Grover Beach City Council
April 13, 2026

AGENDA

GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL

GROVER BEACH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
154 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET

GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Next Resolution No .26-10
Next Ordinance No. 26-02
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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 9:12 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, 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 9:40 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, April 13, 2026

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

1. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

2. Proclamation Celebrating April 2026 as Earth Month and Recognizing SLO EarthFest 2026

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.

3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026 and the Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – City Clerk Sims (Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as revised or submitted.)

VOICE VOTE

4. Construction Management Services Contract Amendment for Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 – CIP Manager Wiggin (Recommended Action: Approve a contract amendment with Willdan in the amount of $60,900 for construction management services associated with the CIP 1259 - Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.)

ROLL CALL VOTE

PUBLIC HEARING

5. Annual Master Fee Schedule Update – Administrative Services Director Szamet (Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution updating the Citywide Master Fee Schedule approving cost increases based on the Consumer Price Index and other changes to become effective July 1, 2026)

ROLL CALL VOTE

REGULAR BUSINESS

6. CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Update – CIP Manager Wiggin (Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2; and provide input and direction to staff.) Agenda: Grover Beach City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, April 13, 2026

7. Policy Direction on Proposed Amendments to Social Host Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance – Assistant City Manager Eriksson
(Recommended Action: Receive an update on the implementation of the Social Host Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance and provide direction to staff on potential amendments to the Ordinance and accumulation of daily fines for violations)

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

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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code. 1 case

ADJOURNMENT
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Monday, April 13, 2026
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.

No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Agenda Item No. 1
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
No Documents for this Agenda Item
Proclamation Celebrating April 2026 as Earth Month and
Recognizing SLO EarthFest 2026
Agenda Item No. 2
Placement: Ceremonial
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 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 in remembrance of Mr. John Wysong.

FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Myla Silva, an 11-year-old, 6th grade student at Grover Beach Elementary School.

ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present. Council Member Jules Tuggle was not present.

City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Jennifer Thompson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Senior Planner Kyle Bell, CIP Manager Erin Wiggin, Police Commander Nelida Aceves, Police Commander Bryan Millard, and Police Department Administrative Analyst Michaela Basanese 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 Month of the Child read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Lori Ingan with San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.

2. Proclamation for National Women’s History Month read by Council Member McCorryDriscoll and accepted by Anita Shower, Chairwomen of San Luis Obispo County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

3. Proclamation for Community Development Week read by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and accepted by Community Development Director Megan Martin.

4. Police Department 2025 Employee of the Year and Life Saving Awards Recipients presented by Police Chief Munro and received by the Life Savings Awards Recipient’s:

Officer Reyna, Commander Aceves, Detective Ruiz, Senior Police Officer Elsayed and CSO Gonzalez and the 2025 Employee of the Year Professional Staff Michaela Basanese and Officer of the Year Sergeant Mattew Goodman.

Agenda Item No. 3
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2
Monday, March 23, 2026

PRESENTATIONS

5. 2025 Police Department Annual Report to Council presented by Police Chief Munro, Commanders Aceves and Millard and Administrative Analyst Basanese.

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.
• David Swift
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Loren Westphal
• Bruce Severance
• Jorge Aguilar
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Randy Pfizer
• Randal Myrick
No further comments were received, and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.

RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:32 p.m.

RECONVENED: At 7:39 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.

CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment. There being no public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.

It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

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

6. Treasurer’s Reports for the Period of February 1, through February 28, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.

7. Treasurer’s Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of February 1, through February 28, 2026
Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.

Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3
Monday, March 23, 2026

8. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.

9. Resolution of Intent to Proceed with Measure K-14 General Obligation Bond Issuance
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 25-08 providing direction to staff to proceed with the issuance and sale of Measure K-14 General Obligation Bonds for local street repair projects, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000.f.

Resolution No. 26-08: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Directing Staff to Proceed with Planning for the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds to Finance and Refinance Certain Street Improvements and Appointing a Financing Team in Connection Therewith

PUBLIC HEARING
None.

REGULAR BUSINESS

10. General Plan Circulation Element Update
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

Senior Planner Bell gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing the General Plan Circulation Element update and introduced the consultant team, Angela Besa, Transportation Engineer and Zawwar Saiyed, Principal Transportation Engineer with Linscott Law, & Greenspan Engineers.

Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• David Swift
• Elizabeth Doukas
• William Rea
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.

Action: City Council received an update on the status of the Circulation Element update process and the results of the existing traffic analysis and provided policy direction on transportation priorities and objectives, with Safety & Collision Reduction, Street Maintenance and Parking & Curb Management as the top three priorities.

11. FY 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program Overview and Direction Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

CIP Manager Wiggin presented a PowerPoint presentation on the FY 2027-31 Capital Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
Monday, March 23, 2026
Improvement Program
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westphal
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.

Action: City Council received information on the draft Fiscal Year 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provided direction to staff in finalizing the CIP.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick reported on attending the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CALSLO) and Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) meetings.

B. Mayor Pro Tem Robert gave an update on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Meeting.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee addressed the questions that were asked during the general public comment portion of the meeting.

Council Member McCorry-Driscoll echoed that the City does need a new Police Facility and a longterm plan. She also clarified that City staff have never told her what to say or how to vote on a City Council item.

Council Member Weirick communicated he attended a few events throughout the County. He attended the Five Cities Homeless Coalition 11th Annual Hope for Homeless Golf Tournament, the Filipino Community Center Chicken BBQ Fundraiser, South County Chambers of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, and Grover Beach Tool and Rental’s (GTR) 50th Anniversary.

Mayor Pro Tem Robert mentioned The Grange will be serving Pancake Breakfast on Easter Sunday and Zoo to You will be at the Exploration Discovery Center on Saturday May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. He also agreed with Council Member McCorry-Driscoll that no City staff has ever told him what to say or do regarding a City Council decision.

Mayor Dee discussed she attended the Ribbon Cutting for HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, the South County Chambers of Commerce Business Meeting and held her office hours last Saturday.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson responded to the comment regarding Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and stated we will schedule an item for a future meeting to provide more information about what they are doing for our community. He discussed the upcoming joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting on March 31st and the Open House for Five Cities Fire Authority and Grover Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5
Monday, March 23, 2026
Beach Police Department on Saturday March 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. taking place at Station 2 in Grover Beach. Lastly, he mentioned the open positions we have available with the City including Public Works Director/City Engineer, Code Compliance Officer, and Finance Manager.

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 9:12 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.

Closed Session Announcements: At 9:40 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 9:41 p.m.
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
______________________________

WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg ______)

MINUTES

SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dee called the meeting to order on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with all Council Members and Planning Commissioners.

ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert and Mayor Kassi Dee were present. Council Member Clint Weirick was absent.

Planning Commission: Commissioners David Halverson, Vice Chair David Swift and Chair Rachel Mann were present. Commissioner Anne Holden was absent.

City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Attorney Jennifer Thomspon, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Senior Planner Kyle Bell, Police Chief Jim Munro and Five Cities Fire Chief Hallett were also present.

WORKSHOP

1. Housing and Development Issues
Mayor Dee read the title of the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.

Community Development Director Martin listed the 3 agenda topics, State Housing Laws, Local Regulatory Framework and Development Activity, and Key Policy Issues for Council and Commission to Discuss and introduced City Attorney Thompson who provided an indepth PowerPoint presentation regarding the three agenda topics.

Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
• Sara Sanders
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Linda Walter
• Jeff Chambers
• Kevin Meikle
• Debbie Peterson
• Andrea Seastrand
• Loren Westphal
• Mike Wilson
• Michael Massey
• Laurie Tamura
Minutes: Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Page 2 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Bob Perrault
• Jeff Lee
• Susannah Brown
• Ken Dalebout
• Howard Lehwald
• Jocelyn Brennan
• Joy Brehm
• Scott Martin
• Elizabeth Doukas
• Krista Jeffries
• Ron Arnoldsen
• Tim Suedio
• Brenda Auer
No further comments were made by the public and the Mayor closed Public Communications segment.

Action: The Council and Commission received the information on housing and development issues including State housing law and the City’s response along with key policy considerations and provided input and policy direction to staff. The Council directed staff to prepare a report that evaluates the potential impacts of a proposed citizens’ initiative related to building heights and commercial spaces in mixed-use development projects to present at a future Council meeting.

The Council also provided direction to staff to update the City’s Economic Development Strategy as a future initiative and to consider potential changes to the City’s Objective Design Standards, affordable housing policies and programs, and other housing-related issues as part of the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update which will begin in the next fiscal year.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 10:10 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. 4
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
SUBJECT: Construction Management Services Contract Amendment for Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a contract amendment with Willdan in the amount of $60,900 for construction management services associated with the CIP 1259 - Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.

BACKGROUND
Ramona Garden Park (“Park”) is a multi-use park, bounded by North 9th and North 10th Streets on the west and east, and Ramona Avenue and Brighton Avenue on the south and north, respectively. The Park is the focal point for activities in Grover Beach and the South County, in general. Many public and private functions are held at the park such as the Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair and the City’s Summer Concert Series.

After an extensive community outreach effort beginning in 2019, the Council adopted the Ramona Garden Park Master Plan (“Master Plan”) in November 2020, which provides a “road map” for the City to guide future park improvements over a multi-year period along with implementation and construction of these improvements. The Master Plan was further refined with a consultant-led effort on the design and construction phasing of this project. The Master Plan is divided into four phases with Phase 1 of the project being the playground and restroom while Phase 2 features the amphitheater and bandshell. Staff will provide a broader update on the Ramona Park project as a business item during this meeting.

The City entered into an agreement on November 12, 2024, with Willdan to provide Construction Management services for the project. The agreement was developed prior to preparation of the final project construction documents and it was based on 180 working days. The final bid package for the project was revised to a construction duration of 200 working days and staff is negotiating change orders with the contractor which includes adding days to the contract. The construction management work has been integral to help ensure successful construction and minimize costs of the project. As a result of the additional time needed for the project, staff estimates $60,900 is needed to complete the Construction Management services for the contract. This amount is within the approved project budget contingency and no additional funding is needed for this work.

Staff Report: Construction Management Services Amendment for Ramona Garden Park Project Page 2 April 13, 2026

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this action as this funding amount is within the approved project contingency budget.
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ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Approve a contract amendment with Willdan in the amount of $60,900 for construction management services associated with the CIP 1259- Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Contract Amendment
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 ☐ Street Improvements and Maintenance
C i t y o f G r o v e r B e a c h

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
154 S. 8th Street ❖Grover Beach, CA 93433 ❖805/473-4530 ❖[email protected] Visit our website at www.groverbeach.org
CONTRACT AMENDMENT # 02
PROJECT NAME: CIP 1259 RAMONA GARDEN PARK PHASE 1& 2 CITY PROJECT #: 1259 CONSULTANT: Willdan Engineering DATE: 4/2/26
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT:
$456,023.00

NET CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS
AMENDMENTS:
$11,920.00

NET CHANGE FROM THIS
AMENDMENT:
$60,900.00
NEW CONTRACT PRICE:
$528,843.00
The City of Grover Beach hereby authorizes revisions to the contract agreement with Willdan Engineering for the above referenced project as herein described. Approval below incorporates this document as part of the original contract signed November 12, 2024.

Description and Purpose of the Revision(s)
Willdan’s original proposal was submitted on September 26, 2024, prior to finalizing the project bid documents. The proposal was based on the 180 working-day construction duration. The final bid package was revised to a construction duration of 200 working days. The construction management work has been conducted to minimize costs to the project, and this total is the expected amount to complete the project construction.

Compensation
Compensation for services under this Amendment shall be performed on a not to exceed basis of $60,900 as shown in Exhibit A.

Issued by,

CITY OF GROVER BEACH WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Signature: Signature:

Print Name: Matthew Bronson Print Name: Vanessa Munoz
Title: City Manager Title: President
Date: Date:

Recommended by:

Attachment 1
April 2, 2026
Ms. Erin Wiggin
CIP Project Manager
City of Grover Beach
154 S. 8th Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Subject: Budget Amendment Request No. 2 for Construction Management Services for CIP #1259:

Ramona Garden Park Phase 1 & 2 Project – Added Working Days Dear Ms. Wiggin,
Pursuant our Professional Services Agreement for the subject project, this letter is to formally request authorization to modify our current construction management services contract for the City’s Ramona Garden Park Phase 1 & 2 Project.

Willdan’s original proposal was submitted on September 26, 2024, with a budget of $456,023. Budget Amendment No. 1, dated November 11, 2025 increased our budget to $467,943 based on state-mandated increases to prevailing wage rates for Construction Inspectors.

