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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, California.
FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Emerie Plante, a 9-year-old, 3rd grade student at Grover Heights Elementary School.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present.
City Staff: City Manager Matthew Bronson, City Attorney Jennifer Thompson, Assistant City Manager Kristin Eriksson, City Clerk Wendi Sims, Police Chief Jim Munro, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Scott Hallett were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 8: 19 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2026, the Council met 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
At 8:43 the Council reconvened into open session with all Council present and Mayor Dee announced there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation recognizing May as Bike Month read by Council Member Tuggle and accepted by Karl Tupper, Executive Director & Air Pollution Control Officer with the SLO County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
2. Proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 3-9, 2026, read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by City Clerk Sims.
3. Proclamation for Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Ray read by Mayor Dee and accepted by Greg Ray
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor opened the floor to any member of the public for comment on items of interest which were within the jurisdiction of the City Council, but were not listed on the agenda.
• David Swift
• Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
• Pamela Storton
• Cathryn Sells
No further comments were received, and the Mayor closed the Public Communications segment for this portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Dee opened public comment.
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• Loren Westphal
There being no additional public comments received , and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll and seconded by Council Member Weirick to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
4. Treasurer's Reports for the Period of March 1, through March 31, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
5. Treasurer's Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of March1, through March 31, 2026
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
6. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
7. Ramona Garden Park Community Donation Policy Amendment Action: Adopted Resolution Number: 26-11 to amend the Ramona Garden Park Community Donation Policy for donations received after the completion of the Ramona Garden Park Rehabilitation Project.
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Resolution No: 26-11: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, I California, Amending the Ramona Garden Park Community Donation Policy
8. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Title XI (Business Regulations) to Regulate Social Hosts Allowing Illegal Fireworks
Action: Introduced and conducted a first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Title XI (Business Regulations); and scheduled a public hearing and second reading to adopt the ordinance at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting .
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Authorization to Amend the General Plan and Zoning Designation for a Proposed Residential Development Project at 1591 Farroll Road
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
At 6:46 p.m., Council Member Weirick recused himself from the dais due to the proximity of his home and the proposed project.
Community Development Director Martin presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing the amendment to the General Plan and Zoning Designation for the proposed project. Also, the developers, Ian with ABC Development, Sergio with Eiseman Design and Brian with Urban Planning Concepts gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• John Ferguson
• Clint Weirick
• Pamela Storton
• Jeff Bohrer
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• Loren Westphal
• Harold Reis
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member McCorryDriscoll to authorize staff to initiate an amendment to the City's General Plan and Official Zoning Map to change the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Designation from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential for a proposed housing project at 1591 Farrell Road to develop a 30 single-story attached and detached residential units. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RECUSED:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Weirick
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:58 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 8:07 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
At 8:07 p.m., Council Member Weirick rejoined the Council on the dais.
10. San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced Linda Belch, Deputy Director of County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services who gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing the San Luis Obispo Countywide Reginal Homelessness.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Devon McQuade
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Weirick to Adopt Resolution No. 26-12 approving "San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact" and receive a report from the County of San Luis Obispo's Homeless Services Division on the Regional Compact and a Regional Homeless Services Inventory. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll , Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 26-12: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll reported on attending the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) meeting.
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B. Council Member Tuggle stated the South County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) Mixer is at Vespera on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
C. Council Member Weirick reported on attending the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting and the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee thanked the public for attending the meetings and speaking during public comment.
She also mentioned the Grover Beach Elementary School had their Spring Fling Fundraiser on April 18th and she was happy to participate in the "Dunk the Mayor".
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll mentioned she was out in the Community last week and appreciates the members of the Community and their comments Council Member Tuggle stated she was contacted by some youth in community and they requested the Council update the City Skatepark.
Council Member Weirick discussed a few events he attended in the San Luis Obispo County area Grover Beach Picnic in the Park, Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center's 18th Annual Walk and Awareness Fair, Desalination Meeting and the State Water Project Inspection Tours. He also requested consensus from Council to have staff contact the healthcare groups to questions if there is an issue, and consensus from Council was given.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the upcoming event at the Exploration Discovery Center on May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Zoo to You and The Grange's Pancake Breakfast will take place on May 3rd from 8:00 am to 11 :00am. He also clarified a previous statement regarding fireworks fines from the last meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson discussed the progress at Ramona Garden Park and the sewer upgrade project. He shared that the Water Supply Public Outreach Meeting will take place at the Ramona Center on May 13th at 6:00 p.m. He also mentioned upcoming special events including the Tour of Grover Beach Bike Parade, Mother Son Dance, Game Night, Movie Night and Summer Concerts.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. 6-::---
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Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/11/2026)
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