HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 62-17 GP LCP by Sept 2018RESOLUTION NO. 62-17
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 SEPTEMBER 2018
THE CITY COUNCIL
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 cel LificaLion was deemed wlthdran for lack of activity; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2013, City Council adopted a goal to update the City's GP/LCP;
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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,
III 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 an updated GP/LCP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-15 on April 14, 2015,
committing to update and adopt the GP/LCP by December 2017 committing a minimum of
$806,250, through all sources, including grants; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the City was awarded a $200,000 grant from the round three
California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program update grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on April 11, 2017 allocated additional funds in the amount
of $29,340 to add twelve additional General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meetings and six
Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings necessary to complete the GP/LCP update;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes additional time will be required beyond the
committed December 2017 deadline to update the GP/LCP set by Resolution No. 18-15 and the
GP/LCP update is anticipated to be complete by September 2018; 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
hereby rescinds Resolution No. 18-15 and 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
September 2018,
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular City
Council meeting thereof held on the 12th day of December 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Irons, Davis, Headding, Makowetski, McPherson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MIE L. IRONS, Mayor
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NA SWANSON, City Clerk