Willdan’s original proposal, which was prepared and submitted prior to the City’s finalizing of the specifications and establishment of the final construction duration, was based on an assumed 180 workingday construction duration. The final bid package that was advertised and awarded specified a construction duration of 200 working days. This Budget Amendment Request would provide additional budget for the added 20 working days.

To date, there have been 9 working days added to the construction contract for weather delays and 3 working days added to the contract for approved change order work. An additional 7 working days have been requested by the Contractor for potential change orders, but have not been approved. The City has requested that an additional 10 working days be included as contingency to this Budget Amendment Request.

The fee summary table below provides the estimated cost impact of the added working days, based on the originally budgeted 10 hours per week of Project Manager/Resident Engineer time, 6 hours per week of Assistant Construction Manager time, and 8 hours per day of Public Works Observer (Inspector) time.

Title
PM/RE Assistant CM Inspector
Description Hours Rate Hours Rate Hours Rate Total
20 Added Working Days for
Final Bid Package
40 $243 24 $160 160 $169 $40,600
10 Added Working Days
(Contingency)
20 $243 12 $160 80 $169 $20,300
Total Budget Amendment No. 2 Request $60,900
In conclusion, Willdan Engineering’s current budget of $467,093 would be increased by $60,900, for a revised total of $527,993.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (805) 279-6870 or [email protected].

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Mike Bustos, PE, ENV SP
Deputy Director of Construction Services

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 5
Placement: Public Hearing
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nick Szamet, Administrative Services Director SUBJECT: Annual Master Fee Schedule Update

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution updating the Citywide Master Fee Schedule approving cost increases based on the Consumer Price Index and other changes to become effective July 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND
The Citywide Master Fee Schedule (Schedule) summarizes all fees the City charges for various services and permits. This schedule ensures transparency and consistency in the fees charged while ensuring the level set for fees matches the cost to provide the services and permits. Fees are developed based on the cost to the City to provide the service or on the impact the activity has on the City or its property. Adjusting the fees in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) ensures sufficient cost-recovery for the City. The adjustment requested for the Schedule is based on the CPI for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA which had an increase of 3.0% for the year ending on December 31, 2025. For reference, the Master Fee Schedule was last increased by a CPI of 3.3% in FY 2024-25.

Additionally, the City collects certain fees that are passed through from other agencies and are only updated when those agencies modify their fee structures. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District, which provides wastewater treatment to Grover Beach residents and businesses. South County Sanitary Services, which provides solid waste services fees are included in the Master Fee Schedule but are not collected by the City.

Staff is proposing a new category of permit fee in the Community Development Department for battery storage related to residential and commercial solar projects. Battery storage has become a more common approach for energy capture for solar arrays. This fee category will be based on actual costs and are meant to ensure that these fees accurately reflect costs on the review and approval of permits. All other changes are minor adjustments to language or wording around the fee descriptions. Any utility fees are not adjusted and reflect the rates last approved as part of the respective Proposition 218 processes (2021 for Water and 2025 for Wastewater).

In the next fiscal year, staff will complete updates to the Master Fee Schedule concurrently with updates to the City’s cost allocation plan which will further inform inputs into charges in the Master Fee Schedule. Staff will release a request for proposals to develop a new cost allocation plan this month as the most recent iteration is over 10 years old.

Staff Report: Annual Master Fee Schedule Update Page 2
April 13, 2026

FISCAL IMPACT
A 3% increase has been included in the FY 2026-27 budget for items covered in the Master Fee Schedule. Resulting revenues will align with existing amounts approved by Council in June 2025 as part of the two-year budget process.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Adopt a resolution updating the fee increases to the Master Fee Schedule; or

2. Do not adopt the Resolution and provide alternative direction to staff.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule, including Exhibit A – City of Grover Beach Master Fee Schedule
Multi-Year Goals
☐ Public Safety and Community Services ☐ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement ☐ Street Improvements and Maintenance
RESOLUTION NO. 26-

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

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach has established a Citywide Master Fee Schedule which summarizes all fees charged by the City for various services and permits; and WHEREAS, the Citywide Master Fee Schedule ensues transparency and consistency in the fees charged to provide the services and permits; and WHEREAS, adjusting fees in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) ensures sufficient cost-recovery for the City; and
WHEREAS, the CPI for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA increased by 3% for the year ending on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grover Beach finds annual adjustments necessary to the Master Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends adjusting specific fees to reflect both the CPI increase and actual service delivery costs, thereby ensuring appropriate cost recovery for City services.

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

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

2. The fees listed in Exhibit A of this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2026.

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

AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
RECUSED: Council Members –
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California this 13th day of April 2026.

KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:

WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK
Attachment 1
City of Grover Beach
Master Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026
1 Exhibit A
FY 2026-2027
General Government Fees ………………………………………………………………………………………1 Community Services Fees ………………………………………………………………………………………2 Utility Fees ……………………………...………………………………………………………………………… 7 Planning Division Fees ……………………..……………………………………………………………………11 Fines & Penalties.………………..…………………………………………………………………………………13 Building Division Fees ……………………………………………………………………………………………14 Development Impact Fees ………………………………………………………………………………………24 Public Works Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………………28 Police Department Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………30 Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Fees…..... ………………………………………………………………. 33 Pass Through Fees ………………………………………………………………………………………………34 Waste Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………36 Fire & Safety Fees …………………………………..………………………...………………………………… 38 Legistlative History ………………………………………………………………………………………………39

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
City Management Department
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Administrative Hearing Fee $ 249.00
Fireworks Stand Permit (GBMC 3990) $ 1,043.00
Franchise Fees
Refuse Collection:

Bid
Pro
$ 10,000.00
(GBMC Section 5413 (H))
Contract Execution - Amount of Cash or Surety Bond $ 2,500.00 (GBMC Section 5413(B))
Charter Communications Cable (TV gross revenues) $ 0.05 Municipal Election Filing Fees
Candidate Statements (Deposit) Actual Cost
Nomination papers for each candidate for elective office $ 25.00 (GBMC Section 2302 and Set by State Statute)
Not
ice
$ 200.00
Miscellaneous
Annual Agenda Subscriptions $ 89.61
Copy cost (per page)
8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14" $ 0.27
11" x 17" $ 0.28
Copy of FPPC Forms per page (GC 81008) $ 0.10
(Campaign Statements and Form 700's)
Late Fee for filing Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC) $ 10.00 (Per Day, Set by State Statute)
Retrieval fee for statements 5 or more years old (GC 81008) $5.00 Per Request Notary Fee (Set by State Statute) $ 15.00
Records Certification $ 28.84
Solicitation - Certificate of Registration
$ 283.25
Charitable Organization Use (not restricted to residences) No Fee (GBMC Section 3132)
Taxi Company Establishment $ 730.00
Taxi Company Rate Change Request $ 402.00
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Commercial Use at any Residence (GBMC Section 3141) Solicitation Certificate must be obtained for each person who will be representing the business. + DOJ and City Fingerprinting costs associated with solicitation permit.

Plus deposit for Public Hearing Notice expenses. Deposit to be determined by the City Clerk Plus deposit for Public Hearing Notice expenses. Deposit to be determined by the City Clerk Effective: 7/1/25 1
Fee Description & Unit/Time
Classes:

Tiny Tots - Childhood Enrichment Classes
2 Days a Week (Monthly) $ 170.00
3 Days a Week (Monthly) $ 196.00
$ 21.00
Late Payment Fee (per late registration) $ 36.00
Special Events
Summer Concert Vendor Fee $ 35.00
Special Event Booth Fee (Plus Business Tax Certificate Fee) $ 52.00 Classes within categories are subject to change. Subsidy amounts are for categories approved by the City Council. New class fees will be developed by the Community Services Supervisor and the Administrative Services Director and can be administratively added with approval by the City Manager.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Effective 7/1/26
Registration Fee - Only applies to initial enrollment if continually enrolled in class. If not continually enrolled then will be collected when reinitiate class)
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.
3 Fee Description & Unit/Time

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Effective 7/1/26
Other Fees
Contract Recreation Classes City contract instructors receive 70% of the class fee and the City receives the remaining 30% for on site classes
City contract instructors receive 80% of the class fee and the City receives the remaining 20% for off site classes
(on City property)
Bounce House Fee $ 39.00
Class Cancellation/Refund Fee $ 16.00
Field Lights $ 35.00
$ 25.00
Field Lights used for Non-Profit Organized Youth League $ 20.00 Fields, Courts & Pits (per 4 hours) $ 35.00
$ 27.00
Resident $ 25.00
Pickleball Court (per 2 hours)
Resident $ 13.00
Non-Resident $ 19.00
Pickleball Full Facility Tournament Rental Fee (up to 12 hours Flat rate) $ 258.00 Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Field Lights used by Non-Profit Organized Adult League (Per Hour). Must be recognized by the Parks and Recreation Program Director.

Fields, Courts & Pits (per 4 hours) Non-Profit
Effective: 7/1/25 2
Grover Heights Lower Group BBQ Area
All Day 1-60 Persons
Resident: $74.00
Non - Residents: $80.00
Grover Heights Upper (Covered) Group BBQ Area
All Day
Resident: $88.00
Non - Residents: $98.00
16th Street Park
All Day
Resident: $110.00
Non - Residents: $121.00
Parks Deposit (Includes Key Deposit) $90.00
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1-99 Persons
Effective 7/1/26
1-60 Persons
Effective: 7/1/25 4
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Special Event/Outdoor Assembly (non-City sponsored events) for 100 participants and over Application Fee (No City Council Review) $ 500.00
Application Fee (With City Council Review) $ 1,581.00
(A waiver request may be submitted for those activities related to the exercise of a first amendment right to free speech) Non-Resid.

Facility Rental Fees
Ramona Garden Park & Community Center
Weekday Hourly $ 37.00 $ 47.00 $ 82.00 $ 92.00
Weekend Hourly $ 49.00 $ 62.00 $ 109.00 $ 120.00
Weekend (12 hours) $ 435.00 $ 543.00 $ 1,047.00 $ 1,141.00 Deposit
* Low Impact $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00
** High Impact $ 750.00 $ 750.00 $ 750.00 $ 750.00
Special Use deposits
** High Impact Functions (per reservation) $ 272.00 $ 272.00 $ 272.00 $ 272.00 Cleaning / BBQ Key $ 87.00 $ 87.00 $ 87.00 $ 87.00
$284.00
$284.00
Liability Insurance 1-50 guests (resv.)
Liability Insurance 50-500 guests (resv.)
Cleaning fees of the Facilities will be at contract cost + 30% overhead.

The following items will be charged for actual cost & 10% administrative fee Cleaning Fee (events w/alcohol) Ramona (per event)
Resident
Grover Beach
Non-Profit
Other
Non-Profit
Cancellation Fee per facility reservation if less than 30 days notice 25% of fee paid; up to a maximum of $200 Cleaning Fee (events w/alcohol) Comm. Center (per event) Cleaning Fee - City Park BBQ/Picnic areas

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Effective 7/1/26
Effective: 7/1/25 5
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Must be approved by the Community Services Supervisor.

Non-Profit: Non-profit agencies or other groups that by nature serve the needs of the City and community.

Must be approved by the Community Services Supervisor.

Private: All groups or individuals that do not qualify as City Sponsored, Grover Beach Non-Profit or Non-Profit.

Impact Definitions
* Low Impact: Event is defined as any meeting/party/event which does NOT include any of the following: food, drink, alcohol served or sold, band or DJ, bounce house, and/or pony rides. ** High Impact: Event is defined as any meeting/party/event which DOES include any of the following: Food, drink, alcohol served or sold, band or DJ, bounce house, and/or pony rides.

Effective 7/1/26
Portable Public Address System $ 11.00
Projection Screen $ 11.00
100 Cup Coffee Pot $ 5.00
Stereo System $ 5.00
Podium $ 5.00
Tables & Chairs
Less than 25 Guests $ 21.00
26-49 Guests $ 41.00
50+ Guests $ 62.00
Amenities Fees (Include amenities in rental fee with exception of tables and chairs)
All Renters
City of Grover Beach Building Facility Usage Fees
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

User Group Definitions
City Sponsored: Activities sponsored by the City of Grover Beach Community Services Department, or used by a Federal, State, or Local Government Agency.

Grover Beach Non-Profit: Non-profit agencies or other groups that by nature serve the needs of the City and community and are based in Grover Beach. The Agency's mailing address must be in Grover Beach.

Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.
6 Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Hydrant Meter Set-up Fee $ 155.00
Miscellaneous
Budget $ 56.00
Audit $ 44.00
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Charge (Monthly) Please see Pass Thru to Other Agency Page
Storm Water Utility Fee (Monthly) $ 4.85
Utility Account Fees
Account Name/Data Change $ 42.00
Broken Lock Fee $ 62.00
Data Logging of a Utility Meter $ 131.00
$ 26.00
$ 367.00
Late Fees (Accounts paid after original invoice due date) 10% or $10 whichever is higher
Pull & Test Meter Fee $ 259.00
(If meter is bad the fee is refunded)
Pulled Meter Fee (Usage on an off meter) $ 131.00
Reconnection Fee $ 108.00
Reconnection Fee (SB998) $ 63.00
Reconnection Fee - After Hours $ 391.00
Reconnection Fee - After Hours (SB998) $ 187.00
$ 163.00
Returned Check/Item Fee (First Check) (California Civil Code 1719) $ 25.00 $ 35.00
Set-up Fee for Water & Wastewater Customers $ 130.00
Set-up Fee for Property Owners with multiple rentals $ 36.00 (For each rental put back in property owner's name) (Legacy Accounts only) $ 75.00

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Door Notice Fee - (Example: 48 Hour Shut-off Notice and Notification of Emergency Turn-on Fee - (After Hours call out 4:00 pm to 10:00 am) Reconnection Fee - Unauthorized (Reconnected by Non-City personnel) Returned Check/Item Fee (Subsequent Check) (California Civil Code 1719) Temporary Service for Home Inspection - Only used when Public Works is standing by for fifteen minutes or less. No water registered through meter. If water is registered though meter, requestor will be required to apply for service and will be billed accordingly.

Effective: 7/1/25 7
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Tenant Deposit $ 307.00
Business Tax Certificate per square feet per Ord 18-07
1-1,000sq ft sq $ 60.00
1,001-2,000 sq $ 125.00
2,001-5,000 sq $ 200.00
5,001-10,000 sq $ 350.00
10,001-20,000 sq $ 500.00
20,001-40,000 sq $ 650.00
40,001-60,000 sq $ 800.00
60,000sq ft and up $ 950.00
State mandated ADA Fee added to all Business Tax Certificates per $ 4.00 SB 1186 eff 1/1/18
A deposit may be required by the City.

Business Tax Certificate Late Penalty
Payment received after January 1st, a 10% penalty on the delinquent Business tax amount will be applied.

Payrment received after February 1st, a 25% penalty on the delinquent Business tax amount will applied.

Payment received after March 1st, a 25% penalty on the delinquent Business tax amount will be applied, in addition, interest at the rate of 3/4 of one percent per month, or fraction thereof, shall be paid on the amount of the Business Tax (GBMC Section 10210 (D)
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. 8 July 1 2026 July 1 2027 July 1 2028 July 1 2029
Wastewater Rates (Monthly)
Boarding house (per unit) $ 21.57 $ 25.41 $ 29.93 $ 35.26 Plus per bedroom charge $ 13.88 $ 16.35 $ 19.26 $ 22.69 Car washes & Laundromats minimum charge $ 8.59 $ 10.12 $ 11.92 $ 14.04 Per 100 cubic feet above minimum $ 2.82 $ 3.32 $ 3.91 $ 4.61 Church $ 20.90 $ 24.62 $ 29.00 $ 34.16
Plus per parsonage or dwelling unit $ 17.79 $ 20.96 $ 24.69 $ 29.08 Commercial establishment (Public Place) (Up to 5 Fixtures) $ 20.87 $ 24.58 $ 28.96 $ 34.11 Each additional fixture $ 5.71 $ 6.73 $ 7.93 $ 9.34
Factories, industrial plants, with 20 or less employees $ 14.04 $ 16.54 $ 19.48 $ 22.95 Each additional employee over 20 $ 1.61 $ 1.90 $ 2.24 $ 2.64 Hotel, motel, auto court or lodge (per unit) $ 21.44 $ 25.26 $ 29.76 $ 35.06 Mobile home (per space) $ 17.79 $ 20.96 $ 24.69 $ 29.08 Restaurants minimum charge $ 2.97 $ 3.50 $ 4.12 $ 4.85
Per 100 cubic feet against minimum $ 5.71 $ 6.73 $ 7.93 $ 9.34 Schools minimum annual charge per ADA and employees $ 4.59 $ 5.41 $ 6.37 $ 7.50 Schools with Cafeterias additional
Per ADA and employees $ 1.92 $ 2.26 $ 2.66 $ 3.13
Single-Family dwelling unit $ 17.79 $ 20.96 $ 24.69 $ 29.08 Theater, clubhouse or place of amusement $ 20.87 $ 24.58 $ 28.96 $ 34.11 Travel trailer and recreation vehicle space $ 9.15 $ 10.78 $ 12.70 $ 14.96 Multi-Family, Two or more dwellings (per unit) $ 17.79 $ 20.96 $ 24.69 $ 29.08 Plus Per Each coin-operated washer $ 3.89 $ 4.58 $ 5.40 $ 6.36 $ 0.55 $ 0.65 $ 0.77 $ 0.91
Storm Water Fee (monthly) $ 4.85 $ 4.85 $ 4.85 $ 4.85
Excess Discharge per 100 cubic feet (3,000 Cubic Feet per GBMC 7182)

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Rates Effective
Description
Higher rate where heavy discharge or character of wastewater discharge warrants
Effective: 7/1/25 9
July 1 2026
Water Rates (Monthly)
Residential Base Charges
5/8" - Meter $ 17.82
3/4" - Meter $ 17.82

1.0" - Meter $ 17.82

1.5" - Meter $ 59.33

2.0" - Meter $ 94.96

3.0" - Meter $ 189.94

4.0" - Meter $ 296.96
Residential Volume, in addition to Base Charge (per 100 Cubic Feet):
0-1,000 CF $ 3.23
1,000 to 2,200 CF $ 6.68
>2,200 CF $ 9.62
Non-Residential Base Charges
5/8" - Meter $ 17.82
3/4" - Meter $ 26.73

1.0" - Meter $ 29.76

1.5" - Meter $ 59.33

2.0" - Meter $ 94.96

3.0" - Meter $ 189.94

4.0" - Meter $ 296.96
Landscape Volume, in addition to Base Charge (per 100 Cubic Feet):

All Usage $ 7.27
All Other Volume, in addition to Base Charge (per 100 Cubic Feet):

All Usage $ 7.00

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Rates Effective
Description
Effective: 7/1/25 10
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

PLANNING DIVISION
Appeal to Planning Commission or City Council $ 1,000.00 Home Occupation Permit $ 93.00
Code Interpretation $ 665.00
Zoning Verification Review $ 425.00
Changes to an Approved Development
Minor $ 639.00
Major $ 2,660.00
Modifications to Standards
Minor $ 639.00
Major $ 2,660.00
$ 1,597.00
$ 384.00
$ 798.00
$ 192.00
Occupied $ 293.00
Non-Owner - Occupied $ 351.00
Occupied $ 218.00
Non-Owner - Occupied $ 218.00
Temporary Use Permit
$ 123.00
$ 259.00
$ 600.00
$ 600.00
Coastal Development Permit $ 2,500.00
Minor Project
Minor Project

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Note: Applicant shall be required to provide the necessary information and plans to the Community Development Department if an appeal is filed.

Pre-application Review
Major Project (GBMC Art. IX Chapter 6
Development Permit Applications
The following amounts listed are DEPOSITS
Subsequent Application Review
Major Project
Short-Term Rental Permit - New
Short-Term Rental Permit - New OwnerShort-Term Rental Permit - New OwnerMinor - Parking lot sales, Grand Openings and similar events as determined by the Community Development Director
Major - Seasonal Sales or similar events as determined by the Community Development Director
Short-Term Rental Permit - Renewal
Short-Term Rental Permit
Short-Term Rental Permit
Administrative Development Permit
Administrative Coastal Development Permit
The following amounts are DEPOSITS and reflect the minimum estimated costs for processing the "typical" development permit application. The Community Development Department may increase or decrease the deposit amount depending on the complexity of the project. If at any time during the development review process deposits are insufficient to cover the cost of processing the application, the City shall cease processing until additional funds are submitted.

Effective: 7/1/25 11
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Development Permit $ 2,500.00
$ 5,000.00
Negative Declaration (Outsourced) Consultant Contract
+25%
Mitigated Negative Declaration (In House) $ 5,000.00
Mitigated Negative Declaration (Outsourced) Consultant Contract +25%
Environmental Impact Report (Outsourced) Consultant Contract +25%
(Consulting Contract will be known prior to amounts being deposited) $ 4,000.00
Sign Program $ 800.00
Subdivision Maps
Final Map Approval $ 2,500.00
Lot Line Adjustment, Lot Merger, Certificate of Compliance $ 1,500.00 Tentative Parcel Map $ 2,000.00
Tentative Tract Map $ 2,500.00
Time Extension
1st Extension $ 425.00
2nd Extension $ 425.00
3rd Extension (Planning Commission Review Required) $ 700.00 Use Permit
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 4,000.00
Variance $ 2,500.00
Deposits may be adjusted, based on the project, as determined by the Community Development Director Amendments to General Plan, Municipal Code or Local Coastal Program Environmental Review (Does not include California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees)
Negative Declaration (In House)
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Proposed use within a new structure.

Proposed use within an existing structure.

Proposed Cannabis use within a new structure.

Proposed Cannabis use within an existing structure.
12 Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Fines
Administrative Citations for Infraction
First violation $ 100.00
Second occurrence of the same violation within a 12 month period $ 200.00 Third occurrence of the same violation within a 12 month period $ 500.00 Administrative Citations for - Short-Term Rentals
First violation $ 500.00
Second violation within a 24 month period $ 750.00
Third violation within a 24 month period $ 1,000.00
Administrative Citations for Social Host Ordinance
Per Violation $ 1,000.00
Penalities - Misdemeanors
Infractions
First violation $ 100.00
Second occurrence of the same violation within a 12 month period $ 200.00 Third occurrence of the same violation within a 12 month period $ 500.00 Misdemeanors for Short-Term Rentals
First violation for conviction of an offense $ 500.00
Second conviction within a 24 month period $ 750.00
Third conviction within a 24 month period $ 1,000.00
Misdemeanors - All others Up to $ 1,000.00

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

PENALTIES & FINES
Effective: 7/1/25 13
BUILDING DIVISION Effective 7/1/26
A.

Activity Description Fee Charge Basis Note
1 HVAC - per unit
a) Change-out (same location) $ 96 per permit [a]
b) New $ 207 per permit [a]
2 Electric Car Charging $ 166 per permit [a]
3 Graywater System
a) No Plan Check Required $ 96 per permit [a]
b) Plan Check Required $ 207 per permit [a]
4 Insulation/Energy Upgrade $ 96 per permit [a]
5 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 15kW or less $ 207 per permit [a]
b) Above 15kW - per kW $ 15 per permit
c) Battery Storage Actual Cost
6 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 50kW or less $ 1,000 per permit
b) 50kW - 250kW - per kW above 50kW $ 7 per permit
c) Above 250kW - per kW above 250kW $ 5
d) Battery Storage Actual Cost
7 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Thermal Permit a) 30kW or less $ 1,000 per permit
b) 31kW - 260kW - per kW above 30kW $ 7 per permit
c) Above 260kW - per kW above 260kW $ 5
d) Battery Storage Actual Cost
8 Service Panel Upgrade $ 92 per permit
9 Water Heater Change-out (same location) $ 64 per permit [a] 10 Water Heater Change-out (new location) $ 96 per permit 11 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas $ 92 per permit
12 Line Repair / Repipe $ 136 per permit

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

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

Effective: 7/1/25 46
13 Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (roof area) $ 182 per permit
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $ 92 per permit Effective: 7/1/25 46
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types (continued) Activity Description Fee Charge Basis Note
14 Demolition (per structure) $ 92
15 Temporary Power Pole $ 80 per permit [b]
16 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Swimming Pool/Spa $ 1,023 per permit
b) Detached Spa/Water Feature $ 296 per permit
c) Gunite Alteration $ 364 per permit
d) Equipment Change-out Only (e.g. pump) $ 306 per permit 17 Patio Cover
a) Patio without M, E, P
i) up to 200 SF $ 251 per permit
ii) Greater than 200 SF $ 352 per permit
b) Patio Cover with M, E, P
i) up to 200 SF $ 501 per permit
ii) Greater than 200 SF $ 550 per permit
18 Window / Sliding Glass Door (New or Alteration)
a) Up to 5 $ 308 per permit [c]
b) Each additional $ 74 per permit [c]
19 Signs
a) Wall Sign $ 120 per permit
b) Wall Sign Illuminated $ 210 per permit
c) Monument Sign (per sign) $ 238 per permit
d) Monument Sign Illuminated (per sign) $ 300 per permit 20 Storage Racks
a) First 100 LF $ 410 per permit
b) Each additional 100 LF $ 20 per permit
[a] Fees have been reduced by 30% for single family residential to encourage energy savings improvements. [b] Fee applies if temporary power pole permit is requested separate from main building permit. [c] Permits required for new or alteration of windows and sliding glass doors. No permit required for retrofit windows and sliding glass doors.

