local Agency Officials: Training. Expands local agency officials required to complete ethics training to include all department heads and requires newly appointed officials to receive the training within six months of commencing service or by January 2028 if already in service. Also requires all local agency officials to receive at least two hours of fiscal and financial training at least once every two years. Requires local agencies to post instructions and contact information for requesting training records on its website and retain records of the training for five years. o Impact: Staff will seek appropriate training and will provide the instructions and contact information on the City’s website once available. Staff will ensure all officials complete required training within the deadlines and will maintain records as required.
Brown Act
• SB 707 – Open Meetings: Meeting and Teleconference Requirements. Requires legislative bodies to provide public attendance via two-way telephonic service or AV platforms. Requires that agendas for meetings be translated to any language spoken jointly by 20% of more of the population in any city. Also requires bodies to provide the provision of law that any member relies upon to participate in a meeting via teleconferencing in the minutes.
o Impact: The City’s current meeting practices comply with this bill and staff will continue compliance.
Other
• SB 482 – Roster of Public Officials: Local Government. Requires cities to submit an updated list of local elected or appointed officials to the Secretary of State for publication no more than 120 days after each general election.
o Impact: Staff will implement this requirement in future general elections. • SB 333 – Transactions and Use Taxes: San Luis Obispo Council of Governments. Allows SLOCOG to impose a transactions and use tax at a rate not to exceed 1% for general Attachment 2
and special purposes, subject to voter approval, without being considered for purposes of the combined rate limitation of 2% above State transactions and use tax. o Impact: SLOCOG will consider placing a 0.5% transactions and use tax on the 2026 ballot for transportation funding. If approved by voters, the measure will not impact the City’s ability to increase sales taxes.
• AB 538 – Public Works: Payroll Records. Requires local agencies to obtain certified payroll records from a contractor and make them available when requested. o Impact: Staff will comply should such a request be received. This will incur modest expense if requested.
Public Safety
Personnel Requirements
• AB 992 – Peace Officers. Requires police officers hired on or after January 1, 2031 to obtain specified college degrees, including a degree in modern policing, within 36 months of obtaining their basic certificate from the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
o Impact: Once the requirement is effective, the City will have several significant impacts. Recruitment may become more challenging as the added education requirement could reduce the pool of qualified applicants, potentially increasing vacancies and overtime costs. The City may also face increased financial strain as we continue to offer tuition assistance, incentives, or partnerships with colleges to help officers meet the requirement. Additionally, police training and professional development will shift, with new officers balancing coursework alongside patrol duties, which may affect early career availability but could improve long-term performance. There are also equity and diversity considerations, as the education requirement could disproportionately impact candidates from underserved backgrounds unless cities provide adequate support. Lastly, the Police Department will experience increased administrative and compliance responsibilities, including tracking educational progress and ensuring officers meet statutory timelines. On a positive note, the law may lead to higher professional standards and improved policing outcomes through enhanced critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills Transportation and Public Works
Water Resiliency
• SB 105 – Budget Acts: Proposition 4 Allocation. Amends prior Budget Acts and appropriates $3.3 billion consistent with Proposition 4 – The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, including $1.18 billion in funding for water resilience.
o Impact: Could potentially provide funding for future water supply or water delivery enhancement projects.
• Transportation and Public Works
Community Development
General Plan/Housing Element Requirements
• AB 996 – CA Resources: Sea Level Rise Plans. Clarifies that sea level rise information, assessments, or plans can meet the sea level rise plan components required in law for coastal governments and establishes a voluntary process to seek early consultation with the Coastal Commission to receive written recommendations on what would preclude approval of a Local Coastal Plan (LCP) for purposes of the sea level rise update. o Impact: No immediate operational change or new mandate than what already exists. The City may continue to operate under its current certified LCP. Instead, AB 996 improves how cities can comply with SB 2721 (2023) and take advantage of early coordination with Coastal staff on processing and funding a future LCP amendment. Staff will coordinate with Coastal staff on this effort to ensure compliance of the LCP with sea level rise information by 2034. • AB 610 – Housing Element: Governmental Constraints: Disclosure Statement. Requires local agencies, beginning in the 7th RHNA cycle, to disclose any new or amended governmental constraints adopted during the previous housing element or anticipated to be adopted within the first three years after a housing element is deemed compliant with State law if there is a published agenda to consider adopting, amending or increasing government regulations on housing development.
o Impact: Cities were already required to identify and address governmental constraints in Housing Elements. AB 610 gives HCD clearer authority to evaluate whether a city’s analysis and corrective actions are adequate and realistic to result in actual housing production. AB 610 does not mandate new housing policies; it requires transparency and accountability when City actions make housing harder to build.
