Message From the City Manager
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Greetings City of Grover Beach,
To paraphrase a well-known proverb, if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. The lion has been roaring all month with storm after storm affecting our area following earlier storms this winter. The storms have produced localized flooding, numerous road closures and an evacuation warning at one point along Nacimiento Avenue near Meadow Creek. I want to recognize our first responders in Fire, Police and Public Works for their long hours to keep our community safe and protected. As we soon emerge from the long rainy season, the City will be working with other agencies on debris removal, stormwater drainage and other issues that affect us. We appreciate our community’s support and patience as we work through these issues.
A significant silver lining to the winter storms is the increase in our water supply. We’ve seen an unprecedented increase in just a few months as Lopez Lake has gone from 10,860 acre feet of water (22% capacity) on December 1 to 48,650 acre feet (99% capacity) on March 22. The lake is projected to spill over this week for the first time in nearly 30 years. Our groundwater basin is also showing early indications of increased water levels. This is great news for our water needs and, as a result, the Council has discontinued the Stage 3 water shortage declaration which required a 20% reduction in usage along with penalties for non-compliance. We still have a Stage 1 declaration in place with voluntary water conservation and urge our community to continue using water carefully. While our water needs will be met over the next few years, we still need additional water supply for future drought conditions, which is why the Central Coast Blue recycled water project is important to meet our long-term water needs.
Shifting gears, the Council has recently concluded its biennial goal-setting process to determine what’s most important for our City government to focus on. An expression that we often say is, “Cities can do anything, but they can’t do everything.” We put this mantra into practice with a rigorous and thoughtful Council goal-setting process this year that started with community engagement through an online survey, community forum and advisory commission input. Council Members then submitted their individual priorities to determine potential goals that were subsequently ranked by Council Members to determine collective priorities. These priorities became “Council Goals” listed in three tiers of priority level and adopted by the Council on March 13. Staff will now develop work programs and budgets that align with and implement these goals. The top priorities are unchanged from the previous set of goals and illustrate our continued focus on economic development, housing and homelessness, public safety and street maintenance.
Thank you for being part of our community and helping make Grover Beach an even better place. Let us know how we can help you and if we can answer any questions about City services or projects at (805) 473-4567 or gbadmin@groverbeach.org.
Sincerely,

Matthew Bronson
City Manager
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On March 13, former Mayor Pro Tem Anna Miller resigned from the Grover Beach City Council due to a change in residency. The City Council will discuss the process for filling the Council vacancy at the upcoming Council Meeting on March 27 at 6 PM.
Community members are welcome to join the meeting in Council Chambers or call in by phone. Meeting materials will be posted before the meeting.
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Grover Beach Streamlines the Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Process |
Following the state’s lead, the City of Grover Beach is making it easier for residents to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Community Development Department created pre-approved ADU plans to assist property owners with the design, permitting and construction of ADUs.

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Grover Beach Launches Second Community Grants Program to Support Local Nonprofits |
On March 13, the City of Grover Beach opened the application period for the FY 2023-24 Community Grants Program. Similar to last year’s program, the grants are intended to provide funding opportunities to eligible nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Grover Beach residents.

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Grover Beach Rolls Back Water Shortage Declaration to Stage 1 |
At the March 13 City Council meeting, the Grover Beach City Council approved rolling back the City’s water shortage declaration from Stage 3 to Stage 1. Grover Beach residents are no longer subject to mandatory water restrictions and financial penalties due to water usage.
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Cassandra Mesa, Assistant Planner |
Cassandra grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to the Central Coast the summer after high school to attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
She earned her bachelor's degree in City and Regional Planning and worked part-time as the Planning Intern for the City of Grover Beach while attending college. After graduating, she was hired full-time as the Building and Planning Technician and is now the Assistant Planner. This June will mark her 17th year working for the City.
Cassandra has enjoyed helping the City grow and develop with various projects over the years, including those that increase the housing stock. Cassandra and her boyfriend plan to construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the back of their property. She is very excited about helping other homeowners take advantage of this opportunity and looks forward to processing and issuing permits for these units.
Cassandra shares the same sentiment that many Grover Beach employees have: "Grover Beach is a great place to work, live, and raise a family."
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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City Hall Schedule
March 27 @ 6 p.m.
March 30 @ 6 p.m.
April 10 @ 6 p.m.
April 20 @ 6 p.m.
May 2 @ 6 p.m.
May 8 @ 6 p.m.
May 18 @ 6 p.m.
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Celebrate Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our community! Join us on Friday, April 28 from 3 to 5 PM at 16th Street Park for a special event that the whole family can enjoy.
This free event will have plenty of activities for children ages 5 to 12, including crafts and educational games. Take advantage of this fun and educational event and celebrate the natural beauty of our community!
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What are the City Council Goals? |
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Major City Goals
- Economic Development and Community Promotion
- Housing and Homelessness
- Public Safety
- Street Maintenance and Complete Streets
Other Important Goals
- Building and Facility Improvements
- Community Engagement
- Water Supply and Resiliency
Address as Resources Permit
- City and School Partnership
- Code Compliance
- Environmental Sustainability
Thank you to the Grover Beach community for sharing your input with the City through the community survey and at public meetings. We appreciate your participation!
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Requirements for Facility Reservations |
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The City of Grover Beach's facilities are ideal for your next birthday party, business meeting, family reunion, wedding reception and other special event!
Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and may be made up to one year in advance. Residents are encouraged to use the online portal to reserve facilities, including basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, ball diamonds, picnic areas, community center rooms and more.
Paper applications are also available and must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department. All reservation requests for events must be approved by the City, and maintenance fees and security deposits are required. For more details on reservation policies, visit the Parks & Recreation Facilities webpage.
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Work with us! City Employment Opportunities Include: |
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City of Grover Beach
154 S 8th Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 473-4550
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