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

Effective: 7/1/25 46
B.

Residential New Construction and Room Additions
Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Additional
Unit
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Additional Unit
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Additional
Unit
Note
1 100 $ 681 $ - $ 1,275 $ - $ 1,956 $ -
200 $ 681 $ - $ 1,457 $ - $ 2,138 $ -
300 $ 681 $ - $ 1,548 $ - $ 2,229 $ -
400 $ 795 $ - $ 1,640 $ - $ 2,435 $ -
500 $ 908 $ 38 $ 1,731 $ 77 $ 2,639 $ 115
1,000 $ 1,135 $ 38 $ 2,186 $ 62 $ 3,321 $ 100
1,500 $ 1,363 $ 77 $ 2,549 $ 62 $ 3,912 $ 139
2,000 $ 1,816 $ 77 $ 2,914 $ 123 $ 4,730 $ 200
2,500 $ 2,271 $ 77 $ 3,643 $ 123 $ 5,914 $ 200
3,000 $ 2,725 $ 38 $ 4,372 $ 62 $ 7,097 $ 100
4,000 $ 3,180 $ 29 $ 5,101 $ 46 $ 8,281 $ 75
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees. 10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 46
B.

Residential Remodels with Structural Improvements
Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note
1 100 $ 454 $0 $ 820 $0 $1,274 $0
200 $ 511 $0 $ 1,049 $0 $1,560 $0
300 $ 569 $0 $ 1,230 $0 $1,799 $0
400 $ 624 $0 $ 1,366 $0 $1,990 $0
500 $ 737 $19 $ 1,504 $54 $2,241 $73
1,000 $ 852 $29 $ 1,821 $15 $2,673 $44
1,500 $ 1,022 $58 $ 1,912 $46 $2,934 $104
2,000 $ 1,363 $58 $ 2,186 $92 $3,549 $150
2,500 $ 1,704 $58 $ 2,733 $92 $4,437 $150
3,000 $ 2,044 $29 $ 3,278 $46 $5,322 $75
4,000 $ 2,384 $22 $ 3,826 $35 $6,210 $57
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees (continued) Effective: 7/1/25 46
B.

Garage/Room Conversions and Residential Remodels without Structural Improvements Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note
1 100 $227 $0 $376 $0 $603 $0
200 $341 $0 $658 $0 $999 $0
300 $398 $0 $940 $0 $1,338 $0
400 $454 $0 $1,129 $0 $1,583 $0
500 $511 $10 $1,317 $31 $1,828 $41
1,000 $569 $7 $1,506 $23 $2,075 $30
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees (continued) R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 46
C.

Commercial / Non-Residential - New Construction, Tenant Improvement, and Shell Occupancy Classification Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Note
1 500 $2,725 34.13 $3,220 75.29 5,945 109.42
1,000 $3,180 21.33 $3,643 61.60 6,823 82.93
5,000 $4,542 15.36 $7,286 49.28 11,828 64.64
10,000 $5,451 7.68 $10,201 24.64 15,652 32.32
20,000 $6,358 5.76 $13,115 18.48 19,473 24.24
2 500 $1,363 172.80 $2,460 46.20 3,823 219.00
1,000 $2,384 21.60 $2,733 57.75 5,117 79.35
5,000 $3,406 11.52 $5,464 36.96 8,870 48.48
10,000 $4,088 5.76 $7,650 18.48 11,738 24.24
20,000 $4,769 4.32 $9,837 13.86 14,606 18.18
3 500 $1,816 8.53 $3,643 13.69 5,459 22.22
1,000 $2,044 6.40 $4,007 10.27 6,051 16.67
5,000 $2,271 7.68 $4,372 12.32 6,643 20.00
10,000 $2,725 3.84 $5,101 12.32 7,826 16.16
20,000 $3,180 2.88 $6,557 9.24 9,737 12.12
4 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
6 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
7 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

New Construction / Addition
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S
(Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Storage)
Tenant Improvement
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R2, R4, S
(Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Storage)
Shell
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business;
Care/Assisted Living;
Educational; Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile; Storage
Effective: 7/1/25 46
D.

New Construction - R1 and R2 Occupancies
Occupancy Classification # of Units
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 1 - 10 $2,725 $512 $8,744 $1,164 $11,469 $1,676
11 - 25 $8,176 $576 $21,129 $1,276 $29,305 $1,852
26 - 50 $21,261 $304 $42,260 $744 $63,521 $1,048
51+ Units
(each add'l
unit)
$26,343
$228
$63,389
$558 $89,732 $786
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
[a]
6 Tenant Improvement or Shell
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
10% of Base Plan
Review Fee for Master
Unit
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
10% of Plan Review;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
See Commercial / NonResidential FeesSee Commercial / NonResidential FeesSee Commercial / NonResidential Fees 11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

New Construction / Addition
R1, R2 (Hotel; Motel; Apartment;
Other)
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 46
E.

Garage / Carport / Patio / Deck / Utility / Balcony
Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SqFt
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 100 $227 $0 $273 $0 $500 $0
200 $284 $0 $319 $0 $603 $0
300 $341 $0 $364 $0 $705 $0
400 $398 $0 $455 $0 $853 $0
500 $454 $10 $546 $77 $1,000 $87
1,000 $511 $2 $1,002 $19 $1,513 $21
2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Grover Beach standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

Balcony / Carport / Patio / Deck /
Garage / Utility
11% of Base Plan
Review Fee
11% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
11% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
Effective: 7/1/25 46
F.

Activity Description Fee Note
1 Permit Processing Fee $92
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% [a] 2 Technology Fee / Records Retention Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% 4 Strong Motion Instumentation (SMI) Fee [a]
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x 0.00013
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x 0.00028
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee (valuation) [a]
a) $1 - $25,000 $1
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof $1 additional 6 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $273
Copies, Re-Print, Change of Contractor
7 Email Scanned / Archived Drawings $11
8 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $44
Violation Fees
9 Work Done without Permits 2x permit fee
Other Fees
10 Partial Inspection / Extra Inspection Fee (per inspection) $92 11 Re-Inspection Fee (3rd Time or More) (each) $92 [b]
12 Missed Inspection Fee $92
13 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2 hour) $92 14 Address Change or New Address Notification $74
[a] Fee only applies to permits for new construction and additions, including signs and swimming pools. [b] Re-inspection fee applies after second re-re-inspection.

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

Effective: 7/1/25 46
G.

Activity Description Fee Note
1 Public Works Building Plan Review
a) No Public Works Permit Issued $412
b) Minor Projects (1-3 lots or units) $824
c) Major Projects (4 or more lots or units) $2,060
d) Hotels/Large Commercial Projects $3,090 Deposit
2 Planning Building Plan Review
a) Alterations $58
b) Additions - Residential $170
c) New Residential Unit / Detached ADU $340
i) Each Additional Unit $113
ii) ADU Stock Plan $58
d) Commercial / Industrial $1,000 Deposit
e) Signs
i) Sign Permit (First Sign) $82
Each Additional Sign $43
ii) Sign Registration for Temporary Signs (i.e. A-frame, banners) $0 3 Plan Review Fees
a) Alternate Materials and Materials Review (per hour) $226 b) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) $226 4 Fire Supression Systems Review Consultant Cost
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

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

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

Effective: 7/1/25 46
Fee Description & Unit/Time
Administrative Development Impact Fee Effective: July 1, 2026 Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 1.34
Commercial (per Square Foot) $ 0.64
Office (per Square Foot) $ 1.00
Industrial (per Square Foot) $ 0.35
Restaurant (per Square Foot) $ 0.64
Commercial Lodging (per Room) $ 170.40
Fire Protection Development Impact Fee
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 0.31
Commercial (per Square Foot) $ 0.15
Office (per Square Foot) $ 0.23
Industrial (per Square Foot) $ 0.08
Restaurant (per Square Foot) $ 0.15
Commercial Lodging (per Room) $ 39.48
Law Enforcement Development Impact Fee
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 1.40
Commercial (per Square Foot) $ 0.68
Office (per Square Foot) $ 1.05
Industrial (per Square Foot) $ 0.37
Restaurant (per Square Foot) $ 0.68
Commercial Lodging (per Room) $ 178.71
Park Improvement Development Impact Fee
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 1.87
Quimby Act Fee In Lieu of Dedication (Subdivisions)
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot; assume average 1,564 sf/dwelling) $ 3.77 Park Land Acquisition Development Impact Fee (Infill)
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 1.81
Recreation Facility Development Impact Fee
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 0.95
Water Infrastructure Reimbursement Fee
Front Footage Charge (per lineal foot) for Water Line 88.32 at building permit issuance
Water Development Impact Fee Effective: July 1, 2026
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 3.01
Commercial (per Square Foot) $ 1.90
Office (per Square Foot) $ 1.90
Industrial (per Square Foot) $ 1.90
Restaurant (per Square Foot) $ 12.22
Commercial Lodging (per Room) $ 1,901.37
Wastewater Development Impact Fee
Land Use Category
Residential (per Square Foot) $ 1.91
Commercial (per Square Foot) $ 1.48
Office (per Square Foot) $ 1.48
Industrial (per Square Foot) $ 1.57
Restaurant (per Square Foot) $ 9.60
Commercial Lodging (per Room) $ 1,479.54
Storm Water Development Impact Fee
per square foot of impervious surface $0.29

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
46 Fee Description & Unit/Time

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Transportation Development Impact Fee
Fee/Unit of Service (Peak Hour Trip) $1,671.23
Single Family Residence (each) 1.01 DU $1,687.95
Multi Family Residence (each) 0.62 DU $1,036.17
Mobile Home (each) 0.59 DU $986.02
Commercial (1,000 SF) 3.75 per 1,000 SF $6,267.11
Office (1,000 SF) 1.49 per 1,000 SF $2,490.13
Industrial (1,000 SF) 0.98 per 1,000 SF $1,637.81
Hotel/Motel
Single-Family Dwelling Unit $ 2,475.00
Apartment complex (Bachelor, one or two bedrooms, per unit) $ 1,856.00 Apartment complex (Three or more bedrooms, per unit) $ 2,475.00 Motel or Hotel (per individual room), plus: $ 1,237.00
For each residential facility for the motel or hotel $ 2,475.00 Condominiums and similar land uses $ 2,475.00
Hybrid Fee $ 1,856.00
Mobile Home Parks (per unit), plus: $ 2,475.00
For each washroom and restroom $ 2,475.00
Travel Trailer or Recreation Vehicle Park (per space), plus: $ 1,237.00 For each residential unit at the park $ 2,475.00
For each washroom and restroom $ 2,475.00
5/8 inch meter $ 2,475.00
3/4 inch meter $ 3,712.00
1 inch meter $ 6,187.00
1 1/2 inch meter $ 13,612.00
2 inch meter $ 24,131.00
3 inch meter $ 54,450.00
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Wastewater Charge (Collected by City and paid to The fees listed below can be administratively changed by staff upon notification from South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District and do not require the City Council approval.

Commercial establishments, schools, manufacturing, industrial or any similar use - charge to be based on the capacity of the water meters, the square or the water meter size and the ratio of the water meter.

Greater than 3" sized meters to be determined on the ratio of the size of meter (ORD. 91-9) as calculated by South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District.

Pass Thru Development Impact Fees
46 Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Encroachment Permit
Basic Permit $ 341.00
Fire Flow Test - documentation only / existing hydrant $ 106.00 Fire Flow Test - test and documentation / new hydrant or development Actual Cost Moving of Buildings and Vehicle Loads
Oversize Vehicle Loads Permit Fee - Per Trip/Per Direction $ 21.00 (Per California Code of Regulations Title 21, Section 1411.3 Annual Permit (Per CCR Title 21, Section 1411.3 & GBMC 8205) $ 116.00 (Per California Code of Regulations Title 21, Section 1411.3 + Deposit of Surety Bond in amount of $2,000,000
$ 1,745.00
Current Cal Trans
Equipment Rates + 30%
Overhead
Current Cal Trans
Equipment Rates + 30%
Overhead
Current Cal Trans
Equipment Rates + 30%
Overhead
Rate calculated using
current fully burdened
Salary and benefits

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
Large Projects - Please see Encroachment Permit Deposit for Large Projects
Moving of Building (Based on the complexity of the move, a deposit may be required to cover additional time necessary to process request, as determined by the Public Works Director)
Cost Recovery Rates
Vehicles
Equipment
Material
Labor
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
$200 minimum or
estimated actual cost as
determined by the
Department Director
Encroachment Permit Deposit for Large Projects $ 2,000.00 (Will be billed for Actual Costs)
Public Improvements Single Lot/Subdivision Improvement Plans Plan Check Deposit for Improvement Plans (GBMC 9210.4)
Subdivision $ 1,000.00
Single Lot $ 500.00
Inspection of Improvement Work Deposit (GBMC 9210.6)
Subdivision or Single Lot 5% of Engineer's
estimate of subdivision
improvements
Improvement Security Required (GBMC 9210.14) 100% of Imp. Est.

