MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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 Cormac Nesper, an 11-year-old 6th grade student at Fairgrove Elementary School.
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 Chief Scott Hallet and Code Compliance Officer Ethan Davenport were also present.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 10:18 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 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) 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. No comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Closed Session Announcements: At 11:00 p.m., The City Council voted unanimously to extend the City Council Meeting past 11:00 p.m.
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.
AGENDA REVIEW
Action: Upon unanimous consensus, the Council adopted the agenda as presented Agenda Item No. 7
Placement: Consent
Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
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CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Proclamation for National POW/MIA Recognition Month read by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and accepted by Cheryl Tolan, CO-Founder and Secretary of Welcome Home Military Heroes.
2. Proclamation for National Recovery Month read by Council Member Weirick and accepted by Jody Phillips, Board President of Casa Solana.
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.
• Cathryn Sells
• Rebecca Larsen
• Kelvin Coveduck
• Pamela Storton
• Loren Westphal
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. • Justin Kelten
• Michelle Amesquita
• Nick Drake
• Kris Strommen
• Serena Gennuso
• Chris Javine
• Terry Tatum
• Nate Otter
• Rebecca Larsen
• Jody Larson
• Loren Westphal
• Betty Winholtz
• Jim Warner
• Bill Schwartz
• Taylor Anderson
• Brenda Auer
There being no additional public comments received, and the Mayor closed public comment.
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ORDER OF THE DAY: Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Robert and upon consensus of the City Council the Order of the Day was amended to pull item 9 for further discussion.
It was motioned by Mayor Dee and seconded by Council Member Tuggle to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 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
3. Minutes of the City Council Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 Action: Approved the minutes as submitted.
4. Biennial Review of Conflict-of-Interest Code
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-34 acknowledging there have been no substantial changes to the City’s organizational structured since 2024 which require the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to be amended.
Resolution No. 26-34: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Containing Revised Designated Filers
5. Support for Gubernatorial Signature of AB 1761
Action: Authorized the Mayor to send a letter supporting the gubernatorial signature of AB 1761 (Electricity: calculation methodology: non-bypassable charges: data disclosure) as requested by the Central Coast Community Energy Joint Powers Authority.
6. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Section 93.05 (Hours of Use) of Chapter 39 (Parks and Recreation) of Article IX (General Regulations) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Establish Hours for Sport Courts and Playgrounds at City Parks
Action: Introduced and conducted a first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance Amending Section 93.05 (Hours of Use) of Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation) of Article IX (General Regulations) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code (GBMC) to establish hours for sport courts and playgrounds at City parks; and schedule a public hearing and second reading to adopt the ordinance at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code, Chapter 4), and Adoption of a Resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015) Action: Conducted a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 26-03 to amend the Grover Beach Municipal Code Article IX (Development Code), Chapter 4 (Standards for Specific Development and Land Uses); and adopt a Resolution No. 26-35 Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4
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to amend the Local Coastal Program to revise certain sections of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Section 4.10.015).
Ordinance No. 26-03: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California Adopting Amendments to Article IX (Development Code) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code to Amend Certain Sections of Chapter 4, Section 4.10.015 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance), the Project also Includes a Local Coastal Program Amendment.
Resolution No. 26-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Authorizing and Directing the Community Development Director to Submit the Amended Local Coastal Program Amendment Associated with Ordinance 26-03 to the California Coastal Commission for Final Certification
8. Temporary Stay of Enforcement of Grover Beach Municipal Code Provisions Regulating Poultry
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-36 establishing a temporary stay of enforcement of Grover Beach Municipal code provisions regulating the keeping of poultry within city limits.) Resolution No. 26-36: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, directing a Temporary Stay of Enforcement of Grover Beach Municipal Code Provisions Regulating the Keeping of Poultry on Property Within City Limits
10. Agreement for Construction Management Services for Measure K-14 Project CIP 2295-19
Action: Approved an agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $467,131 for construction management services associated with the CIP 2295-19 Measure K-14 Street Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
9. Support for the City of Paso Robles Proposal for Emergency Medical Services Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-37 expressing support for the City of Paso Robles in submitting a proposal for the San Luis Obispo County emergency medical services contract.
It was motioned by Council Member Tuggle and seconded by Mayor Dee to approve Consent Agenda Item No. 9 as recommended. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members –Tuggle, Weirick, and Mayor Dee
NOES: Council Members – Mayor Pro Tem Robert
ABSENT: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
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Resolution No. 26-37: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California, Supporting the City of Paso Robles in Submitting a Proposal for the County of San Luis Obispo’s Ambulance Services Contract
ORDER OF THE DAY: At this time, the Order of the Day resumed to the agenda as posted.
RECESS: Mayor Dee requested a recess; upon consensus of the City Council the meeting recessed at 7:36 p.m.
RECONVENED: At 7:46 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. Presentation on San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan)
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Community Development Director Martin introduced James Worthley from San Luis Obispo County of Government (SLOCOG) who gave a presentation discussing the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan (RHNA).
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter. • Loren Westphal
• Brenda Auer
No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council received receive a presentation by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) on the San Luis Obispo County Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan and provide input to SLOCOG and City staff.
12. Position on Policy Resolution to be Considered at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
Mayor Dee read the title to the foregoing item and deferred to staff for a report.
Assistant City Manager Eriksson discussed the policy resolution to be considered at the Conference.
Mayor Dee opened and invited public comments on this matter.
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No further public comments were received at this time and the Mayor closed public comment.
Action: City Council provided direction to the City’s voting delegate and alternate on a potential position on the policy resolution to be considered at the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference regarding local authority over housing and land use matters.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Council Member Tuggle commented on attending the South County Chamber of Commerce Rise and Shine event.
B. Council Member Weirick stated he attended the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District meeting (SSLOCSD) meeting as the alternate for Mayor Dee.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Robert reported on the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting.
D. Mayor Dee discussed attending the SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dee requested clarification on a few items that were mentioned in public comment, the agreement signature process, the City’s plans for El Nino and multi-family metering for water. She mentioned she received an invitation from the Narvacanean Association to the community to attend the Annual Cultural and Community Celebration on October 4, 2026, at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge.
Council Member Tuggle requested to revisit the issue of pocket parks and requested and received consensus from the Council to refer this issue to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission to develop a framework and parameters for pocket parks. She also mentioned ECOSLO will have a Beach Clean Up on Saturday, September 19th.
Council Member Weirick mentioned agendizing issues relating to Meadow Creek on a future agenda which staff indicated would be initially brought up during an upcoming agenda item on winter storm preparation. He mentioned the League of California Cites President appointed him as Chair of the Community Services Policy Committee. He also attended a few events in San Luis Obispo County including the Dune Run, Stone Soup and the Food Packaging Event with the Rotary Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert mentioned the last day of the Arroyo Grande Historical Society.
Mayor Dee thanked the Community Services staff for putting on the incredible Dune Run Event.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Bronson also gave a shout out to the Community Services staff, Larry Kim and Rosy Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 7
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Rodriquez, for coordinating and executing two great events Dune Run and Movie Night. He also thanked the Police Department for their excellent work today in the bank robbery that occurred at Wells Fargo Bank on Grand Avenue.
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 9:17 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 11:00p.m.
At 11:29 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 11:30 p.m.
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KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
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WENDI SIMS, CITY CLERK
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