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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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 presented by all present.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present. Kathy Mccorry-Driscoll 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, Administrative Services Director Nick Szamet, Community Development Director Megan Martin, and Senior Engineer Todd Bartolome were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
PRESENTATIONS I None.
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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.
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Brenda Auer
• Dee Santos
• Ethan Hawkins
• Charles Varni
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. • Brenda Auer
• Pamela Storton
There being no additional public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
ORDER OF THE DAY: Upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to pull Items 4 and 8 for further discussion.
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee Council Members - None
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll
Council Members - None
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Monday, June 22, 2026
1. Treasurer's Reports for the Period of May 1, through May 31, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
2. Treasurer's Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of May 1, through May 31, 2026
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget and FY 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program Action: Adopted Resolution No.26-21 and Resolution No. 26-22 and Resolution No. 26- 23 for FY 2026-27 budget and FY 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program; appropriate funds for the FY 2026-27 budget; set the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds; established authorized positions list in departments for FY 2026-27; and authorized the amended payment schedule for existing interfund advance between Wastewater and General Funds.
Resolution No. 26-21: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Appropriating the FY 2026-27 Budget
Resolution No. 26-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Setting the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit from Tax Proceeds Resolution No. 26-23: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Establishing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Various Departments of the City for the FY 2026-27 Budget and Establish the 2026-27 Salary Schedule
6. Update of Approved List of Qualified Consultants for Construction Management and Geotechnical Engineering Services
Action: Approved the update list of qualified consultants for construction management and geotechnical engineering services related to upcoming Capital Improvement Projects and authorized the City Manager to execute Agreements for Consultant Services up to $400,000 based on approved scope and budget proposals.
7. Approved List of Qualified Consultants for Engineering Design Services Action: Approved the list of qualified consultants for Engineering Design Services related to upcoming Capital Improvement Projects.
9. Amended and Restated Resolution Placing on the Ballot an Initiative Measure to Limit Building Heights and Establish a Minimum Thirty-Three Percent (33%) Commercial Component in Mixed-Use Development to Extend the Time to Submit Arguments
10. Action: Adopted an amended and restated resolution placing on the ballot an initiative measure to limit building heights and establish a minimum thirty-three percent (33%) commercial component in mixed-use development to extend the time to submit arguments in favor and against.
Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors Consolidate City of Grover Beach Ballot Initiative Elections
Action: Adopted the Resolution No. 26-24 requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City's General Municipal Ballot Initiatives Elections with the Statewide General Election.
Resolution No. 26-24: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Submitting to the Voters at the Next General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, an Initiative Measure to Adopt an Ordinance to Limit Building Heights and Establish a Minimum Thirty-Three Percent (33%) Commercial Component in Mixed-Use Development I
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
4. Update of FY 2026-27 Council Goals and Priorities
Action: Adopted the updated FY 2026-27 City Council Goals and Priorities to incorporate changes to the "Economic Development and Housing" Multi-Year Goal.
Mayor Dee opened public comment on item 4. There being no public comments received , the Mayor closed public comment.
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Dee to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 4 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
8. Creation of Ad Hoc Council Committee on Building Heights and Commercial Space Citizen Initiative and Next Steps with the Citizen Initiative Action: Approved the creation of an ad hoc Council committee consisting of Mayor Dee and Council Member Tuggle on the building heights and commercial space citizen initiative and receive information about the next steps regarding the citizen initiative.
Mayor Dee opened public comment on item 8.
• Brenda Auer
• Kelvin Coveduck
• 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 Weirick to approve the creation of an ad hoc Council committee on Building Height and Commercial Space Citizen Initiative and Next Steps with the Citizens Initiative with Council Member Tuggle and Council Member Mccorry-Driscol with Mayor Dee as the alternate if necessary. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members - Weirick, Tuggle, Mayor Pro Tern Robert and Mayor Dee Council Members - None
Council Members - Mccorry-Driscoll
Council Members - None
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle mentioned she attended the State of the Cities Luncheon and the Channel Counties Division Dinner.
B. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) and the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) meetings.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Robert commented on attending the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting.
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D. Mayor Dee relayed she attended the Five Cities Fire Authority(FCFA) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee requested Police Chief Munro to response to the questions from public comments I regarding the flock cameras. She requested consensus from Council to agendize an item regarding Ramona Garden Park hours (all parks), and the Council agreed with agendizing the item on the next City Council meeting agenda.
Council Member Tuggle requested information regarding Street Sweeping, City credit card policy and a breakdown of major categories of use.
Council Member Weirick noted his attendance at the South County Chambers of Commerce luncheon and the League of California Cities (CACITIES) meeting. He also communicated he went on a ride along with Public Works staff, attended the Elks Lodge Flag Day ceremony and the Grand Opening for Ramona Garden Park.
Mayor Pro Tern Robert mentioned the Exploration Discovery Center accepts electronic waste, and the Grange pancake breakfast will take place on July 5th .
Mayor Dee relayed she attended the Ramona Garden Park Ribbon Cutting and has received numerous comments on the event and the park.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson mentioned the Water Supply Forum was held on June 16, reiterated the wonderful community event for the re-opening of Ramona Garden Park, and reminded everyone the next City Council meeting will take place on July 27 . He also wished everyone a Happy New I Year for the new Fiscal Year.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thompson read the Closed session items into the record.
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the following item:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Grover H2O et al. v. City of Grover Beach et al. [Trial Court Case No: 24CV-0264]
B. 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 Initiative Litigation): 1 case C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 I of the Government Code: 1 case
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 7:27 p.m. , the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 8:05 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 7/27/2026)