HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 18-15RESOLUTION NO. 18-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
COMMITTING TO UPDATING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN AND LOCAL
COASTAL PLAN BY DECEMBER 2017
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the General Plan (GP) and Local Coastal Plan (LCP) are the blueprints for
the City, they serve as the foundation for planning Morro Bay's future, they are the basis for the
preparation of measures and the initiation of actions which guide proper development of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City's current GP was certified in 1988, and the City's current LCP was
certified in 1982, both documents are sorely overdue for an update; and
WHEREAS, in 1997 the City embarked on updating both plans over the course of seven
years, and on February 23, 2004 adopted an updated GP/LCP that was submitted to the
California Coastal Commission (CCC) for their review and certification; and
WHEREAS, in 2008 a City Assessment performed by Management Partners made the
number one recommendation to lobby the CCC for an expeditious approval of the City's
GP/LCP, suggesting the City explain its grave financial position to the CCC and the need for
certainty surrounding land use issues in order to attract investment to the community; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2011, the City received a letter from the CCC stating the
City's 2004 GP/LCP application for certification was deemed withdrawn for lack of activity; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2013, City Council adopted a goal to update the City's
GP/LCP; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2013, the City was awarded a $250,000 grant from the
Ocean Protection Council, and a $147,000 grant from the CCC; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2015, the City Council reaffirmed the goal to update the
City's GP/LCP including development and implementation of neighborhood design guidelines,
by December 2017; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2015 a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning
Commission reviewed the draft work plan performed by PMC consulting to update the GP/LCP,
with an estimated cost to complete the update of between $806,250 and $1,590,800; and
WHEREAS, the work plan identifies Neighborhood Compatibility as a key issue in
Morro Bay and calls for the formation of a citizens advisory committee to play a key role in the
GP/LCP update including the development of Neighborhood Compatibility Standards; and
WHEREAS, the work plan lays out a timeline, cost, and the necessary steps to update
the City's GP/LCP and it informs the public and City Council of the commitment required to
achieve a updated GP/LCP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands in order to meet the City's goal of updating
the GP/LCP by December of 2017 it must commit a minimum $806,250, through all sources,
including grants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council commits to working collaboratively with the CCC and all
agencies to accomplish the update of the GP/LCP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the negative effects an outdated GP/LCP has
on the City and a new updated GP/LCP would address continued concerns regarding maintaining
and improving the quality of life of residents and visitors for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City Morro
Bay affirms its desire to commit adequate resources to achieve meeting the City's goal of
updating the City's General Plan and Local Coastal Plan by December 2017.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular
city council meeting thereof held on the 14th day of April 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Irons, Headding, Johnson, Makowetski, Smukler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADNA SWANSON, City Clerk