Labor and Materials Surety (GBMC 9210.16) 50% of Imp. Est.

Subdivision Regulation Exception Fee See Variance Fee
Water Meter Charges (GBMC 7600)
Deposit will be
determined by Public
Works based on the size
of the meter. Minimum
Deposit $750
Radios Actual Cost
3/4" meter Actual Cost
1" meter Actual Cost
2" meter Actual Cost
3" meter Actual Cost
4" meter Actual Cost
6" meter Actual Cost
Overhead % (Applies to all "Actual Cost" items)
% of invoice for invoice processing 30%
% of labor costs for general overhead 30%
The following amounts listed are DEPOSITS
The following amounts are DEPOSITS and reflect the minimum estimated costs for processing the "typical" building permit application. The Public Works Development Department may increase or decrease the deposit amount depending on the complexity of the project. If at any time during the development review process deposits are insufficient to cover the cost of processing the application, the City shall cease processing until additional funds are submitted.

Deposit for Field Work Inspection (in addition to Basic Encroachment Permit)
The following are deposits for radio and meter installations. Actual costs will be deducted from the deposit for the cost of the meters and associated labor. If actual cost is greater than deposit then customer will be billed for additional charges.

Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Adult Business Permit (Ord. 04-02) $ 790.00
Alarm Fees
Registration Permit (Annual) $ 25.00
Appeal Fee $ 25.00
Registration Permit Late Fee $ 25.00
Alarm Violation Late Payment Fee $ 25.00
Alarm Permit Reinstatement Fee $ 50.00
Burlgar False Alarm Fee
Registered Alarms
First Violation $ 50.00
Second Violation $ 75.00
Third Violation $ 100.00
Fourth Violation $ 200.00
Non-Registered Alarms
First Violation $ 150.00
Second Violation $ 175.00
Third Violation $ 200.00
Fourth Violation $ 300.00
Robbery False Alarm Fee
First Violation $ 100.00
Second Violation $ 200.00
Third and Subsequent Violations $ 300.00
Panic Button False Alarms
First Violation $ 100.00
Second Violation $ 200.00
Third and Subsequent Violations $ 300.00
Operation of Suspended Alarm System
First Violation $ 200.00
Second and Subsequent Violations $ 300.00
Alarm Company Violations
Failure to Report New Installation $ 50.00
False Alarm Caused by Company $ 50.00
Reporting an Alarm for a Suspended Alarm System
First Violation $ 100.00
Second and Subsequent Violations $ 200.00
Failure to Use Enhanced Call Confirmation Procedures $ 100.00 Alarm System Reinstatement Fee $ 200.00
Per Customer Contacted $ 10.00
Late Fee for All Charges $ 25.00
Alarm Permit Fee (Annual) $ 25.00
Arrest Booking Fees
City $ 169.00
Police Department

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Police Department

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Card Club Security Plan
New Security Plan and annual review of Security Plan $ 375.00 (Ord. No. 04-05)
Citation Sign Off $ 34.00
Card Room Fee (per table) $ 595.00
License Application As Set by Penal Code
Renewal As Set by Penal Code
Amendment As Set by Penal Code
Copy cost (per page)
8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14" $ 0.26
11" x 17" $ 0.27
DUI Cost Recovery $ 325.00
Livescan + DOJ Fee $ 21.00
Department of Justice (DOJ) Fee As set by the Department of Justice. Currently $75.00-
$91.00
Massage Establishment Permit Application Fee $ 400.00
(GBMC Section 3903)
Massage Establishment Renewal Permit Fee $ 67.00
Massage Technician Permit Application Fee
Off-Site Massage Permit
Parking Fines
Late Fee - All fines that are $53 $ 25.00
Late Fee - All fines that are $148 $ 54.00
Late Fee - All fines that are $371 (disabled parking) $ 87.00 Photographs
Digital Photos $ 27.00
Digital Videos $ 32.00
Reports - Investigation
Crime See Copy Costs
Traffic Accident, Full Investigation See Copy Costs
$ 1.15
Archival Search (2 or more years) See Copy Costs
$ 15.00
Secondhand Dealer & License Permit & Renewal
Permit $ 300.00
Renewal $ 156.00
+ DOJ and City Livescan fee
Massage Permits: Massage Technician and Massage Establishment Repossession Fees (Set by Statute, California Vehicle Code Section 26751) Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs Subpoena Fee Deposit (Per Day) - (Set by Statute, Government Code 68093-68097.2) TC and PDO Insurance, public (Set by Statute, California Vehicle Code Section 20012) Concealed Weapons (Maximum Fees set by Penal Code)
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Police Department

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Taxicab Driver Permit (GBMC Section 3405)
Application Fee and Identification Card Fee $ 443.00
$ 129.00
Taxi Public Hearing Fee $ 255.00
Tobacco Ordinance License Annual Fee $ 388.00
County Health Officer Fee (paid to County directly)
Change of Location Fee (GBMC Section 2908) $ 205.00
+ Business Tax Certificate and Fire Inspection Fees
Vehicle Release $ 152.00
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs Annual Renewal Application Fee (GBMC Section 3405 (E))
+ Department of Justice Fees
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
Cannabis Regulatory Fee
Annual Regulatory Fee per License
Retail Storefront $15,000.00
Manufacturing $15,000.00
Cultivation $15,000.00
Distribution $10,000.00
Testing Lab $10,000.00
NOTE: IF MORE THAN ONE LICENSE PER BUSINESS, THEN ONLY THE THE HIGHEST REGULATORY WILL BE CHARGED.

Annul Audit Fee per Business
Annual Audit Fee per Cannabis Business $10,000.00
Cannabis Background Fee (does not include livescan fee) Owner $ 781.00
Employee $ 452.00
Cannabis Background Renewal Fee
Owner $ 291.00
Employee $ 211.00
Commercial Cannabis Deposit (New or Renewal) $ 500.00
Commercial Cannabis Replacement Identification Card $ 29.00

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26
County Booking Fee Actual Cost as Charged by the
County of San Luis Obispo
Department of Justice - Fingerprinting Fees Actual Cost Charged by DOJ Federal Bureau of Investigations - Fingerprinting Fees Actual Costs Charged by FBI Negative Declaration Current fee per Department of
Fish and Game
Mitigated Negative Declaration Current fee per Department of Fish and Game
Environmental Impact Report Current fee per Department of Fish and Game
Certified Regulatory Program Current fee per Department of Fish and Game
County Clerk Processing Fee (in addition to above fees) Current fee per Department of Fish and Game
Residences and Apartments $ 25.48
Hotels Units with Kitchens $ 22.27
Motel Units without Kitchens $ 14.32
Hotel Rooms $ 14.32
Commercial Establishments $ 11.45
Each additional employee above 5 $ 2.31
Beauty Shops $ 22.91
Each additional employee above 6 $ 3.47
Eating Establishments w/o Grinders $ 35.65
Each additional 5 seats above 30 $ 5.35
Restaurants W/Grinders less than 30 seats $ 57.32
Restaurants W/Grinders over 30 seats $ 80.23
Laundromats - per washing machine $ 16.41
minimum charge $ 49.28
Service Station - no wash rack $ 67.49
Service Stations - with wash rack $ 96.82
Factories $ 38.21
Each additional employee above 20 $ 1.92
Churches $ 21.15
Per ADA with elementary school $ 0.64
Per ADA with other school $ 0.93
Bottling Plants $ 45.87
Schools (Non-Boarding) $ 12.70
Per ADA with elementary school $ 0.64
Per ADA with other school $ 0.93
Schools (Boarding) $ 12.74
Per ADA with elementary school $ 1.28
Per ADA with other school $ 1.80
Trailer/Mobile Home Space $ 15.31
RV Dump Stations - Less than 50 services $ 118.45
Brine (per gallon)
The fees listed below can be administratively changed by staff upon notification from Department of Fish and Game and do not require the City Council approval.

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Pass Through to Other Agencies
South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (Monthly charge collected by City and paid to the District monthly) Department of Fish and Game Environmental Filing Fees - made payable to San Luis Obispo County Clerk
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/26

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Pass Through to Other Agencies
Tapes
Video Actual Costs per AGP Video +
25% Administrative Fee
Taxicab Rates
Beach Cities Cab Co.

Fare for Pick-up Set by City per request from
Fare per Mile Taxi Cab Company
Waiting Time
Credit Card Surcharge
After-hours Surcharge
234 Taxi
Fare for Pick-up Set by City per request from
Fare per Mile Taxi Cab Company
Waiting Time (per hour)
Credit Card Surcharge
After-hours Surcharge
Effective: 7/1/25
Exhibit A
Service Description Pickups Per Week
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2025
2026 Rate
Adjustment of

5.13%
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2026
32 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $25.45 1.31 $26.76
64 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $34.38 1.76 $36.14
96 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $43.30 2.22 $45.52
TWO-64 Gallon Waste Wheelers 1 $52.26 2.68 $54.94
ONE 64 & ONE 96 Gallon 1 $61.18 3.14 $64.32
TWO-96 Gallon Waste Wheelers 1 $70.12 3.60 $73.72
1 yd dumpster 1 $118.82 6.10 $124.92
1 yd dumpster 2 $176.68 9.06 $185.74
1 yd dumpster 3 $240.68 12.35 $253.03
1 yd dumpster 4 $304.67 15.63 $320.30
1 yd dumpster 5 $359.48 18.44 $377.92
1 yd dumpster 6 $429.61 22.04 $451.65
1 yd dumpster 7 $524.68 26.92 $551.60

1.5 yd dumpster 1 $137.10 7.03 $144.13

1.5 yd dumpster 2 $216.32 11.10 $227.42

1.5 yd dumpster 3 $304.67 15.63 $320.30

1.5 yd dumpster 4 $396.09 20.32 $416.41

1.5 yd dumpster 5 $484.40 24.85 $509.25

1.5 yd dumpster 6 $575.81 29.54 $605.35

1.5 yd dumpster 7 $700.56 35.94 $736.50
2 yd dumpster 1 $155.38 7.97 $163.35
2 yd dumpster 2 $255.91 13.13 $269.04
2 yd dumpster 3 $374.71 19.22 $393.93
2 yd dumpster 4 $493.56 25.32 $518.88
2 yd dumpster 5 $603.20 30.94 $634.14
2 yd dumpster 6 $722.05 37.04 $759.09
2 yd dumpster 7 $882.90 45.29 $928.19
Residential customers must use the waste wheelers provided by the garbage company. This solid service fee for residential trash collections (container with black or gray lid) includes once a week pick-up of one greenwaste/organics container (green lid), and one recycling container (blue lid).

Rates are the same as commercial dumpsters and waste wheeler rates (below).

MULTI-FAMILY (5 or MORE)
COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS - ALL AREAS:

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Waste Connections Service Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND MULTI-UNIT (4 UNITS OR LESS):

Exhibit A
Service Description Pickups Per Week
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2025
2026 Rate
Adjustment of

5.13%
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2026
Effective January 1, 2026
3 yd dumpster 1 $185.84 9.53 $195.37
3 yd dumpster 2 $356.48 18.29 $374.77
3 yd dumpster 3 $493.56 25.32 $518.88
3 yd dumpster 4 $642.83 32.98 $675.81
3 yd dumpster 5 $764.72 39.23 $803.95
3 yd dumpster 6 $907.90 46.58 $954.48
3 yd dumpster 7 $1,156.23 59.31 $1,215.54
4 yd dumpster 1 $240.68 12.35 $253.03
4 yd dumpster 2 $408.22 20.94 $429.16
4 yd dumpster 3 $584.94 30.01 $614.95
4 yd dumpster 4 $764.72 39.23 $803.95
4 yd dumpster 5 $941.43 48.30 $989.73
4 yd dumpster 6 $1,121.15 57.51 $1,178.66
4 yd dumpster 7 $1,430.99 73.41 $1,504.40
Exhibit A
Service Description Pickups Per Week
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2025
2026 Rate
Adjustment of

5.13%
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2026
Effective January 1, 2026
6 yd dumpster 1 $361.03 18.52 $379.55
6 yd dumpster 2 $612.32 31.41 $643.73
6 yd dumpster 3 $877.41 45.01 $922.42
6 yd dumpster 4 $1,147.09 58.85 $1,205.94
6 yd dumpster 5 $1,412.18 72.44 $1,484.62
6 yd dumpster 6 $1,681.75 86.27 $1,768.02
6 yd dumpster 7 $2,146.51 110.12 $2,256.63
8 yd dumpster 1 $481.38 24.69 $506.07
8 yd dumpster 2 $816.46 41.88 $858.34
8 yd dumpster 3 $1,169.89 60.02 $1,229.91
8 yd dumpster 4 $1,529.48 78.46 $1,607.94
8 yd dumpster 5 $1,882.87 96.59 $1,979.46
8 yd dumpster 6 $2,242.35 115.03 $2,357.38
8 yd dumpster 7 $2,861.97 146.82 $3,008.79
32 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $33.51 1.72 $35.23
64 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $60.94 3.13 $64.07
96 Gallon Waste Wheeler 1 $76.18 3.91 $80.09
Re-deliver bin to stopped acct $56.88 2.92 $59.80
Overstacked Garbage & extra bags
Minimum/unit each $7.94 0.41 $8.35
Overstacked Greenwaste & extra bags
Minimum/unit each $3.98 0.20 $4.18
Overstacked Blue Bin & extra bags
Minimum/unit each $3.99 0.20 $4.19
In yard service (per can or commodity)

IN ADDITION TO STANDARD
GARBAGE RATES per month $19.83 1.02 $20.85
The rates shown above include the monthly container rental fee and a semi-annual dumpster cleaning.

