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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 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.
FLAG SALUTE All present.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Jennifer Thompson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray and Five Cities Fire Authority Chief Scott Hallet were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Thompson read the following announcement:
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
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation Honoring Clifford Clark read by Mayor Dee and accepted by Corki Henderson.
The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public to comment on the Ceremonial item. • Bob Perrault
• Debbie Peterson
• Linda Osty
• David Ekbom
• Dee Santos
• Les Henderson
• Karen Bright
• Lance Millian
No further comments were received, and the Mayor closed the Public Comment segment.
PRESENTATIONS
None
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 6:22 p.m.
RECONVENE: At 6:28 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
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.
• Catherine Sells
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Christopher Macaron
• Linda Walter
• Cindy Barkley
• Gabrielle Weeks
• Debbie Peterson
• Randall Myrick
• Loren Westphal
No further comments were received, and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. • Debbie Peterson
There being no additional public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 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 Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
2. Treasurer's Reports for the Period of December 1, through December 31, 2025 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
3. Treasurer's Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of December 1, through December 31, 2025
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Resolution Authorizing Display of Specified Commemorative Flags Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-03 authorizing the display of commemorative flags on specified dates in 2026.
Resolution No. 26-03: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing the Display of Specified Commemorative Flags
6. Contract for Professional Consultant Services for a Long-Term Water Supply Study Action: Awarded a contract for professional consultant services to conduct a long-term water supply study in the amount of $271 ,515 to Confluence Engineering Solutions; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm amendments up to 10% of the contract amount; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
7. City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment #4
Action: Approved Amendment #4 to the City Manager Employment Agreement regarding term of employment.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
None
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. 2025 Community Survey Results
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson introduced Joshua Emenger with Probolsky Research who gave a presentation discussing the 2025 Community Survey Results.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Christopher Macaron
• Loren Westphal
• Kelvin Covedeck
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received the 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 provided input to staff.
9. State Legislation Update and Review of 2026 Legislative Platform At 7:45 pm, Council Member Weirick recused himself from the dais due to a potential conflict of interest related to his employment.
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a presentation regarding the 2026 State Legislation.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to receive the presentation on State Legislation adopted in 2025 and adopted the platform as written. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
RECUSED: Council Members - Weirick
At 8:03 p.m., Council Member Weirick returned to the dais.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle reported on attending the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC), South County Chambers of Commerce (SCCC) and Zone 3 Advisory Committee meetings.
B. Council Member Weirick discussed attending the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting.
Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
C. Mayor Pro Tern mentioned attending the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
D. Mayor Dee reported on attending the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee responded to public comments received during this meeting regarding staff salaries, payment of the Environmental report on Front Street, and traffic updates. She mentioned she has office hours on the third Saturday of the month currently at Grover Station Grill from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and the upcoming Coffee with Council on February 5th from 9:00-10:30am at Perfetto Cafe.
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll stated she toured Cleaver and Clark Commons, attended the State of the County meeting and mention the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors meeting that will take place tomorrow, January 27th discussing current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) procedures.
Council Member Tuggle relayed information received at the State of the County meeting, mentioned walking and running in our city and the upcoming Gumbo contest and fundraiser for the San Luis Obispo Food Bank on February 28, 2026.
Council Member Weirick requested concurrence from the Council to add a proclamation next month for Black History Month, consensus received from Council. He also mentioned attending the Filipino Community Center chicken BBQ, City of Grover Beach Employee Recognition event, and Leage of California Cities Community Services Policy meeting .
Mayor Pro Tern Robert reported on the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at the Grange on February I
1st from 8:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. and stated he would like concurrence from the Council to see photographs of the history of our Mayors in the chambers. Mayor Dee suggested a community I group come together and help staff with this task.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson highlighted the response from our Police Department to a Domestic Violence call last Saturday evening , activity on the sewer upgrade project on North 8th Street, Ramona Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, and the new Public Records Act portal is available on the City's website for the public to submit online requests . City Manager Bronson also mentioned the Annual Employee Recognition event that took place last Saturday that included recognition of the 2025 Employee of the Year, Larry Kim .
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- 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-cv-8733
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 8:33 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Dee reconvened the meeting in open session with all Council Members present and announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 2/10/2026)
KASSI DEE, MAYOR