MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
ALL TO ORDER Mayor Dee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Counc hamber, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, Californi FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was presented by all present.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Kathy McCorry-Driscoll, Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Robert, and Mayor Kassi Dee were present.
City Staff:
Community Service Supervisor Larry Kim were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
caccianoce and Community Services Supervisor Larry Kir
PRESENTATIONS
None.
Linda Busick
Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
• Pameal Storton
: Vizaber Do Elizabeth Doukas
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. • David Swift
• Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
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 wa:
amended to pull items 9 and 10 for further discussion
onsent gend bem Nos 294, 5, 6, 7ad are Mended or rio y
The motion carried on t
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members - McCorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
2. Treasurer's Reports for the Period of June 1, through June 30, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted
3. Treasurer's Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account - $5,000,000 for the Period of June 1, through June 30, 2026
Action: Approved the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
4. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
5. Resolution to Amend the Position Allocation Related to Records and Property Technician and Community Services Officer Positions and Resolution to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the Grover Beach Police Officers Association Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-26 to amend the Position Allocation to establish the new job classification and compensation for and add 1.00 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Lead Police Records Property & Evidence Technician; delete 1.00 FTE Records & Property 225 Technician allocation; delete 0.50 FTE Community Services Officer within the Police Department and adopt Resolution No. 26-27 to amend the Memorandum of Understanding Resolution No. 26-26: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the Position Allocation to Establish the Job Specification and Compensation for and Add 1.00 FTE of Lead Police Records Property & Evidence Technician; and to Delete 1.00 FTE Records and Property Technician; and to Delete 0.50 Resolution No. 26-27: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending a Memorandum of Understanding with the Grover Beach Police Officers Association
6. Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $45,200 and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
Resolution No. 26-28: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Accepting the 2027 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
7. Resolution to Accept the 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Education Grant Award Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-29 authorizing the City of Grover Beach to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $201,006.33 from the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) education and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the grant agreement.
Resolution No. 26-29: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Acceptance of a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Award in the Amount of $201,006.33 for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Education, and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol
8. Resolution to Accept the 2026 CHP Cannabis DUI Enforcement Grant Award Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-30 authorizing the City of Grover Beach to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $68,507.17 from the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the grant agreement.
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Resolution No. 26-30: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Approving the Acceptance of a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Award in the Amount of $68,507.17 for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement, and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol
11. Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule for Community Services Special Events/Outdoor Assemblies
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-31 to amend the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 for Community Service Facility Fees and provide a graduated level of costs for Special Event/Outdoor Assembly of 100 or more people and adjust the pricing as provided in the amended Master Fee Schedule.
Resolution No. 26-31: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Community Services Special Event/Public Assemblies Fees
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
9. Resolution to Execute Agreements for a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a South 4th Street Complete Streets Plan
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-32 to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements for a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant in the amount of $359,432 from the California Department of Transportation for the South 4th Street Complete Streets Plan
It was motioned by Council Member Weirick and seconded by Mayor Dee to approve Consent Agenda Item 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members - McCorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 26-32: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Accepting the 2027 California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
10. Agreement for Staff Extension Services for Northern Cities Management Area Technical Group
Action: Approve a five-year agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $161,572 for five years of the City's portion of staff extension services for the Northern Cities Management Area (NCMA) technical group and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robert to approve Consent Agenda Item 10 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call AYES: Council Members - McCorry-Driscoll, Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
12. Recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Regarding 2026 Holiday Events
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Services Supervisor Kim gave a presentation discussing the upcoming 2026 Holiday Events.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Brenda Auer
No futher public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public Action: City Council received the report on the recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission (PRBC) regarding the City's holiday events in 2026 and provided direction to staff to continue with the Holiday Parade this year, exploring other options and surveying all parade participants following the 2026 parade.
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:26 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:36 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
13. Recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Regarding Mentone Basin Park Pickleball Courts and Consideration of Changes to City Park Hours
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson gave a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the upcoming 2026 Holiday Events.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter.
David Swift
Barbara Aquino
Dr. Robert Newton
_• Kelvin Covedeck
• Gina Watkins
Bruce Carson
Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: Received a report on recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission (PRBC) regarding the Mentone Basin Park Pickleball Courts; and provided direction to staff to 1) develop an ordinance to establish playground and sports court operating hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, 2) put up signage indicating playgrounds are open from dawn to dusk and signage at the Mentone Basin pickleball courts requesting use of noise reducing equipment, and 3) return to the Council in early 2027 to review the implementation of these actions with initial review by the PRBC.
14. Report from Ad Hoc Council Committee on Measure F-26 Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Manager Bronson introduced the item and deferred to the ad hoc committee of Council Members McCorry-Driscoll and Tuggle to report on the efforts of the committee.
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Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter.
Kelvin Covedeck
Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council provided direction to staff to pause the Request for Qualifications process for consultant assistance in analyzing the effects of Measure F-26 if passed an to incorporate the issues of building heights and commercial spaces with the upcoming Housing Element update process.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member McCorry-Driscoll reported on attending the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) meeting.
B. Council Member Tuggle mentioned she attended the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) and Zone 3 meetings.
C. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) meetings.
D. Mayor Dee relayed she also attended the Five Cities Fire Authority(FCFA) meeting
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee requested and received concurrence from Council on Linda Busick's request to waive rental fees for the use of the Community Center for the Five Cities Repair Café. She also requested staff to response to the questions from public comment regarding a basin at Ramona Garden Park.
Council Member Tuggle requested and received concurrence from the Council to fix a concrete pathway on the west side of the Park at Ramona Garden Park. She discussed community engagement and communication with SoCal Gas and an option of having a quarterly utility meeting and requested and received concurrence from the Council regarding looking into the cost of a Grover Beach App for service requests. She also requested to add information about the City's credit card policy to the Community Fact Check page on our website and asked staff to clarify how City credit cards are reported in the Treasurer's Reports.
Council Member Weirick requested and received concurrence from Council to agendize a presentation by CJPIA on the City's Risk Management activities. He wished America a happy 250th birthday and the Exploration Discovery Center a happy 5" birthday. He also noted he attended the Central Coast Blue community informational meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert mentioned the Grange pancake breakfast will take place on Sunday; August 2nd and he also requested better description on the credit card charges.
Mayor Dee relayed she received a call from a resident regarding a protected left turn lane at 4th Street and Grand and she thanked the resident for calling. She also wanted to thank Justin in Public Works for helping a resident with a water leak and thanked Assistant City Manager Eriksson for the "acting" positions she has taken on and expressed her appreciation for all she has done for the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson echoed Mayor Dee's comments regarding Assistant City Manager Eriksson. He mentioned the Summer Concerts are going well with 1,500 people on average in attendance with over 2,000 at three of the concerts. He expressed we have a premier venue with Ramona Garden Park and thanked the artists, Community Services staff, and volunteers. He noted Saturdav, August 1st is Grover Beach Night Out at 16th Street Park from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. He also mentioned the Measure K-14 Project is in progress on North gth Street and elsewhere. Lastly, he stated the next City Council meeting is August 24th since the Council is still on its summer meeting schedule.
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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:
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): 2 cases B. 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
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter.
• Brenda Auer
No additional comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 10:11 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.
Close Sial uni Members presen an unced Der ere report me go te during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dee adjourned the meeting at 10:32 p.m.
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
Wendi Sems
WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
(Approved at CC Mtg 8/24/2026)