COMMERCIAL - OTHER CHARGES:

COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CANS - ALL AREAS:

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES - ALL CUSTOMERS:

Rates for all commercial customers include recycling or greenwaste/organics pickup once per week, included with the garbage service rate. Customers can choose from a 64 or 96 gallon blue commingled recycle waste wheeler or a 32 or 64 gallon organics waste wheeler included with the garbage service rate (96 gallon waste wheelers can only be used with green waste due to weight). If you need a bin for recycling there is a charge (see below).

If you need more frequent recycling, including organics/greenwaste service, it can be provided at a 50% discount from the garbage service rates for the specified level of service required.

Exhibit A
Service Description Pickups Per Week
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2025
2026 Rate
Adjustment of

5.13%
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2026
Effective January 1, 2026
Monthly charge for additional 32, 64 or
96-gallon green waste/organics service per month $5.49 0.28 $5.77 Monthly charge for additional 32, 64 or
96-gallon recycle service per month $2.25 0.12 $2.37
Vacant Rate per month $18.50 0.95 $19.45
Waste wheeler cleaning each time $29.58 1.52 $31.10
Trip charge each time $19.84 1.02 $20.86
Non-payment downsize service each time $19.84 1.02 $20.86 Non-payment redeliver waste wheeler each time $47.69 2.45 $50.14 Non-payment reconnect service each time $47.69 2.45 $50.14 Small item pickup (TV, toilet) each $46.53 2.39 $48.92
Appliance pickup-residential each $65.63 3.37 $69.00
Lock Charge per month $11.05 0.57 $11.62
City Clean Up each $17.27 0.89 $18.16
Garbage extras on your scheduled
pickup day per yard $16.74 0.86 $17.60
Garbage extras -NOT ON YOUR
SCHEDULED PICKUP DAY per yard $46.21 2.37 $48.58
Commercial Waste Wheeler rent per month $6.14 0.31 $6.45 Re-deliver bin on stopped acct each time $56.88 2.92 $59.80 Compactors per yard $22.56 1.16 $23.72
Sunday Service (in additional to
garbage service level) per day $99.30 5.09 $104.39
Recycle bin rental per month $68.56 3.52 $72.08
Stand by time per hour $95.18 4.88 $100.06
Extra bin cleaning $88.75 4.55 $93.30
Damage/Destruction of bins or waste
wheelers
Replacement/repair
at market price
Short Term Dumpsters:

Delivery & Pickup-Bin $56.88 2.92 $59.80
Delivery & Pickup-Waste Wheeler $19.83 1.02 $20.85
Rental Per Day $6.14 0.31 $6.45
Empties Per Yard $46.21 2.37 $48.58
Mattress:

Twin PER SET $25.82 1.32 $27.14
Double PER SET $25.82 1.32 $27.14
Queen PER SET $25.82 1.32 $27.14
King PER SET $25.82 1.32 $27.14
Exhibit A
Service Description Pickups Per Week
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2025
2026 Rate
Adjustment of

5.13%
Monthly Rates
Effective
01/01/2026
Effective January 1, 2026
Any additional recycling, including greenwaste/organic services are charged out at 50% of the garbage rate.

Customers can be charged for contamination fees in the trash, recycling and/or the greenwaste/organics containers.

Late Fees are imposed for residential customers over 30 days delinquent. The fee is 1.5% per month of the outstanding charge, with a minimum fee of $5.00. No prior notice is required, as this late fee policy is stated at the bottom of every bill.

Fee Description & Unit/Time Effective 7/1/25
Fire & Life Safety Inspections
Actual Cost
plus Administrative Fee (25%) Actual Cost
Additional Re-inspections Actual Cost
2nd & Subsequent Re-inspection
Residential Home Health Care Facilities (R-2)
$ 47.00
$ 287.00
plus Administrative Fee (25%) $ 72.00
Additional Inspections $ 287.00
Home Child Day Care/Health Care Facilities
$ 47.00
$ 287.00
$ 287.00
plus Administrative Fee (25%) $ 72.00
Additional Inspections $ 287.00
Annual Fire & Life Safety Self-Inspection Program
Initial Request for Self-Inspection $ 287.00
plus Administrative Fee (25%) $ 72.00
Non-Compliance as listed below:

Commercial Low Risk Annual Business Self-Inspection
Non-Compliance Inspection - each occurrence $ 287.00
plus Administrative Fee (25%) $ 72.00
Commercial High Risk Annual Business Self-Inspection
Non-Compliance Inspection - each occurrence $ 287.00
plus Administrative Fee (25%) $ 72.00
Fire Protection Systems - Plan Review
Fire Engineering Plan Check/Review
Fire Engineering Firm - Plan Review Direct Consultant
Cost + 25%
Administrative
Overhead
Fire Protection Systems - Inspections
Fire Engineering Firm - Plan Review Direct Consultant
Cost + 25%
Administrative
Overhead
Any requested services not covered by Master Fee Schedule will be charged actual costs based on time and materials. A deposit may be required by the City.

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

FIRE & SAFETY
New Business Fire Inspection Fee (One inspection Only. If inspection not passed additional fee required)
Pre-Fire Inspection as mandated by CA H&S Code Section 13235 Inspection Charge - (One inspection Only. If inspection not passed additional fee required)
Pre-Fire Inspection as mandated by CA H&S Code Section 13235 Inspection Charge - (One inspection Only. If inspection not passed additional fee required) (6 or less Residents) or Home Day Care (8 or less children)
Inspection Charge (One inspection only. If inspection not passed additional fee required) (7 or more residents) or Home Day care (9 or more children)
All Inspections Types (Residential, Commercial, Mixed-use, Tenant Improvement, Hood, Premature Inspection Request, Fire Alarm Systems) Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description Type of Change Resolution No. Effective Date Original Adoption 5/19/2003
Peg Access Fee Charter Peg Access Fee Resolution 03-73 7/21/2003 Miscellaneous City Fees Changes per Fee Study Resolution 04-39 6/17/2004 & Blue Ribbon Committee
Solid Waste Fees Solid Waste Fee Update Resolution 04-67 9/7/2004 Recreation Fees Parks and Recreation Fees Resolution 04-84 11/15/2004 Annual Update of Fees Update of various fees based Resolution 05-30 4/4/2005 on December 03 to December
04 CPI
Solid Waste Rate Interim Year Solid Waste Resolution 05-32 4/18/2005 Adjustments Rate Adjustments
Various Parks and Increase and Decrease in Resolution 05-44 6/20/2005 Recreation Fees Various Parks and Recreation
Fees
Water Rate Increase Increase Water Rates and Resolution 05-48 6/29/2005 Set a tiered system
Tobacco Ordinance License Fees for Tobacco Resolution 05-72 9/6/2005 License Fees Ordinance
Per Mile Rate Beach Cities Cab Company Resolution 06-10 1/17/2006 Per Mile Rate
Development Impact Update of various Development Resolution 06-11 2/6/2006 Fees Impact Fees
Annual Update of Fees Update of various fees based Resolution 06-38 5/1/2006 on December 04 to December
05 CPI
Development Impact Update of Parks Development Resolution 06-45 6/19/2006 Fees Impact Fees
Card Table Fee Increase Per Table Fee Resolution 06-91 11/6/2006 Sanitation Fees & Update of Fees Resolution 07-10 1/22/2007 Returned Check Fee
Water Rate Increase Update of Water Fees Resolution 07-18 2/21/2007 Annual Update of Fees Update of various fees based Resolution 07-52 5/7/2007 Newly requested, and on Dec 06 CPI. Also new fees
changed fees for CD for CD, Fire, P & R, and changing
Fee system for CD

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Legislative History
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description Type of Change Resolution No. Effective Date

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Legislative History
Solid Waste Rate Interim Year Solid Waste Resolution 07-94 10/1/2007 Adjustments Rate Adjustments
Taxi Increase Update Taxi Fees Resolution 08-28 4/21/2008 Annual Update of Fees Update of various fees based Resolution 08-36 5/5/2008 Newly requested, and on Dec 07 CPI. Also new fees
changed fees for CD for CD, Fire, ASD, and changing
fee system for CD
Parks and Increase and Decrease in Resolution 08-53 7/7/2008 Recreation Fees Parks and Recreation Fees
Parks and Adjust Parks and Recreation Resolution 09-52 8/17/2009 Recreation Fees Fees
Suspension of Application and Processing
Fee for BTC
Suspension of Application and
Processing Fee for BTC
Resolution 09-92 12/7/2009
Water Rate Adjustments Water Rate Adjustments Resolution 10-45 7/5/2010 Credit Card Convenience Credit Card Convenience Resolution 10-73 12/6/2010 Fees for Utility Billing Fees for Utility Billing
On-line payment service On-line payment service
Water Rate Adjustments Water Rate Adjustments Resolution 12-16 4/1/2012 and Establishment of a and Establishment of a
Storm Water Utility Fee Storm Water Utility Fee
Police Department Any additional fees set by other
agencies will be added to the
amount set by the City for all tickets
issued
Resolution 12-61 9/17/2012
Solid Waste Rate Interim Year Solid Waste Resolution 13-4 2/4/2013 Comprehensive Update Comprehensive Update of all User
Fees
Resolution 13-15 5/6/2013
(With some
exceptions regarding
effective date.)
Annual Update of Fees Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Riverside County year
ended December 2013 of 1.1% for
most fees
Resolution 14-15 3/17/2014 (With
Some exceptions
regarding effective
date.)
Annual Update of Fees Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Riverside County year
ended December 2014 of 1.0349%
for most fees
Resolution 14-15 3/16/2015 (With
Some exceptions
regarding effective
date.)
Solid Waste Rate Waste Connections Solid Waste Resolution 15-54 10/15/2015 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Riverside County year
ended December 2015 of 2.198%
for most fees
Resolution 16-38 5/16/2016
Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description Type of Change Resolution No. Effective Date

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Legislative History
Various Adjustments Adjustments as directed by Council Resolution 16-72 9/6/2016 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Riverside County year
ended December 2016 of 1.97% for
most fees Resolution 17-24 5/15/2017
Community Development Department
Commercial Medical Cannabis
Permitting Process Fee Resolution 17-31 6/6/2017
Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Riverside County year
ended December 2017 of 2.79% for
most fees + 1.21% additional Resolution 18-29 4/16/2018 Police Department
Commercial Cannabis Background
Investigation Fees decrease Resolution 18-42 5/21/2018
Community Development Amendment of Administrative Resolution 18-98 11/19/2018 Department Citation Penalties
Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2018 of 3.08% for
most fees Resolution 19-19 7/1/2019
Community Development Amendment for Short-Term Resolution 19-47 8/19/2019 Department Rental Permit Fees
Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2019 of 3.065%
for most fees Resolution 20-16 7/1/2020
Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2020 of 1.625%
percentage increase for most fees Resolution 21-09 7/1/2021 Building Division Updated Building Fees Resolution 22-06 5/1/2022 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2021 of 3.8328%
percentage increase for most fees Resolution 22-11 7/1/2022 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2022 of 7.446%
percentage increase for most fees Resolution 23- 7/1/2023 Effective: 7/1/25
Fee Description Type of Change Resolution No. Effective Date

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Legislative History
Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2023 of 3.475%
percentage increase for most fees Resolution 24-14 7/1/2024 Community Development Department Development impact fee update Resolution 24-47 10/25/2024 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2024 of 3.300%
percentage increase for most fees Resolution 25-11 7/1/2025 Building Division Updating Building Fees Resolution 25-33 10/14/2025 Annual Update of Fees
Based on CPI for Los
Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim year
ended December 2025 with 3%
increase for most fees Resolution 26- 7/1/2025
Effective: 7/1/25

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 6
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
SUBJECT: CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Update

RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update on the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 and provide input and direction to staff.