Operationally, AB 610 does not trigger immediate changes to City permitting, fees, or regulations. Instead, it affects how future policies and code amendments are evaluated and documented. As the City prepares the 7th Cycle Housing Element and considers future Development Code updates, staff must ensure that new or amended regulations affecting housing are clearly disclosed, justified, and, if identified as constraints, paired with a realistic strategy for mitigation or removal. This improves Housing Element defensibility, reduces exposure to state 1 SB 272 requires that by January 1, 2034, local governments in the coastal zone address sea level rise through one of the following: An LCP amendment that includes a compliant Sea Level Rise Plan, or participation in an approved regional or subregional shoreline resilience plan. enforcement actions, and helps maintain eligibility for state housing and infrastructure funding.
• AB 670 – Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Converted Affordable Housing Units.
Beginning 2027, requires local agencies to report more information in their Annual Progress Reports (APR) to HCD. This measure also authorizes local governments to include in their count up to 25% of their RHNA allocation for low-, very low-, extremely low-, or acutely low-income households, the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to affordable housing by imposing long-term affordability covenants and restrictions.
o Impact: No immediate operational impact. This is a reporting and accounting tool.
However, beginning in 2027, City staff will incorporate the additional reporting requirements included in AB 670, including 1) units converted from market-rate to deed-restricted affordable housing, income levels served, and length and enforceability of affordable covenants.
Permitting
• SB 79 – Housing Development: Transit-oriented Development. Beginning July 1, 2026, requires local agencies in urban transit counties to approve qualifying housing projects within a half mile of specific transit stops with limited or no environmental review and public engagement at a height of five to nine stories, with a density of 80 to 120 dwellings per acre.
o Impact: Requires further analysis and coordination with the State and City Attorney. An “Urban Transit County” is defined by SB 79 as a county with more than 15 passenger rail stations (Government Code Section 65912.156.q). San Luis Obispo County maintains three (3) rail stations and therefore is not considered an “urban transit county”. A “Transit-oriented Development Stop” means a “Major Transit Stop” (MTS) defined by Public Resources Code as “an existing rail or bus rapid transit station.” Based on the existing characteristics of the Grover Beach train station, City staff have maintained that it should not be designated as such. If staff’s interpretation and assumptions are correct, there would be no operational impact associated with this legislative change.
However, if the State maintains it is a Major Transit Stop, any site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development, within one-half or one-quarter mile of the stop may be allowed to have a transit-oriented housing project in accordance with Government Code Section 65912.157.a. Additionally, it would tie those projects to SB 35 ministerial approval under Government Code Section 65913.4; in other words, qualifying projects do not go to the Planning Commission or City Council and are considered administratively by staff for eligibility, compliance with applicable objective standards, and issuing approval. • AB 507 – Adaptive Reuse: Streamlining Incentives. Requires local agencies to approve adaptive reuse projects ministerially after July 1, 2026. Exempts qualifying adaptive reuse projects from all impact fees not reasonable related to impacts resulting from the change of use from nonresidential to residential or mixed-use. Projects must meet specified affordability requirements to qualify.
o Impact: An “Adaptive Reuse Project” is the conversion of an existing, legally constructed nonresidential building to a residential or mixed-use residential development, without demolition of the structure, that meets specified eligibility and affordability criteria.
This bill would deem an adaptive reuse project a use by right in all zones, regardless of zoning of the site, and subject to streamlined, mandatory, ministerial approval. There are no rezoning requirements associated with this legislative action; however, Development Code clean-up may be required to ensure there are no conflicts with AB 507.
Beginning July 2026, this legislative action will increase staff’s administrative approval workload, require interdepartmental coordination, development of standardization checklists, and staff training on eligibility and qualifying projects The City may elect to adopt an adaptive reuse ordinance, which could specify process and requirements applicable to these types of projects, and would require those to comply with all objective planning standards found in the ordinance; but, applicants may still be allowed to use AB 507 until such time.
Preparation of an ordinance would require significant staff time and resources and should be balanced with current Council priorities including completion of the Circulation Element, and preparation of the 7th Cycle Housing Element. • AB 712 – Housing Reform Laws: Enforcement Actions: Fines and Penalties. Allows a court to fine a local jurisdiction $10,000 for violations of housing reform laws defined as “any law or regulation, or provision of any law or regulation, that establishes or facilitates rights, safeguards, streamlining benefits, time limitations, or other protections for the benefit of applicants for housing development projects, or restricts, proscribes, prohibits, or otherwise imposes any procedural or substantive limitation on a public agency for the benefit of a housing development project.” The Attorney General or HCD must provide written findings 60 days before fines commence, giving local agencies a chance to correct the violation first.
o Impact: No operational impact unless enforcement action is taken against the City. This bill clarifies what, under State law, constitutes a violation of State housing law. It expands HCD’s authority to identify and escalate violations, and increases financial consequences (i.e., $10,000 for violations of housing reform laws) for noncompliance or delayed compliance.
