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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 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 Marian Cardenas Fiero, 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, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Scott Hallett were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2026, read by Council Member McCorryDriscoll and accepted by Assistant City Manager/Acting Public Works Director Eriksson.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Introduction of New Employees - City Manager Bronson introduced new employees: Todd Bartolome, Senior Engineer; Mark McKibbon, Human Resources Officer; and Angela Nesser, Code Compliance Officer
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.
• Justus Janzen & Ryan Simon
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Brenda Auer
• Charles Varni
• Andrea Seastrand
• Randall Myrick
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. • Kelvin Coveduck
• Debbie Peterson
• Brenda Auer
• Loren Westphal
There being no additional public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, and 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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3. AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
4. Certification of Signatures for a Citizen Initiative to Limit Certain Building Heights and Establish a Minimum Commercial Component in Mixed-Use Development Action: Accepted the Petition and Certification of Signatures for a Citizen Initiative to Limit Certain Building Heights and Establish a Minimum Commercial Component in Mixed-Use Development and scheduled an agenda item for the June 8, 2026 meeting to receive a Ballot Measure Report and consider adoption of the ordinance as written in the petition or submission of the ordinance to voters for the November 2026 election.
At 6:40 p.m. Council Member Weirick requested with agreement of Council to pull Item 5 for discussion and separate consideration.
5. Award of Construction Contract for Measure K-14 Street Improvements for CIP 2295- 17 Mayor Dee opened public comment on item 5. There being no public comments received, the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to I
approve Consent Agenda Item No. 5 to Award the contract for construction of Capital Improvement Project 2295-17 as part of the Measure K-14 Street Rehabilitation Program I to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,499,999 for the Base Bid; authorized the City Manager to sign and affirm change orders for construction and construction management up to an aggregate of $300,000; and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PUBLIC HEARING
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
6. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Title XI (Business Regulations) to Regulate Social Hosts Allowing Illegal Fireworks
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the changes to the Social Host Ordinance.
Mayor Dee declared the Public Hearing open and invited public comment on this matter.
There being no public comments received, the Mayor Closed the Public Hearing.
Action: It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to conduct a public hearing and second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Title XI (Business Regulations); and adopt a Resolution to apply the changes in the ordinance retroactively to citees issues citations in 2025. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll, Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 26-02: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending Section 119.08 (Social Hosts) of Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Article XI (Business Regulations) to Regulate Social Hosts Who Allow Illegal Fireworks.
Resolution No. 26-13: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Waiving Certain Fines Associated with Violation of Grover Beach Municipal Code Chapter 119 Fireworks.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. Appointment to the Planning Commission
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson reviewed the interview process, and Mayor Dee introduced the first applicant and proceeded with the interviews.
1. Robert Perrault
2. David Halverson
3. Dominic Dal Porto
4. Loren Westphal
5. Robert Hobson
6. Charles McClure - Did not attend
7. Brian Jeffries
8. Greg Vine
9. Shilo Terek
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 8:02 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 8:11 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
8. Action: It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to conduct interviews of applicants and make appointments to fill three seats on the Planning Commission, David Halverson and Dominic Dal Porto with two terms ending in 2030 and Greg Vine with one term ending in 2028, the remaining term of former Commissioner Hoffman's seat. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscol, Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN : Council Members - None
FY 2026-27 Budget Update and Draft Work Programs for Council Goals and Priorities Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Administrative Services Director Szamet and Assistant City Manager Eriksson reviewed and gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Budget Update.
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Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public I comment.
Action: The City Council received a report on the FY 2026-27 budget development process and draft work programs for Council Goals and Priorities and provided input and direction to staff.
9. Five Cities Fire Authority Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover Deployment Analysis
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson briefly gave background information on this item and Five Cities Fire Chief Hallett gave a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the Risk Assessment/Standards Analysis.
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Loren Westphal
• Breanda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: The City Council received a report on the FY 2026-27 budget development process I and draft work programs for Council Goals and Priorities and provided input and direction to staff.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll mentioned REACH had an Aviation Summitt and Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Conference is taking place in Sacramento starting Wednesday.
B. Council Member Tuggle stated she attended the WRAC meeting and South County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) has their Rise and Shine Mixer on Wednesday morning.
C. Mayor Dee reported on attending the SLO Regional Transit Authority Board meeting.
D. Mayor Pro Tern Robert said he attended the SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) meeting as Mayor Dee's alternate.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Mccorry-Driscoll said she is very proud of the Planning Commission appointments and all the applicants who applied.
Council Member Tuggle reported on attending the Diablo Tour, requested agreement from the Council to move forward with the Skate Park discussion/fundraising. The Council agreed the next step would be to send this item to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission.
Council Member Weirick discussed he attended Congressman Salud Carbajal's Town Hall meeting on May 4th and he also attended the JPIA California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Elected Officials Summit from April 29th - May 1st.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the Line Dancing at The Grange will take place on Friday Night instead of Thursday at 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
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Mayor Dee highlighted a few events she attended in Grover Beach, Tour through Grover Beach, Bike to School Day on May 5th , Grover Beach Library Party and the Mother Son Dance. She also requested and received consensus from the Council to provide a Proclamation to the South County Historical Society for their 50th Anniversary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson noted the Water Supply Public Outreach Meeting is at the Ramona Center on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:00pm and next meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 15th at 5:00pm also at Ramona Center. He also mentioned that the ribbon cutting for the Ramona Park Project will be on Thursday June 11 th with more details to come.
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 9:47 p.m. ~
~MAYOR
Attest:
~&~ WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 5/26/2026)