BACKGROUND
Overview
Ramona Garden Park (“Park”) is a multi-use park, bounded by North 9th and North 10th Streets on the west and east, and Ramona Avenue and Brighton Avenue on the south and north, respectively. The Park is the focal point for activities in Grover Beach and the South County, in general. Many public and private functions are held at the park such as the Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair and the City’s Summer Concert Series.

After a community outreach effort beginning in 2019, the Council adopted the Ramona Garden Park Master Plan (“Master Plan”) in November 2020, which provides a “road map” for the City to guide future park improvements over a multi-year period along with implementation and construction of these improvements. The Master Plan was refined with a consultant-led effort on the design and construction phasing of this project. The Master Plan is divided into four phases with Phase 1 being the playground and restroom while Phase 2 features the amphitheater and bandshell. Attachment 1 shows the project plan with Phases 1 and 2 outlined in red.

In March 2024, the City received approval for a 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $3,150,000 to fund Phases 1 and 2 of the project. The Council on December 9, 2024 received an initial update on the project prior to the start of construction and approved a Ramona Park Community Donation Policy shown in Attachment 2 to help provide additional funding for this project led by the Grover Beach Community Foundation (Foundation).

On April 14, 2025, the Council approved a construction contract for this project and construction started in June 2025. The Council received a subsequent update on the project on October 27, 2025 highlighting the initial construction activities, community donation program, and memorial plaques, benches, and trees.

Substantial construction activities have taken place since October include earthwork activities, grading, construction of concrete slabs and walkways, utility work, installation of the new restroom building, installation of the playground equipment and the surfacing, irrigation and landscaping, and construction of the bandshell. Weather permitting, project construction is expected to be Staff Report: CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Update Page 2 April 13, 2026
completed by the beginning of June to achieve the goal of allowing the Summer Concert Series to return to Ramona Garden Park beginning on June 28. Staff is also beginning to work on a ribbon-cutting event in June. Project updates continue to be provided on the City’s website.

Community Donation Program
Along with the CDBG funding, the City reported in October that funding from the Parks Construction Fund, Parks Development Impact Fee Fund (DIF), and Recreation DIF Fund was being used to fund this project for a total of $3.6 million in available project funding. Given that the total cost of the project is $4.1 million, there was a gap of approximately $450,000 to fully fund construction. The Council had previously authorized use of General Fund reserves to close this funding gap, however the Council also authorized the community donation program with the Foundation to help offset this cost as noted earlier.

In total, the Foundation sold 173 commemorative pavers along with two benches which generated $56,100 in net proceeds after the paver purchase. The City is also continuing to work with prospective donors on naming rights for the bandshell at the new amphitheater in the park for 25 years pursuant to the Community Donation Policy. Such naming rights would involve a significant donation for this notable sponsorship opportunity and staff will bring a naming rights agreement to the Council for approval if this donation is secured.

Memorial Plaques, Benches, and Trees
As shared with the Council in October, numerous plaques and benches were installed at Ramona Garden Park over many years by community members to recognize loved ones who passed. In addition, community members planted numerous trees at the park in various locations often as part of this recognition. The placement of these memorial plaques, benches, and trees at the park was raised with the Council and Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission (Commission) during the project design review as the Phases 1 and 2 improvements conflicted with the location of many of these memorial items. Transitioning these memorials to commemorative pavers in a walkway or a future memorial wall was recommended with Council and Commission concurrence at the time given the revised configuration and amenities of the park.

However, the Council in October directed staff to work with the six families affected to assist them with selecting new memorials to honor their loved ones in recognition of these past memorials.

Staff is working with these families on these memorial items for installation prior to the completion of the project and these items are estimated to cost a total of $7,500. These installations will be documented with agreements between the families and the City for accurate record-keeping.

FISCAL IMPACT
The CDBG program award provided $3,150,000 for the project with approximately $461,000 in additional funding allocated previously from the Parks Construction Fund, Parks DIF Fund, and Recreation DIF Fund for a total of approximately $3.6 million in available project funding. Given the $4.1 million total cost of the project, there has been a gap of approximately $450,000 to fully fund construction for which the Council had previously authorized use of General Fund reserves along with the community donation program to close this funding gap.

Throughout the project, staff has diligently managed change orders and adjusted project scope to help minimize costs which has now reduced the funding gap to approximately $360,000. Staff has also further reviewed DIF fund balances and based on current development activity, there is Staff Report: CIP 1259 Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Update Page 3 April 13, 2026
sufficient DIF revenue to cover this remaining funding gap. As a result, General Fund reserves are not projected to be needed to fund project construction as revenue from the CDBG grant, development fees, and community donations should be sufficient barring any unforeseen project changes. Staff will recommend that the Council allocate an additional $156,418 from Fund 240 (Parks Construction) and $204,677 from Fund 256 (Parks DIF) to the project as part of the FY 2026-27 budget presented to the Council in June. The final accounting for this project will be completed once the project is finished.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Receive an update on the Ramona Garden Park Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2 and provide input and direction to staff; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Site Map

2. Ramona Garden Park Community Donation Policy
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 Attachment 1
City of Grover Beach
Ramona Garden Park
Community Donation Policy
As Approved by City Council Resolution 24-58
Date:

December 9, 2024
Attachment 2
1 Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW............................................................................................................2

1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................2

1.2 Administration of Policy.................................................................................................2

1.3 Role of the Grover Beach Community Foundation........................................................2 SECTION 2 – DONATIONS PROCESS.......................................................................................2

2.1 Donations Processing ...................................................................................................2

2.2 Accounting of Donations ...............................................................................................2 SECTION 3 – RECOGNITION ITEMS AND DONATION LEVELS ..............................................2

3.1 Donation Levels.............................................................................................................2

3.2 First-Come First-Served................................................................................................3

3.3 City Discretion and Approval for Recognition Items ......................................................3

3.4 Other Donations ............................................................................................................3 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE OF DONATED ITEMS ................................................................3

4.1 Amphitheater Bandshell Naming Rights......................................................................3

4.2 Picnic Tables and Benches...........................................................................................4

4.3 Bike Racks ....................................................................................................................4

4.4 City Website Acknowledgement....................................................................................4 SECTION 5 – LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................4 2 SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction
The purpose of this policy is to guide City staff, the Grover Beach Community Foundation and community members who wish to support the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project in managing donations for the project. The City values the support of the community and seeks to incentivize and acknowledge community generosity with appropriate recognition. The policy is intended to protect park resources and to assure the goals of Ramona Park Master Plan are adhered to.

Guidelines established by this policy will apply to all donations made after the effective date of this policy. Standards established by this policy will apply to purchased equipment, installation techniques, donation acknowledgements, and long-term care of all donations made after the adoption of this policy.

1.2 Administration of Policy
The City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Community Services Supervisor are authorized to administer and adjust this policy, including adjustment to the donation items and methods. Adjustments to the levels of acknowledgement and recognition requires City Council approval.

1.3 Role of the Grover Beach Community Foundation
The Grover Beach Community Foundation has partnered with the City to manage the Ramona Park Community Donation Program. The Foundation is authorized to accept donations on behalf of the City and to work with City staff to provide acknowledgements/recognition as specified by this policy.

SECTION 2 – DONATIONS PROCESS

2.1 Donations Processing
The Community Foundation will set up a webpage to process donations from the community. The Community Foundation will communicate with donors who will receive recognition items to coordinate language for plaques and/or pavers.

2.2 Accounting of Donations
All donations collected for this program will be placed in a designated account and will be tracked to ensure all donations are directly applied to the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project.

SECTION 3 – RECOGNITION ITEMS AND DONATION LEVELS

3.1 Donation Levels
The following are levels of donations under the Ramona Park Community Donation program and their respective recognition or items funded by each donation level. 3 Recognition Item Donation Level Number
Available
Picnic Tables $7,000 6
Park Benches $5,000 4
Bike Rack $3,000 1
Dedicated Pavers (Large – 8”x8”) $500
200
Dedicated Pavers (Small – 4”x8”) $250
Letter of Appreciation/Feature on Website $50 or more Unlimited

3.2 First-Come First-Served
Recognition items listed in Section 3.1 will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the time a donation is completed.

3.3 City Discretion and Approval for Recognition Items

3.3.1 – City Discretion. The City shall have sole discretion on the site placement, style and material of recognition items, in compliance with the Ramona Park Master Plan and design plans approved by the City Council.

3.3.2 – City Approval. Naming or other language featured on recognition items must receive prior approval from the City prior to installation to ensure it meets community standards and aligns with the park’s intended atmosphere. See Section 5 for language requirements.

3.4 Other Donations

3.2.1 - There may be additional donations of items possible other than those expressly listed or contained within this policy. The City may accept those donations subject to a review by the City Manager or designee. Additionally, the City may elect to seek additional donations to sponsor replacement recognition items after expiration of the maintenance period specified in Section 4.

3.2.2 – The City will accept donations in any amount, provided that they may not qualify for recognition as noted in Section 3.1.

SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE OF DONATED ITEMS

4.1 Amphitheater Bandshell Naming Rights
The City may consider naming the amphitheater bandshell to be installed at Ramona Garden Park. Should the City approve naming the bandshell following a substantial donation, it shall remain for a period of twenty-five (25) years or the useful lifespan of the bandshell, whichever comes first.
4 4.2 Picnic Tables and Benches
Picnic tables and benches, along with the commemorative donor plaques, will be maintained by the City for ten (10) years or the useful lifespan of the items, whichever comes first. Upon removal of these items after this term, the City will contact the donor, if possible, to return plaques to the donor.

4.3 Bike Racks
Bike racks will be maintained by the City for ten (10) years or the useful lifespan of the item, whichever comes first.

4.4 City Website Acknowledgement
The City will maintain a list of donors on its website for a period of five (5) years.

SECTION 5 – LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Language and names applied to plaques and pavers listed in Section 3.1 must comply with the following:
• No profanity or derogatory language.
• Plaques should avoid language that may be offensive, divisive, or inflammatory. Words and phrases must be respectful and inclusive.
• Statements that advocate for specific political, religious, or social causes are not permitted. Dedications should reflect a positive and inclusive tone without specific ideological or religious language.
• Plaques should not include purely commercial content or advertisements. Recognition should be limited to the donor's name and, if appropriate, a brief dedication statement that aligns with the park's public mission.
• All language must comply with the text length determined by the City. • This list is not exhaustive and the City reserves the right to reject any language deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with community standards or the City’s desired atmosphere for City parks.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Policy Direction on Proposed Amendments to Social Host Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance

RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update on the implementation of the Social Host Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance and provide direction to staff on potential amendments to the Ordinance and accumulation of daily fines for violations.

BACKGROUND
Social Host Ordinance
The discharge of illegal fireworks is a common problem faced by many jurisdictions in California, including Grover Beach and the surrounding communities. The Police Department has long focused enforcement efforts on illegal fireworks being used in the city and beginning in 2021 introduced the use of drone technology to help identify violators from above. The drones have proven successful by allowing staff to safely observe violations from the air and dispatch ground units. Additionally, the department believes the use of drones has been effective in reducing the use of illegal fireworks because of their well-advertised presence.

On March 12, 2025, staff provided an update to the Council about fireworks enforcement and oversight. As part of this update, staff presented the concept of a “Social Host Ordinance”, to levy fines against property owners and/or tenants in control of a property for illegal fireworks activity at the property, as another option to help deter illegal fireworks activity. On May 27, 2025, the Council adopted such an ordinance for fireworks enforcement. Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) Section 119.08 provides for an administrative citation in the amount of $1,000 for each violation, or each illegal firework set off, in possession or sold. This section also provided that such fines would be payable and challenged pursuant to existing provisions for other civil fines under GBMC Section 37.015. Section 37.015 specifies that “each and every day a violation exists”, which may include nonpayment of a civil fine, “shall be a separate and distinct violation and is subject to a separate and distinct civil fine.

Initial Enforcement Results
Following adoption of the Ordinance, the Police Department issued 12 citations for social host fireworks violations. Of those citations, three were paid in full on time, five citees have made partial payments or entered into payment plans with the City, one citation was dismissed after appeal, Staff Report: Proposed Amendments to Social Host Fireworks Ordinance Page 2 April 13, 2026
and three received no response from citees to date. As of April 1, 2026, the City collected a total of $7,487 for 2025 citations, of which 65% must be forwarded to the State Controller for deposit in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund, pursuant to CA Health and Safety Code Section 12726. The City is still owed over $128,000 in fines primarily from the three citees who have not responded.

