MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 Louis Baumgartner, a 9-year-old, 4th grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
Mayor Dee announced that Council Member McCorry Driscoll has stepped down from her seat on Council due to family needs and relocation.
ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Jules Tuggle, Clint Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jeff Lee, Community Development Director Megan Martin, Five Cities Fire Battalion Chief Craig Angello and Senior Planner Kyle Bell were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 10:01 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 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 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
At 10:31 p.m. 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 for “Hunger Action Month” read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Molly Kern, CEO of the SLO Food Bank.
Agenda Item No. 3
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
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2. Police Sergeant Badge Pinning presented by Police Chief Munro and accepted by Sergeant Walid Elsayed.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Introduction of New City Employees - City Manager Bronson introduced new employees:
Ethan Davenport, Code Compliance Officer and Jeff Lee, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
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.
• Bruce Carson
• Michael Arms
• Dr. Robert Newton
• Loren Westphal
• Stephanie Lacalle
• Michael Lacalle
• Dee Santos
• Brenda Auer
• Verenice White
• Pamela Storton
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. • 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 Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
4. Treasurer’s Reports for the Period of July 1, through July 31, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.
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5. Treasurer’s Reports for the 2025 Sewer Bond Account and the 2026 Street Bond Account for the Period of July 1, through July 31, 2026 Action: Approved the Treasurer’s Reports as submitted.
6. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
7. SLOCOG Letter of Support for Pilot Train Service
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-33 supporting the Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC) in providing a pilot train service between the Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Francisco Bay Area during the 2028 Olympics Games.
Resolution No. 26-33: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Supporting Pilot Rail Service Connecting Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area for the 2028 Olympics Games
8. Selection of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Action: Selected Council Member Weirick to serve as delegate and Mayor Dee to serve as alternate for the upcoming annual business meeting to be held at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
9. FY 2025-26 Council Goals and Priorities Year-End Implementation Report Action: Received and filed the year-end implementation report for FY 2025-26 Council Goals and Priorities.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code, Chapter 4), and Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015)
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin gave a presentation discussing the amendments to the Municipal Code.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Kelvin Coveduck
• Dr. Robert Newton
• Pamela Storton
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
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comment.
Action: City Council received the 1) Introduction of the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), 2) Scheduled a second reading, by title only, to adopt the Ordinance at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on September 14, 2026, and adopt a Resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015).)
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.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. Long-Term Water Supply Study Draft Report
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Jeff Lee introduced Dan Heimel and his team (Charlotte Arnao, Ryan Aston, Tom McCarthy, Tracy Campbell and Carolyn Berg) with Confluence Engineering Solution, Santiago Water Strategies, CEA Strategies and Koble Collaborative who gave a PowerPoint Presentation discussing the water supply draft report.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • David Swift
• Debbie Peterson
• Dr. Robert Newton
• Loren Westphal
• Bob Perrault
• Amanda Rice
• Pamela Storton
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council receive a draft report of the long-term water study and provide input and direction to staff to advance the top 3: purchase of state water, local/regional water purchase and Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) and Non-Potable recycled water also, encouraging a presentation on conservation efforts and continuing the outreach and engagement.
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 9:46 p.m.
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present.
12. Procedure to Fill Vacant District 3 Council Seat
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Attorney Thompson discussed the procedure, and options Council has to fill the vacant seat.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Amanda Rice
• Pamela Storton
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 fill the District 3 Council seat vacated by the resignation of Council Member Kathy McCorryDriscoll by appointment and display the traffic sign in District 3. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members – Tuggle, Weirick, Mayor Pro Tem Robert and Mayor Dee NOES: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) meeting.
B. Council Member Tuggle reflected that she attended the SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) but discussed her update during item 11.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee requested that staff respond to the questions from public communications regarding the water meter reading issues. She also, requested and received concurrence from Council to add an item to a future agenda regarding the policy on chickens and include a Resolution at the next City Council meeting to add a stay to the code enforcement cases that are pending until the item has been agendized.
Council Member Tuggle mentioned attending the Pismo & 5 Cities Rotary event, Chapman Estate Fundraiser and the last concert of the Summer Concert Series. She gave a shout out to the neighbors who are adjacent to the park for being accommodating and welcoming to the large group during the concerts. She also stated the Grover Beach veterinarian clinic is a great addition for our community.
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Council Member Weirick expressed his appreciation to former Council Member McCorry-Driscoll for her service on Council and gave an early “thank you” to Mayor Pro Tem Robert for his time on Council. He discussed attending a few events, Summer Concerts, Grover Beach Police Department Night Out, Grover Beach Library Book Sale, Grover Beach Library Summer Reading Program Bonanza and the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) training.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert mentioned the upcoming Stone Soup Festival and that he joined the Arroyo Grande Rotary in which he is now chair of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).
Mayor Dee gave a shout out to Indo Jax Surf School and mentioned a few events she had attended, Grover Beach Night Out and Summer Concerts. She also stated Council Member Weirick and herself attended the 50th Anniversary South County Historical Society event.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson gave a shout out to the Grover Beach Community Services staff, Larry Kim and Rosy Rodriquez, for coordinating and executing a successful eight concert summer concert this year. He also thanked Public Works staff and the Police Department for their support and presence at each concert as well.
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 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code: 1 case
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
Mayor Dee invited public comment on this matter. Nol comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
At 10:18 p.m., the Council met in Closed Session regarding the item above.
Closed Session Announcements: At 11:00 p.m., The City Council voted unanimously to extend the City Council Meeting past 11:00 p.m.
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At 11:08 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 11:09 p.m.
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
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