Most importantly for the City to keep in mind to maintain compliance with State housing laws is that Housing Element programs are binding commitments, not aspirational goals. State housing laws are enforced as written, not afforded any measure of flexibility in how they are interpreted. Procedural delay of housing development projects can now, with this bill, be construed as violations subject to enforcement.
Staff will continue to review its planning documents, policies, and programs, to ensure compliance with State housing law including but not limited to SB 35, Density Bonus Law, ADU laws, and now the Adaptive Reuse Laws under AB 507. • AB 130 – CEQA Exemption for Housing Projects. Creates a new CEQA exemption for a qualifying housing development project, which is defined by reference in Government Code §65905.5(b), including any permits, approvals, or public improvements required for the housing development project, if the project meets specified site and project criteria.
This bill also introduces various changes to the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and parts of the Housing Crisis Act, including but not limited to, removal of the sunset clauses resulting in permanent protections under builder’s remedy and limitations on discretionary hearings. Expanded enforcement context to ensure compliance with statutory deadlines, resulting in actionable violations.
The bill also introduced several changes to the Permit Streamlining Act (PSA) to include ministerial (by-right) housing projects to be approved or denied within 60 days of a complete application. Failing to comply with the PSA timelines can be treated as a de facto disapproval and violate the HHA.
o Impact: There are no immediate workload increases, or mandatory new programs associated with this bill. AB 130 creates a new, broad CEQA exemption for qualifying infill housing projects. However, staff will need to monitor the 60- day ministerial approval deadlines and refine workflows and project tracking to ensure compliance for any qualifying housing projects
AB 130 has been in effect since June 30, 2025. The City has received a single request for consideration under the AB 130 CEQA exemption. Following review and coordination with the City Attorney, it was found that the project did qualify for the exemption. For future project consideration under this exemption, additional staff training and interdepartmental coordination will be critical to ensure resource and infrastructure impacts are identified and communicated to ensure appropriate conditions and/or mitigation. Staff continues to monitor ministerial housing projects for compliance with statutory deadlines.
Other
• SB 346 – Local Agencies: Transient Occupancy Taxes: Short-term Rental Facilitator.
Requires short-term rental (STR) facilitators, at the request of a city, to provide the property address of a short-term rental listing to a city and provides cities with audit authority for transient occupancy taxes collected and remitted by short-term rental facilitators.
o Impact: SB 346 has no operational impact unless the Council directs staff to use the authority under the bill as an enforcement and revenue-verification tool.
SB 346 affirms the City’s authority to audit TOT collected and remitted by STRs.
And requires STR facilitators to provide property addresses of all STR listings within city limits to the City upon request. An STR facilitator is an AirBNB-type platform or a local rental agency.
Should the Council wish the City to conduct an audit, the impact would be limited to staff time needed to request address-level data from STR facilitators, review that information against existing business license and TOT records, and coordinate with the Administrative Services Department, Code Compliance, and City Attorney, to ensure compliance. Based on existing staff workload, this level of monitoring would necessitate staffing increase unless the Council elects to pursue audits from a third-party vendor or consultant. For example, the City has contracted with HdL services in the past for similar tax audits.
League of California Cities 2025-26 Advocacy Priorities
1. Protect and enhance local revenues and expand economic development tools.
Californians are deeply concerned about affordability. Cities must safeguard local revenue streams, oppose unfunded mandates, and pursue new economic development tools that bolster local economies.
2. Strengthen partnerships with the state to improve public safety.
The progress cities have been making to strengthen public safety must be sustained.
Cities call on the state to respect the will of the voters and provide the resources needed to fully implement Proposition 36. Cities support sustained investments in police, fire services, and public works as a foundation of public safety.
3. Secure investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing.
Secure ongoing funding to bolster all cities’ efforts to support unhoused residents and strengthen state and regional partnerships to expand access to wraparound services.
Secure ongoing funding to accelerate the construction of affordable housing and reform the Regional Housing Needs Allocation process.
Ensure cities have the flexibility and local decision-making authority to meet their community and state housing goals as well as reduce homelessness.
4. Strengthen climate change resiliency and disaster preparedness.
Support city efforts to prepare, prevent, and adapt to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change, including wildfires, drought, sea level rise, and other extreme weather events. Increase transparency and access to insurance policies, especially following a natural disaster.
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