Because the Ordinance provides for a $1,000 fine for “each violation observed”, citees were fined base fines up to $10,000 for a citation that listed 10 fireworks being discharged at a property.

Additionally, due to late payments accumulating daily fines, pursuant to the existing code sections, some fines totaled up to $30,000 as of December 2025. Staff noted that the accumulation of these significant fine amounts may be in excess of the Council’s policy intent when adopting the ordinance with a $1,000 base fine per violation. The City has paused further notifications of accumulated daily fines to citees, pending the Council’s consideration of potential changes to the code. Currently, pursuant to GBMC Section 37.036(F), the City may pursue any legal and equitable remedies for collection of civil fines, including by issuing a lien against the property.

Staff has observed that these higher fine amounts result in difficulty collecting the fines requiring a great deal of staff resources to track and monitor delinquencies. Further, these higher fine amounts call into question the benefit and rationale for such high base fines for multiple fireworks, for additional daily fines for nonpayment, or for the City to proceed with liens against violators’ properties for failure to pay these fines, however, this is the only true remedy currently provided through the GBMC for nonpayment.

Staff also noted that the process prescribed by GBMC Section 37.015 for general civil fines was not ideal for the enforcement of fireworks violations. Unlike many code violations, which are generally observed and cited by a Code Compliance Officer, fireworks citations are issued by Police Officers. However, pursuant to the existing ordinance, the preliminary review of these citations is conducted by the Community Development Department, rather than the Police Department, who control the evidence and would be best suited to providing the initial review of their citation.

Proposed Changes
Given these issues after the first year of enforcement, staff is proposing possible amendments to the GBMC regarding social host fireworks enforcement. These changes are intended to continue maintaining deterrence of the possession or discharge of illegal fireworks, including by holding a property owner or tenant responsible for the property accountable for violations, while instituting enforcement that is more equitable and reasonable and not overly burdensome for staff to manage. The proposed changes are in line with staff’s observations that fines can quickly escalate in excess of what the Council may have intended and that the process of review is not consistent with the reality of fireworks citation issuance.

Below are these proposed changes for the Council’s consideration:
• Remove provision providing that each violation observed would incur an additional $1,000 fine and instead add a provision to impose a tiered fine structure, based on the quantity of fireworks possessed, used or ignited:
o One to ten fireworks violations - $1,000
o Between ten and twenty fireworks violations - $3,000
o Gross violations of more than 20 violations - $5,000
• Provide that late fees may be assessed for failure to timely make payment and allow for unpaid fines to be referred to third-party collections agencies, rather than having the only remedy of imposing a lien on the property
Staff Report: Proposed Amendments to Social Host Fireworks Ordinance Page 3 April 13, 2026
• Modify the review process to:
o Allow for a preliminary review of a citations by the Police Department if requested within 10 days of the citation
o Provide that late fees will not be incurred during the review process o Provide for final review by the City Manager or designee by written appeal when requested within 30 days of the preliminary review
Staff recommends the Council consider these changes and provide direction to staff on whether to bring an Ordinance to the Council adopting these and potentially other changes or not to return with an Ordinance and leave the GBMC unchanged. Staff is also seeking direction on whether to retroactively apply these changes to outstanding citations by waiving accumulated daily fines incurred by citees for nonpayment or late payment of the base fines if they pay the base fine in full within 30 days of passage of the ordinance or through a payment plan with the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this item. Enforcement of fireworks citations is included in the Police Department and Community Development Department operating budgets. Reduction of fines would not impact the budget as these are not included in the City’s budgeted revenues. If Council directs staff to retroactively apply changes to the daily fines for nonpayment or repayment, reimbursement of approximately $1,200 to a citee who paid those fines may be required.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:

1. Provide direction to staff on potential amendments to the Ordinance and accumulation of daily fines for violations; or

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Amendments to Social Host Fireworks Code Sections (tracked changes) 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 ☐ Street Improvements and Maintenance
§ 119.08 SOCIAL HOSTS.
(A) Social host liability; purpose.
(1) This section authorizes the imposition of administrative fines on any person, including any "social host" who violates any provision of this section in order to encourage and to obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter for the benefit and protection of the entire community. This section governs the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review of all administrative fines, related to: the possession, use, storage, sale, and/or display of those fireworks classified as "dangerous fireworks" in Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 12500, et seq., with the exception of a pyrotechnic licensee when operating pursuant to that license; and the use of "safe and sane fireworks" as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 12500 et seq. on or at dates, times and/or locations other than those permitted by this chapter. Said administrative fines are imposed under authority of Cal. Government Code § 53069.4, Cal.

Health and Safety Code § 12557, and the police power of the city. (2) The issuance of citations imposing administrative fines may be performed at the discretion of the officials of the city authorized hereunder; and the issuance of a citation to any responsible person constitutes but one remedy for the city to redress violations of this code. By adopting this section, the city does not intend to limit its ability or authority to employ any other remedy, civil or criminal, to redress any violation of this code by any responsible person. (3) The imposition of fines related to "dangerous fireworks" under this section shall be limited to host(s) who possess, sell, use and/or display, or the seizure of, 25 pounds or less (gross weight) of such dangerous fireworks.
(4) Fines collected pursuant to this chapter related to "dangerous fireworks" shall not be subject to Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12706, which provides that certain fines collected by a court of the State be deposited with, and disbursed by, the County Treasurer. Instead, fines collected pursuant to this section related to "dangerous fireworks" shall be subject to Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12726, which section provides that 65% of all administrative fines or penalties collected by the city shall be forwarded to the Controller of the State of California for deposit in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund, as described in Cal.

Health and Safety Code § 12728.
(5) This section imposes a duty upon the owners of all real property to ensure that there are no violations of this code related to "dangerous fireworks" on such real property. Each violation of this code, whether on the same day or different day, shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to a separate administrative fine.
(B) Definitions. The following definitions apply to the use of these terms for the purposes of this section relating to social host liability.

CITATION. An administrative citation issued pursuant to this section to remedy a violation.

Attachment 1
CITEE. Any person served with an administrative citation charging him or her as a responsible person for violation.

CODE. The City of Grover Beach Municipal Code or any law, rule, regulation, or code that is adopted by reference.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any person duly authorized to enforce the provisions of this code.

PERSON. A natural person or a legal entity that is also an owner, tenant, lessee and/or other person with any right to possession or control of the property where a violation of this code occurred.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A person or host who causes a code violation to occur or allows a violation to exist or continue, by his or her action or failure to act, or whose agent, employee or independent contractor causes a violation to occur, or allows a violation to exist or continue.

There is a rebuttable presumption that the record owner of a residential parcel, as shown on the county's latest equalized property taxes assessment rolls, and a lessee of a residential parcel has a notice of any violation existing on said property. For purposes of this section, there may be more than one responsible person for a violation. Any person, irrespective of age, found in violation of any provision of this section may be issued a citation in accordance with the provisions of this section. Every parent, guardian or other person, having the legal care, custody or control of any person under the age of 18 years, who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is in violation of this section, may be issued a citation in accordance with the provisions of this section, in addition to any citation that may be issued to the offending minor.

SOCIAL HOST or HOST. A person who is:
(a) Any owner of private property as listed on the most recent assessment roll; and/or (b) Any person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy public or private property under a lease, permit, license, rental agreement, or contract; and/or (c) Any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, sponsors, or accepts responsibility for a gathering on public or private property.

VIOLATION or VIOLATES. Any violation of any provision of this code. (C) Issuance of administrative citation. Whenever a Code Enforcement Officer determines that a violation of the code has occurred, the officer may issue an administrative citation on a city-approved form listing the code violation(s) and the amount of the administrative fine required to be paid by the responsible person(s) in accordance with the provisions of this section and this code.
(D) Host liability.
(1) Except as may be permitted by state law, no host shall permit or fail to prevent the possession, sale, use, display, explosion, or discharge of any dangerous firework on the host's property, or an adjacent public of private street or sidewalk, within the City of Grover Beach. (2) A host who permits or fails to prevent any discharge of dangerous fireworks on a property under their possession or control, or on adjacent public or private street or sidewalk, shall be deemed to have actual or constructive knowledge that dangerous fireworks have been discharged if the host has not taken all reasonable steps to prevent the discharge of dangerous fireworks.
(3) There is a rebuttable presumption that the record owner of a private property, as shown on the county's latest equalized property taxes assessment rolls, and a lessee of the property have notice of any violation existing on or from said property. (4) It is the duty of any host to take all reasonable steps to prevent the discharge of dangerous fireworks on the host's property, or on an adjacent public or private street or sidewalk, within the City of Grover Beach.
(5) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(a) The possession, manufacture, storage, display, sale, use, or discharge of safe and sane fireworks as permitted under federal or state law.
(b) A host who initiates contact with law enforcement or fire officials to assist in removing any person, or dangerous fireworks, from the host's property or terminating the activity in order to comply with this chapter, if the request for assistance is made before any other person contacts law enforcement or fire officials to complain about the violation of this chapter. (c) No person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy a unit in a multifamily residential property under a lease, rental agreement, or contract shall be liable for dangerous fireworks violations occurring in the common areas of the property, unless such person is determined to be a responsible person.
(E) Administrative fines for fireworks violations.
(1) Each person who violates any provision of this code as it relates to the possession, use, storage, sale and/or display of "dangerous fireworks" shall be subject to the imposition and payment of an administrative fine or fines as provided below. (2) Administrative fine(s) issued pursuant to this section shall be due and payable in accordance with §§ 37.015 et seq. and the citee shall be required to abate the violation and immediately surrender all illegal fireworks to the law enforcement personnel, and/or fire personnel. For penalties not paid in full within that time, a late charge in the amount set by resolution of the City Council may be imposed and must be paid to the city by the citee. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 37.015 et seq., any Social Host or Responsible Person who violates this section shall be subject to administrative fines based on the quantity of fireworks possessed, used, ignited, or discharged on the premises. (b) Administrative fines shall be imposed as follows:
(i) One (1) to ten (10) fireworks shall result in an administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
(ii) Ten (10) to twenty (20) fireworks shall result in an administrative fine of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000).
(ii) Gross violations of more than twenty (20) fireworks shall result in an administrative fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) twenty (20).

(3) Payment of the administrative fine shall not excuse or discharge a citee from the duty to immediately abate and correct a violation of the code, nor from any other responsibility or legal consequences for a continuation or a repeated occurrence(s) of a violation of the code. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 37.015 et seq., failure to pay an administrative citation under this section does not constitute a separate and distinct violation subject to a separate and distinct civil fine; however, late fees may be assessed for failure to timely make payment pursuant to §§ 37.015 et seq.
(i) Notwithstanding any other remedies available to the City for collection of civil fine payments pursuant to §§ 37.015 et seq., the city may send non-payments of administrative citations pursuant to this section to a third party collections agency after 30 of days.
(F) Appeals. Appeals for administrative citations issued in conjunction with this chapter will be handled in accordance with §§ 37.015 et seq.
(1) Notwithstanding the procedures set forth in § 37.037, a responsible person may request a preliminary civil citation review. The request for a preliminary civil citation review shall be actually received by, submitted to, and conducted/reviewed by the Police Department. (i) Notwithstanding the procedures set forth in § 37.037, the request for a preliminary civil citation review shall be submitted and received by the Police Department within 10 calendar days of the date of issuance of the civil citation. (ii) The preliminary civil citation review shall consist of a review of the citation, the written statement and any other evidence submitted at the time of the request by the responsible person and, at the discretion of the reviewer, any other related information.

The review shall be decided within three (3) business days of receipt of the request. A written decision shall be provided to the responsible party at such time. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 37.015 et seq., in the case of an appeal, late fees shall be tolled and not assessed until after the conclusion of a hearing. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 37.015 et seq., any person aggrieved by a preliminary civil citation review decision may seek final review by the City Manager, or designee, by filing a written appeal with the City Manager’s Office within 30 calendar days of an preliminary civil citation review decision pursuant to § 37.039.
(i) The written appeal must indicate the grounds for contesting the civil citation and/or civil fine.
(ii) To be effective and complete, the city must actually receive the request within 30 calendar days of the date the preliminary civil citation review decision. Where the responsible person mails a request, the request shall be deemed filed on the date actually received by the city.
(iii) Upon receipt of an appeal to the City Manager, or designee, the City Manager or designee shall have 30 of calendar days to set a hearing and 10 business days after the hearing to issue a written decision to the appeal. There shall be no further hearing and the decision shall exhaust the responsible person’s administrative remedies. (G) Misdemeanor. Notwithstanding any other remedy for violation of this section, any person who violates the provisions of this chapter may additionally be guilty of a misdemeanor which shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of §§ 37.015 et seq. (Ord. 25-02, passed 5-27-2025)